The scenery of Wuyi Mountain needs words

Wuyishan Heritage is located in the northwest of Fujian Province, China. The geographical coordinates are: 27°32′36″~27°55′15″ north latitude; 117°24′12″~118°02′50″ east longitude. , with a total area of ??99975ha. According to the different characteristics of the resources in the area, the entire area is divided into four protected areas: western biodiversity, central Jiuquxi ecology, eastern natural and cultural landscape, and urban and rural Minyue royal city ruins. The core area is 63,575 hectares, and the core sub-area is 36,400 hectares. At the same time, a peripheral protection zone-buffer zone is delineated, covering an area of ??27,888 hectares.

The western part of Wuyi Mountain is a key area for global biodiversity conservation. It is home to the most complete, typical and largest central subtropical primary forest ecosystem in the same latitude zone in the world; the eastern part is a perfect combination of mountains and water. Humanities and nature are organically integrated, and it enjoys a high reputation for its beautiful waters, strange peaks, deep valleys, dangerous ravines and other beautiful scenery, long history and culture, and numerous cultural relics and historic sites; the central part connects the east and west, conserves the water source of Jiuqu River, and maintains a good ecological environment. important area.

In view of the above-mentioned natural and cultural resources of outstanding significance and universal value in Wuyi Mountain, the Chinese government recommends that Wuyi Mountain be declared a world natural and cultural dual heritage. Wuyi Mountain was included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO in December 1999, becoming the most common wealth for all mankind.

Natural Heritage

Wuyi Mountain has unique and precious natural heritage value.

1. Wuyi Mountain is an outstanding example of the process of biological evolution and the relationship between humans and the natural environment.

Wuyi Mountain preserves the most complete, typical and largest mid-subtropical climate zone at the same latitude in the world. The native forest ecosystem has an obvious vertical vegetation spectrum: with increasing altitude, there are evergreen broad-leaved forest belts (350-1400m, mountain red soil), and coniferous broad-leaved transition zones (500-1700m, mountain yellow-red soil). ), temperate coniferous forest belt (1100-1970m, mountain yellow soil), Zhongshan meadow (1700-2158 m mountain yellow red soil), Zhongshan mossy dwarf forest belt (1700-1970m, mountain yellow soil), Zhongshan meadow (1700-2158m , mountain meadow soil) five vegetation zones, distributed with rare plant communities such as southern hemlock, small-leaf boxwood, and Wuyi Yushan bamboo, covering almost all subtropical native evergreen broad-leaved forests and lithophytic vegetation communities in China's subtropics.

2. Wuyi Mountain is a key area for global biodiversity conservation and a habitat for rare and endangered species.

Wuyi Mountain belongs to the mid-subtropical monsoon climate zone, with many mountains and mountains. The height difference is huge, with the absolute height difference reaching 1700m. The good ecological environment and special geographical location make it a "natural refuge" for many animals and plants in the process of geographical evolution, and the species resources are extremely rich.

2.1 Rich plant germplasm resources

There are 3,728 known plant species in Wuyi Mountain. The number of seed plants ranks among the top in the central subtropical region, with 27 genera and 31 species unique to China, and many, such as Ginkgo biloba, are single species relict plants with 3,728 species. The number of seed plant species ranks among the top in the Central Subtropical Region, with 27 genera and 31 species endemic to China, many of which are single-species relict plants such as Ginkgo; 28 rare and endangered species are listed in the "Red Data Book of Chinese Plants", such as Liriodendron tulipifera , silver bell tree, southern hemlock, sightseeing wood, purple stem, etc. Wuyi Mountain is particularly rich in orchid plants, with 78 species of 32 genera known. The wide-spaced orchid, the multi-flowered wide-spaced orchid is a new record species in China, and the Bon orchid is a new record released by Fujian Province. There are 14 ferns, such as Wuyi Mountain fern, Wuyi hoof fern, Wuyi ear fern, Wuyi pseudotuberculosis, Wuyi pink-backed fern, Wuyi convex fern, etc. There are 6 species with "Wuyi" as the species epithet. So many species. The ancient and famous trees in Wuyi Mountain are characterized by being ancient, large, rare and numerous, such as the 880-year-old Gugui in Wuyi Palace and the 980-year-old Southern yew in Kengshang, etc., which have extremely high scientific research and preservation value.

