Songxi Travel Guide | A Hidden Mountain and Water Paradise in Northern Fujian

May Day Holiday Recommendation👇 📍Location: Songxi, Nanping, Fujian 🚗Transportation: Take high-speed rail to Wuyishan North Station👉Rent a car for 1h drive/2h direct bus from Nanping city 【Must-Visit Attractions】 1️⃣ Zhanlu Mountain · Hero's Journey "Ten years to forge a sword, its frost blade yet untested" The birthplace of Zhanlu Sword, ranked first among China's ten famous swords 1.5h hike to Zhuangyuan Peak, where rolling sea of clouds resembles an ink painting 2️⃣ Meikou Port · Jiangnan Water Town The first ancient ferry dock at the source of Min River, with cobblestone alleys and century-old stilt houses Take a bamboo raft to cruise along Songxi River When lanterns light up in the evening, it's like stepping into a scene from "A Dream of Splendor" 3️⃣ Jiulong Kiln Site · Song Dynasty Celadon Experience intangible cultural heritage pottery-making Must-buy: Longzhonglong celadon cup with jade-like translucent glaze 4️⃣ Baima Mountain Cloud Paradise Vast ecological tea plantations + thousand-year-old Zen temple Wake up early for sunrise and sea of clouds, spend the night in a stargazing tent on the tea mountain 🥢【Food Highlights】 ✅Xiaojiao: Songxi specialty❗️Steamed glutinous rice cake with red dates and peanuts ✅Century-old Huangguo shop: Delicious firewood-stove fried preserved pork ✅Dongmentou thin pancakes: Crispy rolls filled with bamboo shoots and bean sprouts 💡Tips: ✔️Best photo seasons: tea-picking season (May-June)/autumn harvest drying season (October-November) ✔️Bring mosquito repellent❗️Mountain forest areas have many insects ✔️Wear non-slip shoes for hiking Zhanlu Mountain ✔️Recommended souvenirs: Jiulong Kiln tea sets, Zhanlu Mountain white tea "Ancient charm hidden in sword mountains and tea seas, starry nights along the Songxi River" This treasure town featured in "China National Geographic" is perfect for those looking to escape the crowds❤️