A Relaxing Getaway to Wuyishan with Dogs and Babies

Traveling with both a dog and a baby is no easy feat, especially when one of our companions was pregnant, so we skipped many must-do activities.
The biggest takeaway? Embrace the art of "slow mountain gazing"—leave the commando-style itineraries behind!

🚗 Transportation
Dad drove ahead with the dog and most of the baby gear.
Mom took the high-speed train 🚄 with the baby and our pregnant friend.
We bought tickets to Nanping Station, then transferred to the scenic mini-train (¥10/person) to soak in Wuyi's landscapes.

✨ Itinerary
**Day 1**: Traveled in the morning, arrived by noon.
- Afternoon: Baby napped.
- Evening: Tea and dinner at a friend’s shop.
- Night: *Impression Dahongpao* show.

**Day 2**: Drove to Wufu Town for the lotus fields and mini-train ride.
- Lunch at Zitang Hexiang, a local restaurant.
- Returned for the baby’s nap (if energy allowed, we’d explore the ancient street and academy).
- Dinner at a stir-fry spot in Sangu Old Street (note: the hyped *Three Big Bowls* was perpetually packed—we skipped it to avoid the wait).
- Night stroll along Chongyang Stream.

**Day 3**: Leisurely tea-house hopping in Sangu Resort.
- *Drunk Wuyi* tea shop had a Samoyed named Snow Leopard who loved to greet guests.
- Breakfast at *Langu Mother-in-Law (Sangu Branch)*—their millet porridge is baby-friendly!

**Day 4**: Wuyi Palace and Song Street (dogs not allowed, so ours stayed at the homestay).
- With a heavily pregnant friend and a baby, we skipped hiking and bamboo rafting, opting for Song Street’s history (including Xu Xiake’s legacy).
- Note: Zhizhi Temple is closed for renovations.
- Pro tip: Tell taxi drivers *repeatedly* to drop you at Song Street—otherwise, they might leave you at the scenic area entrance (only accessible by raft).

✨ Highlights
Wuyishan is incredibly welcoming:
🚼 Baby-friendly dining: Most restaurants have high chairs.
- The McDonald’s (Xianfanjie Drive-Thru) even has a play slide—we met many little ones there!
- Family restrooms in scenic areas are scarce, but the vibe is warm overall.

🐶 Dog-friendly spots: Sangu Old Street is great for walks, though dogs aren’t allowed in parks (we left ours at the homestay—no barking, no issues).
- Morning/evening walks along Chongyang Stream are blissful.

💭 Observations
The slow pace here is *real*:
- Many shops open late (some at 11 AM—check ahead!).
- At breakfast spots, staff move at their own rhythm (even with long queues).
- Nightlife leans into drinking—one place left bar snacks out in the rain for *days*.
Maybe it’s not poor service but a lifestyle we could learn from.

☀ Heat alert: Summer is scorching everywhere, even up north. Midday sun is relentless—plan accordingly!