2.2 Gene bank of rare and unique wild animals

There are 5110 known animal species in Wuyi Mountain, including: 71 species of mammals, 256 species of birds, 40 species of fish, amphibians There are 35 species of reptiles, 73 species of reptiles, and 4635 species of insects have been named (including more than 700 new species and 20 species newly recorded in China). Among the animal species, it is especially famous for its large distribution of amphibians, reptiles and insects. Chinese and foreign biologists call Wuyi Mountain "the key to the study of amphibians and reptiles", "the paradise of birds", "the kingdom of snakes", "Insect World". Currently, there are 46 species of animals listed in the International Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), and 11 species including the black muntjac, golden jackal, and yellow-bellied tragopan are listed in the first-level protection. There are 97 species protected by the China-Japan and China-Australia Migratory Bird Protection Agreements. There are 49 species of unique wild animals in China, among which the Chong'an mustache toad (horned monster), Chong'an ground lizard, Chong'an oblique-scaled snake, and Guandun crow are even more unique to Wuyi Mountain.

2.3 The world-famous origin of type specimens

The rich germplasm resources of Wuyi Mountain have long attracted the attention of Chinese and foreign scientists and research institutions. In the 19th century, Britain, France, the United States, Austria and other countries Scholars went into Wuyi Mountain to collect specimens.

Nearly 1,000 species of type specimens of wild animals and plants have been discovered or collected in Wuyi Mountain, including 57 species of plant species from their model origins, 779 species of insect species among new species of wild animals, and 56 species of vertebrate specimens from their species origin. To this day, a large number of type specimens are still preserved in famous museums in London, New York, Berlin, Hawaii and other places. < /p>

Jiuqu River originates from the densely forested west of Wuyi Mountain. It has abundant water and clear water quality. It has a total length of 62.8 kilometers. It flows through the ecological protection zone in the middle and winds through the Danxia landform in the east. It is distributed among the mountains and ravines. Under the control of the profound fault direction, a deep meander is formed, lingering among the peaks and rock gullies. The 9.5-kilometer meander has a straight-line distance of only 5 kilometers and a curvature of 1.9 kilometers. Both sides of the Jiuqu River are typical monoclinic Danxia landforms, with 36 peaks and 99 rocks. All peaks and rocks have sloping tops, steep bodies, and gentle slopes. They look toward the east like thousands of horses galloping, majestic and in various poses. The superior climate and habitat also cover the peaks with a layer of green. Green vegetation grows on the tops of the foothills and in the rock gaps and ravines, creating the wonder of "trees growing on stones" and creating a rare natural landscape. landscape.

3.2 The scenery of Jiuqu River is a model of the perfect combination of mountains and water

The winding Jiuqu River runs through the Danya peaks, like a jade belt stringing pearls, connecting 36 peaks and 99 peaks. The rocks are connected into one. The mountain stands next to the water, and the water flows around the mountain. The height of the peaks and rocks, the width of the river bed, the size of the curvature, the rapidity of the water flow, the size of the field of view, and the elevation of the angle of view have all reached a wonderful level, forming "a stream running through the mountains, two rock rows" The unique beauty of "Xianxiu", the stream light and the mountain scenery are infused with traditional Chinese poetic and aesthetic conception. Climbing the mountain can see the clear water and clear stream, wading in the water can see the strange peaks and rocks, riding a simple bamboo raft down the stream, you can enjoy the beauty of the strange and majestic, various postures, and beautiful images; you can enjoy the song of the spring and the singing of birds. , the waves hit the boat, the brown stones are poled, and the green trees and red flowers are beautiful in color; you can see the fish swimming in the water, the birds in the clouds, and the tourists on the boat; you can see the clouds surrounding the mountain peaks, the fog locking the waist of the peaks, and the rain covering the peaks. Hazy and beautiful, immersing yourself in the beautiful scenery is like walking through a landscape gallery full of fantasy, listening to rich and varied symphonic movements, appreciating the unique charm of Yaochi singing and dancing, and tasting beautiful poems with regular rhythms. This is the essence of Wuyi Mountain's natural landscape, which is unique in the world.

