[2025 Qingtian Attraction] Travel Guide for Shimendong (Updated Apr)

🌿Shimen Cave is a national 4A scenic spot, located in Qingtian County, on the bank of the Oujiang River. Linjiangqi and Drum Peaks stand opposite each other, forming a gate, hence the name "Shimen". The scenery on the way from Qingtian County is also beautiful. It is said that Liu Bowen often came here to visit the ancient and explore the secluded when he was studying at Shimen Academy. 🚌 Transportation: The scenic spot is 30 kilometers away from Qingtian County. It is recommended to drive by yourself or charter a car/taxi, and the taxi fare is about 60 yuan. 🎫 Tickets: The scenic spot ticket is 50 yuan (including Shimen Waterfall Scenic Spot + boat ticket⛴️). 📸Photo check-in points: 1️⃣Shimen Waterfall: Standing on the viewing platform, you can overlook the spectacular waterfall pouring down from the cliff, with splashing water and magnificent momentum. Occasionally the water flow is small, it is best to choose to go in the rainy season 2️⃣Nine bends and eighteen pools: Go along the stream and mountain road. Nine bends and eighteen pools have their own characteristics. ✅Shimen Cave Scenic Area Tour Route 1️⃣North Gate (Shimen Cave Ferry) by boat → Shimen Waterfall → Lingyou Temple → Shimen Academy → Take a battery car directly to Bowen Ancient Village → Take a battery car back → Take a boat back to the North Gate 2️⃣North Gate (Shimen Cave Ferry) by boat → Shimen Academy → Lingyou Temple → Shimen Waterfall → The plank road on the right side of the waterfall up the mountain (Shimen Pavilion → Baiyuan Cave → Top of the waterfall → Waterfall group) → Bowen Ancient Village (around Taiji Lake) → Battery car return → Take a boat back to the North Gate 🔹The Shimen Waterfall Scenic Area is not big, there are many inner trails, and some degree maps are displayed. They are generally divided into Shimen Waterfall, Shimen Academy, and Tianqiao. They are not far away, and you can stroll around at will (Tianqiao has been under maintenance for a long time, I don’t know if it can be opened) 🔹There is a Shimen Pavilion on the right side of the big waterfall. It is a good place to take pictures of the big waterfall. If you continue to climb up, you can walk to the top of the waterfall and the waterfall group. 🔹The waterfall group can only be reached by climbing to the top of the waterfall on foot, or by walking down from the ancient village. The road is steep, the scenic spot is not well maintained, it is not easy to walk and it is not safe, it is recommended to give up 💖Tips: There are many mountain roads in the Shimen Cave Scenic Area, it is recommended to wear comfortable sneakers to go. In addition, pay attention to sun protection and mosquito bites when playing in summer.

The only small city in China that can use the "Euro": the highest per capita deposit, rich people everywhere, and scenery that is not inferior to Hangzhou, but it has been forgotten for a thousand years... The small town of Qingtian, hidden European style🏰✨🌟 Explore Qingtian, a treasure town forgotten by time. It not only has the gentleness of the Jiangnan water town, but also has a strong European style. Today, let us walk into this place full of surprises and feel its unique charm! 🚶♀️ Stroll along the Jingyun Bridge and feel the European romance 🌉 The purely pedestrian Jingyun Bridge, with its off-white European style, makes you feel like you are in a European town. The lights are bright at night, making it a great place to take photos. The river breeze blowing gently under the bridge makes people unconsciously slow down their pace and enjoy this moment of tranquility. 🌄 Taihe Bridge, a red miracle among green mountains and clear waters 🌉 The red Taihe Bridge across the Oujiang River stands out against the green waters and mountains. Standing on the bridge, you can enjoy an unobstructed view of the scenery on both sides of the river and feel the natural beauty of Qingtian. 🏞️ Shimendong Scenic Area, the poetic beauty of Jiangnan secrets 🌄 Shimen Cave is not a real cave, but a natural cave formed by the green mountains on both sides. Not only can you see the spectacular Shimen Waterfall, but you can also find inscriptions left by celebrities from the Southern Dynasties. It is a secret place full of cultural atmosphere. 🏯 Mosque, a peaceful place for prayer 🕊️ The White-robed Prime Minister Temple in the temple sparkles in the sun, and the giant candles in the temple are always lit to pray for people. Here, you can feel a peaceful and pious atmosphere that purifies your soul. 🌾 Xiaozhoushan Terraces, a picture of pastoral scenery 🌾 The golden color of the terraced fields contrasts beautifully with the surrounding deep mountains and valleys, making it an ideal location for aerial photography. With the colorful windmills as the background, the moment the sun shines on the terraces, it seems as if the whole world is lit up. 🚄 Traffic Tips 🚆 Qingtian Station is a convenient choice for high-speed rail, and the city's Bluegogo cars, taxis, shared electric cars and buses are all very convenient. 🏨 Accommodation recommendations 🌃 The night view of Linjiang Road is super beautiful. Kaiyuan Meitu Hotel and Carlos Hotel are both very cost-effective choices. 🍽️ Food exploration 🍝 Laika Italian food, Qingtian sugar cake, mountain powder dumplings and other authentic delicacies will definitely satisfy your taste buds. Street shops such as the Winery Pork Offal and Vermicelli Bones and Commander Noodle House are also not to be missed. 🌈 Qingtian, a small town that combines European style with Jiangnan scenery, is waiting for you to discover more of its beauty.

