Wuyi Mountains
Mountain range in ChinaThe Wuyi Mountains or Wuyishan are a mountain range located in the prefecture of Nanping, in northern Fujian province near the border with Jiangxi province, China. The highest peak in the area is Mount Huanggang at 2,158 metres (7,080 ft) on the border of Fujian and Jiangxi, making it the highest point of both provinces; the lowest altitudes are around 200 metres (660 ft). Many oolong and black teas are produced in the Wuyi Mountains, including Da Hong Pao and lapsang souchong, and are sold as Wuyi tea. The mountain range is known worldwide for its status as a refugium for several rare and endemic plant species, its dramatic river valleys, and the abundance of important temples and archeological sites in the region, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- 1999The Wuyi Mountains were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for cultural, scenic, and biodiversity values.
- 1873Biologists began conducting field research in the Wuyi Mountains.
- 1993The number of visitors to the Wuyi Mountains was approximately 424,000.