Jiufeng Village Hiking: Who Says Fuzhou Has No Autumn?

For autumn viewing in Fuzhou, you have to check out Jiufeng Village. Here are a few classic hiking routes to share: ✅1. Laipoli Loop Crossing (Easy and Leisurely): About 7 km in total, takes 2 hours and 20 minutes, with a cumulative elevation gain of only 162 meters. Navigate to the "Jiufeng Village Human Resources and Social Security Service Window," turn right at the V-shaped intersection toward Jiufeng Inn, follow Zhixi Trail, then enter the Wildman Valley Forest Trail. Along the way, you can enjoy vines and moss and listen to the sound of the stream. At the Wildman Valley Waterfall creek tracing entrance, turn left to climb the mountain. After passing cement and farm roads, turn right at the three-way intersection to pass the mid-mountain "Fu" character landmark, and finally pass through the bamboo forest to complete the loop. Those with good stamina can detour to Yitian Waterfall; leisure hikers can stick to the main route. ✅2. Autumn Scenery Loop (Family Photo-Friendly): About 10-11 km in total, takes 3-4 hours. Start from the village entrance parking lot 🅿️, first visit Shuangxi Ancient Bridge to see the creek water reflecting red maple leaves, then pass mid-mountain homestays and Jiufeng Inn to walk along the creek boardwalk. Along the way, you’ll see roads paved with fallen sycamore leaves, with ginkgo and red maple trees on both sides, and you can stop by a creekside teahouse for a break. If you have kids 👶🏻, you can walk to Laipoli and then return along the original Qianjiu Line. The total elevation gain is low, and there are public restrooms 🚾 along the way, making it suitable for walking and playing. ✅3. Deep Panorama Route (Immersive Experience): About 15 km in total, suitable for visitors who want an in-depth tour. In the morning, visit Jiufeng Temple to see the 675-year-old ancient ginkgo tree, then follow the boardwalk to Wildman Valley to admire the gradient-colored dawn redwoods and the valley’s unique rocks. In the afternoon, enjoy the misty scenery by the Wildman Valley Waterfall. On the return trip, pass terraced fields and tea plantations, and at dusk, head to the Cloudwalk boardwalk to capture the sunset 🌇 and sea of clouds. This route connects ancient temples, waterfalls, and pastoral scenery, offering rich layers of experience. 📌 Practical Tips: 1⃣️ Transportation: Drive and navigate to "Jiufeng Village," about 40-50 minutes from downtown; on Saturdays, there is a bus at 8 AM from Beifeng Bus Station, with the last return bus at 4:30 PM to Hongliao Village, so plan ahead. 2⃣️ Parking: Prefer the large outer parking lot 🅿️, driving into the village is too congested. 3⃣️ Gear: Wear non-slip shoes 👟; mountain temperatures vary greatly between morning and evening, so bring a jacket 🧥; some sections have weak signal 📶, download offline maps 🗺️ in advance, and bring enough water and snacks.