A Trip Through Mountains and Rivers, Accompanied by the Aroma of Tea

## Wuyi Mountain Travel Guide is Here❗ [Introduction] As the morning sun pierces through the sea of clouds and shines on the Danxia peaks, and as the bamboo rafts on the Jiuqu Stream push through the first waves of clear water, a thousand-year-old painting unfolds before you in Wuyi Mountain. This place is not only a world cultural and natural heritage site, but also an oriental aesthetics textbook written with rocky charm and floral fragrance. This guide will take you through the 36 peaks and 99 rocks, and help you find the most authentic ways to experience Wuyi Mountain amidst the aroma of tea and the beauty of its landscape. [Classic Must-Try Experiences] 1. Jiuqu Stream Bamboo Raft Ride (approx. 90 minutes) - Best time: 7–9 am (when the clouds and mist linger) or 3–5 pm (for the best light and shadows) - Hidden trick: Give the boatman a tip of CNY 20 to unlock the folk story version of the tour - Secret photo spot: "Jade Maiden Peak Reflection" near the fifth bend. Remind the boatman to slow down in advance. 2. Rock Charm and Floral Fragrance Trail - A 3 km secret path from the Dahongpao parking lot to the Water Curtain Cave - Must-see spots along the way: Mother Tree Dahongpao → Liuxiang Stream → Eagle Beak Rock → Ancient Cliffside Residences - Best time: The day after it rains, when the rock walls seep water to form a natural "tea soup waterfall" 3. Baiyun Temple Sea of Clouds View - Depart at 4 am and climb for 30 minutes to reach the summit - Trending spot: Yuxiantai Cliffside Tea Spot (tea sets can be rented in the temple) - Secret route: The path behind the temple leads to the Elysium Grottoes (requires climbing with both hands and feet) [Advanced Player Route] Day 1: Tianyou Peak Sunrise → Wuyi Jingshe → Lunch at a tea farmer's home → Yulinting Kiln Site → Impression Dahongpao Show Day 2: Tongmu Guan Nature Reserve (advance registration required) → Qinglong Waterfall → Lapsang Souchong Workshop Experience Day 3: Xiamei Ancient Residences (starting point of the Wanli Tea Road) → Wufu Town, the former residence of Zhu Xi [Wuyi Cuisine] - Three must-try dishes: Lan Gu Smoked Goose (recommended at the stall next to Old Street Xiaoguang Pancake), Wufu Sanbao (field snails/eel/loach), Manting Banquet - Tea and snack pairings: Guangbing (sesame flatbread) with pickled mustard greens and Lao Cong Narcissus tea, Zixi noodles with cinnamon tea - Hidden menu: Tofu pudding stall next to Xingcun Station (only sells in the early morning) [Accommodation Guide] - Core Rock Tea Area: Jiulongwan Mountain and Water Room (tea gardens visible through the window) - Young Adults: Old Street Senghuo Homestay (watch fireflies at night) - High-End Choice: Jiayeshan House (tea field infinity pool) [Tips to Avoid Pitfalls] 1. Book bamboo raft tickets 3 days in advance on the "Wuyishan Tourism" official WeChat account, as they may be sold out on site. 2. Tea farmers' permission is required for photography in the tea mountains. Unauthorized entry may result in a fine. 3. Common sales tactics used by unofficial tour guides in the scenic area: "Take you to undeveloped attractions," which are mostly shopping spots. [Conclusion] When the lingering taste of the last brew of "Beef" (Niulankeng Rougui) melts in your throat, you will understand why Wuyi Mountain makes people feel "homesick after not seeing it for three days." Every rock here tells a tea story, and every bay of the stream brews a poem. Pack your bags and don't forget to pick up a pebble on the bank of the Fifth Bend Stream—this is your return ticket from nature. (Enclosed is a secret map from a local: In the direction of Sangu Resort to Lantang Village, there are 7 unmanned tea pavilions along the way where you can rest for free.)