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10 recommended cycling tour routes on Mount Wuyi

Updated: Mar 29, 2019 govt.chinadaily.com.cn Print
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Mount Wuyi, lying in the northern part of Fujian province, is famous for its cave systems and winding river valleys flanked by dome-shaped cliffs. It is also of great historic and cultural value, known as a sacred mountain with its status as the cradle of Neo-Confucianism, a political philosophy that influenced Chinese culture for centuries.

Besides, the mountain boasts a rich tea culture as some of the best teas are grown there, including oolong and black teas. In 1999, Mount Wuyi was added to the world cultural and natural heritage lists.

The place is also a paradise for cycling enthusiasts, with several international cycling races held here annually. Here are the 10 most recommended cycling tour routes to enjoy the mountain's splendid natural and cultural landscapes.

1. Cycling routes encircling the Mount Wuyi Scenic Area

Among all the cycling routes, the routes encircling the scenic area are the most typical and comfortable ones.

Length: 45 kilometers
Route: Wuyi Square >> North Entrance of the Mount Wuyi Scenic Area >> Bamboo Grove >> Lianhua (Lotus) Peak >> Yulin Pavilion Kiln Site >> Xingcun Town Bamboo Raft Wharf >> Qiyun Peak >> Nanyuanling Village >> South Entrance of the Mount Wuyi Scenic Area >> Sangu Resort

Length: 33 km
Route: Wuyi Square >> North Entrance of the Mount Wuyi Scenic Area >> Bamboo Grove >> Lianhua (Lotus) Peak >> Yulin Pavilion Kiln Site >> Xingcun Town Bamboo Raft Wharf >> Yixiantian >> Huxiao Rock >> Tianyou Peak >> Yunv Peak >> Wuyi Palace >> Lantang Bridge >> Sangu Resort

Length: 24 km
Route: Wuyi Square >> South Entrance of the Mount Wuyi Scenic Area >> Nanyuanling Village >> Qiyun Peak >> Xingcun Town government building >> Yixiantian >> Huxiao Rock >> Tianyou Peak >> Yunv Peak >> Wuyi Palace >> Lantang Bridge >> Sangu Resort

The majestic Mount Wuyi in East China's Fujian province, enveloped in a soft mist with winding rivers flowing through it, looks like a wonderland. [Photo/IC]
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