Following last week's Baihe Nature Reserve in Sichuan, we would like to bring you to another sub-hot tourist destination, Langu village in Wuyishan, Fujian province, also our last station in the series of "The Beauty of Simplicity".

  Waterfall & ancient dwellings

Langu, though only steps away from the central Wuyishan Scenic Area, is a beautiful place seldom known even to the locals of Wuyishan.

The Lanfeng Pagoda, first built during the Guangxu Reign of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), is said to be the only pagoda that can be found in and around Wuyishan area. The six-sided pagoda has seven storeys, each decorated with many eaves. Moreover, the arched doors on each floor are opened on different sides of the building, truly a very unique phenomenon. The waterfall named "Bai Mi Xia Guo (White rice down the Pot)" and the mystic residential dwellings of the Peng Family are also must-sees.

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  History and legends

It is said that a man nicknamed Cheng Ba, who was a retinue of the provincial governor, used to live in the village. With his despicable official power, he did whatever he wanted without the smallest scruple.

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Travel Tips

Bus connections are available at downtown Wuyishan, and travelers can also take a taxi for 150 yuan (US$17) per day, return trip included. There are small hotels in the downtown.

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