Wuyi Hanging Coffins and Rainbow Bridge Planks

Wuyi Hanging Coffins and Rainbow Bridge Planks

The Wuyi Hanging Coffins and Rainbow Bridge Planks are listed as Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level.

The so-called "Hanging Coffins in Cliff Crevices" are relics of the ancient burial customs of the ancient Yue people who once lived around Mount Wuyi — a type of uniquely shaped coffin. Drifting down the Nine Bend River and looking up, the mysterious caves on the cliffs are shrouded in even more mystery as told by the boatmen. The ancient Minyue funeral customs await your exploration.

Hanging coffins were an ancient funeral custom, typically placed in high cliffs overlooking rivers or waterways, forming an age-old mystery filled with wonder. The Wuyi Hanging Coffins have withstood the test of time, and as a cultural relic, hold significant research value for both history and archaeology. When taking a bamboo raft down the Nine Bend Stream, especially around the Fourth and Fifth Bends, look up to the right cliffside to see several caves and the decayed wooden coffins inside them on the towering cliffs hundreds of feet high.

Time Needed

0.5 hour

Admission Fee

No admission fee required

Location

Fourth Bend of the Nine Bend Stream, Wuyi Mountain Scenic Area, Fujian Province