[2024 Jinyun Attraction] Travel Guide for Small Chibi (Updated Sep)

So beautiful!! The filming location of The Journey of Flower and Chinese Paladin is actually here

Explore the hidden treasures of Zhejiang, and you will find a seriously underrated niche 5A-level scenic spot—XianDu Scenic Area. Located in Jinyun, Zhejiang, this beautiful place not only has the history of the words 'Xian Du' inscribed by Emperor Xuanzong of Tang but is also the filming location for many well-known TV dramas such as 'Chinese Paladin' and 'The Journey of Flower'. Every scene is intoxicating. 🕰️ Opening hours: 7:30-17:30 (Changed to 8:00-17:00 starting from November) 🎫 Ticket price: 110 yuan (ticket + scenic shuttle) ⛰️ Recommended attractions: - Xian Du View: The oldest temple in Jinyun, immersed in a rich religious culture. - Little Red Cliff: The cliff is steep, and the natural beauty complements the Dragon Ploughing Road and the Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law Rocks. - Dinghu Peak: 170.8 meters high, piercing the clouds, it is the iconic attraction of Xian Du. - Zhutan Mountain: Famous for the 'Old Man Leading a Bull' scene, it is picturesque when shrouded in morning mist. 🍜 Recommended food: - Jinyun baked cake: With a long history, baked with charcoal, crispy and delicious. - Knocked meat soup: Traditional cuisine, perfect combination of diced meat and vegetables. - Jinyun sesame duck: A specialty dish, lean and flavorful. - Jinyun earth noodles: Slightly salty, can be mixed, fried, or used in soup, a great dish for entertaining guests. 🏠 Recommended accommodation: - Farmhouse stays: Includes food and lodging, basic conditions. - Xuanyuan Street: Specialty homestays, better conditions. - County town: Various hotels and inns. Xian Du Scenic Area is not only a paradise for film and TV fans but also an ideal place for travelers seeking tranquility and natural beauty. Here, you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in the embrace of nature.

Jinyun Xiandu Little Red Cliff

The Little Red Cliff scenic spot is located at the entrance of the Jinyun Xiandu Scenic Area in Zhejiang. One side of the cliff facing the stream is steep and interspersed with red and white, resembling a burnt flame, hence the name Little Red Cliff. On the western mountain peak, there is a rock formation that looks like a 'Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law Rock' facing each other. Inside, there are natural landscapes such as Dragon Plowing Road, Big Belly Rock, Little Penglai, Immortal List Rock, Eight Immortals Pavilion, Cloud Pass, and Red Chamber, arranged in an orderly manner, blending mountains and waters, creating a picturesque scene. Dragon Plowing Road is a natural plank road that stretches across the steep cliffs of Little Red Cliff, tens of meters above the ground and hundreds of meters long. The plank road is two to three meters high, three meters wide at its widest point, and one meter at its narrowest point. People climb up from the stone steps carved by ancient people at Tiger Trace Rock, then walk slowly along the plank road. The danger is extreme, and the fun is endless.

Little Red Cliff

There is a "Little Red Cliff" in Jinyun, Zhejiang, which is naturally formed but looks as if it has been scorched by fire. Have many tourists not visited it? "Xiandu Scenic Area" is located in Jinyun County, Zhejiang Province, and is a famous national 5A-level tourist attraction. It is not only beautiful in scenery but also has a profound cultural heritage. Many tourists who come to the "Xiandu Scenic Area" in Zhejiang Jinyun usually focus on visiting the core area's representative attractions such as "Dinghu Peak" and "Zhutan Mountain". However, in fact, the "Xiandu Scenic Area" in Zhejiang Jinyun has more than just "Dinghu Peak" and "Zhutan Mountain". There is another unique "natural wonder" that should not be missed, which is the "Little Red Cliff". As one of the important attractions within the "Xiandu Scenic Area", it usually does not attract many tourists, making it quite "niche". Many friends might initially be as puzzled as I was. Isn't the famous "Battle of Red Cliffs" supposed to have taken place in the Hubei area? Why is there a "Little Red Cliff" in Zhejiang Jinyun? It turns out that the "Little Red Cliff" in Zhejiang Jinyun has no direct connection with the historical "Battle of Red Cliffs" that we know of. Once you arrive at the "Little Red Cliff" attraction within the "Xiandu Scenic Area" in Zhejiang Jinyun, you will immediately realize why. Here is a steep cliff facing a stream, with rocks presenting a natural pattern of red and white, resembling the appearance of being scorched by a great fire. From a distance, it looks very much like the Red Cliffs of the Yangtze River, hence it is called the "Little Red Cliff". The "Little Red Cliff" is about 600 meters long in the east-west direction and about 60 meters high. Every tourist who has visited the "Little Red Cliff" has been impressed by the natural wonder of Mother Nature's craftsmanship. Although the "Little Red Cliff" is very close to the entrance of the "Xiandu Scenic Area", most tourists usually head straight for the core area's "Dinghu Peak" and "Zhutan Mountain", and the "Little Red Cliff" is often easily overlooked

Visiting the Xiao Chibi Scenic Area

The Xiao Chibi Scenic Area is truly a beautiful landscape area, and it must be said that in ancient times it was also known as Baiyan. On one side of the stream, there is a sheer cliff, with the cliff faces alternating between ochre and white, looking from a distance like they have been scorched by flames, very much resembling the Chibi (Red Cliffs) of the Yangtze River. Due to its smaller scale, it is thus named Xiao Chibi (Little Red Cliffs). I spent almost half a day wandering around this scenic area and still felt like I hadn't seen it all.

