Wuyi Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
A truly niche travel destination in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai! Go there for the May Day holiday!
Hi, I'm YeYe
Jinhua Wuyi, this low-key small county, hides ancient villages wilder than Songyang and stunning natural scenery. If you are looking for a short trip destination for the May Day holiday with fewer people, then Wuyi is definitely an option not to be missed. Next, let me take you to explore the charm of Wuyi.
🗓Itinerary:
Day one at noon: 📍Niutoushan Forest Park, ticket 110, cheaper if booked in advance.
This place is known as the 'Little Jiuzhaigou of the South of the Yangtze River', with a very high forest coverage rate and the air is filled with the fresh scent of trees. I walked deep into the forest along the path, enjoying the dense trees and the fragrance of birds and flowers. A real-life version of the Emerald City! There are really few people!
After coming down the mountain, I ate at a nearby farmhouse delight, had soup dumplings and taro dumplings with a unique taste, not bad, and the bamboo tube rice was really fragrant, strongly recommend trying the local dishes.
Day two:
📍Shanxiabaocun, Yuyuancun, free!
First, I went to Shanxiabaocun. This village is also full of ancient charm, with simple folk houses and quiet streets that made me linger. I walked on the cobblestone road, feeling the sediment of the years and the weight of history.
📍Afternoon: Exploring Yuyuancun
This village, known as the ancient village of Taiji celestial phenomena, is full of mystery and charm. The South Song Dynasty cave master temple, Yuan Dynasty Lisheng Bridge, Ming Dynasty ancient tombs. The village is not big, but you can feel that every place here is full of stories and traces of history.
After finishing the tour in Yuyuancun, I started to prepare for the return trip. Whether it was the adventure in Niutoushan or the visit to the ancient villages, they all left me with beautiful memories. If you also want to, why not come and experience it yourself. Recommended to come in April or May.
📝Note tips:
If you need to buy tickets, it is recommended to purchase them online in advance, which will be cheaper.
The ancestral halls in the village will charge a fee, and the preservation is not high, just look at the photos.
After getting to the parking lot at the entrance of Yuyuancun, you can walk along the stream, and at the end, you will see the few attractions I mentioned
A one-day greenery-trampling route that not even all Wuyi locals may know! Few people!
As a native of Wuyi,
I would like to recommend my hometown to everyone!
Today, I am recommending a one-day tour route that is less crowded, scenically beautiful, and rich in cultural heritage.
Yuyuan ➡️ Yanfu Temple ➡️ Baishuijiao Waterfall ➡️ Taishan Temple ➡️ Shanxiabao Village
Check-in spots:
1⃣️ Yuyuan:
Yuyuan Taichi Star Village was designed and built during the Ming Dynasty by the founding strategist Liu Bowen, based on the celestial bodies and the 'Twelve Zodiac Signs and Twenty-Eight Mansions'. There are numerous historical sites, with well-preserved ancient houses and bridges, and exquisite wood, brick, and stone carvings that are simply breathtaking.
Recommended visiting time: 2h
2⃣️ Yanfu Temple:
In 1934, the couple Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin conducted field surveys and mapping here.
It is one of the only three remaining Yuan Dynasty buildings in the south of the Yangtze River.
The main hall of Yanfu Temple is the earliest and most intact Yuan Dynasty building in the Jiangnan area,
which is of great value for the study of architecture during the Song and Yuan periods.
Remember to walk inside,
the outside is newly expanded,
the ancient Yanfu Temple is at the foot of the mountain.
Recommended visiting time: 2h
3⃣️ Baishuijiao Waterfall
Wuyi's 'Little Hundred Feet Gorge', the waterfall is more spectacular around Qingming Festival when the rainfall is plentiful!
Recommended visiting time: 1h
4⃣️ Taishan Temple
A thousand-year-old ancient temple hidden in the deep mountains, very simple and quiet
Check-in spots: Fuhu Rock in front of the temple, the Big Buddha behind the temple, the Gushan Fairy Well in the east wing, and the tea mountains along the way
Recommended visiting time: 2h
5⃣️ Shanxiabao
Written into 'The History of Chinese Architecture' by Liang Sicheng and recommended by 'National Geographic' as the 'perfect mountain residence',
the uncarved, antique-style Jiangnan residential houses.