3.3 Jiuqu River in Wuyi Mountain is an outstanding representative of the harmonious unity of humanity and nature

Nature has bestowed Wuyi Mountain with a unique and superior natural environment, which has attracted noble men, civil servants and generals from all over the ages. In the mountains, you can travel, live in seclusion, write, or teach, and you can come and go. Natural landscapes cultivate people's temperament and enlighten people's wisdom. The spread of human activities develops Wuyi Mountain and adds splendor to the natural landscapes. The wisdom of the ancestors and the presence of scribes left numerous cultural relics on both sides of the Jiuqu River: there are 18 boat coffins built on the high cliffs that have been immortal for thousands of years; there are great scholars and elegant figures such as Zhu Xi, You Zuo, Xiong He, and Cai Yuanding. There are 35 ruins of academies; there are more than 450 cliff stone carvings from past dynasties that can be called the treasure house of ancient Chinese calligraphy art, including 13 prohibitions imposed by ancient officials and villagers to protect Wuyi's mountains, rivers, animals and plants; there are more than 60 temples and ruins of monks and Taoists. at. These relics are dotted like bright gems, inlaid in Wuyi Mountain's streams, mountain tops, cave cliffs, integrating the wisdom of the ancients, the thoughts of sages, and the labor of the people into the natural landscape, adding a rich flavor to Wuyi Mountain. The cultural atmosphere reaches the realm of harmony between man and nature, giving people a sense of natural harmony and beauty. This is extremely rare among many landscapes in our country. In 1982, Wuyi Mountain, as a famous tourist attraction in my country, was approved by the State Council to be included in the first batch of national scenic spots in the name of Fujian Wuyi Mountain Scenic Area. On May 8, 2007, Wuyishan Scenic Area in Nanping City was officially approved by the National Tourism Administration as a national 5A tourist attraction.

Cultural Heritage

From a historical and scientific perspective, Wuyi Mountain has outstanding and universal value. It can not only provide unique testimony to the vanished ancient civilization and cultural traditions, but also closely related to Neo-Confucianism. There is a direct and substantial connection with ideological civilization, which complies with the third and fifth standards of world cultural heritage.

1. The "ancient Minyue" and "Minyue" cultural relics in Wuyi Mountain are historical witnesses of the vanished ancient civilization

Wuyi Mountain has rich historical and cultural relics. As early as more than 4,000 years ago, ancestors worked and lived here, gradually forming the unique "ancient Min" culture in this corner of China and the subsequent "Minyue" culture, which lasted for more than 2,000 years. leaving behind numerous cultural relics. The main cultural characteristics of this period are reflected in the "Gully Ship Coffin", "Hongqiao Plank" and the ruins of the Minyue Royal City in the Han Dynasty covering an area of ??480,000 square meters.

The boat coffins and Hongqiao boards in the cliff caves in the eastern part of Wuyi Mountain are the funeral remains of ancient ancestors, dating back more than 3,000 years. The cotton fragments in the coffin are the earliest cotton textile objects discovered in China. Wuyijiahe Ship Coffin is the oldest hanging coffin discovered in China. Therefore, Wuyi Mountain is considered by archaeologists to be the birthplace of the hanging coffin burial custom, and its objects are extremely precious materials for studying my country’s pre-Qin history and the vanished ancient Min culture.

