Taimu Mountain |
Taimu Mountain Overview About 3 hours from Fuzhou ( Fúzhōu 福州), Taimu Mountain (Tàimǔ Shān 太姥山) is lesser known than Wuyi Shan (Wǔyí Shān 武夷山) but equally beautiful. Embraced by the views of the sea on three sides, with its jagged limestone peaks perpetually wrapped in mist, the mountain is a magnificent place for hiking. So most of people once they had come here will say “such a good place for relaxing the spirits”. The entire scenic area covers about 92 square kilometers, divided into Yue Taimushan, Nine Carp Creek waterfall, Riverside Waterfront, Mulberry Green Lake, Fu Yao Islands five major scenic spots.The highest peak in Taimu is only 917m, but with great views of the distant ocean. There’s virtually no English spoken and few Western tourists, so unless you arrange a tour from Fuzhou ( Fúzhōu 福州) you are really on your own. Taimu Mountain Attractions Rock Scenes Taimu Mountain Caves
Taimu Mountain is formed out of granite, and holds over 100 caves, each with distinctive charms. Most caves have cracks through which the outside light trickles in. Although it does not as famous as Guilin (Guìlín,桂林) Caves. Some smaller caves are inside bigger ones zigzagging through the mountain. Certain caves offer breathtaking sunrise and sunset views. So most of tourists love here without any doubt. Hulu Cave is a famous resort whose inside is shaped like a gourd. The cave can hold around a thousand people, and because of the many flowers growing inside, the cave is fragrant in blossom season. Jiangjun Cave got its name because of three big stones that look like the shoes, cap and sword of a general. The cave consists of dozens of small caves. Streams flow into the cave, and tourists can hear them gurgle and even the roar after rain showers. Plants such as bamboo and azaleas are over a thousand years old. Researchers have found that white tea contains the highest amount of antioxidants, which can help protect our body from damage caused by free radicals. Besides, white tea is extremely effective in preventing cancer causing cells within the human body. Taimu Mountain Climate Ningde region of Taimushan located belong to subtropical marine monsoon climate, warm and humid,also with four distinct seasons, the typically basin of the valley climate characteristics, hot spring and summer rain nearly occurred the same period, mutually beneficial winter light and temperature, light and ample, rich in calories. Annual average temperature between 14-19 ℃. April to December is the best tourist season.
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