Recommended visiting time: 2h
If you want to take your time, you can skip one or two spots or split it into a two-day tour.
🥘 Food: You can try Xuanping wontons, meat wheat cakes, taro dumplings, meat wheat cakes, and Ai cakes in Liucheng.
Let me recommend a place that I think is off the beaten path but very comfortable
Today, I want to share with you 5 of my favorite hidden gem towns. They are not only beautiful but also rarely visited, making them true niche paradises. 👣💎
1️⃣ Zhejiang Jinhua. Wuyi
In the spring months of April and May, the rolling tea mountains and the pristine ancient villages here are like beautiful landscape paintings. Baocun village at the foot of the mountains remains one of our favorite ancient villages to this day. 🌄🏞️
2️⃣ Anhui Huangshan. Yi County
In the autumn months of November and December, apart from the popular ancient villages of Hongcun and Xidi, there are lesser-known ancient villages and attractions here, such as Lucun, known as China's number one wood carving village, and Bishan Village, which has been visited by the artist Lian Jiushi. 🍂🏰
3️⃣ Zhejiang Quzhou. Kaihua
From April to September, at the turn of spring and summer, the Majinxi River runs through the city, offering picturesque scenery. There is not only the spectacular 5A tourist spot Gen Palace Buddha Country, but also a roadside restaurant recommended by Chen Xiaoqing, the director of 'A Bite of China'. 🌊🥘
4️⃣ Guangdong Qingyuan. Liannan
During the spring and autumn seasons, the karst landscape, terraced fields, and streams here form exquisite scenery. The area is rich in ethnic customs, and the thousand-year-old Yao village retains the simple Yao culture. Liannan cuisine is also super delicious. 🌲🍚
5️⃣ Zhejiang Shaoxing. Shengzhou
In the spring and autumn, this place is a paradise for snacks, with numerous delicacies. Surrounded by mountains and converging rivers, the terrain is rich, with mountains and water, ensuring you can eat from morning till night without repeating a meal! 🍢🏔️
A one-day greenway route that not even all Wuyi locals may know about! Few people
Today, I'd like to recommend a one-day tour route that is not only less crowded and scenically beautiful, but also rich in cultural heritage.
Yu Yuan ➡️ Yan Fu Temple ➡️ Baishuijiao Waterfall ➡️ Taishan Temple ➡️ Shanxiabao Village
Check-in spots:
1⃣️Yu Yuan:
Yu Yuan Taiji Star Village was designed and built during the Ming Dynasty by the founding strategist Liu Bowen, based on the celestial bodies and the 'Twelve Zodiac Signs and Twenty-Eight Constellations' arrangement. It is full of historical sites, with well-preserved ancient houses and bridges, and exquisite wood, brick, and stone carvings that are simply breathtaking.
Recommended visiting time: 2h
2⃣️Yan Fu Temple:
In 1934, the couple Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin conducted field surveys and mapping here.
It is one of the only three remaining Yuan Dynasty buildings in the south of the Yangtze River.
The main hall of Yan Fu Temple is the earliest and most intact Yuan Dynasty building in the Jiangnan area.
It is of great value for the study of architecture during the Song and Yuan dynasties.
Remember to walk inside.
The outside is newly expanded.
The ancient Yan Fu Temple is at the foot of the mountain.
Recommended visiting time: 2h
3⃣️Baishuijiao Waterfall
Wuyi's 'Little Baijiajian' is more spectacular around Qingming Festival when the rainfall is abundant!
Recommended visiting time: 1h
4⃣️Taishan Temple
A thousand-year-old ancient temple hidden in the deep mountains, very simple and quiet
Check-in spots: Fuhu Rock in front of the temple, the Great Buddha behind the temple, the Gushan Fairy Well in the east wing, and the tea mountains along the way
Recommended visiting time: 2h
5⃣️Shanxiabao
Written into 'The History of Chinese Architecture' by Liang Sicheng and recommended by 'National Geographic' as the 'perfect mountain residence'
An uncarved, antique Jiangnan residential house
Recommended visiting time: 2h
If you want to take your time, you can skip one or two spots or split it into a two-day tour.