Play: Shimen Cave is relatively unpopular compared to European Street. I have been there several times and turned back when I reached the waterfall. Basically no one cares about this place. The sound of birds singing and the sound of sand falling can be heard clearly. It is very quiet here and you will not be disturbed. Breathing fresh air is suitable for meditation and thinking about life and forgetting troubles. This place will make you happy and relaxed. Tickets are 50 yuan. Locals can get in for free by showing their ID cards. If you want to enter the mountain, you need to take a ferry first. It feels quite strange and similar to the previous time I went to Jiangxin Island. After landing on the island, a tightrope walker showed his skills. It was exciting to watch. After sightseeing, we entered a forest and crossed a small bridge to the waterfall. It was quite spectacular and gave me a sense of Zeya. After walking around the waterfall for a few times, a young man found a secret mountain trail, so we followed the crowd and planned to go up to check it out. We didn’t know what to do until we got up. We were shocked to see a bridge running along the mountain halfway up the mountain. Looking down around the mountain, there was endless sight without any protection. The bridge deck looked very old and creaked when we walked on it. It was quite exciting, but you can try it if you are not good at it... We continued to walk up along the road, feeling like we were exploring a new world, and there was no end to it. We came to a pavilion. There was a fork in the road, and we couldn’t walk anymore, so we decided not to climb up anymore. We chose the horizontal road and walked for a long time. We came to a reservoir and saw a village. It was simply a paradise. Many old houses were preserved, and there seemed to be a memorial site for someone, but we had to buy a ticket for 30 yuan each. We took a look at it, but it was not very big, so we didn’t go in. Because it was getting late, I gave up because I was afraid I couldn't climb down. Prepare to call a van to pick us up and go down the mountain. The van costs 100 yuan (you can also take a bus down the mountain, which costs 5 yuan per person)

SHIMENDONG (石門洞) 📍 Shimendong is located in Shimen, New Taipei. This place is very interesting for those who want to relax or come to chill out. It is about 40 kilometers away from Taipei city. The route is quite winding. But in exchange for value, we will get quite cool air and listen to the sound of the waves and sea. There are many things here that are very perfect. From the moment we arrive, we will find a large rock that looks like a cave that is the entrance to the inside. On top, you can go up and see the surrounding view. Once we go inside, we will find a beach full of shells or a view of a bridge where fishermen come to fish. We meet many families spending their free time. We think this place is very suitable for relaxing, spending time with loved ones, and having a special lunch together. 🚌 We traveled by scooter from a Taiwanese friend. But if anyone travels by bus, there are also buses. We can take the train from Taipei Main Station to Tumsui Station and then take bus number 862 or 863 to Shimen Station (58 stops in total). It takes about 2 hours. . This route is suitable for people who are really free and tired of traveling in the city. I highly recommend it. We came and were not disappointed. We will definitely go again next time. ..... . #taiwan #taipei #Shimendong #shimen #travel #unlocking #taipei #travel #taiwan #traveltaiwan #traveltaipei

The Flint Cave is a national 4A scenic spot, located in Qingtian County, on the bank of the Ou River. Linjiangqi and Drum Peaks stand upright, confronting each other like a door, hence the name "Stone Door". The scenery on the way from Qingtian County is also very beautiful. It is said that Liu Bowen often visited here to explore the ancient and secluded when he was studying at the Stone Door Academy. The Flint Cave has three entrances, the main entrance is by ferry, the east entrance is through Gao's Village, and the west entrance is through Stone Door Fishing Village. Usually, the main entrance is chosen to enter by ferry. The entire scenic area consists of the Stone Door Waterfall, Prince's Victory Scenery, Immortal Peach, and Shigu Lake Scenic Area. Most tourists usually come to the Stone Door Waterfall Scenic Area. The Stone Door Waterfall Scenic Area has cliff inscriptions, many allusions, legends and relics left by Xie Lingyun, Liu Ji, Chen Cheng and others, as well as mountain villages, ancient temples, Taoist temples, and more spectacular waterfall groups (come on rainy days). The mountains are layered and undulating, the Ou River meanders, the surrounding is covered with forest vegetation, the scenery is very pleasing to the eye, suitable for lung cleansing.