Rated as a World Double Heritage Site by National Geographic! Complete Autumn Tea Travel Guide to Wuyi Mountain

As autumn deepens in Fujian, I arrived at Wuyi Mountain. This place is not only a World Natural and Cultural Heritage site but also a sacred place for tea lovers. In autumn, Wuyi Mountain’s red cliffs, clear waters, and tea mountains shrouded in clouds create a captivating picture.
【My 4 Days 3 Nights Tea Travel Itinerary】
✅Day 1: Nanping → Wuyi Mountain → Tianyou Peak → Bamboo Raft on Nine-Bend Creek
✅Day 2: Early Morning Tea Picking Experience → Wuyi Palace → Dahongpao Scenic Area
✅Day 3: Qinglong Waterfall → Longchuan Grand Canyon → Tea Art Learning
✅Day 4: Xiamei Ancient Village → Return
🌟Highlights: A Journey Filled with the Fragrance of Tea
▫️Bamboo Raft on Nine-Bend Creek: Drift on a bamboo raft in autumn, with Danxia landforms on both banks dressed in autumn colors and water as green as jade.
▫️Mother Tree of Dahongpao: Pay homage to the Tea King in the crisp autumn air and feel the millennium-old tea culture.
▫️Tea Mountain Experience: Participate in autumn tea activities, learning the entire process of tea picking, making, and tasting.
📸Photo Tips
→Shoot the sea of clouds and tea mountains at Tianyou Peak in the morning when the light is softest.
→Capture reflections on the bamboo raft on Nine-Bend Creek for the most artistic composition.
→Have someone take candid shots while picking tea on the tea mountains to record the beauty of labor.
💡Practical TIPS
▪️Best Time: October to November, when autumn tea is available and the weather is cool.
▪️Bamboo Raft Booking: Advance reservation is required for the Nine-Bend Creek bamboo raft.
▪️Tea Art Experience: You can book an in-depth experience at a tea farmer’s home.
The autumn of Wuyi Mountain is a sensory feast—keep this guide handy!