🥘Gourmet: You can try Xuanping wontons, meat wheat cakes, taro dumplings, meat wheat cakes, and Ai cakes in Liucheng.
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Wuyi Yuminggu Hot Spring Homestay Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Follow Xiao Zhan and stay in a white villa perched 400 meters atop a cliff
After five years of meticulous crafting and millions invested, Wuming Valley captures hearts at first sight. Nestled in Jinhua Wuyi County, known as the 'hometown of hot springs,' it is not only a natural habitat for stream waterfalls but also a poetic place reminiscent of 'lotus pond moonlight,' and a beloved settlement of Tao Yuanming's descendants in the south of the Yangtze River. Wuming Valley, a secluded boutique homestay surrounded by mountains, the pure white villa stands as a sentinel atop the peak, with distant mountains layering into a breathtaking view that leaves one in awe.
Design
In its design, Wuming Valley ingeniously follows the terrain, divided into two separate buildings. The 270-degree panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows frame the ultimate natural beauty, as if a gentle breath could merge with the forest sea. Each building has its own public area, including a living room, kitchen, book bar, and audio-visual room, all fully functional yet stylish, interconnected yet non-interfering, perfect for trips with family and friends.
Rooms
There is a variety of room types, with 8 guest rooms distributed between the two buildings. The first building, 'Accompanying the Mountain,' has 5 rooms, while the second has 3. Except for the smallest 'Earth Rhythm,' each room is equipped with a private scenic soaking pool. Standing on the viewing terrace of each room, a 270-degree view is unobstructed, with bamboo forests and mountains in full sight.
Dining
For dining, the main meals are exquisitely tasteful, based on local flavors ingeniously blended with Southeast Asian and Cantonese cuisine, offering delicacies from mountains and seas, meticulously stewed and cooked. Afternoon tea is a perfect combination of Western desserts and Chinese savory snacks, and of course, there's also roasted whole lamb and outdoor barbecues, making food a great pleasure during the journey.
Activities
There is a rich variety of activities, and the fun offered by Wuming Valley goes beyond comfortable accommodation. Board games, murder mystery games, open-air movies, barbecues, fishing, and more are all available. There are also wild activities in the mountains, making a holiday in the mountains far from mundane, easily experiencing the joy of a lifestyle enthusiast.
Take a break by the window and relax in the lush green valleys
Life is a vast wilderness, and there are encounters across the seas.
It's time to put down work and go on a trip ☁️
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◻️ B&B Environment
In Wuyi, Jinhua, Wuming Valley B&B is hidden here
Perched atop a cliff, surrounded by lush forests
The white eaves are scattered, like a series of Utopias
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◻️ Cliff View Sunset
The B&B has exclusive access to a valley, surrounded by beautiful scenery
Standing on the viewing platform, you can overlook the entire valley
Especially in the evening, when the setting sun's afterglow sprinkles across the mountains
The whole valley is dyed a golden yellow 🌄
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◻️ Window View Private Hot Spring
Each room is designed to be very exquisite, warm and comfortable
Standard floor-to-ceiling windows, pulling open the curtains reveals a screen full of greenery
Some rooms are equipped with private hot springs offering excellent privacy
Here you can fully enjoy the pleasure of soaking in the hot springs ♨️
Soaking in the steaming hot spring, watching the scenery outside the window～
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◻️ Leisure Public Area
Apart from the main building, the B&B also has several independent courtyards
Not only beautiful scenery but also a wealth of entertainment facilities
Chess and card rooms, tea rooms, and a terrace swimming pool, meeting the needs of different people
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silas_atticuswinterbourne Wuyi Homestay | Stay in the mountain's oxygen bar and perceive the healing power of nature
The first hot spring trip of early spring, hidden between the Wuming Valley atop Wuyi Mountain, feels like stepping into an independent fairyland forgotten by the world, surrounded by verdant mountains and forests, with every window framing a picturesque view
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🏴｜Design
The uniquely crafted 8 different room types
Each one is meticulously created
Details highlight the designer's extraordinary creativity
Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the beauty of the mountains and forests indoors
Lying in bed, one can fully enjoy the lush greenery of the mountain scenery
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🏴｜Facilities
The homestay has an atmospheric restaurant
Exquisite table settings complement the specialty cuisine
Bringing a dual enjoyment of taste and sight at night
The candlelit restaurant atmosphere is even more inviting
Making every dining experience a delightful feast
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🏴｜Private Hot Spring
Indulge in the warm private hot spring baths
With greenery outside the window and panoramic views of the mountain scenery
In the early spring season, bathe in the hot springs
Feel the gentleness of the water flow, and fatigue dissipates in an instant
Enjoy a time of healing for both body and mind
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🏴｜Public Area
The homestay's public areas are spacious and bright
With places such as a leisure bar, book bar, etc.
