A One-Day Tour of Shenxianju｜Great Value Without Queues or Disappointments

🚗 Best by Car: Navigate to "Shenxianju Scenic Area," there is a large parking lot at the entrance (10 RMB)
🚌 Public Transport: Direct buses from Xianju County Bus Station, about 40 minutes ride
🎫 Tickets: 110 RMB/person (cheaper if booked online!)
⏰ Opening Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (recommend going early to avoid peak crowds)

🎯 Must-Do Route (South entrance up, North entrance down, no backtracking)

1️⃣ Enter from South Gate ➡️ Take the South Cableway up the mountain (one way 65 RMB)
2️⃣ Guanyin Peak ➡️ Foying Lianyun (popular photo spot, remember to queue early)
3️⃣ Nantian Summit (glass viewing platform, 45 meters suspended, amazing for photos)
4️⃣ Ruyi Bridge (famous bridge, not for the faint-hearted, but the scenery is unbeatable)
5️⃣ Take the North Cableway down (one way 55 RMB) ➡️ Exit from North Gate

🚶‍♀️ Total about 4-5 hours, mostly flat paths and boardwalks, easy and not tiring!

📸 Recommended Photo Spots

📷 Foying Lianyun: Stand on the lotus flower for photos with Guanyin Peak in the background, full of fairy-like charm
📷 Nantian Summit: Glass viewing platform + rolling sea of clouds, every shot looks like a masterpiece
📷 Ruyi Bridge: The bridge shaped like a Ruyi scepter, suspended between two mountains, thrilling and romantic
📷 Lotus Terrace: Overhead view looks like a lotus flower, super beautiful for photos with Guanyin Peak

💡 Super Useful Tips

✅ What to Wear: Comfortable sports shoes are a must! It’s cooler on the mountain, bring a light jacket
✅ How to Save Time:
- Book tickets online in advance, scan QR code at the entrance to enter directly
- Take the cableway early to avoid noon queues (especially on holidays)
✅ Photo Tips:
- Wear light-colored clothes for better photos
- Enter before 10 AM for soft light and fewer people
✅ What to Bring:
- Power bank (few charging points on the mountain)
- Some snacks + water (prices are a bit higher on the mountain)

🍱 Food & Drink Recommendations on the Mountain

🍽️ Nantianyuan Restaurant and Beihai Restaurant offer simple meals (boxed meals, noodles, snacks) at reasonable prices
☕ There is a café in the scenic area, so you can enjoy a latte to refresh yourself~

🚨 Important Notes

⚠️ Cableway capacity is limited; queues may exceed 1 hour on holidays, so get up early!
⚠️ Some mountain paths are steep; those afraid of heights or with mobility issues should proceed with caution
⚠️ Signal is weak in the scenic area; it’s recommended to download offline maps or take photos of the route in advance