Wuyishan Weekend Getaway
Overview
Beyond the big-name destinations, China offers an incredible array of hidden gems that boast historical importance, natural beauty or cultural charm. This private weekend trip is worked out for you to explore Wuyishan Mountain, a UNESCO Cultural and Natural Heritage site, where you will stand in awe and admire unique Danxia landform, sit on a bamboo raft down the picturesque Nine-bend Stream, furthermore authentically experience the deep-rooted tea culture of Wuyishan at enigmatic Xiamei village.
Duration: 3 days & 2 nights
Travel Style: private tour
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Upon your arrival at Wuyishan rail station or airport, you will be greeted by your private tour guide holding a sign with your name at the exit. Enjoy a private transfer to your hotel booked in prior. Your tour guide will help you with the check-in procedure. Wuyi Scenic Area is quite large. It’s impossible to visit all sites but we will recommend the most important and attracted sites to you.
In the afternoon, begin your trip with an experience of the Nine-bend Stream raft. By a shared bamboo raft, you will sail along the Nine-bend stream for around 9.5km, 1.5hrs, passing by dozens of hills and cliffs. You may be surprised by the verdant plants, unique shape of peaks, and clear water.
This morning, be met by your private guide and then continue your tour in the Mt. Wuyishan Scenic Area. First, you will visit Tianyou Mountain, which is the birthplace of China’s rock oolongs. A one-way mountain road will take you to the top of Tianyou Mountain, where offer you a bird’s view over the Nine-bend stream and peaks around. There are 888 steps in total.
In the afternoon, visit Dahongpao (Red Gown) and Water Curtain Cave – about 3 hours. Dahongpao is one of top ten famous teas in China. You will see Dahongpao’s mother bush, which is over 350 years old, in a special park. Have a chance to taste a cup of Dahongpao. On the way back from Water Curtain Cave, you can see a lot of tea gardens on the rock, where you can learn about rock tea. Water Curtain is a large water fall, around 10 meters wide.
Meal: B, L, D
This morning we shall visit the historically and culturally important Xiamei Village. Many houses there are more than 300 years old, and still well preserved as they were long time ago. In 2005, Xiamei Village has been honored as one of the "the Famous Historic and Cultural Villages in China" by the Government. Besides, Xiamei Village is also widely known for its tea culture. Here we shall visit The Peach Blossom tea house for Xiamei Village and local area tea for assessment and evaluation. Later, enjoy private transfer to rail station or airport for your next destination.
Meal: B, L
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