Wuyishan National Park, located in the Fujian region of China, is a captivating destination known for its remarkable tea plantations, diverse geography, and abundant tourist attractions. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural significance, and recreational opportunities.
The tea plantations of Wuyishan are world-renowned, particularly for producing the highly prized Wuyi rock tea, also known as "yancha." The region's unique geological conditions, characterized by rocky cliffs and a subtropical climate, create the perfect environment for cultivating this distinctive tea. The tea bushes thrive in the mineral-rich soil and misty atmosphere, resulting in leaves that yield a rich, complex flavor.
Geographically, Wuyishan is a stunning landscape of dramatic mountain ranges, deep river valleys, and dense forests. The Nine Bend River (Jiuqu Xi) meanders through the park, offering serene bamboo raft rides that showcase the area's lush scenery and towering rock formations. The park's biodiversity is equally impressive, with numerous endemic plant and animal species, making it a paradise for nature enthusiasts and researchers alike.
How to get to the Wyishan national park
The city of Wuyishan has an airport with connections to several cities in China and a railway station for high speed trains.
Accommodation
There are many hotels and other accomodation options in Wuyishan city, most bookable via the hotel booking portals.
Tea plantations photo gallery  - 36 pictures of Tea plantations
Jiuqu river photo gallery  - 24 pictures of Jiuqu river
Trails photo gallery  - 65 pictures of Trails
Bamboo rafting on the Jiuqu river photo gallery  - 22 pictures of Bamboo rafting on the Jiuqu river
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36 photos of the tea plantations in the Wuyishan national park
24 photos of the Jiuqu river at the centre of the Wuyishan national park
65 photos of tourist trails in the Wuyishan national park
22 photos of bamboo rafting on the Jiuqu river in the Wuyishan national park
25 miscellaneous photos of the Wuyishan national park and the city of Wuyishan
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