Top 10 Attractions in Wuyishan

No. 02: Tianyou Peak (天游峰)
Tianyou Peak is located in the center of the Mount Wuyi Scenic Area. With an area of 4 square kilometers, its frequently shrouded in clouds and mist, it towers aloft over clusters of peaks. 

This scenic area includes Tianyou Peak; Tea Cave, Yuhua Peak, Cloud Nest, Snowflake Spring, Immortal Bathing Pond, Huma Ravine and Yilan Pavilion. It is the most beautiful spot in the Wuyishan Scenic Area.

There are a dozen or so caves in the area. In the mornings and evenings in spring and autumn, clouds and mist often come out of the caves, now moving among the peaks, now gathering together, and now scattering. Hence the name Cloud Nest.Entrance Fee: CNY 140 (the through ticket of Mount Wuyi)

Opening Hours: 07:30-17:30
How to get there: take Buses No. 5 or 6 from the downtown area to the Wuyishan Scenic Area

No. 03: One Line Sky (一线天）
One Line Sky, also called Lingyan, is located at the southwestern of Mount Wuyi. One Line Sky scenic area is a magical cave of Wuyi Mountain. Covering an area of 16 square kilometers , this area is famous for the linear view of the sky. Visitors can get at the bottom of the valley. Main scenic spots includes the Ling Cave, the Wind Cave , the Fuxi Cave, and the One-Line-Sky view.

The Blue Rock and the Pavilion Rock opposite the three caves are also noted for its rugged beauty and steepness and diversified recession structures. The hottest time to visit One Line Sky Scenic Area is from April to October.

Entrance Fee: CNY 140 (the through ticket of Mount Wuyi)
Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00
How to get there: take Bus No. 5 from the downtown area to Shang Pu Nan Ru Kou Station, then transfer to a Tourist Bus to the One Line Sky

No. 04: Wuyi Palace (武夷宫)
The Wuyi Palace is the oldest palace in the Wuyishan which is situated at the foot of the Great King Peak. 

The Wuyi Palace was first built in the Tianbao years (742-755 AD) of the Tang Dynasty and expanded to include more than 300 halls in the Song Dynasty.In mid autumn every year, sacrificial activities would be held in honor of Lord Wuyi and the Venerable Royal Lady.Currently, two dragon wells, the Wannian Palace and the Sanqing Hall are kept intact.

Entrance Fee: CNY 140 (the through ticket of Mount Wuyi)

Opening Hours: 07:30-17:30

How to get there: take Buses No. 5 or 6 from the downtown area to the Wuyishan Scenic Area, then get on the Tourist Bus to the Wuyi Palace

No. 05: The Roaring Tiger Scenic Area (虎啸岩)
Being one of the 36 most famous mountain peaks in Mt. Wuyi, the Roaring Tiger Peak is very steep and detached from other peaks around. Not only is the mountain in the shape of roaring tiger but also sounds resembling tigers roars can be heard every time the wind sweeps through the pine forest.

Hence this beautiful alpine name. The Roaring Tiger area, for all intents and purposes, is divided into small units by the rock, similar to perambulating tour routine. The routine generally circle the Roaring Tiger peak with beautiful scenes feasting your eyes one after another.

Entrance Fee: CNY 140 (the through ticket of Wuyishan)
Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00
How to get there: take Buses No. 5 or 6 from the downtown area to get there

 

No. 06: Water Curtain Cave (水帘洞)
Located in the north side of Zhangtang Brook, the Water Curtain Cave is the biggest rock cave and one of the famous seventy-two caves in the Mount Wuyi Scenic Area.

The Water Curtain Cave is formed due to the subsidence of the relatively soft rock strata of the horizontal rock strata as a result of flowing water erosion. The whole area of the cave is about 100 square meters.

Thus, unlike limestone caves, the Water Curtain Cave is spacious enough and can accommodate about one thousand people. Looking through luminous crystal and pearl-like water curtain, you can enjoy the great view of tea garden which is in the bonsai style of Wuyishan.

Entrance Fee: CNY 140 (the through ticket of Mount Wuyi)
Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00

How to get there: take Buses No. 5 or 6 from the downtown area to get the Water Curtain Cave

No. 07: Dahongpao Scenic Area ( 大红袍景区）
Dahongpao Scenic Area (Big Red Robe) is famed for the six  350-year-old “Dahongpao” female trees. This is an absolute must. It is home of many well-known teas, Take an example of Dahongpao.

Dahongpao Tea, also known as the Emperor of Tea, is a lightly fermented oolong. It only grows around the Wuyishan rocks. It originated from wild rare tea plants that were found growing on the cliff of Wuyi Mountain.

Entrance Fee: CNY 140 (the through ticket of Mount Wuyi)
Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00
How to get there: take Buses No. 5 or 6 from the downtown area

No. 08: Xiamei Village (武夷山下梅古民居 ）
Xiamei Village is located about 10km east of Mount Wuyi National Resort and 8km southeast of Wuyishan City.  At the time of my writing, there are no shuttle buses connecting Xiamei Village to Wuyi Mountains National Resort or Wuyishan City. You may take a local taxi or minivan around RMB 30. You’d ask your taxi driver to wait for you on the return trip to your hotel since there is no public transport in the village.

You need to pay RMB 60 to visit the village as kinda of fund to support the village. Most of the young people have left from the village for bigger cities. We don’t know how long the ancient village can sustain. A Chinese speaking tour guide will be offered to show you around in case you are lost in the maze of the village.

Xiamei Village is well known for its vernacular Ming and Qing Dwellings featuring exquisite brick, stone and wood carvings. A 900 meters long man made river winds cross the village from west to east, making a landscape of water and village in southern China.

No. 09: The Longchuan Grand Canyon （龙川大峡谷）
The Longchuan Grand Canyon is 21 kilometers away from the Mt. Wuyi tour area and 18 kilometers from the core area of the Mount Wuyi preserve.

The moment you step into this canyon world, you enter a realm of gardens and waterfalls. Ancient trees with giant vines entwined thrusts into the sky. Elegant water fountains runs along the rugged surface of the mountains.Silvery water curtains bounce off the mountain just to reflect the colorful sunshine. All makes you feel you have entered a fairy land. You can go there any time of the year.

Entrance Fee: CNY 40
Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00
How to get there: take Buses No. 5 or 6 from the downtown area to get there

Tip:  Hassle-free Wuyishan Guided Tours
If you don’t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,  here are some options for Wuyishan Guided Tours:

Wuyi Mountain 3 Days Tour from US$265 p/p
Mount Wuyi 4 day Tour from US$320 p/p
Wuyishan Car Rental with Driver from US$ 45