Wuyi Mountains
武夷山 · 푸젠성
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Wuyi Mountains1:59
Welcome to the Wuyi Mountains, a breathtaking landscape in Fujian Province that serves as a premier example of China’s natural beauty and intellectual history. Spanning approximately 1,000 square kilometers, this UNESCO World…
Listen in the app2Nine-Bend River — Rafting through the Gorge1:56
One of the most evocative experiences in the Wuyi Mountains is the journey down the Nine-Bend River, or Jiuqu Xi. Boarding a traditional bamboo raft, we glide through eighteen distinct bends over the course of an hour and a half,…
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Ascending Tianyou Peak, or the 'Peak of Sky Roaming,' is widely considered the quintessential Wuyi hike. Rising 408 meters above sea level, the peak requires a challenging climb of 848 steep steps. …
Listen in the app4Dahongpao Tea Area — The Fragrance of the Rocks1:53
We now enter the Dahongpao Scenic Area, the spiritual home of Wuyi’s world-renowned tea culture. Wuyi is the birthplace of Dahongpao, or 'Big Red Robe' tea, one of the most expensive and revered oolong teas in existence. …
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In the heart of the mountains lies the site of the Wuyi Academy, an institution founded by the 12th-century Neo-Confucian philosopher Zhu Xi. This is where the intellectual history of China met the serenity of the natural world. …
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Descending toward the Baigangyan Gorge, we encounter a different aspect of Wuyi’s natural beauty. This ancient canyon is characterized by its dramatic rock formations and a series of cascading waterfalls that provide a constant,…
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The silhouettes of Jade Maiden Peak and Great King Peak are the most iconic symbols of the Wuyi Mountains. Standing on opposite sides of the river, with Tianyou Peak situated between them, these formations tell a legendary story…
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As we conclude our scholarly exploration of the Wuyi Mountains, we are left with a deep appreciation for the harmony that exists here between the physical and the metaphysical. We have seen how the ancient tectonic movements of…
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What is Wuyi Mountains?
Wuyi Mountains is a place in 푸젠성 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 푸젠성 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 15 min 08 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 27.7167, 117.6833 |
| Last updated |