A Relaxing Getaway to Wuyishan with Dogs and Babies

Traveling with both a dog and a baby is no easy feat, especially when one of our companions was pregnant, so we skipped many must-do activities. The biggest takeaway? Embrace the art of "slow mountain gazing"—leave the commando-style itineraries behind! 🚗 Transportation Dad drove ahead with the dog and most of the baby gear. Mom took the high-speed train 🚄 with the baby and our pregnant friend. We bought tickets to Nanping Station, then transferred to the scenic mini-train (¥10/person) to soak in Wuyi's landscapes. ✨ Itinerary **Day 1**: Traveled in the morning, arrived by noon. - Afternoon: Baby napped. - Evening: Tea and dinner at a friend’s shop. - Night: *Impression Dahongpao* show. **Day 2**: Drove to Wufu Town for the lotus fields and mini-train ride. - Lunch at Zitang Hexiang, a local restaurant. - Returned for the baby’s nap (if energy allowed, we’d explore the ancient street and academy). - Dinner at a stir-fry spot in Sangu Old Street (note: the hyped *Three Big Bowls* was perpetually packed—we skipped it to avoid the wait). - Night stroll along Chongyang Stream. **Day 3**: Leisurely tea-house hopping in Sangu Resort. - *Drunk Wuyi* tea shop had a Samoyed named Snow Leopard who loved to greet guests. - Breakfast at *Langu Mother-in-Law (Sangu Branch)*—their millet porridge is baby-friendly! **Day 4**: Wuyi Palace and Song Street (dogs not allowed, so ours stayed at the homestay). - With a heavily pregnant friend and a baby, we skipped hiking and bamboo rafting, opting for Song Street’s history (including Xu Xiake’s legacy). - Note: Zhizhi Temple is closed for renovations. - Pro tip: Tell taxi drivers *repeatedly* to drop you at Song Street—otherwise, they might leave you at the scenic area entrance (only accessible by raft). ✨ Highlights Wuyishan is incredibly welcoming: 🚼 Baby-friendly dining: Most restaurants have high chairs. - The McDonald’s (Xianfanjie Drive-Thru) even has a play slide—we met many little ones there! - Family restrooms in scenic areas are scarce, but the vibe is warm overall. 🐶 Dog-friendly spots: Sangu Old Street is great for walks, though dogs aren’t allowed in parks (we left ours at the homestay—no barking, no issues). - Morning/evening walks along Chongyang Stream are blissful. 💭 Observations The slow pace here is *real*: - Many shops open late (some at 11 AM—check ahead!). - At breakfast spots, staff move at their own rhythm (even with long queues). - Nightlife leans into drinking—one place left bar snacks out in the rain for *days*. Maybe it’s not poor service but a lifestyle we could learn from. ☀ Heat alert: Summer is scorching everywhere, even up north. Midday sun is relentless—plan accordingly!