Zhejiang Peripheral Tour｜Filming Location of "The Legend of Shen Li", Xiandu Tour in Jinyun

A hidden gem in southern Zhejiang, a secluded town with beautiful mountains and clear waters, hence the name Lishui, meaning beautiful mountains and waters, the best in the world. Check in at the filming location of the recent hit TV series "The Legend of Shen Li", located in Xiandu, Jinyun, Lishui, Zhejiang. It got its name because Emperor Xuanzong of Tang was amazed and inscribed the two characters "Xiandu", meaning "a capital where immortals gather". More than 500 films and TV series have been filmed here, including "Chinese Paladin", "The Journey of Flower", and "Monk Comes Down the Mountain". - How to get there For those in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, self-driving is recommended. Each scenic spot is distributed differently, and there are parking lots nearby, many of which are free. About 2 hours from Wenzhou About 3 hours from Hangzhou About 4.5 hours from Shanghai You can choose to take the high-speed train directly to Jinyun West Station. Lishou doesn't have an airport, so you have to fly to the neighboring city - Wenzhou Longwan International Airport, and transfer from Wenzhou to the high-speed rail. - Recommended attractions Dinghufeng Peak Dinghufeng Peak is known as the best peak and the best bamboo shoot under heaven. There is a small lake on the top of the peak. Xingyun Xiaoyuan, the filming location of "The Legend of Shen Li", is located in the Dinghufeng Peak scenic area. Tickets are 90/person (a little secret: it's free after 5 pm, no ticket check, and it's also free if you choose to stay in the scenic area). After getting off the high-speed train, you can choose to take the scenic spot direct bus or take bus No. 5 to transfer to the scenic spot. A taxi ride costs about 20 yuan. Zhutan Mountain (free admission) The most famous thing is to watch the old man leading the ox, which is very picturesque and a must-see for photography enthusiasts. The background is Dinghufeng Peak. The old man leads the ox and performs every half hour. If you don't want to wait, you can also pay the old man to perform, the price is about 300 yuan. Photography enthusiasts can share the cost. Niweng Cave (free admission) The scenic spot is composed of many large and small caves, with stone carvings by literati from the Tang to Qing dynasties. There is also Dufeng Academy next to it, which is also where Zhu Xi lectured. Little Red Cliff (free admission) The best place to watch the sunset. The cliff facing the stream is steep, and under the setting sun, it looks like burning fireworks, resembling the Red Cliff on the Yangtze River. Taking photos here is very popular. Xiandu Temple (free admission) Hidden in the mountains, Xiandu Temple, formerly known as Zhaohou Temple, is the oldest temple building with written records in Jinyun, and it is also a filming location for "Monk Comes Down the Mountain". Yandang Study (free admission) A popular spot for taking photos, the most beautiful study on the cliffs. There is a coffee shop, and you can listen to songs/books on Himalaya for free. The photos taken here are really eye-catching, and people who don't know think you've gone abroad. A must-go place for girlfriends. Choose a sunny day to come. There is also a niche Cave No. 2 next to it, where you can take photos of a green wonderland. - Recommended food When you come to Jinyun, you must try Jinyun baked cake. The Zhu's Baked Cake headquarters is on Xuanyuan Street. It tastes good. You can try it. There are also some local specialties: Tushuang Noodles, Ox Blood Soup, Qiaorou Soup, etc., are all good.