The Hancheng ruins covering an area of ??480,000 square meters have extremely high historical, cultural and research value. It is the most complete ancient city site of the Han Dynasty south of the Yangtze River in China. It is unique in site selection, architectural techniques and style. It is a typical representative of ancient southern cities in China and occupies an important position in the architectural history of China and the world. A large number of precious cultural relics have been unearthed, such as daily pottery, pottery building materials, text tiles, iron and bronze wares, etc., which represent the advanced productivity at that time and reflect the highest level of Chinese civilization. The history of cultural development provides important physical information.

2. Zhu Xi (1130-1200) is the greatest thinker, philosopher and educator in Chinese history after Confucius.

He combined the academic thoughts of Confucius and others to form an outstanding representative of Confucian thought and culture - Zhu Xi's Neo-Confucianism, which was designated as the official orthodox philosophical thought and constructed the Chinese Song Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty (13 century to the 20th century) has been in a dominant position for more than 700 years. It represents the traditional national spirit of universal significance and has influenced countries as far away as East Asia, Europe and the United States, and has become the embodiment of East Asian civilization. To this day, Japanese Zhuxue and Korean Zhuxue (Tokye Study) are still preserved abroad, attracting experts and scholars from dozens of countries around the world to devote themselves to the study of Neo-Confucianism. Universities such as the University of Trier in Germany, Leiden University in the Netherlands, Stockholm in Sweden, Columbia, Harvard, and Hawaii in the United States have institutes for studying Zhu Xi's doctoral degree. Since 1982, four international seminars on Zhu Xi's Neo-Confucianism have been held in Hawaii, Xiamen, Wuyishan, and Taipei to explore the origins, relationships, and development of Neo-Confucianism culture and Confucianism, as well as the practical influence of Zhu Xi's Neo-Confucianism.

Wuyi Mountain has an inseparable connection with Zhu Xi’s Neo-Confucianism. Zhu Xi's Neo-Confucianism was conceived, formed and developed in Wuyi Mountain. Zhu Xi went to Wuyi Mountain from the age of 14 until his death at the age of 71. He studied, wrote, taught, and lived in Wuyi Mountain for more than 50 years. Zhu Xi's Neo-Confucianism sprouted, matured and spread here. The Wuyi Jingshe and other academies founded by Zhu Xi in Wuyi Mountain became the most influential academies at that time. More than 200 scholars directly studied under Zhu Xi in Wuyi Mountain, many of whom became famous Neo-Confucianists and formed the influential Neo-Confucian school. Under the influence of Zhu Xi, scholars in the past took it as their mission to preach. They built houses at the foot of the stream in Wuyi Mountain, wrote books and taught disciples. During the Song and Yuan Dynasties alone, there were 43 famous scholars who founded academies in Wuyi Mountain, making Wuyi Mountain a famous place. Famous place in Neo-Confucianism. Professor Cai Shangsi, a famous Chinese historian, praised: "Confucius emerged in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, and Zhu Xi emerged in the Southern Song Dynasty. Chinese ancient culture, Mount Tai and Wuyi." The activities of Zhu Xi and his disciples and descendants in Wuyi Mountain left extremely precious cultural relics for Wuyi Mountain, such as the Wuyi Jingshe at the academy site, and philosophical inscriptions by Zhu Xi and other Neo-Confucianists, such as "Fa Si for the Dead", "Cultivating the Body" "Based", "Zhi Dong Ren Jing", etc., there are "Wuyi Shinto Stele" with the largest number of words written by Zhu Xi, and the Shecang founded by Zhu Xi, etc. These cultural relics are very valuable for studying the rise and fall of Zhu Xi's Neo-Confucianism and Confucianism, as well as the ideal history of Chinese philosophy. They are treasures of traditional Chinese culture.