Friends gather together, sharing joyful moments
At night, participate in outdoor movies, bonfire parties
Here, feel the warm atmosphere of reunion
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Come to Wuyi Wuming Valley Homestay, away from the hustle and bustle of the city
Immerse yourself in this warmth and beauty
Play with the cute dogs in the homestay
Enjoy a joyful time and return with high spirits
With a heart full of tranquility and satisfaction
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Jinhua Wuming Valley| Stay in a white villa on top of a 400-meter cliff
Hotel Keywords: Valley Cloud Sea| Group Building Package| Panoramic View
·Jinhua Wuyi Wuming Valley Homestay ■WU MINGGU JINHUA
Wuyi Taoxi Town, Hongsi Town, Tantou Shu Village
Address
After five years of meticulous carving and millions of investment, Wuming Valley, which is firmly captured in the eye, is located in Jinhua Wuyi County, which is known as the "hometown of hot springs". This is not only a natural habitat for streams and waterfalls, a poetic and picturesque place like the moonlight on the lotus pond, but also a gathering place in the south of the Yangtze River loved by Tao Qian's descendants. Wuming Valley, a standalone homestay hidden in the mountains, the pure white villa is like a watcher on the top of the mountain, the distant mountains are undulating, and the beautiful scenery is breathtaking.
Design
In terms of design, Wuming Valley cleverly conforms to the terrain and is divided into two independent buildings. The 270° panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows are the ultimate frame of natural beauty, as if you only need to breathe lightly to blend with the forest. Each building has an independent public area, living room, kitchen, book bar, audio-visual room, fully functional and stylish, interconnected but not interfering with each other, very suitable for friends and family to travel together.
Rooms
There are a variety of room types, and 8 guest rooms are distributed in two buildings. Banshan No. 1 Building has 5 rooms, and Banshan No. 2 Building has 3 rooms. Except for the smallest "Dilai", each guest room is equipped with a private viewing soup soaking pool. Standing on the viewing terrace of each room, the 270° view is all in sight, and the bamboo sea and mountains are unobstructed.
Dining
In terms of meals, the main meals are exquisite and elegant, based on local tastes, cleverly blending Southeast Asian and Cantonese flavors, mountain and sea flavors, and carefully stewed and simmered. Afternoon tea is a perfect combination of Western desserts and Chinese salty points. Of course, there are whole roast lamb and outdoor barbecue, making food a great pleasure in the journey.
Activities
The activity options are rich and colorful, and the fun provided by Wuming Valley is more than just comfortable accommodation. Board games, script kills, open-air movies, barbecues, fishing, etc. are all available. There are also wild fun activities in the mountains and forests, making your mountain holiday far from plain and uninteresting, and easily experiencing the fun of life.
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Huatian Meidi Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Spring flowers in late autumn!
My friend and I booked a carpooling service using the app “dida” from Jinhua. It took us an hour and a half to get to the destination. We paid 108 rmb for the entrance ticket for 2 people. From the entrance there is a tourist train to take visitors to the main attractions.This place is perfect for instagramable photos. There are various places and things to do here. You definitely get a lot of bang for your buck. #wuyi #jinhua #campingglamping #instatravel #trip #nature #relax
The Tea Garden (Huatian Town) Wuyi
The tea garden is just so nice to look at. So lovely! Some parts of it are still under construction or being developed but it already looks so amazing! Enjoy the view from the sky my friends.
