Wuyishan 武夷山 | Fujian 福建 | China's Ancient Tea Capital
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- West of Chongyang Stream, east of Star village, Mount Wuyi scenic area almost attracted the attention of the vast majority of tourists. With astonishing natural and cultural scenery, it is really worth your attention. In general, Mount Wuyi scenic spots can be divided into 4 main areas: Tianyou Peak (天游峰), Jiuqu Stream (九曲溪) to Wuyi Palace (武夷宫), Yixiantian (一线天) to Huxiaoyan (虎啸岩), Da Hong Pao (大红袍) to Shuiliandong (水帘洞).
Can’t-miss Natural Scenery in Wuyi Mountain
1. Heavenly Tour Peak (Tianyoufeng)
Tianyou Peak (天游峰) or Heavenly Tour Peak, praised as the No.1 scenic spot in Wuyi Mountain, is the first place to visit for most visitors. With an altitude of 410 meters, Tianyou Peak stands out from cluster of peaks. Surrounded by clouds and mist, Tianyou Peak is encircled by famous peaks and Nine Bend Stream, making it an excellent viewing platform for the Wuyi landscape. Along the way up, you can see many famous ancient trees growing prosperously. And when you reach the peak, you can feast your eyes all with the sea clouds various unpredictably like a fairyland.
2. Nine Bend Stream (Jiuquxi)
Nine Bend Stream (九曲溪) is the high highlight of Wuyi Mountain. You can take the bamboo raft floating on the clear cool water along the whole distance of 62.8 km to appreciate the mountain sightseeing, waterscape and the distinct image of the blue sky. Since every bend differs a lot, it gives you multiple experiences of leisure, relaxation, excitement, thrill and great fun. You can just focus on the picturesque landscape and the interest of rafting because the vehicle is very safe.
3. Big Red Robe Scenic Area (Dahongpao)
The Big Red Robe (大红袍) Scenic Area is in the central part of Wuyi Mountain. In this area, you can not only see Yongle Buddhist Temple, the biggest temple in this mountain, but also visit the place that the world-known Da Hong Pao tea grows at. Da Hong Pao is one of the top 10 famous teas as well as treasure in China, and it was also a tea as tribute to the emperor in the Ming dynasty. There are only less than 10 seed trees growing on the cliff, and they are all over 1000 years old.
4. Water Curtain Cave (Shuiliandong)
Opening Time: 7:30 ~17:00
Water Curtain Cave (水帘洞) is the widest cave in Wuyi Mountain and can contain 1000 people inside. Rafting on the pure stream, you can enjoy a waterfall flying down, and two cliff springs pouring like flying dragons. Moreover, you can see the landscape of a bonsai style tea garden through the bright water curtain like made of crystals.
5. Great King Peak (Dawangfeng)
Great King Peak or Dawang Peak (大王峰) seems like a majestic emperor in Wuyi Mountain. Among all the 36 peaks, this one looks great and momentous, like a giant pillar reaching the sky. Standing on the peak, you can have a bird view of mountains and streams forming a pleasing waterscape painting. But the narrow path up needs you to be brave and cautious.
6. Tiger Roaring Rock (Huxiaoyan)
Tiger Roaring Rock or Huxiao Yan (虎啸岩) is a magical place in Wuyi Mountain, since you can hear the wind roaring like a tiger while it is going through the cave on the rock, which is very shocking. What’s more, you can stand on a viewing deck near Dingmin Bridge, the end of Huxiao Yan, so all the magnificent panorama of the lush mountains is before you.
7. Thin Strip of Sky (Yixiantian)
Leaning forward in Fuxi Cave and looking up, you can see a crevice at the top of the cliff. Flashlight is necessary when visiting Yixiantian (一线天). Overweight visitors may likely be unable to get through. Another splendor of Yixiantian is that visitors may see mysterious and uncanny white bats in the crevice. If you want to photograph white bats, you'd better take pictures under the sun. White bats become transparent and exquisite in the sun.
Top Cultural Attractions in Wuyi Mountain
1. Wuyi Mountain preserves a rich cultural history, including the city ruins in the Han Dynasty of 1st century BC, numerous temples and mysterious boat coffins. Wuyi Mountain is also the cradle of Zhu Xi's neo-confucianism, the place where Li Shangyin, Fan Zhongyan and Xu Xiake stayed, the point where Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity and Catholicism meet, and the birthplace of Chinese black tea culture.
2. Wuyi Palace
Wuyi Palace (武夷宫), built between 742 AD and 755 AD is the oldest palace on Wuyi Mountain. This palace was one of the top 6 famous Taoist temples in the Song dynasty and the generations of emperors worshipped the respectable Wuyijun in this palace. For wars, turmoil, fire and other reasons, Wuyi Palace has been rebuilt several times. And now you can still admire its original magnificent look from the newly built palace with the remaining ancient tree of about 900 years old from the Song dynasty. In Wuyi Palace, there is Song Street, which is an imitating street full of Song style buildings. It is a great attraction to feel the featured Song culture.
yes right now im here amazng place
@@gibellemhe5539 Enjoy the beautiful views.
How to travel here? so beautiful
Fly to Xiamen then take the high speed train to Wuyishan North.