Nanping (南平 Nánpíng) is an inland city in Fujian, up the Min River from Fuzhou.
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Get around
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[edit]Wuyishan: Climb up this mountain and enjoy the view from the top. It is worth it! It takes about an hour to reach the top and half an hour to come down.
Enjoy the scenic bamboo raft ride down the river. You get to see huge rocks of different shapes and sizes - some of which resemble people or animals. You will also get to see some "hanging coffins" - coffins, believed to be more than 2000 years old, placed inside large cracks in some of the gigantic rocks. These cracks are about 20-40 metres above the river. Nobody knows how the coffins got there. The ride takes about one and a half hours. Each raft comes with two rowers and can take six passengers.
- Nanping Museum (南平市博物馆), 266 Makeng Road, Yanping District (延平区马坑路266号) (Bus no. 7), ☏ +86 599 8612820, [email protected]. 09:00-12:00, 14:30-17:30 (14:00-17:00 during winter), closed on Mondays. Free.
- 1 Nine Bend River (九曲溪). Taking a bamboo raft downstream and enjoying the stunning Danxia landforms along the way is a classic experience in Wuyishan.
- Rural Minbei and tea plantations (闽北乡村与茶园). The area surrounding Nanping is dotted with tea plantations, bamboo forests, and traditional villages, making it ideal for travelers who enjoy a slower pace of life and natural scenery.
Do
[edit]- Bamboo rafting on Nine Bend River (九曲溪竹筏漂流). Taking a bamboo raft downstream in the Wuyishan Scenic Area is the most classic and relaxing experience.
Buy
[edit]- Wuyi rock tea (武夷岩茶). Including Da Hong Pao, Shuixian, and Rougui. Best bought from reputable tea shops or markets.
- Bamboo products (竹制品). Handcrafted baskets, small household items, and tea accessories.
- Black tea (红茶). Such as Lapsang souchong from nearby areas.
- Local food products (闽北土特产). Dried bamboo shoots, smoked goose, pork floss, and guangbing flatbread make practical souvenirs
Eat
[edit]- Minbei wontons (南平扁肉). A local version of Fujian wontons, known for thin wrappers and generously seasoned pork filling, often eaten with noodles.
- Guangbing (光饼). A traditional baked flatbread with a crisp exterior, sometimes stuffed with meat or pork floss.
- Dried bamboo shoot dishes (笋干系列菜). Bamboo shoots cooked with pork or noodles are a local staple
- Smoked goose (熏鹅). Especially popular around Wuyishan and Jianyang, served sliced as a cold dish.
- Rice jelly snacks (米冻). Chilled rice-based snacks seasoned with soy sauce, garlic, or chili oil, common in summer.
Drink
[edit]- Jasmine tea (茉莉花茶). A lightly scented tea frequently served with meals.
- Wuyi rock tea (武夷岩茶). Including Da Hong Pao, Shuixian, and Rougui. Best bought from reputable tea shops or markets.
- Black tea (红茶). Such as Lapsang souchong from nearby areas.
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