Shuiman Township & Wuzhishan Rainforest Scenic Area
水满乡
A Li township at the foot of Wuzhishan, where rainforest streamside trails, high-altitude tea gardens and Li-style guesthouses offer a relaxed mountain lifestyle for light travelers.
Shuiman Township lies on the southwest slope of Wuzhishan's main peak, at about 700 m above sea level. Its climate is cool, and it is the starting point for climbing Wuzhishan. Visitors who do not want to reach the summit can walk the foothill trails of the Wuzhishan Tropical Rainforest Scenic Area, passing through the forest along streams, small waterfalls and stone bridges. The walk takes 1 to 2 hours. On the surrounding hillsides are the famous Wuzhishan black and green tea producing areas (Shuiman Tea Gardens), where you can visit the gardens, taste tea and buy some. The township also has Li and Miao villages and several guesthouses, making it a good place to stay overnight to watch the morning mist and the stars. About 10 km north, Maona Village is a traditional Li village that can be visited as an extension. Nearby, the Wuzhishan Red Canyon offers canyon rafting, open in summer, and takes about 2 hours. Getting there: about 40 minutes by taxi from Wuzhishan city center. Note: mountain weather changes quickly, so bring rain gear. The tea gardens are private property, so book tea-picking experiences in advance with the tea farmers or the company.
Opening hours
Open all day (scenic trails approx. 08:00–17:00)