Wufu Town (Zhu Xi's Hometown)
五夫镇（朱子故里）
The ancient town where Zhu Xi lived for nearly fifty years. Xingxian Old Street, Ziyang Tower and ten thousand mu of white lotus make up a cultural town centered on Neo-Confucianism.
Wufu Town lies about 50 km southeast of Wuyi Mountain city. Zhu Xi moved here with his mother at age fourteen and lived and studied here for nearly fifty years. The town preserves Zhu Xi's former residence, Ziyang Tower, the Xingxian Academy, the Zhu Xi Shecang granary and the Ming and Qing archways and shops along Xingxian Old Street. It is a nationally recognized historic and cultural town. In summer, ten thousand mu of white lotus bloom in the surrounding area, making it a photography hotspot. The ancient town is free to enter, although some venues may charge fees. A visit takes about 2 to 3 hours. You will need to drive yourself or hire a car. It can be combined with Chengcun Han City Ruins as a day trip.
Opening hours
All day