Come to Shenxianju in April and experience a fairyland on earth
Check in to see the same sea of clouds, strange peaks, and delicacies as the immortals!
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I. Must-see Attractions: A Visual Feast in a Cloud-Top Fairyland
1. Shenxianju Core Scenic Area (CNY 110 for admission, CNY 65 for a one-way cable car ride)
- Ruyi Bridge: A glass suspension bridge spanning the canyon. Walking on it is like flying with a sword. It is recommended to take photos of the reflection on a clear day.
- Lotus Platform: A 360° viewing platform on the top of the mountain. When surrounded by clouds and mist, it is like a floating fairyland. Photo time is limited to 1 minute.
- Guanyin Peak: A natural Guanyin statue with an altitude of 919m, echoing the "Smooth Sailing" peak. It is shrouded in golden light at sunrise.
- Nantian Peak Glass Viewing Platform: A completely transparent platform on a cliff with an altitude of 869m, overlooking the mountains like scattered building blocks.
2. Around Shenxianju Tourist Highway (self-driving/chartered car)
- Check-in spots: Potan Ancient Town (ancient commercial street with a thousand-year history), Tongjiang Academy (where Zhu Xi gave lectures), Yangfeng Mountain Terraces (sea of rapeseed flowers in March).
- Driving experience: S-shaped bends intertwined with the sea of clouds. It is recommended to go during the rapeseed flower season in spring. Drone aerial photography is even more shocking.
3. Danzhu Primitive Forest
- How to play: Hike on the greenway, cycle to explore the secrets, encounter wild macaques and waterfall groups, and the concentration of negative oxygen ions is as high as 88,000/m³.
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II. Shenxianju Cuisine: The Secret Code of Freshness Gifted by Mountains and Seas
1. Must-try specialties
- Xianju Eight Bowls: Traditional banquet dishes such as local chicken casserole, hammered meat, and soaked pomfret. It is recommended to experience them at the Gaoqian Ancient Residence B&B.
- Egg White Sheep Tail: A deep-fried dessert shaped like a sheep's tail, crispy on the outside and glutinous on the inside, CNY 3/piece.
- Yong'an River Fish: Snails and yellow croaker raised in streams, recommended to be grilled over charcoal at farmhouses by the stream.
2. Food Map
- Taoyuan Renjia: A private kitchen frequented by locals, CNY 60 per person, recommended locust flower pancakes and stream fish tofu soup.
- Potan Night Market: Wheat pancakes with fried dough sticks and agar jelly (mint-flavored ice drink) sold at evening stalls, CNY 20 per person will fill you up.
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III. Accommodation Recommendations: A Xianxia Experience of Sleeping Among Mountains and Clouds
1. High-end Vacation
- Grand New Century Hotel Shenxianju: Next to the North Gate, including free shuttle bus, the rooms are equipped with floor heating and bathtubs, and you can see the sea of clouds when you open the window.
- Sky City Hotel Xianshan: 550-meter high-altitude viewing room, transparent glass floor challenges your courage, suitable for photo enthusiasts.
2. Cost-effective B&B
- Yingjun Inn: Xiaye Village, Danzhu Township, CNY 120/night including breakfast, providing mahjong and KTV, 10-minute walk to the South Gate of the scenic spot.
- Hejiawu B&B: A secluded courtyard surrounded by bamboo forests, CNY 150 per person, where you can experience tea picking and stream fishing.
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IV. Transportation Guide: A Fairyland Journey by High-Speed Rail + Self-Driving
1. High-speed rail travel
- Xianju Station of Hangzhou-Wenzhou High-Speed Railway: Direct shuttle bus to the scenic spot (30 minutes/trip), free admission to the scenic spot with high-speed rail ticket.
- Self-driving route: About 3 hours from Hangzhou, navigate to "Shenxianju Tourist Center", free highway on weekends (Zhe J license plate).
2. Scenic Spot Shuttle
- North and South Gate Shuttle Bus: CNY 20 for a one-way trip, it is recommended to get on at the North Gate (near Ruyi Bridge) and get off at the South Gate (near Lotus Platform).
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V. Photo Spots and Seasonal Limited Editions
1. Photo Tips
- Sea of Clouds Moment: Nantian Peak at 6-7 am, the thin mist is like an ink painting.
- Night View Recommendation: Potan Ancient Town Lantern Alley, bluestone road intertwined with lantern light and shadow.
2. Seasonal Limited
- Spring (March-April): Yangfeng Mountain Terraces rapeseed flowers, Shenxianju wild azaleas.
- Autumn (September-November): Gongyu Rock red leaves, Danzhulin ginkgo.
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VI. Useful Tips
- Ticket Discounts: Half price for student ID, free for those over 70 years old; it is more favorable to buy tickets online 1 day in advance.
- Clothing Recommendations: There are many cliff plank roads in the scenic area, it is recommended to wear non-slip shoes and prepare a thin coat (the temperature difference on the top of the mountain is large).
- Avoiding Pitfalls: Be careful when buying "low-priced tour guides" at the entrance of the scenic spot, the official interpreter is more reliable at CNY 30/unit.