Friends, don’t keep asking me why I go to Wuyi Mountain every year.

Friends, don’t keep asking me why I go to Wuyi Mountain every year.

My answer is simple: haven’t you learned how to fall in love with the mountains and waters yet?

This place is a fairyland where Tang poetry and Song lyrics are steeped in tea soup. Once you arrive, it feels like giving your soul a deep SPA.

1. Nine-Bend Creek Bamboo Raft: Be sure to choose the early morning trip
Catch the first raft at 6 a.m., when the morning mist hasn’t lifted yet—that’s the true earthly paradise. The boatman keeps dropping golden lines all the way; remember to respond and add a 20-yuan tip to unlock hidden stories. The stones under the water glow, as if Zhu Xi’s Neo-Confucianism has softened in this creek. Photo tip: when the bamboo raft passes Jade Maiden Peak, pretend to brush your hair—your social feed will instantly go viral.

2. Rock Bone and Floral Fragrance Trail: The pinnacle scene of the tea world
Walking this path requires a bit of ceremony—offer three cups of tea in front of the mother tree of Da Hong Pao, while Cinnamon and Narcissus seem to line up by the roadside to welcome you. Take a deep breath; it’s all the scent of money, rock charm, and floral fragrance—worth every penny. Highly recommended: walk to Huiyuan Temple and drink the old bush Narcissus brewed by the master. The moment the tea touches your lips, you instantly understand what “rock valley floral fragrance” means.

3. Tianyou Peak Sunrise: Book your life’s highlight moment
Set off at 4 a.m. The front mountain steps are like the workplace, but the back mountain path is where you really level up. Standing on the viewing platform, watching the sea of clouds surge, the emperor’s perspective instantly opens. Remember: wear sunglasses when taking photos, or a squint will ruin everything in a second. After descending, head straight to the old street for a bowl of steaming Zixi noodles—carbs paired with a sense of conquest, simply perfect.

Tips to avoid pitfalls:
・For “Impression Dahongpao,” choose even-numbered seats; odd numbers only see the back of heads.
・Don’t buy tea in the scenic area; go to the tea farmers’ homes in Xing Village, taste it first, then buy if you fall in love.
・Choose a hotel in the Sangu Resort Area; you might even encounter fireflies on an evening walk.

As adults, we must learn to heal the burnout with mountains and waters.
When you see your reflection in Nine-Bend Creek, you will suddenly realize—
All anxiety should be washed away in the tea soup of Wuyi Mountain.