The most famous and distinctive attractions in Wuyi Mountain

1. Tianyou Peak Landscape

Tianyou Peak is 408m above sea level, with a relative height of 215m. It is a rock ridge extending from north to south, connected to Xianyou Rock in the east and Xianzhang Peak in the west. It cuts off the cliff and rises up to ten thousand meters, towering above the peaks. Whenever it clears up after the rain and the morning light first appears, white smoke clouds fill the mountains and valleys; the wind blows and the clouds fluctuate, just like the waves of the sea, surging and surging. Standing on the observation deck and looking at the sea of ??clouds, the ever-changing scenery makes you feel like you are in Penglai Wonderland, inviting you to visit the Tiangong Qiongge, hence the name "Tianyou". The viewing platform is located in the center of the scenic spot and is an excellent viewing platform for Wuyi landscape. As time goes by, here you can watch the sunrise, clouds, Buddha light, sunset, bright moon and other five wonders of the sky. From the viewing platform, you can see a few peaks in the distance. Overlooking the Jiuqu River, you can see the meandering stream, the gentle swinging of bamboo rafts, and the panoramic view of Wuyi's mountains and rivers. It makes you open-minded and makes you forget to return home. There is a stream on the peak that flows down the cliff to the bottom of the peak, forming a waterfall with a height difference of about 120m, which is called Snow Flower Spring. There are many famous and ancient trees on the peak, and the evergreen broad-leaved forest is lush. Xu Xiake, a famous geographer in the Ming Dynasty, praised: "If you can enjoy the beauty of Jiuxi without touching the stream, this peak should definitely be the first."

On the stone wall next to the Huma Stream at the top of the peak, there are cliff stone carvings from past dynasties. Nearly a hundred places. The largest one is "The First Mountain", which was inscribed by Xu Qingchao, the general of Daoguang Renchendong Wuxian in Lingnan. This means that Tianyou Peak is the "No. 1 resort in Wuyi" and should be known as the "No. 1 mountain". Some people also explain that Wuyi Mountain is a famous Taoist mountain, and it is the sixteenth Shengzhen Yuanhua Dongtian among the thirty-six caves. The founder of Taoism is Laozi, who is the best in the world. Therefore, the famous mountain he occupies should be the "number one mountain" in the world.

2. Jiuquxi Landscape

Jiuquxi is a boutique tourism project in Wuyishan, so there is a saying that "if you don't take a bamboo raft (bamboo raft), you will come in vain" when traveling to Wuyishan. explain. Visitors can take a bamboo raft to Xingcun, disembark at Yiqu Wuyigong Pier, and drift down the river from Jiuqu. The journey takes about 90 minutes.

Jiuqu River originates from the densely forested Wuyi Mountain Nature Reserve, with a total length of 62.8 kilometers. The section of the river that enters the scenic area is not only affected by the natural curvature of the river, but also controlled by the fracture directions of multiple groups of rock formations, forming a deep meander. The 9.5-kilometer-long river has a straight-line distance of only 5 kilometers and a curvature of 1.9. Jiuqu River has clear water, abundant water source, and water quality that meets the national surface water standard. Jiuqu River meanders freely from west to east, with mountains surrounding the water and water running through the mountains. Nice view. The clear stream is the soul of Wuyi Mountain. Riding on a simple bamboo raft and swimming into the mountains and waters is like blending into a mythical realm, which is refreshing and refreshing. Visitors can appreciate the beauty of exploration, the peace of mind, and the fun of rafting.

The perfect combination of mountains and water is the most prominent feature of the Jiuquxi tourist route. The winding Jiuqu River runs through the Danya peaks, like a jade belt stringing pearls, connecting 36 peaks and 99 rocks into one, forming a unique natural beauty of "a stream running through the mountains, with immortals on both sides." Because the water flows around the mountain, the mountain stands next to the water, the elevation angle is moderate, the beaches and pools are intertwined, the mountain is not high, but it has the spirit of a high mountain, and the water is not deep, it is a great combination of water scenery. Being there, it is like walking through a landscape gallery full of fantasy. Vice Premier Qian Qichen After visiting Wuyi Mountain, I was filled with emotion and left my admiration of "the majestic Three Gorges, the clear blue and beautiful Lijiang River, and the Wuyi mountains and rivers, all of which are included in it".

The water vehicle for visiting Jiuqu River is a simple bamboo raft. Sitting on a raft and viewing the mountains, you will see pictures as far as the eye can see. Danshan Mountain, clear water, green trees, blue sky and white clouds complement each other, showing the colorful beauty of Wuyi Mountain's nature. Along the way, you can see strange peaks stacked on top of each other and standing in the sky. The mountains with different heights are like flags fluttering, and the majestic rock peaks are like thousands of horses galloping. It shows the rich and varied beauty of nature. Wuyi Mountain has used bamboo rafts as a means of transportation for more than 1,000 years. Because of its high buoyancy, shallow draft, lightness and flexibility, rafters only need to use a bamboo pole to control it. It can float smoothly across deep pools, or slide down shoals quickly; it can nimbly avoid protruding rocks in the middle of the current, and it can turn sharply. People sitting on the raft are immersed in the clear water and Danshan Mountain in all directions, without noise or pollution. When looking up, you can see the mountain scenery, when you look down, you can see the color of the water, you can listen to the sound of the stream, and you can touch the clear waves with your hands. There is stillness in the movement, and there is stillness in the stillness. Move, hard and soft at the same time. It can be said that the bamboo raft is flowing in the water, and people are swimming in the painting. "You don't need a stick to see the mountains but a boat." Even a white-haired woman can still roam around and enjoy the beauty of the mountains and rivers.

