Hiking Xianxia Pass to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the pass

👍Recommended reason

Xianxia Pass is known as the "key to the southeast and the throat to Fujian" and is a famous pass in history. Here, you can not only enjoy the profound cultural heritage and many historical sites, but also enjoy the beautiful natural scenery while hiking. The mountains are undulating, the trees are green, and the air is fresh and pleasant. It is an excellent choice to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and relax.

📍Detailed address

Xianxialing, Baoan Township, Jiangshan City, Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province.

⏱️Opening hours

08:00 - 17:00 (last entry at 16:30).

🎫Ticket information

Free admission. Please check the official website or Trip.com for more information.

🚘Transportation guide

If you drive, you can navigate directly to the parking lot of Xianxia Pass Scenic Area. It takes about 2.5 hours from Quzhou, and the scenery along the way is beautiful. You can also take a bus to Jiangshan Bus Station, and then transfer to a rural bus to Baoan Township. There are many buses, which is very convenient.

🏃Tour order

Visitor Center → Xianxia Pass Ancient Road → Huang Chao Statue → Xiaoxiao Pavilion → Guandi Temple → Guanyin Pavilion → Dai Li's Former Residence. Along this route, you can fully appreciate the historical and cultural and natural scenery of the scenic area. It takes about 5 to 6 hours to complete the tour. The intensity is moderate, and you can walk and stop at your leisure.

📅Must-see attractions

- Xianxia Pass Ancient Road: The mottled stone road is flanked by ancient trees, as if you can see the scene of merchants coming and going and soldiers fighting in the past.
- Dai Li's Former Residence: The unique architectural style, with many organs and a mysterious color, is a good place to explore the history of the Republic of China.

🏨Accommodation guide

Recommended "Xianxia Villa", the rooms are clean and tidy, with complete facilities, hot water supply, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, etc. Some rooms can directly enjoy the mountain view. When you open the window in the morning, you can see the green scenery, which is refreshing.

🍜Nearby food recommendations

- Nianbadu Tofu Hot Pot: Tender tofu with delicious soup and various side dishes, stewed on the hot pot, steaming and fragrant, a bite will warm your heart.
- Copper Gong Cake: Sweet and soft, with a light osmanthus fragrance, it is chewy and sweet but not greasy. It is a local specialty snack that you should not miss.

📸Photography tips

- In the morning or evening, the light is soft. Take a backlit photo of a person on the ancient road, and you can take a silhouette photo with a good atmosphere.
- With the unique architecture of Dai Li's Former Residence as the background, take a full-body photo of a person from a low angle to highlight the sense of history and mystery.

🗓️Shopping souvenirs

You can buy some special postcards and handicrafts of Xianxia Pass at the store at the entrance of the scenic area. The price is affordable, and it is very meaningful to keep them as souvenirs.

💗Other tips

- Wear comfortable sneakers, as some sections of the ancient road are uneven, which is convenient for walking.
- Prepare water and some snacks in advance to replenish energy during the tour.