The beauty of Wuyi lies in its "Nine-bend River, thirty-six marvelous peaks, seventy-two caves, and ninety-nine cliffs". And among all the wonders and charms that gather in this landscape, none embodies it more completely than the Rock Tea.

Mount Wuyi is the birthplace of Rock Tea. The production of Wuyi Rock Tea can be traced back to the Han Dynasty. Over generations of development, the refined craft of making Rock Tea took shape in the early Qing Dynasty. The distinctive "rock bone and flowery flavor" of Wuyi Rock Tea (Dahongpao) comes from the mountain's unique ecological environment, climate conditions, and exquisite traditional craftsmanship. Its traditional production process consists of ten tightly interlinked steps, each indispensable.

Mount Wuyi is also the origin of both black tea and oolong tea. The tea customs that developed alongside the art of Wuyi Rock Tea production, such as "Calling the Mountain", tea-tasting competitions, and tea ceremonies, carry rich local character, appealing to both refined tastes and everyday appreciation, with deep popular roots.

Wuyi Rock Tea is sweet and mellow with an elegant, lingering aroma. It lacks the bitterness of green tea and the astringency of black tea, keeps well over time, and becomes clearer in fragrance and richer in flavor the longer it is stored. In 2006, the traditional production techniques of Wuyi Rock Tea (Dahongpao) were included in the first representative list of national intangible cultural heritage.

Recommended Places to Visit

Nanping Wuyi Tea Expo Park

This grand showcase of tea culture sits hidden amid the green mountains and clear waters at the foot of Mount Wuyi, covering an area of 78,000 square meters. Here, you can explore the long history of Wuyi Rock Tea, listen to its legends, and appreciate its intricate craftsmanship.

Impression Dahongpao

The large-scale landscape performance "Impression Dahongpao" has become an iconic attraction of Mount Wuyi tourism. Using Wuyi's natural scenery as its stage and tea culture as its theme, it skillfully weaves together the landscape, tea traditions, and the region's distinctive folk culture. Amid the mountains and streams, experiencing the greetings carried by valley breezes while watching "Impression Dahongpao" offers not only visual and auditory enjoyment, but also a deep cultural and emotional resonance.

Recommended Route

Mount Wuyi Scenic Area → Rock Bone and Flowery Flavor Slow Walk Trail → "Impression Dahongpao" → Xiamei Village on the "Ten-Thousand-Li Tea Road"

Source: Official WeChat account of Fujian Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism