Wuyi Mountain is also known for being of great historic and cultural value. Cultural relics include the extensive remains of an ancient city of the Min Yue people, dating back over 2,000 years, the Ziyang Academy of Classical Learning, the tomb of Zhu Xi, and cliff side sculptures. Zhu Xi, a philosopher of the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), taught for 40 years at Wuyi Mountain and made it an academic center of East China.

In 1999, Wuyi Mountain was added to the world cultural and natural heritage lists.




Natural Heritage

The Wuyi mountain range, usually called Greater Wuyi Mountain, straddles the border of East China's Fujian and Jiangxi provinces, stretching over 500km. The average height of the peaks is over 1,000m above sea level. The most beautiful part is the Small Wuyi Mountain scenic area, 15 km southwest of the Chong’an County seat, Fujian province. The special Danxia landform features include the Stream with Nine Turnings, 36 peaks, 72 caves and 99 rocks. The distinctive views of monoliths of red sandstone surrounded by emerald green water inspire the imagination.



Cultural Heritage

The most ancient scene on Wuyi Mountain contains stone slabs and boat-shaped rocks over deep gullies, a prestigious natural wonder. Viewed from above the water, two stone boats stand on several crisscross slabs on the top of the cliff. The boats are about 6m length, and in rhombic form, just like those said to be used by the immortals. Huge rocks, deep caves and pools are three special sights of Dazang Peak.

Wuyi Mountain was the cradle of Neo-Confucianism, a doctrine that played a dominant role in the countries of Eastern and Southeastern Asia for many centuries and influenced philosophy and government over much of the world.



Wuyi Tea

You might also know the Wuyi Mountains from the local tea production. The landscapes are pleasing to the eye as well as rich in natural resources. Wuyi tea is now a well-known category of black and oolong teas. Grab a cup and enjoy these impressive views!

Special thanks to Fujian Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism