Shaowu City

An ancient city in northern Fujian, with the well-preserved Heping ancient town and the scenic Tiancheng Wonder Gorge, ideal for an old-town and nature trip.

Shaowu lies in northwestern Fujian Province, in western Nanping, bordering Jiangxi, on the Futun Stream. Anciently known as the "Iron City," it is a historic and cultural city of northern Fujian. Heping ancient town has a long history, with its old street, fortress and residences relatively well preserved, and Tiancheng Wonder Gorge is known for Danxia canyon and stream scenery. Spring and autumn are the best seasons, and summer is good for cooling off by the water. The Yingtan–Xiamen railway passes through the city, and you can also come by expressway from Nanping or Wuyishan.

Destinations

• Shaowu

Itineraries

• Wuyi Mountain and Taining Danxia – A northern Fujian route through two World Heritage Danxia landscapes, linking Wuyi Mountain's tea gardens and bamboo ra…