The Wuyi Mountains (Wuyi Shan) are located approximately 250 km northwest of Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian Province. This area is known for its picturesque and bizarre mountain landscape and was declared a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site in 1999 due to its biodiversity. Visitors can discover many rare plants, amphibians, and reptiles here. The famous Oolong tea, marketed as a "fat burner," is also grown in this region.
A Chinese legend says that the Wuyi Mountains are the remnants of a rainbow over which the "Lord of Wuyi," a legendary knight, ascended to heaven.
Despite the unusual and steep rocks, the elevation differences in the Wuyi Mountains are relatively low. The highest peak, Sanyang Feng, reaches a height of 718 meters.
Particularly impressive is a raft trip on the Nine-Bend River (Jiuqu Xi), which is navigable for 9.5 km. After the second bend, you can see the Jade Maiden Peak, which is considered the most photographed rock of Wuyi Shan. After the third bend, you can spot the burial caves carved into the rocks by the indigenous people about 3,800 years ago. North of the river is the Heavenly Tour Peak (Tianyou Feng), which is easy for even novice hikers to climb.
Another highlight is the Water Curtain Cave (Shuilian Dong), a hidden teahouse in an old temple.