Outstanding Features

Compared with other similar regions and heritage sites in terms of ecology, landscape, history and culture, Wuyi Mountain has the following outstanding features:

Often Green broad-leaved forest is a vegetation type distributed on the east coast of the continent in subtropical areas. According to the regional distribution pattern, it can be divided into evergreen broad-leaved forests in Asia, America, Africa and Oceania. Among them, the Chinese evergreen broad-leaved forests in Asia are the most widely distributed, located at 23o40′-32o north latitude, 99o-123o east longitude, and 100M-2800M above sea level. There are obvious climate differences between the two regions, and the subtropical evergreen forests formed account for 3/4 of China's evergreen broad-leaved forest area. There are Fagaceae, Lauraceae, Theaceae, etc. developed in the area. It is a mid-subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forest marked by tree species of MagnoLiaceae, Hamamelidaceae, and Elaeocarpaceae. It is a typical representative of evergreen broad-leaved forest. The evergreen broad-leaved forest in Wuyi Mountain is the most typical evergreen broad-leaved forest in China's mid-subtropical zone, with the richest species and the most complete forest ecosystem preservation.

Compared with the landscape of similar heritage sites in my country, Huangshan is majestic, Mount Emei is steep and beautiful, and Mount Tai is ancient. However, these heritage sites are all mountain scenery, with mountains but no water, or water that cannot be visited by boat. , there may be literature but less scenery, or there may be scenery but lack of literature. Wuyi Mountain combines mountain and river scenery. It is not only "strange, beautiful, beautiful and ancient", but also achieves a wonderful state in the close integration of mountains and water, and the harmonious unity of humanity and nature. The clear and green nine-curve winding around the mountain, twists and turns. Typical Danxia single-faced mountains, massive mountains, and columnar mountains stand near the water in various shapes. There are also ancient cultural relics of more than 3,000 years scattered in the cliffs and caves at the foot of the stream. The natural landscape is infused with a rich cultural atmosphere. Visitors take a simple and light bamboo raft down the river, quickly jump over dangerous shoals, slowly float across deep pools, enjoy the scenery of Wuyi River and mountains, and admire the cultural monuments on both sides of the strait. They can not only enjoy the poetry and picturesqueness of Guilin, but also appreciate the thrills of Baishengtan. , breathtaking. This unique resource is unmatched by other heritage sites.

Compared with similar historical and cultural relics, among the dozen or so hanging coffin burials in the Yangtze River Basin of my country and Southeast Asia, the Wuyishan gully ship coffin is the earliest and the most primitive in shape. Many of the cultural relics unearthed from the ruins of the Minyue Royal City of the Western Han Dynasty in Wuyi Shan are among the best of their kind in the country, including the country's largest patterned hollow brick, the country's longest iron spearhead, the country's heaviest iron plow, and the country's heaviest iron gate. The mortar and the door hinge are home to the earliest iron harpoons in the country, along-shaped pottery water pipes, luxurious baths in the palace, and the only iron five-tooth rake seen at the same time. These cultural relics represent the highest level of Chinese civilization at that time.

In terms of their status in Chinese cultural history, Mount Wuyi and Mount Tai each have their own merits. Mount Tai gave birth to Confucius. Confucius gathered the culmination of ancient academic thoughts and founded Confucianism, which became the main backbone of Chinese cultural tradition. Wuyi Mountain created Zhu Xi. Zhu Xi gathered the academic thoughts of Confucius and others to construct a complete Confucian ideological system - Zhu Xi's Neo-Confucianism, which became the orthodox thought of the late feudal society of China for more than 700 years. Therefore, scholars at home and abroad generally believe that Confucius is the most influential figure in the history of Chinese culture, tradition, thought, education and etiquette, followed by Zhu Xi. Looking at the entire history, there is probably no third person who can compare with him. Since the time of Zhu Zi, Confucianism since Confucius has gained vitality and developed a new spirit, up to modern times.

Key Landscapes

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. Jiuqu Stream Landscape

Jiuqu Stream is a boutique tourism project in Wuyi Mountain, so there is a saying that "if you don't take a bamboo raft (bamboo raft), you will come in vain" when traveling to Wuyi Mountain. 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

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".