#urbanexplorer
#maydaytrip
The Flower Town (Huatian Town) in Wuyi
It is just so amazing to see a lot of flowers in this place and the fresh air is so good. I would like to share to you my friends the view from the sky. Enjoy!
#urbanexplorer
#maydaytrip
The Flower Town (Huatian Town) in Wuyi
If you want to see some amazing flowers this is the place you want to be. You can pose in whatever position you like and in whichever flower you like. This place is huge. It has different areas for different themes. So pack up your bag and get ready to go!
#urbanexplorer
#maydaytrip
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Yuyuan Taiji Xingxiang Village Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Jinhua's Mysterious Ancient Village: Yuyuan Taiji Astrological Village
Jinhua Wuyi Yuyuan Village: With ancient charm and legendary star constellations.
In Jinhua Wuyi, this ancient and mysterious land hides a dazzling pearl—Yuyuan Village. Here, Ming and Qing ancient buildings are densely packed, with wood and brick carvings so lifelike, it's as if one has traveled back to that distant and prosperous era.
Yuyuan Village, a village laid out according to 'celestial bodies and star constellations,' every corner is filled with mystery and legend. The 8-hectare giant Taiji diagram at the entrance of the village further highlights the ancient people's reverence and worship of nature and the universe. To the south of the creek, the 'Yin fish' ancient trees reach for the sky, while to the north, the 'Yang fish' rice fields are golden yellow. The S-shaped stream acts like a boundary between the Yin and Yang fish, dividing the fields into 'two Taiji elements,' creating a stunningly beautiful pastoral painting.
Here, you can experience the simple and elegant village architecture, with flying eaves and corners, blue bricks and white walls, all exuding the vicissitudes and charm of the years. The well-preserved group of ancient Ming and Qing buildings in the village, especially the Yu family's ancestral halls and other historical sites, are important windows to explore historical culture.
In addition to its rich historical culture, Yuyuan Village also has unique folk customs. Every year on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month, villagers dress in Hanfu, release lanterns, make wishes for blessings, watch ancient plays, and celebrate the 'Dream Fulfillment Festival' together to commemorate the dreams and grace of their ancestors. Here, tradition and modernity are intertwined, allowing you to taste history while also feeling the tranquility and harmony of the countryside.
Jinhua Wuyi Yuyuan Village, an ancient village that makes people linger and forget to return. Not only does it have a profound historical and cultural heritage, but it also has unique natural landscapes and folk customs. Stepping into Yuyuan Village is like entering a historical labyrinth, intoxicating and irresistible.
Great hermits hide in the city, while lesser hermits hide in the wilderness
⭐Starting from Yanfu Temple and driving along the national road, you can reach Yuyuan Village.
⭐To be precise, Yuyuan Village is not a tourist attraction. It's just that you have to buy a ticket to visit large ancient buildings like the Yu Family Ancestral Hall, which costs 40 yuan each. Many villagers still live in the village, especially the elderly. There are almost no commercial facilities such as shops, restaurants, hotels, and B&Bs. The degree of commercialization is much lower than that of Yunmiao Village in Youfengli, and it's completely different from tourist spots like Zhouzhuang, Xitang, Zhujiajiao, Dali Ancient Town, and Lijiang Ancient Town. Therefore, you should be mentally prepared before you go, especially regarding dining. It's not easy to find a place to eat in the village.
⭐Yuyuan Village was established in the early Ming Dynasty. It is said that Liu Bowen arranged the farmland, rivers, and buildings according to the positions of Taiji and the stars, which has since protected Yuyuan Village from floods and allowed it to thrive continuously to this day.
⭐The village is filled with ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, with the most representative being the Yu Family Ancestral Hall, built in the middle of the Ming Dynasty. Over 500 years, history has left deep marks on the architecture, and the ancestral hall itself is a history book recording the Yu family and the people and events of Yuyuan Village.
⭐Yuyuan Village is quiet, serene, good for photography and strolling, but it doesn't feel like a tourist destination. Over-commercialization is off-putting, but the inconvenience caused by a lack of commercialization is also obvious, and this issue will trouble me throughout my three-day, two-night trip in Wuyi.