3. Dahongpao Scenic Area

The Dahongpao Scenic Area is located in the center of Wuyi Mountain Scenic Area, within the famous Grand Canyon "Nine Dragon Nest" in the scenic area. This is a deep and long valley controlled by the east-west fault structure. The valley is deeply cut, and there are nine dangerous peaks with tall and rugged long strips on both sides. The ups and downs are like nine giant dragons rising and falling. At the mouth of the gorge stands a round peak rock, which looks like a dragon ball sitting among the nine dragons. It is as powerful as the nine dragons playing with the pearl. When viewed from a high distance, it is lifelike and beautiful. In the valley and up and down the Danya cliffs, there are lush green pines and tall bamboos. The long-famous Wuyi Tea King "Dahongpao" is rooted at the deepest bottom of the canyon. There are also natural landscapes in the area such as Jiulong Cave, Jiulong Waterfall, Jiulong Pond, Conch Pinnacle, Liuxiang Stream, Qingcong Gorge, Feilai Rock, Yuzhu Peak, Lions Playing with Turtles, Jiulong Famous Cong Garden, ancient Moyan Carvings, etc. Cultural landscape.

The world-famous Dahongpao grows on the cliffs to the north of the Kowloon Valley.

There are two ancient bonsai-style tea gardens stacked here, one large and one small, with six simple and lush tea trees, tall and vigorous, with luxuriant branches and leaves. It has a history of more than 340 years. The color, aroma and taste of its finished products are all the best in oolong tea, so it is known as the "King of Teas". Folk legend: There was a scholar in the Ming Dynasty who was passing the Tianxin Yongle Temple in Wuyi on his way to the exam. He suddenly fell seriously ill. The exam date was approaching, and he had not yet recovered from his illness. The abbot of the temple gave the scholar tea leaves from the cliff of Jiulong Nest as medicine, and he recovered from his illness. Later, the scholar became the top scholar in high school and returned to his hometown in fine clothes. In order to repay the favor of saving his life, he put the red robe given by him on the tea tree, hence his name.

Jiulong stream, waterfall and pond. On the two cliffs of Jiulong Nest, there are rock springs dripping all year round, and the trickling water merges into a stream. The water from the cave flows into the valley in front of Jiulong Pavilion. The gap between the stream beds is large, forming a spring waterfall. The deep pool under the waterfall is called Jiulong Pool. The combination of them forms a wonderful scene, which is spectacular.

The water vehicle for visiting Jiuqu River is a simple bamboo raft (called bamboo raft by locals). Sitting on a raft and viewing the mountains, you will see pictures as far as the eye can see. Danshan Mountain, clear water, green trees, blue sky and white clouds complement each other, showing the colorful beauty of Wuyi Mountain's nature. Along the way, you can see strange peaks stacked on top of each other and standing in the sky. The mountains with different heights are like flags fluttering, and the majestic rock peaks are like thousands of horses galloping. It shows the rich and varied beauty of nature. Wuyi Mountain has used bamboo rafts as a means of transportation for more than 1,000 years. Because of its high buoyancy, shallow draft, lightness and flexibility, rafters only need to use a bamboo pole to control it. It can float smoothly across deep pools, or slide down shoals quickly; it can nimbly avoid protruding rocks in the middle of the current, and it can turn sharply. Sitting on the raft, there is no cover or barrier, and you can immerse yourself in the clear water and Danshan Mountain from all directions. There is no noise or pollution. Quiet, there is movement in the stillness, a balance between hardness and softness. It can be said that the bamboo raft is flowing in the water. In the painting, people "see the mountains without sticks but with boats." Even a white-haired woman can still roam around and enjoy the beauty of the mountains and rivers.

There are two legends about how Wuyi Mountain got its name: During the Tang Yao era, there was a long-lived old man who lived in seclusion in this mountain and gave birth to two sons, the eldest was named Wu and the second was named Yi. The two dug mountains, dug rivers, drained floods, and led people to farm. In order to commemorate them, later generations called this mountain Wuyi Mountain; another theory is that this place was the habitat of the Guyue people. The leader of the Guyue people was named Wuyi Jun, and later generations called this place Wuyi Mountain. During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Western Han Dynasty, he sent envoys to set up an altar here and use dried fish to offer sacrifices to Lord Wuyi. During the Tianbao period of the Tang Dynasty, the imperial court named Wuyi Mountain "a famous mountain in the world".