Wuyi Mountain 5 Days 4 Nights In-Depth Tour｜Complete Guide to Eating, Staying, Playing & Pitfall Avoidance

🏞️Itinerary Overview
✅Transportation: Hefei South → Wuyishan North High-Speed Rail about 4.5 hours (recommended G1673 departing at 8:01)
✅Accommodation: Sangu Resort Area (within walking distance to Impression Dahongpao Theater, recommended Wuyi Chunbo Resort Hotel Song-style Garden Villa)
✅Tickets: Main scenic area free admission until the end of the year (must purchase combined sightseeing bus + bamboo raft ticket, only 10 yuan sightseeing bus fee for middle and high school students)

🌟Day 1: First Impressions of Mountains and Waters

📍Morning: Arrival + Check-in

• After arriving by high-speed rail, take a 15-minute taxi to Sangu Resort Area. Recommended stay at Wuyi Chunbo Resort Hotel, featuring Song Dynasty style courtyard + heated swimming pool, 5-minute walk to Impression Dahongpao Theater.

📍Afternoon: Chongyang Creek Promenade

• Free waterfront walkway, perfect for capturing sunset reflections of Dawang Peak in the evening, and possibly spotting cormorants fishing.

📍Evening: "Impression Dahongpao" Performance

• 360° rotating audience seats + live mountain and water scenes, directed by Zhang Yimou. Book in advance for wider views from the back rows (student tickets half price).

🍴Dinner Recommendation

• Yan Wuyi (3rd floor, Yuqiong Building): Steamed red-eye fish tender and fresh without muddy taste, about 70 yuan per person.

🌟Day 2: East China’s No.1 Rafting + Ancient Village Exploration

📍Morning: Qinglong Waterfall Rafting

• 6 km full route with over 20 rapids (max drop 4 meters). Recommended to wear swimsuit + non-slip shoes. Showers available in the scenic area.

• Pitfall alert: Raft workers may push photo services, which can be declined. Bring your own waterproof phone pouch.

📍Afternoon: Xiamei Ancient Residences

• Starting point of the Ten-Thousand-Li Tea Road, Ming and Qing dynasty architecture + tea water transport channels. Ticket 48 yuan. Recommended to rent Hanfu and oil-paper umbrella for vintage-style photos.

🍴Lunch Recommendation

• Farmhouse restaurant at rafting endpoint: river fresh mixed fish pot + stir-fried dragon claw mushrooms, about 50 yuan per person.

🌟Day 3: Essence Tour of Jiuqu Stream

📍Morning: Jiuqu Stream Bamboo Rafting

• Book 7:30 am session 3 days in advance (WeChat public account “Wuyishan Tourism”), bamboo raft ticket 130 yuan/person, optional raftman commentary fee 20 yuan/person.

• Photo spots: panoramic view of Jade Maiden Peak (at the fifth bend of the raft), side view of Dawang Peak (raftman can help stop for photos).

📍Afternoon: Rock Bone and Floral Fragrance Trail

• 3 km flat hike passing Huiyuan Temple → Ancient Cliff Dwelling → Dahongpao Mother Tree, free rock tea tasting at the end.

🍴Dinner Recommendation

• Jun Man Xiang · Wuyi Ye Wild Mushroom Hotpot (1st floor, Yuqiong Building): bamboo fungus chicken soup base very fresh, about 80 yuan per person.

🌟Day 4: Climb Tianyou Peak + Tea Experience

📍Early Morning: Tianyou Peak Sunrise

• Climb before 5:30 am in summer, 848 steep steps but stunning views, high chance of sea of clouds (best after rain and clear weather).

📍Afternoon: Tea Picking and Making Experience

• Fuliang Tea Estate (298 yuan/person): wear tea-picking clothes and carry bamboo basket, learn “open face picking” technique, personally make a small batch of Dahongpao.

🍴Lunch Recommendation

• Sangu Old Street “Lao Chen Smoked Goose”: freshly marinated then lightly smoked with glutinous rice + rock tea, firm meat texture, vacuum packaging available for takeaway.

🌟Day 5: Secret Realm Sea of Clouds + Return

📍Early Morning: Baiyun Zen Temple Sunrise

• 30-minute hike to the summit, summer sunrise around 5:10-5:40 am, Yuxian Platform sea of clouds like a fairyland, free admission.

📍Morning: Tea Shopping

• Recommended old shop in a small alley “Yuanfu Tea Industry” (loose tea 30% cheaper than gift boxes), avoid gimmicks like “ancient tree” or “high mountain,” taste before buying.

🚗Afternoon: Return Trip

• Wuyishan North Station → Hefei South High-Speed Rail (recommended departure after 15:00 to allow ample time).

📸Photo Checklist

1. Jiuqu Stream Bamboo Raft: shoot Jade Maiden Peak in the morning with front light, best view from the raft’s rear.

2. Tianyou Peak Sea of Clouds: high chance after rain in the early morning, use wide-angle lens to capture Jiuqu Stream’s “S” bends.

3. Dahongpao Mother Tree: at the end of Rock Bone and Floral Fragrance Trail, use telephoto lens to highlight the three ancient tea trees with six trunks.

4. Baiyun Zen Temple Yuxian Platform: misty at sunrise, silhouette portraits + ribbon props make photos stand out.

🚫Pitfall Avoidance Guide

1. Tea Purchase:

◦ Don’t trust “old tea farmer direct sales,” choose shops with SC certification, loose tea offers better value.

◦ Poor quality rock tea features: single flavor, aroma stays superficial, astringency hard to dissolve.

2. Rafting Traps:

◦ Low-price ticket scalpers at East China’s No.1 Rafting entrance, recommended to book official tickets with transfer via Trip.com.

3. Scenic Area Expenses:

◦ Sangu Resort restaurants have clear pricing, avoid overpriced eateries inside the scenic area (e.g., instant noodles at Tianyou Peak summit 15 yuan/bowl).

🍜Food Map

• Langu Smoked Goose: Lao Chen Smoked Goose (Sangu Old Street), Tan’s Langu Smoked Goose (back gate of Luyexing City).

• Zixi Rice Noodles: Lao Chen Zixi Rice Noodles (No.19 Xilin Street), add small intestine + duck blood, about 10 yuan per person.

• Snack Recommendations: Guan Family Qingming Cake (alley behind Huarong Supermarket), Taro Shredded Pancake (near Wenling Street Market).

💡Practical Tips

1. Sun Protection: summer temperatures 34-36°C, bring arm sleeves + fisherman's hat + SPF50 sunscreen.

2. Rainy Season Preparedness: occasional showers in July, bring folding umbrella + quick-dry clothes, change promptly after rafting.

3. Ticket Booking: bamboo raft tickets and Impression Dahongpao show must be booked 3 days in advance, sell out quickly in peak season.

✨Summary
Wuyi Mountain is famous for its “clear waters and red mountains.” This 5-day itinerary offers an in-depth experience of the landscape, tea culture, and ancient villages. Avoid peak crowds, start early to enjoy breathtaking sea of clouds and peaceful bamboo rafting; choose local old shops to savor the authentic Minbei flavors. May this guide help you unlock Wuyi Mountain’s “rock bone floral fragrance” and leave unforgettable memories! 🌄🍵