Zhejiang's 'Little Dunhuang', following the trend is super shocking! It's so worth it to play for free!

📅Day1: 🚗Self-driving from Ningbo, arrive at the homestay at noon, and start playing in the afternoon! ✔Yandang Book House📚: The most beautiful stone cave book house in Zhejiang is well-deserved! The gorgeous counterattack of the abandoned quarry, the visual impact is off the charts~ There is also a coffee shop in the cave, ☕when the sun shines in, reading, drinking coffee, taking pictures, it's simply too comfortable! ✔No. 2 Stone Cave🌳: The real version of The Wizard of Oz, Ni Ni and AB have both been here to check in! 🤩But be aware, this place is undeveloped, you need to climb a short distance, the road conditions are not good. Directly navigate to 'Xiandu Shiji Youju Homestay', 50m ahead there is a blue sign guiding. ✔Little Red Cliff🧗‍♂️: Worth a climb! 500 meters of journey, there is a stone path halfway up the mountain, you can watch the sunset 🌇 in the evening, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Xiandu. 📅Day2: ✔Zhu Tan Mountain 🐂: The famous old farmer herding cattle scene is here! 🤠(Performance time: 9:30-11:00/14:30-16:00) ✔Dinghu Peak 🏔: The only place in the scenic area that charges an entrance fee, 90r🤑. Inside there is the Huangdi Temple, you can climb to the top to overlook Xiandu, a lot of martial arts dramas were filmed here~ 🍲Food: Local specialty Jinyun baked cake, and the local cuisine of the homestay, the taste is great! 😋 🎉It's quite suitable for weekend family trips, not many people, good air, 🚗it's more convenient to drive by yourself!

No need to travel to the far northwest, just in Zhejiang's small Dunhuang, explore the wonders of Xian Du!

🚄 Departure: Shanghai ⏰ Arrival time: Jinyun West Station, only 2.5 hours by high-speed rail 🌄 Jinyun Xian Du 🌄 Not only are there green mountains and clear waters here, but there is also a 'Dunhuang' grotto that is very similar to the Dunhuang in the northwest. Celebrities such as Ni Ni and AB have checked in here, and it is also the filming location for more than 300 TV dramas such as 'The Legend of Sword and Fairy', 'The Return of the Condor Heroes', 'The Journey of Flower', 'Sword Dynasty' and so on. 📍 How to get there? 📍 Depart from Jinyun West Station, take the scenic bus or taxi to the scenic area, only about 0.5 hours. If you drive by yourself, you can arrive in about 3 hours from Hangzhou. ✅ Free route: Start playing from Zhutan Mountain 1️⃣ Zhutan Mountain: This mountain is famous for its sculpture of an old man herding cattle, and it is also a holy place for photographers. On weekends and holidays from 9:30-11:00, 14:30-16:00, there are also free performances. If you unfortunately miss the time, you can also pay 400 yuan to watch the performance (with smoke) or 300 yuan to watch the performance (without smoke), a total of 6 round trips. 2️⃣ Yandang Book House: Opening hours: 8:30-17:00 The grottoes here are very similar to the Dunhuang grottoes in the northwest, and they have their own unique charm. The bookcase-style architecture gives people a strong contrast, and the photo effect is unique. There is also a coffee shop in the book house where you can rest for a while. There are other grottoes nearby for you to visit. 3️⃣ No. 2 Grotto: This is where stars such as Ni Ni and AB have checked in. The unique matcha-colored duckweed and spacious grottoes make you feel like you are in a secret realm. 4️⃣ Little Red Cliff: This attraction is also unique. You need to climb a small mountain, and there is a stone path carved along the way. It is recommended to come here before dusk, where you can enjoy the sunset reflected in the stone path and the beautiful scenery of the mountains and waters in the distance. ✅ The distance between each attraction is not far, you can also choose to take the scenic bus, only 20 yuan per person. 🏠 There are many homestays in the scenic area to choose from, and it takes about 10 minutes to walk to Zhutan Mountain. 🟡 Special snacks: Don't miss Jinyun Pancake, it's crispy and delicious. ✅ If you have enough time, you can also go to the nearby 'Heyang Ancient Houses', this thousand-year-old village retains a strong local atmosphere, almost unaffected by commercialization. There is a direct bus from the visitor center, or you can take a taxi. The distance is about 10 kilometers, and no admission ticket is required (admission ticket is 40 yuan). Come and leave your travel memories! 🌟✨

The path is definitely not meant for anyone who is tall!! Great views overlooking the river. The big belly rock is truly HUGE and looks like a protruding tummy! No entrance fee which is great. It’s nice to jog along the river in the early morning for a breathe of fresh air. #nature #naturephotography #unforgettableexperiences #scenicspotguide #travelinspiration #naturescapes #mynovgetaway#awesomepic#instagramworthydestinations