Two Perfect Days in Wuyi Mountain! Scenic Wonders, Tea Fragrance, and Delicious Food

🌄 Itinerary Overview Wuyi Mountain is famous for its Danxia landforms and tea culture. A two-day tour allows you to enjoy both the natural scenery and cultural experiences. The itinerary is compact and reasonable, covering key attractions, balancing physical exertion and weather conditions, and incorporating local delicacies. 📆 Daily Itinerary 🚶♀️ Day 1: Scenic Wonders and Tea Fragrance Stroll Morning: Climb Tianyou Peak for a Panoramic View - 07:30 Arrive at the South Gate of the scenic area, take the sightseeing bus to Tianyou Peak. Hike along the mountain trail, overlooking the entire Nine-Bend Stream, passing Yunwo and Yinping Peak, about 2 hours in total. - 10:30 Rest at the summit, enjoy the distant view of the Danxia peaks; after rain, the mist adds a fairy-tale atmosphere. Noon: Taste Wuyi Mountain Specialty Cuisine - 12:00 Return to Sangu Resort Area, recommended dishes include steamed red-eye fish or Langu smoked goose, about 60 RMB per person. Afternoon: Rock Bones and Floral Fragrance Trail - 14:00 Head to the Dahongpao Scenic Area, hike the Rock Bones and Floral Fragrance Trail, see the mother trees of Dahongpao (6 ancient tea trees over a thousand years old), tea fields layer along the way, and try Dahongpao tea eggs. - 16:30 Walk to Water Curtain Cave; if it’s dry season, you can skip and visit Wuyi Palace Song Street instead. Evening: Night Tour and Performance - 19:30 Watch the live-action show "Impression Dahongpao" (tickets must be purchased in advance), experience the fusion of tea culture and mountain-water light effects. 🏨 Accommodation Recommendation: Recommended Wuyi Mountain Jiuqu Greenland Poly Hotel (Jiuqu Stream Bamboo Raft Pier branch), convenient for the next day’s bamboo raft drifting. 🚣♂️ Day 2: Bamboo Raft Drifting and Secret Exploration Early Morning: Bamboo Raft Drifting on Nine-Bend Stream - 07:00 Head to the Nine-Bend Stream pier, take a bamboo raft drift (about 1.5 hours). It’s recommended to tip the boatman to unlock interesting commentary, enjoy sights like Jade Maiden Peak and Hanging Coffins along the way. - 09:00 At the end of the drift, visit Wuyi Palace, stroll Song Street and buy souvenirs like Filial Mother Cake. Morning: Baiyun Zen Temple Cloud Sea Viewing - 10:30 Charter a car to Baiyun Zen Temple, hike 20 minutes to the summit of Yuxian Terrace. If the weather is clear, you can enjoy the sea of clouds sunrise (departure before 4:30 required). Temple vegetarian meals are pay-as-you-wish. Afternoon: Ancient Village and Tea Field Walk - 14:00 Visit the ancient residences of Xiamei, stroll the Ming and Qing dynasty old street, feel the northern Fujian water town charm. - 16:00 Return to the city’s Tea Expo Park, experience tea art and purchase authentic Yan tea (recommended Rougui and Shuixian varieties). 🏨 Accommodation Recommendation: For the next day’s departure, you can stay at Sangu Resort Area, recommended Wuyi Mountain Yiqu Xiangsi Aihu Resort Hotel, quiet environment. 📌 Practical Tips 1. Transportation: - Must buy the scenic area shuttle bus combo ticket for convenient transfers between attractions. - Baiyun Zen Temple requires chartered car, about 100 RMB per vehicle (round trip). 2. Weather and Gear: - November temperatures range from 10-20°C, recommend windproof jackets and rain gear. - Wear non-slip sports shoes for hiking; sandals are optional for bamboo rafting. 3. Tickets and Reservations: - Bamboo raft tickets for Nine-Bend Stream must be booked 3 days in advance via the “China Wuyi Mountain” WeChat official account. - "Impression Dahongpao" show tickets need advance booking during peak season. 4. Pitfall Avoidance: - One Line Sky is narrow and damp, be cautious during rainy season. - Buy tea from official stores, avoid roadside stalls in the scenic area. 🍵 Food Recommendations - Langu Smoked Goose: spicy and rich flavor, recommended with Zhuzi Filial Mother Cake and Guangbing flatbread. - Red-Eye Fish: steamed in Wuyi style to preserve freshness. - Dahongpao Milk Tea: popular drink on Song Street, rich tea aroma.