Jinyun Xiandu, a name full of mythological color.
Located in Lishui Jinyun County, Zhejiang Province, to the peaks and rocks of the strange and beautiful landscape and famous.
Because of the Tang Xuanzong Li Longji marveled at “really is a collection of immortals also” and the imperial inscription “Xiandu” two words and named. It has also been the setting for many popular movies and TV dramas such as “Walking with the Phoenix”, “The Legend of the Immortal Sword and the Wonderful Warrior”, and “Flowers and Bones”.
Iwadang Study Room - a study room hidden in a cavern, located in No. 8 Iwadang, built on a cliff face, converted from a post-abandoned artificial quarry pit site.
The cascading staircases and platforms form a “mountain of books,” echoing the ancient wisdom that “the mountain of books is the path of diligence.”
When the weather is fine, the sunlight comes in through the slit at the top, dappling the space with light and shadow, making it even more artistic and quiet. Reading and listening to books here, the sense of atmosphere is excellent.
Dinghu Peak - one of the iconic landscapes of Jinyun Xiantu, the setting for many TV dramas.
Dinghu Peak towers over the clouds, enjoying the reputation of “the world's first peak”, “the world's first stone”, “the world's first bamboo shoots”.
This is the main attraction of the scenic spot, and the only place that requires ticket inspection. You can feed the fish at the Dragon Pavilion, or go on the bamboo raft and watch the show. (PS: Show time: one show at 9:50 and 10:50)
Zhutan Mountain - Located near Dinghu Peak, this is the site of the oft-recurring online scene of an old man pulling a yellow cow across a river.
(Regarding the classic old man pulling a bull show, it is only available on weekends and holidays from 9:30-11:00 and 14:30-16:00, about half an hour a show, and you need to pay if you want to see the show the rest of the time)
Niwong Cave - Originally called Choyang Valley, Niwong Cave is a mysterious place where you can see weathered rocks and caves of various sizes.
In the cave, there are many cliffs and stone carvings left by writers and ink masters since the Tang Dynasty, with a complete range of writing styles and exquisite calligraphy, which is the essence of the national key cultural relics protection unit Xiandu Cliff Inscriptions.
Xiantu Guan - Ancient and stately, it's not big, but the surrounding caves are well worth seeing.
The whole attraction is built around a long, rocky mountain, with caves cut across the mountain, giving the impression of traveling through time and space.
Little Red Cliff - Located next to Xiandu Guan, along the rocky outcrop called “Shogun's Crossing”, you can enjoy the view of the water on your right while looking at the peculiar mountainous terrain.
Zhejiang Lishui Jinyun County Xiantu Scenic Spot Tour Strategy
Transportation guide
High-speed rail: Jinyun West Station, out of the station there is a through train directly to the attractions / taxi
Self-driving: navigation to “Jinyun Xiandu Scenic Spot”, there are parking lots near the scenic area.
Tickets: 90 yuan set of tickets, 20 yuan scenic bus, combined ticket 105 yuan.
Tips: do not want to go to Dinghu Peak, even on holidays can not buy tickets to enter the scenic area, and in addition to Dinghu Peak other attractions are not checked.
Xiandu tour order is recommended: Xiandu scenic area north gate → rock dang study → Niweng hole → Dinghufeng → ZhuTan mountain → Xiandu view → small red wall → Xiandu scenic area visitor center
Recommended Accommodation
If you prefer a more intimate nature experience, you can choose to stay in a B&B around the scenic area.
Specialty food recommendation
Come to Jinyun, the famous Jinyun bakery must be tasted! And Jinyun specialty hemp duck is also very tasty!
