CN · Fujian · 27.72°N 117.68°E

wuyi mountains

Red cliffs, bamboo rafts on the Nine-Bend River and oolong tea grown between rocks.

Best time
April–May for the spring tea harvest, and September–November for clear trails. June–August brings heavy rain and heat, and high water can stop the rafts.
How long
2–3 days
Getting there
Fly direct from KL to Fuzhou (about 4.5 hours). High-speed trains from Fuzhou reach Wuyishan East or Wuyishan North in about an hour, then it's about 40 minutes by bus or taxi to the scenic area. Malaysians can visit mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days.
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Dear group chat,Red cliffs, bamboo rafts on the Nine-Bend River and oolong tea grown between rocks.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingWuyi MountainsCN, Fujian
KLwuyi mountains
≈ 3,217 km from KL, as the crow flies
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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

A UNESCO-listed range of red sandstone cliffs in northern Fujian, where a clear river winds through the peaks and tea bushes grow in the cracks between rocks. This is where Da Hong Pao and the other 'rock teas' come from.

Makan

  1. Wuyi rock teaRoasted oolongs with a mineral taste, sold in tea shops all over town.Map ↗
  2. Bamboo shootsFresh from the hills, stir-fried or in soup.Map ↗
  3. Smoked gooseGoose smoked until dark and fragrant, the local signature dish.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Nine-Bend River raftingBamboo rafts drift about 9 km downriver between the cliffs, with boatmen telling stories about each rock.Map ↗
  2. Tianyou PeakSteep stone steps up to the best view over the river bends.Map ↗
  3. Da Hong Pao mother treesThe famous old tea bushes on a cliff face, reached by a walk through a tea valley.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Stay near the resort area rather than in Wuyishan city, which is about 15 km from the trails.
  • Book the raft time first, then plan the walks around it.
  • Halal food is scarce here; the Lanzhou-style noodle shops (清真, qingzhen) in town are the main option.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.