Itinerary · 3 days · active
Wuyi Mountain Weekend — Tea and Rock, 3 days
A compact three-day break to the source of Da Hong Pao oolong: bamboo raft through the Nine-Bend gorge, summit hike, and a tea ceremony in a cliffside guesthouse.
Wuyi Mountain is reachable as a short break from Xiamen or Fuzhou via HSR. This three-day itinerary covers the essential highlights: the Nine-Bend River raft, the Tianyou Peak ridge walk, and a direct encounter with the Da Hong Pao rock tea tradition. Ideal for those adding it as a side trip from Xiamen.
Day by day
Day 1 · wuyishan
Arrival, Nine-Bend River bamboo raft, evening tea
Arrive Wuyishan North HSR mid-morning. Immediately into the scenic area for the Nine-Bend River bamboo raft. The raft journey takes about 90 minutes and passes beneath the Hanging Coffin cliff, Water Curtain Cave, and Eagle Beak Rock. Evening: guided gongfu cha ceremony at the guesthouse.
Attractions: mount-wuyi
Stay in: Wuyishan scenic area guesthouse.
HSR Xiamen North → Wuyishan North 3.5h, ¥200.
Day 2 · wuyishan
Tianyou Peak, Da Hong Pao mother bushes, tea factory
Dawn start up Tianyou Peak for sunrise views over the gorge. Descent and walk to the six original Da Hong Pao mother plants (grown from seed propagated from wild cliff specimens — cuttings rather than the originals). Afternoon at a rock tea production workshop.
Attractions: mount-wuyi
Stay in: Wuyishan.
Day 3 · wuyishan
Wuyi Palace, tea shopping, departure
Morning at Wuyi Palace. Tea market for purchases — bring a list of what you've tasted and liked; vendors will often let you re-taste before purchase. Depart early afternoon from Wuyishan North.
Attractions: mount-wuyi
HSR Wuyishan North → Xiamen North 3.5h, ¥200; or → Fuzhou 2h, ¥120.
Budget guide (CNY per day)
| Backpacker | ¥1200 |
| Mid-range | ¥2800 |
| Comfortable | ¥6000 |
Per person 3 days. Scenic area entrance ¥140. Bamboo raft ¥100. Tea workshop ¥200. Tea purchases extra.
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