Wuyi Mountain

Mount Wuyi , widely considered one of the most beautiful places in China, is located south of Wuyishan, a city in Fujian province. mountain slopes are covered by a vast subtropical forest and dotted with a number of important archaeological sites. Because of its natural beauty and historical significance, Mount Wuyi was made by the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.

One of these important historical sites are the ruins of an ancient city built during the Han 1st century BC as an administrative center. The site is filled with important relics and Neo-Confucian temples. Many studies on the effects of the philosophies of Confucius on Chinese culture have been based on the temples on Mount Wuyi. There are also a number of ruined Taoist temples and a palace once beautiful.

Qiyu Hall, built during the Song Dynasty, was used at the time of prayer for rain. Since the mountain has abundant rainfall, it was considered wise to build a temple to thank the rain gods for their abundance.

The mountain has an abundance of rivers and canyons. The forest is so dense that these rivers are the only way to see. Wuyi Canyon, over 14 kilometers long and 150 meters deep, is one of the most famous natural wonders on Mount Wuyi. The waters of the river Tongmu, which cross it goes green, with light reflected from the forest. The Nine Bends Brook, another famous waterway, is famous for the incredible delicacy of its towers, some of which are 180 degrees.

Mount Wuyi is also home to a wide variety of animal life. Some varieties of insects are unique to the mountain, found nowhere else in the world.

Mount Wuyi is also famous for its tea. Bohea and oolong are two varieties of tea grown in the famous region. Most tour packages include Mount Wuyi tea-drinking experiences.