Overview:
The Wuyi Mountains is one of the most spectacularly beautiful areas of southeastern China. Wuyishan Nature Reserve is well known for its abundance of deep canyons, dense forests, waterfalls, animals (many of them endangered), flora and fauna. It’s an idyllic destination for any nature lover. You will see two famed peaks and some picturesque main attractions, discover the Danxia Landform of Wuyishan (Mount Wuyi), and take the Bamboo Rafting along Nine-bends Stream.
Attractions: Tiger Hissing Scenic Area-One-Line-Sky Scenic Area
Meal: L
Hotel: Wuyishan Hotel
Your knowledgeable guide and driver will meet you outside of the airport or railway station. They will transfer you directly to your hotel. You can have lunch and have a rest in the hotel. On the first day in Wuyishan, you will visit Tiger Hissing Peak and the One-Line-Sky Scenic Area. Tiger Hissing Peak (虎啸岩) is one of the 36 famous mountain peaks of the Wuyi Mountains. It is very steep and detached from the other peaks around it. The mountain is in the shape of a roaring tiger. Sounds resembling tigers’ hisses can be heard every time the wind sweeps through the pine forest. The One-Line-Sky (一线天) area is the southernmost area of the Wuyi Mountains. It is mainly a grand valley running from east to west. This area is famous for the linear view of the sky from the bottom of the valley. Blue Rock and the Pavilion Rock, opposite three caves, are also noted for their rugged beauty, steepness and diverse recesses. Then your private driver will take you back to your hotel.
Attractions and activities: Jiuqu Stream; Wuyi Palace; Tianyou Peak; Jade Girl Peak
Meal: L
Hotel: Wuyishan Hotel
After breakfast, you will take a boat cruise down Jiuqu Stream to view the elegant scenery, consisting of towering mountains, verdant plants, blue skies, and clear water. The Danxia landform by the river is a highlight of Mount Wuyi. Due to many painters and poets having visited Mount Wuyi throughout history for inspiration, there are many inscriptions on Mount Wuyi. Then head to Wuyi Palace which located at the mouth of Nine-bend Stream was first constructed in the Tang Dynasty, and now preserves two Dragon wells, Wannian Palace and Sanqing Hall. At present, Wannian Palace serves as the memorial hall of Zhu Xi, and grows to sweet-scented Osmanthus trees in the courtyard with over 1,000 years history, known as ‘king of sweet-scented Osmanthus trees’. After lunch, you will visit Tianyou Peak and Jade Girl Peak. Standing at the top of Tianyour Peak, you can have a panoramic view of Mt. Wuyishan and the sea of clouds after rain or at dawn. Huma Mountain Stream at the top runs down directly from the peak, looking like a piece of white silk, hence the name of snow flake spring, which is a wonder in the mountain. Jade Girl Peak is in the shape of a pretty girl, Maiden Peak stands to the south of Nine-bend Stream and Two-bend Stream. It faces Great King Peak across the stream, with the Iron Slab Peak in the middle. At the foot of Jade Girl Peak lies Yuxiang Pond, which has a seal stone in it. Then your private driver will take you back to your hotel.
Attractions and activities: Da Hong Pao Scenic Area; The Water Curtain Cave Area
Meal: L
Hotel: No
On the third day in Wuyishan, you will spend ample time taking a stroll on and around two top attractions: Da Hong Pao Scenic Area and Water Curtain Cave. Da Hong Pao Scenic Area is famous for Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe) Tea Trees in rocks. You can enjoy the tea plantation and taste Da Hong Pao tea. Water Curtain Cave (水帘洞) is the largest cavern in the Wuyi Mountains. Deep valleys form cracks among huge rocks of various shapes and sizes. Creeks and waterfalls run through the cracks. Pine trees, bamboo forests and various flowers abound. Then your private driver will take you to your hotel or the railway station or the airport.
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