Mount Wuyi

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Article from Fujian Provincial Tourism Information Cente

Mount Wuyi lies in the southern suburbs of Wuyishan City of Fujian Province. The southeast segment of the mountain range is about five kilometers wide from east to west and fourteen kilometers long from north to south, and covers an area of seventy square kilometers. Mount Wuyi is a low mountain and hill area composed of red grit rocks, and it belongs to Danxia landform. Tens of thousands of years has forged the unique beautiful scenery, among which are the Nine Twist Stream, a green and clear brook meandering through the mountain, highly rising thirty-six peaks in their infinite variety of forms, seventy-two caves and ninety-nine rocks. With green water and red rocks in many different shapes, Mount Wuyi has long been known as "the most beautiful scenery in southeast China".

The Scenic Zone of Nine Twist Stream
The Nine Twist Stream is 9.5 kilometers long and covers an area of 8.5 square kilometers. Originated from southwestern foot of the main peak of Wuyi mountain range--Mount Huanggang, the clean and clear stream runs eastward through Xingcun Town and the scenic area of Wuyishan. The stream has nine turns, hence the name of Nine Twist Stream.

The Scenic Zone of Nature Reserve
Located at the common boundary point of Mount Wuyi City, Jianyang and Guanze Counties, Mount Wuyi Nature Reserve extends 52 kilometers from north to south, and 22 kilometers from east to west, enclosing an area of 570 square kilometers. There are 377 peaks that are over 1000 meters high above sea level, among which 112 peaks are over 1500 meters high and 7 peaks are over 2000 meters high. With a height of 2158 meters, Mount Huanggang, the main peak of Mount Wuyi claims to be "Roof of East China".

Quick Facts on Mount Wuyi

• Name: Mount Wuyi
• Location: 250 Km Southwest of Fuzhou
• Phone: +86-591-87672397
• Best Time to Visit: June to August
• Recommended Time for a Visit: 3 Days
• Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00
• Admission Fee: CNY 140