Heavenly Tour Peak is located at the center of the Wuyi scenic area. It has stone steps leading to the summit, which is 700 meters above sea level, and commanding a bird's eye view of the fabulous Nine-bend Stream. From the top, one sees peaks over peaks below with beautiful landscape stretching to a misty distance. Here, visitors can see a sea of clouds passing by, as if touring in heaven, hence the name of the peak.

This scenic spot includes Nine Dragon Cave, Red Robe Tea Tree and Tianxin Yongle Buddhist Temple, covering an area of 4.5 sq km. It is a sacred Buddhism place. The Red Robe Tea Tree, known as the "King of Tea Trees", stands at the foot of Nine Dragon Rock. There is water dripping down all the year round from a long and narrow crack in the rocks on both sides of the tree. Adequate sunshine and minor changes in temperature enable the tree to produce high quality tea with a unique flavor.

Tourists can reach the summit along the path from Tea Plantation Cave (Chadong). You will reach the top if you go up the 800 steps past the Clothes- Drying Rock (Saibuyan), and arrive at Bird's Eye Lookout (Yilantai). You enjoy a panoramic view of the whole scenic area from here. The Tianyouguan Hote is a graceful traditional- style building and has rooms for guests who want to see the stars of the Milky way and the sun rise. This peak provides the grandest view of Wuyi mountain area.

Name:Wuyishan Heavenly Tour Peak (Tianyoufeng)
City:Wuyishan
Address:in the middle part of Wuyi Mountain
Admission:CNY110
Tel:0599-8832075

This article was posted on 2007-08-22
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