1. Coming to Wuyishan

You can come to Wuyishan by car, train or plane, or you can directly call the information desk of your local train station. If there is no direct train to Wuyishan, you can get off at Jiangxi Shangrao Railway Station and transfer to the 3.5-hour bus to Wuyishan, with a fare of 25-28 yuan. Wuyishan has now opened flights to more than 20 cities across the country. Please call your terminal directly to inquire about specific flights.

2. Check in to the hotel

It is recommended that you first choose to stay in a hotel in the resort area, which is much better than the city in terms of location, environment and transportation. The resort area-scenic area is 2-5 kilometers away, and the urban area-scenic area is 15-20 kilometers away. Since there are very few hotels in the scenic area, there are only 2-3 hotels in the Wuyi Palace Scenic Area, namely Wuyi Villa, Manting Shanfang, etc. There are about 30 hotels in the resort area, generally in the quasi-two- to three-star category (the highest-end hotel in Wuyishan is only three-star, and Wuyishan Villa Dawang Pavilion and Yuanhua International Hotel are waiting for 4-star rating) . The price of a standard hotel room is generally 260 yuan to 528 yuan per room. If you have not made a reservation in advance, go directly to the front desk to check in and log in, and the price will be more than 20% off. So before you travel, it is best to book a hotel in advance. The price on this website is basically maintained at a 30-40% discount. There are not many hotels in the city, most of them are hostels. Hotels include Wuyi Hotel, Chongwu Villa, Jinsui Hotel, Phoenix Hotel, Baihuayan Villa, etc. (all two-star hotels). For safety reasons, it is recommended not to stay in hotels with a quasi-two-star rating or below.

3. Tour route

The best time to visit Wuyi Mountain is 3-4 days from beginning to end. The regular scenic spots in Wuyi Mountain are: Tianyou Peak - Wuyigong Scenic Area, Jiuqu River Rafting, Yixiantian - Huxiaoyan Scenic Area, Nature Reserve, Dahongpao - Shuilian Cave Scenic Area, Tongmu River Rafting, Qinglong Waterfall 40 Yuan, Longchuan Grand Canyon 36 yuan, Xiamei Natural Village ancient dwellings 20 yuan, Chengcun Hancheng Ruins 80 yuan, Lianhua Peak-Yulinting Kiln Site 20 yuan.

If the tour time is more than 3 days, you can buy a scenic spot unified ticket (111 yuan), that is, one ticket is all-inclusive, valid within 4 days. For the attractions that can be visited with the scenic spot unified ticket, you can check the "Scenic Area Ticket Prices" . Scenic area unified tickets can be purchased at any scenic area ticket office. You can also buy individual tickets. Most of the individual tickets are valid for one day. The disadvantage of buying a single attraction ticket is the validity period. For example, if you go to the Yixiantian Scenic Area in the afternoon of the first day, you must also include the Tiger Roaring Rock Scenic Area. After playing, the tickets will be invalid the next day. The Dahongpao attractions are the same as the Shuiliandong attractions. The advantage of unified ticketing is that it is convenient. You only need to buy it once, which saves you a lot of trouble in queuing to buy tickets. However, I still recommend that you buy individual tickets. If you follow the itinerary above, individual tickets will be 6 yuan cheaper than the flat ticket. You will not be afraid of losing your tickets after the tour, and you will have a few more tickets as souvenirs.

Tourist information

(for reference only):

Route 1

D1 afternoon: Line of Sky, Wind Cave, Fairy Pavilion, Eight Scenic Spots of Roaring Tigers

D2 Morning: Tianyou Peak, Tea Cave, Cloud Nest;

Afternoon: Rafting on Jiuqu River, Wuyi Palace, Song Street, Museum, Zhu Xi Memorial Hall, Water Curtain Cave, Eagle Mouth Rock, Sky Crane Frame.

