Xiamei

Fujian


This village dates from the Northern Song dynasty and boasts some spectacular Qing dynasty architecture from its heyday as a wealthy tea-trading centre, including about 30 ancient houses. Motorbikes in the Wuyi Shan resort area can take you 11km (about 20 minutes) northeast to Xiamei (¥50 return trip). Admission includes a free local guide (Chinese only) if you wish.

No public transport comes out here.


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Nearby Fujian attractions

1. Wuyi Shan Scenic Area

4.62 MILES

Trails within the scenic area connect all the major sites. Good walks include the 530m Great King Peak (大王峰, Dàwáng Fēng), accessed through the main…

2. Wufu Village

10.91 MILES

Sixty kilometres east of the Wuyi Shan Scenic Area, this 1700-year-old village got its fame as the hometown of Zhu Xi, a Confucian scholar in the Song…

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