Day 23 - Going to see those Wuyishan Mountains and the Nine Twist River!

By bogaert

Waking up at 05:15, a quick shower! I lost already some weight over the past weeks, therefore I opened my first package of powder containing all required nutrition for the full day. I dissolved it into a glass of water, drunk it, and rushed down to the lobby. At 05:50 we took taxis to the airport. Everything went smooth till we arrived at the gate. Our flight got delayed due to mist at Wuyi airport. We arrived later then planned, but who cares we got there and going to maximize the time being there. Getting tickets was a hurdle; luckily our interpreter Christy helped us out over the phone. We first went for the bamboo raft on the Nine Twist River. Thereafter we climbed to the Heaven peak, a very steep staircase, with amazing views. High above the valley we rested at the tea house with the local traditional made tea. Going down was painful (as usual), but worth the experience. We left the park at moonlight. Upon return to the airport we walked through the Wuyi village, where the tea festival started to celebrate the arrival of the new tea harvest. Our flight back was also delayed, we were back in the hotel at 00:15!

Most people might consider it crazy to take a plane in the morning to see a river and a mountain, and take a plane back in the evening. But from my point of view it was a great experience, well worth spending such a long day. Thank you team members for joining this great day!

So much more to tell about today, but this would be borrowing. Enjoy watching the photos.

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Wuyi Team