A one-day greenery-trampling route that not even all Wuyi locals may know! Few people!
As a native of Wuyi,
I would like to recommend my hometown to everyone!
Today, I am recommending a one-day tour route that is less crowded, scenically beautiful, and rich in cultural heritage.
Yuyuan ➡️ Yanfu Temple ➡️ Baishuijiao Waterfall ➡️ Taishan Temple ➡️ Shanxiabao Village
Check-in spots:
1⃣️ Yuyuan:
Yuyuan Taichi Star Village was designed and built during the Ming Dynasty by the founding strategist Liu Bowen, based on the celestial bodies and the 'Twelve Zodiac Signs and Twenty-Eight Mansions'. There are numerous historical sites, with well-preserved ancient houses and bridges, and exquisite wood, brick, and stone carvings that are simply breathtaking.
Recommended visiting time: 2h
2⃣️ Yanfu Temple:
In 1934, the couple Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin conducted field surveys and mapping here.
It is one of the only three remaining Yuan Dynasty buildings in the south of the Yangtze River.
The main hall of Yanfu Temple is the earliest and most intact Yuan Dynasty building in the Jiangnan area,
which is of great value for the study of architecture during the Song and Yuan periods.
Remember to walk inside,
the outside is newly expanded,
the ancient Yanfu Temple is at the foot of the mountain.
Recommended visiting time: 2h
3⃣️ Baishuijiao Waterfall
Wuyi's 'Little Hundred Feet Gorge', the waterfall is more spectacular around Qingming Festival when the rainfall is plentiful!
Recommended visiting time: 1h
4⃣️ Taishan Temple
A thousand-year-old ancient temple hidden in the deep mountains, very simple and quiet
Check-in spots: Fuhu Rock in front of the temple, the Big Buddha behind the temple, the Gushan Fairy Well in the east wing, and the tea mountains along the way
Recommended visiting time: 2h
5⃣️ Shanxiabao
Written into 'The History of Chinese Architecture' by Liang Sicheng and recommended by 'National Geographic' as the 'perfect mountain residence',
the uncarved, antique-style Jiangnan residential houses.
Recommended visiting time: 2h
If you want to take your time, you can skip one or two spots or split it into a two-day tour.
🥘 Food: You can try Xuanping wontons, meat wheat cakes, taro dumplings, meat wheat cakes, and Ai cakes in Liucheng.
A one-day greenway route that not even all Wuyi locals may know about! Few people
Today, I'd like to recommend a one-day tour route that is not only less crowded and scenically beautiful, but also rich in cultural heritage.
Yu Yuan ➡️ Yan Fu Temple ➡️ Baishuijiao Waterfall ➡️ Taishan Temple ➡️ Shanxiabao Village
Check-in spots:
1⃣️Yu Yuan:
Yu Yuan Taiji Star Village was designed and built during the Ming Dynasty by the founding strategist Liu Bowen, based on the celestial bodies and the 'Twelve Zodiac Signs and Twenty-Eight Constellations' arrangement. It is full of historical sites, with well-preserved ancient houses and bridges, and exquisite wood, brick, and stone carvings that are simply breathtaking.
Recommended visiting time: 2h
2⃣️Yan Fu Temple:
In 1934, the couple Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin conducted field surveys and mapping here.
It is one of the only three remaining Yuan Dynasty buildings in the south of the Yangtze River.
The main hall of Yan Fu Temple is the earliest and most intact Yuan Dynasty building in the Jiangnan area.
It is of great value for the study of architecture during the Song and Yuan dynasties.
Remember to walk inside.
The outside is newly expanded.
The ancient Yan Fu Temple is at the foot of the mountain.
Recommended visiting time: 2h
3⃣️Baishuijiao Waterfall
Wuyi's 'Little Baijiajian' is more spectacular around Qingming Festival when the rainfall is abundant!
Recommended visiting time: 1h
4⃣️Taishan Temple
A thousand-year-old ancient temple hidden in the deep mountains, very simple and quiet
Check-in spots: Fuhu Rock in front of the temple, the Great Buddha behind the temple, the Gushan Fairy Well in the east wing, and the tea mountains along the way
Recommended visiting time: 2h
5⃣️Shanxiabao
Written into 'The History of Chinese Architecture' by Liang Sicheng and recommended by 'National Geographic' as the 'perfect mountain residence'
An uncarved, antique Jiangnan residential house
Recommended visiting time: 2h
If you want to take your time, you can skip one or two spots or split it into a two-day tour.
