A flock of ducks enjoys the cooling air beneath a setting sun. [China Pictorial]

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Transportation:

Xiamei Village lies six kilometers east of downtown Wuyishan in Fujian Province, eight kilometers away from the Wuyi Mountain resort. Visitors can arrive in Wuyishan City by air or train. There are no public means of transport from urban Wuyishan and Xiamei. Group travelers may take a tour bus provided by travel agencies. Individuals may rent a minibus alone for 20 yuan, or wait until the driver finds another four passengers, then the price is four yuan each.

Accommodation:

Xianmei Guestroom is the village hotel, with standard rooms at 50 yuan per night. Atop the balcony on the hotel's third floor, one can take in a panoramic view of the village.

Local foods:

Stewed duck with red mushroom, preserved bean, boar pork fried with green hot pepper, stir-fried river fish, fried bamboo shoot, homemade waxberry wine.