Entry to the hinterland of Wuyi Mountain National Park is only possible with advance registration

🌈 Attraction Features: Wuyi Mountain, as a dual World Heritage Site for both nature and culture, gained a new identity in September 2021 as one of the first five national parks in China. 🎟️ Ticket Information: Advance reservation required. 💗 Other tips: During the Dragon Boat Festival, to avoid the crowds, we did not choose the popular Wuyi Mountain Scenic Area, which is likely to be packed with tourists and hustlers, and where it's so crowded that there's hardly room to move. Instead, we opted for a remote and secluded spot over 60 kilometers away from Sangu Resort, where one can stroll alone amidst the primitive forests, rocky sides, tea fields, canyons, and waterfalls of Wuyi Mountain National Park (Nature Reserve). As the conservation measures of Wuyi Mountain Nature Reserve have been increasingly strengthened, ordinary tourists can no longer penetrate into the core area of this ecological paradise as they used to, except for some scientific researchers. However, do not be discouraged or regretful, as you can still experience similar landscapes in the transitional zone between the scenic area and the nature reserve. This includes the paid scenic areas outside the checkpoints—Qinglong Waterfall, Longchuan Grand Canyon, and the No.1 Rafting in East China. Beyond that, you need to register in advance at the checkpoint to enter Tongmu Pass (usually, you can register through the local homestay where you plan to stay). Inside Tongmu Pass, the Half-Mountain Tea Trail and Taoyuan Valley are both pristine forest trails. Following the designated routes is not difficult, and the ascent is not steep. The trails are rich in natural charm, with wild and cultivated tea trees (the origin of black tea in the world is the Lapsang Souchong and Jin Jun Mei from Tongmu Pass) and various flowers, insects, birds, and animals (after all, many titles such as 'Kingdom of Birds', 'Paradise of Snakes', and 'World of Insects' were earned here). Escaping the city's hustle and bustle, spending a couple of days and one night in this quiet and refreshing primitive forest is indeed a good getaway.