Wuyi Mountain 5 Days 4 Nights In-Depth Tour｜Complete Guide to Eating, Staying, Playing & Pitfall Avoidance

🏞️Itinerary Overview ✅Transportation: Hefei South → Wuyishan North High-Speed Rail about 4.5 hours (recommended G1673 departing at 8:01) ✅Accommodation: Sangu Resort Area (within walking distance to Impression Dahongpao Theater, recommended Wuyi Chunbo Resort Hotel Song-style Garden Villa) ✅Tickets: Main scenic area free admission until the end of the year (must purchase combined sightseeing bus + bamboo raft ticket, only 10 yuan sightseeing bus fee for middle and high school students) 🌟Day 1: First Impressions of Mountains and Waters 📍Morning: Arrival + Check-in • After arriving by high-speed rail, take a 15-minute taxi to Sangu Resort Area. Recommended stay at Wuyi Chunbo Resort Hotel, featuring Song Dynasty style courtyard + heated swimming pool, 5-minute walk to Impression Dahongpao Theater. 📍Afternoon: Chongyang Creek Promenade • Free waterfront walkway, perfect for capturing sunset reflections of Dawang Peak in the evening, and possibly spotting cormorants fishing. 📍Evening: "Impression Dahongpao" Performance • 360° rotating audience seats + live mountain and water scenes, directed by Zhang Yimou. Book in advance for wider views from the back rows (student tickets half price). 🍴Dinner Recommendation • Yan Wuyi (3rd floor, Yuqiong Building): Steamed red-eye fish tender and fresh without muddy taste, about 70 yuan per person. 🌟Day 2: East China’s No.1 Rafting + Ancient Village Exploration 📍Morning: Qinglong Waterfall Rafting • 6 km full route with over 20 rapids (max drop 4 meters). Recommended to wear swimsuit + non-slip shoes. Showers available in the scenic area. • Pitfall alert: Raft workers may push photo services, which can be declined. Bring your own waterproof phone pouch. 📍Afternoon: Xiamei Ancient Residences • Starting point of the Ten-Thousand-Li Tea Road, Ming and Qing dynasty architecture + tea water transport channels. Ticket 48 yuan. Recommended to rent Hanfu and oil-paper umbrella for vintage-style photos. 🍴Lunch Recommendation • Farmhouse restaurant at rafting endpoint: river fresh mixed fish pot + stir-fried dragon claw mushrooms, about 50 yuan per person. 🌟Day 3: Essence Tour of Jiuqu Stream 📍Morning: Jiuqu Stream Bamboo Rafting • Book 7:30 am session 3 days in advance (WeChat public account “Wuyishan Tourism”), bamboo raft ticket 130 yuan/person, optional raftman commentary fee 20 yuan/person. • Photo spots: panoramic view of Jade Maiden Peak (at the fifth bend of the raft), side view of Dawang Peak (raftman can help stop for photos). 📍Afternoon: Rock Bone and Floral Fragrance Trail • 3 km flat hike passing Huiyuan Temple → Ancient Cliff Dwelling → Dahongpao Mother Tree, free rock tea tasting at the end. 🍴Dinner Recommendation • Jun Man Xiang · Wuyi Ye Wild Mushroom Hotpot (1st floor, Yuqiong Building): bamboo fungus chicken soup base very fresh, about 80 yuan per person. 🌟Day 4: Climb Tianyou Peak + Tea Experience 📍Early Morning: Tianyou Peak Sunrise • Climb before 5:30 am in summer, 848 steep steps but stunning views, high chance of sea of clouds (best after rain and clear weather). 📍Afternoon: Tea Picking and Making Experience • Fuliang Tea Estate (298 yuan/person): wear tea-picking clothes and carry bamboo basket, learn “open face picking” technique, personally make a small batch of Dahongpao. 🍴Lunch Recommendation • Sangu Old Street “Lao Chen Smoked Goose”: freshly marinated then lightly smoked with glutinous rice + rock tea, firm meat texture, vacuum packaging available for takeaway. 🌟Day 5: Secret Realm Sea of Clouds + Return 📍Early Morning: Baiyun Zen Temple Sunrise • 30-minute hike to the summit, summer sunrise around 5:10-5:40 am, Yuxian Platform sea of clouds like a fairyland, free admission. 📍Morning: Tea Shopping • Recommended old shop in a small alley “Yuanfu Tea Industry” (loose tea 30% cheaper than gift boxes), avoid gimmicks like “ancient tree” or “high mountain,” taste before buying. 🚗Afternoon: Return Trip • Wuyishan North Station → Hefei South High-Speed Rail (recommended departure after 15:00 to allow ample time). 📸Photo Checklist 1. Jiuqu Stream Bamboo Raft: shoot Jade Maiden Peak in the morning with front light, best view from the raft’s rear. 2. Tianyou Peak Sea of Clouds: high chance after rain in the early morning, use wide-angle lens to capture Jiuqu Stream’s “S” bends. 3. Dahongpao Mother Tree: at the end of Rock Bone and Floral Fragrance Trail, use telephoto lens to highlight the three ancient tea trees with six trunks. 4. Baiyun Zen Temple Yuxian Platform: misty at sunrise, silhouette portraits + ribbon props make photos stand out. 🚫Pitfall Avoidance Guide 1. Tea Purchase: ◦ Don’t trust “old tea farmer direct sales,” choose shops with SC certification, loose tea offers better value. ◦ Poor quality rock tea features: single flavor, aroma stays superficial, astringency hard to dissolve. 2. Rafting Traps: ◦ Low-price ticket scalpers at East China’s No.1 Rafting entrance, recommended to book official tickets with transfer via Trip.com. 3. Scenic Area Expenses: ◦ Sangu Resort restaurants have clear pricing, avoid overpriced eateries inside the scenic area (e.g., instant noodles at Tianyou Peak summit 15 yuan/bowl). 🍜Food Map • Langu Smoked Goose: Lao Chen Smoked Goose (Sangu Old Street), Tan’s Langu Smoked Goose (back gate of Luyexing City). • Zixi Rice Noodles: Lao Chen Zixi Rice Noodles (No.19 Xilin Street), add small intestine + duck blood, about 10 yuan per person. • Snack Recommendations: Guan Family Qingming Cake (alley behind Huarong Supermarket), Taro Shredded Pancake (near Wenling Street Market). 💡Practical Tips 1. Sun Protection: summer temperatures 34-36°C, bring arm sleeves + fisherman's hat + SPF50 sunscreen. 2. Rainy Season Preparedness: occasional showers in July, bring folding umbrella + quick-dry clothes, change promptly after rafting. 3. Ticket Booking: bamboo raft tickets and Impression Dahongpao show must be booked 3 days in advance, sell out quickly in peak season. ✨Summary Wuyi Mountain is famous for its “clear waters and red mountains.” This 5-day itinerary offers an in-depth experience of the landscape, tea culture, and ancient villages. Avoid peak crowds, start early to enjoy breathtaking sea of clouds and peaceful bamboo rafting; choose local old shops to savor the authentic Minbei flavors. May this guide help you unlock Wuyi Mountain’s “rock bone floral fragrance” and leave unforgettable memories! 🌄🍵