🥘Gourmet: You can try Xuanping wontons, meat wheat cakes, taro dumplings, meat wheat cakes, and Ai cakes in Liucheng.
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Yanfu Temple Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
A one-day greenery-trampling route that not even all Wuyi locals may know! Few people!
As a native of Wuyi,
I would like to recommend my hometown to everyone!
Today, I am recommending a one-day tour route that is less crowded, scenically beautiful, and rich in cultural heritage.
Yuyuan ➡️ Yanfu Temple ➡️ Baishuijiao Waterfall ➡️ Taishan Temple ➡️ Shanxiabao Village
Check-in spots:
1⃣️ Yuyuan:
Yuyuan Taichi Star Village was designed and built during the Ming Dynasty by the founding strategist Liu Bowen, based on the celestial bodies and the 'Twelve Zodiac Signs and Twenty-Eight Mansions'. There are numerous historical sites, with well-preserved ancient houses and bridges, and exquisite wood, brick, and stone carvings that are simply breathtaking.
Recommended visiting time: 2h
2⃣️ Yanfu Temple:
In 1934, the couple Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin conducted field surveys and mapping here.
It is one of the only three remaining Yuan Dynasty buildings in the south of the Yangtze River.
The main hall of Yanfu Temple is the earliest and most intact Yuan Dynasty building in the Jiangnan area,
which is of great value for the study of architecture during the Song and Yuan periods.
Remember to walk inside,
the outside is newly expanded,
the ancient Yanfu Temple is at the foot of the mountain.
Recommended visiting time: 2h
3⃣️ Baishuijiao Waterfall
Wuyi's 'Little Hundred Feet Gorge', the waterfall is more spectacular around Qingming Festival when the rainfall is plentiful!
Recommended visiting time: 1h
4⃣️ Taishan Temple
A thousand-year-old ancient temple hidden in the deep mountains, very simple and quiet
Check-in spots: Fuhu Rock in front of the temple, the Big Buddha behind the temple, the Gushan Fairy Well in the east wing, and the tea mountains along the way
Recommended visiting time: 2h
5⃣️ Shanxiabao
Written into 'The History of Chinese Architecture' by Liang Sicheng and recommended by 'National Geographic' as the 'perfect mountain residence',
the uncarved, antique-style Jiangnan residential houses.
Recommended visiting time: 2h
If you want to take your time, you can skip one or two spots or split it into a two-day tour.
🥘 Food: You can try Xuanping wontons, meat wheat cakes, taro dumplings, meat wheat cakes, and Ai cakes in Liucheng.
A one-day greenway route that not even all Wuyi locals may know about! Few people
Today, I'd like to recommend a one-day tour route that is not only less crowded and scenically beautiful, but also rich in cultural heritage.
Yu Yuan ➡️ Yan Fu Temple ➡️ Baishuijiao Waterfall ➡️ Taishan Temple ➡️ Shanxiabao Village
Check-in spots:
1⃣️Yu Yuan:
Yu Yuan Taiji Star Village was designed and built during the Ming Dynasty by the founding strategist Liu Bowen, based on the celestial bodies and the 'Twelve Zodiac Signs and Twenty-Eight Constellations' arrangement. It is full of historical sites, with well-preserved ancient houses and bridges, and exquisite wood, brick, and stone carvings that are simply breathtaking.
Recommended visiting time: 2h
2⃣️Yan Fu Temple:
In 1934, the couple Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin conducted field surveys and mapping here.
It is one of the only three remaining Yuan Dynasty buildings in the south of the Yangtze River.
The main hall of Yan Fu Temple is the earliest and most intact Yuan Dynasty building in the Jiangnan area.
It is of great value for the study of architecture during the Song and Yuan dynasties.
Remember to walk inside.
The outside is newly expanded.
The ancient Yan Fu Temple is at the foot of the mountain.
