Jinyun Xiandu Scenic Area is a national 5A-level tourist attraction in Lishui City, Zhejiang Province. It is famous for its unique natural scenery and profound cultural history. Here, mountains and rivers are interdependent, strange peaks and rocks stand in a forest, and clouds and mists are lingering. It is known as the "fairyland".
The following are some of the main comments and characteristics of Jinyun Xiandu Scenic Area:
Natural scenery
"Fairy" atmosphere: The biggest feature of the scenic area is "fairy", with beautiful mountains and rivers, the water surface is as quiet as a mirror, and the rising mist makes people feel like they are in a fairyland.
Strange peaks and rocks: There are 72 strange peaks and 18 scenic spots and historical sites in the scenic area. The most famous one is Dinghu Peak, which is shaped like spring bamboo shoots and towering into the clouds. It is very spectacular. Bai Juyi's poem "The Yellow Emperor's flags go away and never return, a piece of cloud and a solitary stone stand alone" describes the beauty of Dinghu Peak.
Streams and canyons: Lianxi River meanders and complements the landscape on both sides. Xiao Chibi is named for its steep red rock walls, which resemble the Red Cliff of the Yangtze River.
Filming location for TV series: Many well-known TV series have been filmed here, such as Zhang Jizhong's version of "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", Yu Zheng's version of "Swordsman", "Princess Agents", "The Journey of Flower", etc., which allows tourists to look for scenes in the dramas when visiting.
Yandang Group: The Yandang Group near Niweng Cave is a study room, cafe, concert hall, etc. transformed from quarried grottoes. It is an excellent place to take photos and check in, especially the grotto book room, which has beautiful scenery and a high rate of filming.
Humanities and History
Huangdi Culture: Xiandu has been famous since the Sui Dynasty. It is said that Xuanyuan Huangdi once made elixir here and became an immortal, so there are important Huangdi temples in the scenic area. Every year on Qingming Festival and Chongyang Festival, a ceremony to worship Xuanyuan Huangdi is held here, which has been included in the national intangible cultural heritage list.
Cliff Carvings: There are many cliff carvings in Niweng Cave, showing the historical and cultural heritage.
Zhu Xi's teaching culture: The scenic area also carries the cultural imprint of Zhu Xi's teaching.
Tour experience
Diverse attractions: Xiandu Scenic Area consists of Gufu Rock, Xiaochi Cliff, Niweng Cave, Dinghu Peak, Furong Gorge and other tourist areas, with rich attractions.
Convenient transportation: There are shuttle buses in the scenic area to facilitate tourists to shuttle between various attractions. If you only go to some attractions such as Yandang Book House, you don't even need to buy a big ticket.
Suitable for all kinds of people: The scenic area tour route is relatively easy, especially suitable for the elderly to travel, and you can enjoy the charm of nature and history.
Photography Paradise: Xiandu's strange mountains and beautiful waters, sea of clouds, ancient villages, etc., make it a very popular photography destination.
Special food: When you come to Jinyun, you must try the local Jinyun sesame cakes, Jinyun earth noodles and sugar cakes, which are all authentic snacks.