How beautiful is Lishui, called a fairyland on earth by National Geographic

Jinyun Xiandu, named because Emperor Xuanzong of Tang praised it as "truly a gathering place of immortals," is a filming location for many TV dramas including "The Legend of Sword and Fairy"[__LINK_ICON]. Here is a popular travel guide:

Transportation Guide[__LINK_ICON]

- Self-driving: Navigate to "Xiandu Scenic Area Visitor Center." If you have booked accommodation within the scenic area, you can enter by registering your license plate number.
- High-speed rail: Arrive at Jinyun West High-speed Rail Station. There is a direct shuttle bus to the scenic area, about 20 minutes away, costing 1.5 yuan. You can also take a taxi, which costs 20-30 yuan.

Ticket Information[__LINK_ICON]

Purchase tickets and shuttle bus tickets on a travel app one day in advance, approximately 110 yuan. There is a cable car at Dinghu Peak’s Buxu Pavilion, 25 yuan one way, 40 yuan round trip.

Itinerary[__LINK_ICON]

- Morning: Take the shuttle bus to Zhutan Mountain to enjoy the Banyan Dingbu Bridge in the morning mist. Before 11 am on weekends, there may be an old farmer herding cattle performance with Dinghu Peak as the backdrop, very photogenic. Then walk to Dinghu Peak to visit the Yellow Emperor’s Temple. You can choose to take the cable car up Buxu Mountain for a panoramic view.
- Afternoon: Head to Niweng Cave to see cliff inscriptions by literati from the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, and visit the nearby Dufeng Academy. From the Niweng Cave shuttle stop, walk 10 minutes to Yandang Study Room, a popular bookstore transformed from a quarry cave. Finally, visit Little Red Cliff and stroll along the Longgeng Road plank road on the mountainside to experience the charm of the filming location for "Joy of Life."

Food Recommendations[__LINK_ICON]

- Jinyun Shaobing: Fermented with old dough, filled with preserved mustard greens and native pork, baked in a charcoal clay oven. The crust is crispy, savory, and delicious. Available at the Jinyun Shaobing main store or shops within the scenic area.
- Jinyun Tumiàn: Also called "Suomian," it has a smooth and chewy texture. Cooking it with native chicken soup is the most nourishing local way.
- Braised Creek Fish: Wild small fish from a good creek, tender meat. Braised style is rich in sauce flavor, while the pepper salt style is crispy and tasty.
- Ma Duck: A local specialty with firm meat, can be made into marinated duck or old duck stew, both delicious.

Accommodation Suggestions

- Luxury: Jinyun Jinjiang International Hotel, located at 169 Xushan Road, Wuyun Street, with complete facilities and a hotel fountain show.
- Boutique Homestay: Jinyun Jinyun Lishe Light Luxury Homestay, located at the entrance of Xiaochibi in Xiandu Scenic Area’s Xiayang Village, adjacent to farmhouses, quiet environment.
- Resort Farmhouse: Jiezhi Inn · Wild Luxury Homestay, hidden in the Xiandu Valley, located at 999 Zhoucun Village, Wuyun Street, experience wild luxury style.