3 Days Wuyi Mountain Highlights Tour
Tour Overview
Are you interested in Chinese tea plantations? Or are you looking for a trip that combines scenery and tea culture? Wuyi Mountain is the right answer! Hop on a 3-day classic Mt. Wuyi tour to explore one of Chinaās most breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Sites, nestled in the heart of Fujian Province. Famous for its spectacular landscapes, winding Nine-Bend River, and centuries-old Wuyishan tea culture…
As the birthplace of Da Hong Pao tea, Wuyishan China, attracts travelers with its mist-shrouded peaks, lush valleys, and historic cliff tea plantations. On this carefully designed itinerary, you can experience the highlights of Mount Wuyi, from sunrise hikes to quiet bamboo rafting, and at the same time, deeply understand the regionās rich heritage by watching the Impression Da Hong Pao Show.
Travel destination: Wuyishan, Fujian, China
Suitable for: Nature & Landscape Seekers, Leisure Lovers, Culture & Tea Enthusiasts
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- UNESCO-Listed Wuyishan Mountain Scenery: Take a relaxing bamboo rafting along the Jiuqu Stream to appreciate beautiful peaks, rocks, and forests on the cliff.
- Hiking & Nature Exploration: Hike to Tianyou Peak, which is an excellent viewing platform to enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding Danxia mountains and flowing rivers. Enjoy a birdās-eye view of the lush mountains from the Tiger Roaring Rock and hear the wind roaring like a tiger while it is going through the cave on the rock.
- Cultural Immersion: Visit the Da Hong Pao Scenic Area to see local tea plantations, meet the 340-year-old tea trees, and sip the world-famous Wuyi Rock Tea. Walk at the Xiamei Ancient Village, the starting point of the Ten Thousand Li Tea Road, appreciating the brick, stone, and wood carving art of the Ming and Qing dynasties, as well as the tea houses.
- Sunrise & Sunset Views: Capture moments as the sun paints the peaks of āāWuyishan Mountaināā in golden hues.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Wuyi Mountain
Welcome to Mount Wuyi! Upon arrival, our driver will pick you up at the airport/railway station and drive about half an hour to the hotel in Mount Wuyi Scenic Area.
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Fujian Province, Wuyishan Mountain boasts beautiful natural scenery and rich tea culture. It is characterized by red sandstone peaks, winding rivers, and lush tea gardens (producing the fragrant Dahongpao tea). You will get a lot on the following Wuyishan tour.
- Day 2: Mt. Wuyi Exploration
After breakfast, itās time for you to indulge yourself in the essence of Wuyi Mountains.
Youāll first climb up the Heavenly Tour Peak (Tianyou Peak), where you can get to the observation deck to enjoy a stunning bird's-eye view of the red Danxia mountains and flowing rivers. If you are lucky, youāll get a rare chance to see the sea of clouds turn the landscape into a fairyland.
This afternoon, 1.5 hours of bamboo raft riding will take you to float down the Nine-bend Stream. During the sailing, you can sit back leisurely, treat your eyes with peaceful natural beauty, and encounter local hanging boat coffins on the cliff. After the bamboo rafting, make a visit to the Wuyi Palace, the most time-honored Taoist temple at Wuyi Mountain, which can date back to the Song Dynasty.
Next, stroll the nearby Song Street lined with many old-fashioned structures of Song Dynasty styles that are hidden among the lush mountains andaĀ water wonderland. After the visit, be escorted back to your hotel at Wuyi Mountain. Have a good sleep!
Take a bamboo raft drifting on the Jiuqu (Nine-bend) Stream Optional Evening Activity: Impression Da Hong Pao ShowĀ (19:20-20:40)
Directed by the famous director Zhang Yimou, the show is a large-scale live performance that perfectly combines the background of Wuyi Mountain and rivers. The show will introduce you to local interesting tea culture and offer you a charming night view of Mt. Wuyi.
- Day 3: Departure from Wuyishan
After breakfast, experience passing the narrow path of the Yixiantian Scenic Area. Itās fun to challenge the narrowest part of the area, which is only 30-40cm. Next, walk to theĀ Tiger Roaring Rock where you will be amazed by the sound when the wind goes through the cave. Visit the Dahongpao Scenic Area, leisurely stroll on the fields of the world-renowned Dahongpao tea, and admire the six-seed Dahongpao tea trees of over 340 years old. Then hike to the Water Curtain CaveĀ to appreciate the fancy waterfalls pouring from a height of over 100m.
After that, head to Xiamei Ancient Village, located at the foot of Mount Wuyi. This is a well preserved village from the Qing Dynasty, with a history of 300 years, known as the starting point of the "Wanli (Ten Thousand Li) Tea Road". In 1730 AD, China's Dahongpao tea began to be shipped to overseas countries in Central Asia and Europe. Here, your guide will take you to admire the intricately carved elegant brick houses, tea houses, and winding stone paved alleys. This peaceful village is surrounded by tea fields and clear streams, allowing people to truly understand the history of China's tea trade.
Ancient Xiamei Village at the foot of the Wuyi Mountains Note: Ten Thousand Li = Five Thousand Kilometres
After the tour, your guide and driver will escort you to the train station for departure. Your 3-day Wuyishan tour comes to an end.
Tour Price Per Person
The priceĀ varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, and selected hotel. Please contact us for a specific price.
