National Parks of China
Overview
| Designation | National Park of China (second batch) |
| Province | Fujian |
| LocationEast China Sea coast, southern Fuding City | , Fujian |
| Latitude, longitude | 27.1, 120.2 Google Maps |
| Nearby sites | Mount Wuyi, Mount Yandang, Mount Jianglang, Mount Baiyun, Fu’an |
| Highlights | Strange seaside rocks |
| Top sights | Nine Carp Facing Heaven, the Husband and Wife peaks |
| Area | 60 km² |
| Nearby cities | Fujian, Fuzhou, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou |
| Themes | Mountain, Stone, Stream, Spring, Small Waterfall, Ocean, Cave, Island, Peak |
About
The Mount Taimu scenic area on the East China Sea coast in southern Fuding City, Fujian, 60 km², has five parts, the mountain, the Qingchuan coast, the Jiuli stream and waterfalls, the Fuyao Islands and Sangyuan Lake, plus the old Lengcheng fort and Ruiyun Temple; the mountain itself, 24.6 km², is the main part, with strange rocks and caves, streams and waterfalls.
It is in the second batch of national parks of China (national scenic areas) named by the State Council in 1988.
Travel tips
Getting there: Fuding has a high-speed station (Fuding station), reachable from Fuzhou and Wenzhou. It is about 40 km from the city to Mount Taimu, about an hour by bus or taxi.
Taimu Mountain scenic area: the main area, with many odd rocks such as Husband and Wife Peak and Nine Carp Facing Heaven. A cable car goes up, though the paths still involve many steps.
Route: from the gate, a path passes Moxiao Hermitage to the One-Tile Hut and other points. It takes half a day to a day; fit walkers can do the whole route, while others can shorten the ascent by cable car.
Other areas: Jiuli Stream Falls, Qingchuan seashore and the Fuyao Islands are scattered along the coast, far from the main area, and need separate time.
Time: a day is comfortable for the main area; add a second day for the others.
Season: spring and autumn are best. Summer brings rain and typhoons, with slippery paths and poor visibility. Winter is mild but the summit is often foggy.
Local product: Fuding produces white tea, and the Mount Taimu area is a main source, so tea can be tried on the way.
Where to stay: there is lodging at the foot of the mountain and in Fuding city.