Wuyi Mountain Outdoor Roaming Plan! An Autumn Adventure of Cycling + Hiking

Tired of the usual tourist spots? This guide is designed especially for outdoor enthusiasts! From driving along the National Park Scenic Road to cycling on Chongyang Creek, and hiking through terraced fields, measure the autumn colors of Wuyi Mountain with your wheels and feet.
🚴♀️Five Recommended Themed Routes
Most Relaxed Cycling Route (20 km / 1 hour):
Chongyang Creek Promenade - Dutou - Caofang, passing the popular bridge and reed marshes, ending at the Minyue King City Museum where you can see Han Dynasty artifacts.
Most Challenging Cycling Route (90 km / 5.5 hours):
Loop around the National Park Scenic Road, passing Baiyun Zen Temple and Qinglong Waterfall, with professional-level climbs offering panoramic views of the tea mountains.
Driving Highlights Route (108 km):
Connecting Wufu Ancient Town - Ruiyan Temple - Houyuan Terraced Fields, with a fish farming base for rice flower fish in Wutun Township where you can try fishing.
Hiking Cultural Route:
A 3 km easy hike along Xingcun Waterfront Tea Fragrance Trail, ending at Yanzike Ecological Tea Garden where you can participate in autumn tea picking.
Family-Friendly Route:
Wuyi Palace - Wanchun Garden - Yunu Peak Shallow Beach, flat paths plus water play, perfect for kids to collect ginkgo leaves for crafts.
📸 Autumn Photography Tips
Morning shoot: Baiyun Zen Temple sea of clouds sunrise (depart at 4:30 AM), spots at Yuxiantai need to be reserved early.
Midday shoot: Metasequoia forest on Gaoxing Road (best light from 11 AM to 2 PM), caramel-colored tree crowns ideal for environmental portraits.
Evening shoot: Lantern lighting on Chongyang Creek Promenade, water reflections like red ribbons.
⚠️ Safety Notes
Helmets required for cycling; some sections share the road with trucks; no supply points on the Yangu Huaxiang hiking trail, bring enough water.
The scenic area has launched a "Tourism Cloud Live Room," scan the code for help if lost; the female cycling police team provides emergency services.
Hidden Perks: Holders of the "Impression Dahongpao" ticket stub can enter a tea competition lottery; drivers can exchange highway tickets for free parking spots.