Da Mu Mountain Budget Travel Guide

🌄 Da Mu Mountain Grassland Budget Travel Guide: The "Little Switzerland" just 1.5 hours from Fuzhou
📍 Location: Nanling Town, Fuqing City, Fujian Province (Navigate to "Da Mu Mountain Grassland")
🚗 Transportation: 1.5 hours by car from Fuzhou / 40 minutes taxi from Fuqing High-Speed Rail Station
💰 Average Cost: 100-150 RMB (No entrance fee!)
⏰ Best Season: September to November (cool and clear autumn) or April to May (grassland turns green)

🌿 Suggested Itinerary (One-day trip)
⏱️ 7:00 Depart from Fuzhou (Carpool recommended, about 40 RMB per person)
⏱️ 9:00 Arrive at the parking lot at the foot of the mountain (10 RMB/day)
⏱️ 9:30 Hike 40 minutes to the summit (all stone steps)
⏱️ 12:00 Picnic at the top (bring your own food and picnic mat)
⏱️ 14:00 Take photos / wait for sunset (afternoon light is softest)
⏱️ 17:30 Return trip (last high-speed train from Fuqing to Fuzhou at 20:30)

📸 Must-visit Experiences

Windmill Ridge Line

After reaching the summit, walk east for 10 minutes and take photos under the white windmill, the same scene as in "Heidi and Grandpa"

Lonely Tree

A uniquely shaped tree on the west side of the summit, perfect for silhouette shots (bring a telephoto lens recommended)

Cattle and Sheep Interaction

Locally free-range yellow cattle (most abundant in September-October), bring some carrots to feed them

🎒 Pre-trip Preparation Checklist

Category
Essential Items

Clothing
Windbreaker (it’s windy at the summit), non-slip sports shoes, sun hat

Food
Self-heating hot pot / rice balls / fruit (no shops on the mountain), 2L water

Gear
Picnic mat, bubble machine, kite (perfect for the grassland!)

Others
Trash bags (leave no trace), power bank, mosquito repellent

❗ Pitfall Warnings

Weather Trap: Check the weather forecast for "Nanling Town, Fuqing" in advance; avoid going on foggy days!
Transportation Risks:

Taxi recommendation: use "BangBangXing" carpool (Fuzhou to Nanling Town 60 RMB/person)
If driving, note the last 3 kilometers are narrow mountain switchbacks

Hidden Gems:

The ancient village "Shicai Cuo" at the foot of the mountain (free) is worth a visit
On the way back, try "Zicai Bing" (seaweed cake) in Fuqing city (3 RMB each, very fragrant)

🌟 Blogger Tested Tips

Wear white or red clothes for the best photos
After 3 PM, herders drive cattle down the mountain; arrive early if you want photos with them
Mobile signal is weak at the summit; download offline maps in advance

This place is closer than you imagine to the idyllic scene of "wind blowing the grass low to reveal cattle and sheep." Spend a day escaping the city, and you will fall in love with this free and wild land! If you want to know more hidden spots around Fuzhou, let me know in the comments~