Follow Li Bai to explore the fairy mountains! A 2-day in-depth itinerary for Shenxianju, check it out 🫵

🚗 Transportation Guide
✔️ Self-drive: Navigate to the South/North Gate parking lot (parking fee ¥10-30/day). About 3 hours from Hangzhou/Shanghai.

✔️ Public transport: High-speed train to Xianju South Station, then a 40-minute taxi ride to the scenic area (¥50-80); or take the "Xianju-Shenxianju" shuttle bus (fare ¥6).

Recommended Route (3-4 hours relaxed version)
🈯️ South-Up-North-Down Loop:
💗 Take the South Gate cable car up (¥65) → Nantian Elevator directly to the mountaintop.
💗 Walk 5 minutes to Nantian Summit Glass Viewing Platform (hanging 100 meters high, overlooking the sea of clouds and Guanyin Peak, ticket ¥80).
💗 Pass by Lotus Platform (photo spot with Guanyin Peak) → Ruyi Bridge (viral jade Ruyi-shaped glass bridge) → Foying Lianyun (ethereal photos in misty clouds).
💗 Descend via North Sea cable car (¥55) → Take the shuttle bus back to the South Gate (¥10).

⚠️ Must-Visit Spots
· Ruyi Bridge: 360° canyon views, the bridge resembles a floating jade Ruyi.
· Foying Lianyun: Mirror pool facing Guanyin Peak, misty after rain like a fairyland (free).
· Guanyin Peak: Natural giant Buddha rock, best viewpoints at Nantian Summit or Lotus Platform.

✅ Food & Accommodation Tips
· Food: Try Xianju’s "Eight Great Bowls" (braised pork with lotus seeds + minced meat soup, ~¥60/person), recommended "Taoyuan Renjia" restaurant.
· Lodging:
· Luxury option: Junlan Resort Hotel (near South Gate, tranquil environment).
· Budget-friendly: Leyu Homestay (lawn + mountain-view rooms, includes bayberry picking in June; book early for peak season).

🔔 Key Reminders
· Entrance ticket ¥110, cable car combo tickets are more cost-effective (~¥180 for ticket + uphill cable car).
· Wear anti-slip sports shoes, bring rain gear + sun protection (shade is limited on walkways).
· Sea of clouds is likely after rain—arrive before 7 AM to avoid crowds.

‼️ In a nutshell: Cable cars and elevators save energy, Nantian Summit + Foying Lianyun are must-photograph spots, savor the Eight Bowls and stay in mountain-view lodgings—travel light in this xianxia world!