Recommended visiting time: 2h
3⃣️Baishuijiao Waterfall
Wuyi's 'Little Baijiajian' is more spectacular around Qingming Festival when the rainfall is abundant!
Recommended visiting time: 1h
4⃣️Taishan Temple
A thousand-year-old ancient temple hidden in the deep mountains, very simple and quiet
Check-in spots: Fuhu Rock in front of the temple, the Great Buddha behind the temple, the Gushan Fairy Well in the east wing, and the tea mountains along the way
Recommended visiting time: 2h
5⃣️Shanxiabao
Written into 'The History of Chinese Architecture' by Liang Sicheng and recommended by 'National Geographic' as the 'perfect mountain residence'
An uncarved, antique Jiangnan residential house
Recommended visiting time: 2h
If you want to take your time, you can skip one or two spots or split it into a two-day tour.
🥘Gourmet: You can try Xuanping wontons, meat wheat cakes, taro dumplings, meat wheat cakes, and Ai cakes in Liucheng.
The foremost ancient structure in the south of the Yangtze River
Yanfu Temple, located in Taixi Town, Wuyi County, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, was originally built in the second year of the Tiancheng era of the Tang Dynasty (927 AD) and rebuilt in the fourth year of the Yanyou era of the Yuan Dynasty (1317 AD). It is one of the only three remaining Yuan Dynasty buildings in the south of the Yangtze River. Yanfu Temple covers an area of more than 4,500 square meters, with a building area of 1,000 square meters. The existing architectural complex is arranged along the central axis, consisting of a three-bay mountain gate as the first entrance, a three-bay Hall of Heavenly Kings as the second entrance with a single-wall hip-and-gable structure. The third entrance is the five-bay Mahavira Hall with a double-eave hipped-gable roof, in front of which there is a longevity pool. The fourth entrance is the seven-bay Guanyin Hall, with the central three bays as the main body, flanked by two-story wings on each side, and east and west wing rooms. There is a stone well on each side in front of the hall. The main hall of Yanfu Temple has completely preserved the style and structural features of the Yuan Dynasty's wooden bracket architectural art, providing a good example for studying the transitional development of architecture from the Song to the Ming Dynasty.
Off-the-beaten-path but incredibly comfortable travel destinations, you definitely can't miss these places!
1️⃣ Zhejiang Jinhua Wuyi🍵:
🌟Highlight Features: Rolling tea hills and pristine ancient villages will make you fall in love with this small city in a second! Recommended spots: Lianwu Tea Hills, Flower Field Town, Yu Yuan Village, Yanfu Temple, and Shangxia Baovillage. Best time to travel: Around April, to experience the tranquility and beauty before tea picking.
Wuyi·Jinhua
2️⃣ Zhejiang Quzhou Changshan🌶️:
🌟Highlight Features: A spicy food paradise that surpasses Sichuan and Chongqing, waiting for you to take on the challenge! There are also beautiful sights like Huibu Mine Park and Furong Reservoir waiting for you to discover. Recommended delicacies: Aunt Lu's Stinky Tofu Pancake, Yao's Black Fish Noodles, Zhou's Family Diner, Longmen Roasted Pancake. Best time to travel: After October, when the rice fields are golden like a painting, a sight too beautiful to miss.
Changshan·Quzhou
3️⃣ Jiangxi Shangrao Yanshan🏞️:
🌟Highlight Features: Well-preserved ancient towns and academies with profound historical significance, along with beautiful landscapes for you to explore! Recommended places to visit: Ehu Academy, Hekou Ancient Town, Gexian Village. Best time to travel: Spring and autumn, to feel the charm of the ancient towns and the allure of nature.
Yanshan·Shangrao
4️⃣ Jiangxi Yichun Fengxin💦:
🌟Highlight Features: The largest waterfall cluster in southern China, numerous historical sites and temples, a super niche travel destination waiting for you to discover! Recommended places to visit: Baizhang Temple, Radish Pond. Best time to travel: June to August, a summer retreat to keep you cool all summer long!
Fengxin·Yichun
💖These places are all incredibly comfortable, allowing you to escape the hustle and bustle, and enjoy tranquility and beauty. Pack your bags and let's explore together!🌈
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