D3 Wuyishan Nature Reserve one-day tour, Tongmu River rafting, Longchuan Grand Canyon, Qinglong Waterfall, etc.

☆Highlights of Wuyi Mountain Scenic Area:

Morning: Tianyou Peak Scenic Area (visiting Yunwo, Tea Cave, Yinping Peak, Tianyou Peak, Tianyou Pavilion, etc.);

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Afternoon: Jiuquxi Scenic Area (visit Jiuquxi Bamboo Rafting, Wuyi Palace, Song Street, and Wuyi Tea Culture).

(Note: Tianyou Peak Scenic Area is the first scenic spot in Wuyi Mountain, and Jiuquxi Scenic Area is one of the essences in the stream)

☆Wuyi Mountain Ecological Essence Tour

Wuyishan Ecological Park (Qinglong Waterfall, Longchuan Grand Canyon, Tongmu River Rafting)

(Note: Ecological Park Tourist Area: It allows you to return to nature and indulge in the mountains and rivers, which is a true heart-to-nature experience Intimate contact. Tongmu River rafting is the most thrilling and exciting! It is one of the three major scenic spots in Wuyi Mountain. , Eight Scenic Spots of Roaring Tigers;

Afternoon: Water Curtain Cave, Eagle Mouth Rock, Sky Crane Frame, Kowloon Nest, Giant Buddha, and Dahongpao Scenic Area.

Morning: Chengcun Hancheng ruins, Minyue Dynasty ancient cultural song and dance performance;

Afternoon: Xiamei Ancient Folk Customs Village.

Evening: Large-scale song and dance performance in Wuyishan Huaxia Nationality City (exotic intersex performance)

Travel time: 6:30 in the morning and 1:30 in the afternoon.

Things to note when traveling to Wuyi Mountain:

1. Passengers on the journey, especially those in the lower berth of the train, should pay attention to the safety of their personal, cargo, and documents!

2. If you are tired from the journey, please take a rest

3. Do not drink raw or cold water, and do not eat street snacks casually.

4. The temperature difference between day and night is large, so you should avoid catching cold when sleeping at night, especially on the train.

5. Do not act alone or take a rickshaw easily.

6. Please pay attention to weather changes.

7. Due to the long driving time (13 and a half hours), please prepare some food by yourself.

8. When riding a bamboo raft, do not stand or walk on the bamboo raft without the permission of the boatman.

9. When climbing mountains (women) do not wear high heels, try to wear flat shoes.

10. Please pay attention to other travel reminders from local tour guides.

[Wuyishan Specialties]

Four Treasures of Wuyi - East Bamboo Shoots, South Tea, West Fish, and North Rice

East bamboo shoots are produced in Jinzhu, Shangmei Township, Shangmei Township, East Road, Wuyishan City. Shouyang Village area. The bamboo shoots there are tender, white in color, crisp and sweet in taste, without the special "muddy taste" of ordinary bamboo. A soup with fresh bamboo shoot slices is delicious. Southern tea is abundant in Wuyi Town and Xingcun Town on South Road of Wuyishan City, specifically referring to Tianxin, Huiyuan, Guilin, Matou and other villages in the Wuyishan Scenic Area. The tea from this place is commonly known as "Wuyi Rock Tea" and is famous overseas. Wuyi rock tea is known as "rock bone flower fragrance", with both fragrance and taste. "Wuyi Cinnamon", "Wuyi Narcissus" and "Dahongpao" are among the best. Xiyu refers to the rivers in Yangzhuang Township on West Road in Wuyishan City, especially in the Xiji and Hangkou tributaries. When cooking fresh fish, you don’t need to add cooking oil or other seasonings. Just add a few grains of salt. The meat will taste tender and sweet. Northern rice is produced in Wutun and Langu Townships on North Road in Wuyishan City. The local rice has large grains, good color, fragrant taste and abundant rice. The quality of northern rice is related to the special climate in the local mountainous areas, and urbanites rush to buy it.