Xianjingju, located in Baita Town, Xianju County, is a scenic area that embodies the essence of Xianju, with features reminiscent of both the profound seclusion of Tiantai and the extraordinary peaks of Yandang. Each mountain, water body, cliff, cave, stone, and peak here stands out distinctively, as if meticulously designed by deities for their own residences. The area is renowned for its large-scale volcanic rhyolite landforms, with a rich and concentrated array of landscapes, including over a hundred attractions such as the Guanyin Peak, Ruyi Bridge, Wolong Bridge, Yuanmeng Bridge, Hongmeng Bridge, Buddha Shadow Lotus Rhyme, Lianhua Terrace, Nan Tian Ding, and Nan Tian Ladder. Centered around the Xi’an Valley, the area forms a landscape of peaks, cliffs, streams, and waterfalls.
The scenic area is accessible through four main gates—East, West, South, and North—each formed by two opposing peaks, as if welcoming guests on behalf of their masters. Visitors can enter the scenic area from the North Entrance (Xi’an Valley) or the South Entrance (Dan Bamboo). For those who prefer not to climb, cable cars are available to avoid the labor of mountain climbing. Alternatively, one can stroll along the winding valley paths, enjoying the flat mountain trails, and take in the grandeur of the ten-mile valley with its thousand sheer cliffs and ten-thousand-foot precipices, as well as the tranquility of the mist and low clouds, and the harmonious sounds of birds and frogs.
A visit to the Xianjuingju Scenic Area typically takes 3-4 hours, with the best seasons being June to August during the rainy season. The waterfalls after the rain are spectacular, and the air is cool and refreshing, making it an ideal place to escape the summer heat. In the cold winter, the waterfalls freeze into thick ice curtains, resembling jade pillars hanging in front of the mountains, a magnificent sight. The scenic area is open from 07:30 to 17:00 all year round; from 07:00 to 17:00 all year round. ① Holiday business hours will be adjusted in advance, with official information from the scenic area为准；② The park closes after all visitors have left；③ Clearing the mountain starts at 16:00 in winter and 16:30 in summer；④ It is recommended to enter the park as early as possible.
Concessions: Children: Under 6 years old (inclusive) or under 1.2 meters (inclusive), accompanied by a guardian, free of charge; between 1.2 meters (not inclusive) and 1.5 meters (not inclusive), half price. Minors: Between 6 years old (not inclusive) and 18 years old (inclusive), with valid ID, half price. Students: Full-time undergraduate students and below, with valid student ID, half price. Elderly: Between 60 years old (inclusive) and 70 years old (not inclusive), with valid senior ID or ID, half price; 70 years old (inclusive) and above, with valid senior ID or ID, free of charge.
Cardholders are entitled to four free visits within a year, each time accompanied by up to five people (including five), covering both admission and cable car tickets. The current practice is to deduct through Zhejiang’s local services, and physical cards registered offline are also accepted for entry.
Those who have donated blood totaling more than 1000 milliliters in Xianju: With their ID card and the unified ‘Xianju County Free Blood Donation Discount Card,’ they can enjoy unlimited free visits to the Xianju Scenic Area (excluding cable car fees and holidays, weekends).
Guided Tours: Advanced reservation of tour guide services is available at the Scenic Area Visitor Center. Long route tours cost 300 yuan per session, while short route tours cost 200 yuan per session. Map of the Scenic Area: Maps are available throughout the scenic area. Transportation within the Scenic Area: Fee-based service; Address: Visitor Center and North and South Gates of the Scenic Area; Round-trip tickets between the Visitor Center and North and South Gates are 10 yuan per adult, with children between 1.2 to 1.5 meters tall (inclusive) admitted for free. Round-trip tickets can only be purchased at the Visitor Center. One-way tickets between the Visitor Center and North and South Gates are 5 yuan per adult, with children between 1.2 to 1.5 meters tall (inclusive) admitted for free. Operating Hours: 8:00-17:00 (Winter Time) / 18:00 (Summer Time), with a bus every 20 minutes, and departures ahead of schedule when full. Sightseeing Carts: North Gate sightseeing carts are 10 yuan per person, South Gate sightseeing carts are 5 yuan per person, with children under 1.2 meters tall admitted for free; Address: Entrance of North Gate and South Gate Parking Lot; Operating Hours: 8:00-17:00 (Winter Time) / 18:00 (Summer Time), with a cart every 5 minutes, and departures ahead of schedule when full. Stroller Rental: Fee-based service; Address: North and South Gates of the Scenic Area; Limited stroller rental services are provided during holidays when visitor volume is high, so it is recommended that visitors bring their own. Wheelchair Rental: Fee-based service; Address: North and South Gates of the Scenic Area. Restrooms: See the map of the scenic area for details. Restrooms are distributed at the Visitor Center, North and South Gates, Parking Lot, South Skytop, and along the scenic walking paths. Nursery Rooms: Address: Visitor Center and North and South Gates. Dining: There are two restaurants on the mountain of Xianjingju Scenic Area for your selection, each near the North and South cable car stations. The South Skytop Restaurant mainly offers Xianju specialty snacks, noodles, and rice dishes, while the North Sea Garden mainly offers simple meal sets and snacks, with Zhengxin Chicken Cutlet nearby. Souvenir Shops: There is a souvenir shop at the South Skytop for the scenic area experience projects. Vending Machines: Beverage vending machines are distributed at the Visitor Center, public transport interchange station, North and South Gates, cable car stations, and along the walking paths. Convenience Stores: Self-operated convenience stores are distributed at the North and South Gates, cable car stations, and along the walking paths. Cable Cars: Area: North and South Gates of the Scenic Area; Number: 2; North Sea Cable Car is 1.5 kilometers from the North entrance, approximately a 20-minute walk. The North Sea Cable Car is a reciprocating cable car, with a total length of 1023 meters, a relative vertical height of 491 meters, and can carry 45 people in each cabin, taking about 4 minutes to reach the top. The South Skytop Cable Car is about a 5-minute walk from the South entrance and is a circulating detachable type. The cable car has a total length of 1200 meters, a vertical lift of 536 meters, 38 cabins, each seating 8 people, with a speed of 6 meters per second, and takes about 3-4 minutes for the entire journey.
Fee Standards: Cable car one-way uphill is 65 yuan per person, half price 32 yuan per person; one-way downhill is 55 yuan per person, half price 27 yuan per person. Children under 1.2 meters are free of charge, and children between 1. 2 and 1.5 meters enjoy half price discounts. Cable car tickets are valid for both north and south, as long as they are full journey tickets, allowing use on both north and south cable cars. Return tickets must be kept for a second use.
Coaching Services: Coaching services are provided at the Via Ferrata near the north gate of the scenic area.
