Shenxianju, formerly known as Tianmu Mountain, is located in Baita Town, Xianju County, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province. It is a national scenic spot and a national 5A-level tourist attraction that has gained popularity in recent years. With its unique rhyolite landform, thrilling cliff walkways, and magnificent sea of clouds, it is known as the "First City of Misty Clouds" and "Shangri-La of Zhejiang".
The most distinctive feature of Shenxianju is that it encompasses almost every imaginable mountain wonder:
Rushing cliffs: The significant vertical drop of the mountains creates countless precipitous cliffs, providing ideal conditions for constructing suspended walkways.
Lifelike, strangely shaped peaks and rocks: The mountains and rocks within the scenic area exhibit diverse shapes, such as Guanyin Rock, Buddha Statue, and General Rock, all remarkably lifelike, as if a gathering of immortals.
Spectacular waterfalls: During periods of abundant rainfall, waterfalls cascade throughout the mountains, the most famous being Elephant Trunk Waterfall and Flying Sky Waterfall, both magnificent in their grandeur.
A perpetual sea of clouds: After rain or at dawn, a spectacular sea of clouds often appears in the valleys, with the mountain peaks appearing and disappearing within it, creating a scene reminiscent of a fairyland.
There are generally two main ways to tour the area:
North-Up, North-Down (Classic Route, Suitable for Those with Good Physical Fitness):
Uphill: Enter from the North Gate of the scenic area and take the cable car (or walk) uphill. After reaching the cable car station, you'll soon see the iconic General Rock and Sleeping Beauty Rock.
Core Tour: Follow the cliffside walkway, passing the Flying Waterfall (only visible when the water volume is high), Ruyi Bridge (the newest and most thrilling all-glass bridge), Wolong Bridge, and Yuanmeng Bridge. This is the highlight of the scenic area, offering 360-degree views of the surrounding unique peaks and rocks, such as Guanyin Peak and Lovers' Peak.
Downhill: After visiting the South Sky Bridge area, take the cable car downhill from the South Sky Cableway station, then take the scenic area shuttle bus back to the North Gate.
South-Up, North-Down (or vice versa, a more relaxed and essential tour):
Uphill: Enter from the South Gate of the scenic area and take the South Sky Cableway directly uphill.
Core Tour: After getting off the cable car, you'll soon see the famous Guanyin Peak (a naturally formed giant rock resembling Guanyin with her hands clasped in prayer). Then, visit the South Sky Bridge, Hongmeng Bridge, Lotus Terrace, etc., and finally walk to the Ruyi Bridge.
Descending the mountain: After visiting the Ruyi Bridge, you can choose to descend via the North Cableway (you will need to walk a short distance to the North Cableway Upper Station), or return via the same route to the South Cableway (which is a longer journey).
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Voltage and socket
The standard voltage in China is 220V. The commonly used socket shape is as shown in the picture. Most luxury hotel rooms are equipped with universal sockets, and tourists can also rent socket adapters at the hotel front desk.
Make a phone call
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Emergency call:
Call the police: 110
Fire emergency: 119
Traffic police: 122
Emergency: 120
Purchase a SIM card for a Chinese mobile phone
At major airports serving as ports of entry in China, there are designated counters for communication service providers, such as China Mobile and China Unicom. Foreign tourists can purchase SIM cards for Chinese mobile phones simply by presenting their passports.
Traffic safety tips
In China, all vehicles drive on the right side of the road, and both drivers and passengers must wear seat belts.
Health and medical tips
It is recommended to bring along commonly used medications (such as painkillers or gastrointestinal medications). If you need to take prescribed medication for an extended period, it is advisable to prepare sufficient quantities before departure and carry along doctor's certification documents, medical records, etc.
It is recommended to visit the international medical department of a general hospital or a foreign-funded hospital for treatment, as they generally provide medical services in English.
It is recommended to purchase relevant insurance before departure, and properly keep diagnosis certificates, outpatient medical records, fee lists, prescriptions, invoices, etc.
Cultural taboo
China is a multi-ethnic country, and there are significant differences in customs and habits among various ethnic groups. Especially when traveling in ethnic minority areas, it is important to pay attention to cultural taboos, such as taking off shoes when entering a Dai bamboo house, avoiding pork in Hui restaurants, and treating Buddhist statues, scriptures, and beads as sacred objects that must not be touched. It is recommended to listen carefully to the pre-trip introduction provided by the accompanying personnel and respect local culture and customs.
