Fujian Nanping｜A seriously underrated "Double World Heritage" small city! 3 days 2 nights nanny-level guide

🌟 Itinerary (3 days 2 nights highlights)

Day 1: Classic Wuyi Mountain hike

📍 Morning:

Tianyou Peak⛰️｜Climb to the top for a panoramic view of the Nine-bend Creek, surrounded by sea of clouds like a fairyland (ticket included in Wuyi Mountain Scenic Area combo ticket)

Dahongpao Scenic Area｜Check in at the thousand-year-old mother tree, enjoy a cup of rock tea milk tea🍵 (free scenic area, tea aroma is super healing) 📍 Afternoon:

Nine-bend Creek bamboo raft drifting｜90 minutes through an ink painting, remember to buy fish food to feed the red-eyed fish! (130 RMB/person, book in advance) 📍 Evening:

"Impression Dahongpao" show｜Directed by Zhang Yimou with a 360° rotating stage, the mountain-water tea culture is breathtaking! (238 RMB/person, a must-see!)

Day 2: Tea culture + slow life in ancient village

📍 Morning:

Yanzike Ecological Tea Garden｜Experience tea picking and making, wear Hanfu for a tea garden photoshoot (free admission, tea making experience from 50 RMB) 📍 Afternoon:

Xiamei Ancient Residences｜Ming and Qing dynasty architecture + century-old tea market, way less crowded than Wuzhen! (60 RMB ticket, great for photos) 📍 Evening:

Sangu Resort Area｜Shop for tea and souvenirs, highly recommend Dahongpao tea pastry and smoked goose🦢

Day 3: Secret hiking trail or off-the-beaten-path ancient town

📍 Option A:

Sanqianbawan Ancient Trail｜5500 stone steps through a thousand years, waterfalls and ancient trees for a refreshing cool down (50 RMB ticket, perfect for summer heat relief) 📍 Option B:

Heping Ancient Town｜"Hometown of Imperial Scholars" ancient fortress cluster, try Guangbing stuffed with egg, enjoy the slow pace of life (47 RMB ticket)

🏡 Accommodation Recommendations

✅ Inside Wuyi Mountain Scenic Area｜Recommended Old Street Senhuo Homestay, around 200 RMB per person, super convenient walking to Nine-bend Creek!

✅ Sangu Resort Area｜High-end choice Yuehua Hotel, hot springs + mountain view, go for it if budget allows!

🍜 Food List (tested and no misses)

🔥 Must-eat TOP 5:

Langu Smoked Goose｜Smoky and spicy flavor is addictive, vacuum packed for takeaway

Shunchang Stuffed Egg｜Meat filling inside egg yolk, incredible intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship!

Jian'ou Guangbing｜Crispy charcoal grilled fragrance, perfect with pork belly!

Wufu Lotus Seed Soup｜Same as Zhu Xi’s former residence, sweet and refreshing

Wuyi Tea Banquet｜Tea-flavored chicken, tea oil fried bamboo shoots, rock charm on your palate

💡 Travel Tips

✈️ Transportation: High-speed train from Shanghai to Nanping Station in 3.5 hours, Wuyi Mountain Airport flies to major cities nationwide

📅 Best season: Spring and autumn (March-May / September-November), summer rafting is super fun but remember sun protection!

🎒 Gear: Non-slip hiking shoes (Tianyou Peak stone steps are slippery), mosquito repellent, Hanfu (perfect for ancient village photos)

💰 Cost reference: 800-1200 RMB per person (student-friendly!)

Nanping is really worth it! Ladies, just go for it! 💕