Things to do in Xinchang

The scenery at the Nineteen Peaks Scenic Area is stunning, but experiencing all the highlights requires a certain level of physical fitness. The Flying Dragon Plank Road and the Nineteen Peaks Through Rock Trail are particularly long, and the Wanghai Peak (378 meters) is suitable for hiking enthusiasts. Transportation within the scenic area is inconvenient, so driving is recommended. The Great Buddha Temple is very large and demands a high level of physical fitness. The Reclining Buddha and Prajna Valley are particularly noteworthy.

So much fun!! I was worried it would be crowded during the Mid-Autumn Festival, but it wasn't crowded at all. I really like the feeling of fewer people. Both kids climbed up by themselves, it just took 4 hours hhhhhh, with many rest stops along the way. The climb wasn't too tiring, and the scenery was beautiful. The glass walkway was pretty good, and the wooden walkway was stable and nice too. Parking was also very cheap, only ten yuan! Little Red Book (Xiaohongshu) didn't lie to me. One more off-the-beaten-path attraction!

You can drive up the mountain by yourself, 22 yuan/car/person. Warm reminder, please be a civilized tourist, don't litter and cigarette butts, don't drive as you please. When I was going up the mountain, I met a fool who was turning in the opposite direction, which made me slam on the brakes. The main road is halfway up, and the mountain road is narrow, so you must drive carefully. This trip was to go to Tianmu Mountain, and I drove from Shaoxing for an hour and a half to appreciate Li Bai's "Dreaming of Tianmu and Chanting Farewell". Standing on the Jinyin Terrace and looking into the distance, I feel infinite emotion in my heart. We young people really can't lose ourselves, and the world's pleasure is also like this. Since ancient times, everything has flowed east. When will I return after leaving you? Let the white deer go among the green cliffs, and ride to visit famous mountains if you have to go. How can I bow my head and serve the powerful and make me unhappy!

Shibadu is a 5.4-kilometer trail along the stream. It is a free scenic spot with beautiful scenery. It should be more fun to go there in summer. Each time you cross the river, you have to step on big rocks to cross, so be careful. Due to time constraints, we only walked two kilometers and returned after the ninth crossing. The whole journey was very flat, and the children walked by themselves. It was not difficult. Bring some food with you, you can eat while walking on the road. Of course, remember to take away all the garbage when you leave at the end.

Our goal this time was to see the sea of ​​clouds, so we rushed to Xia Yanbei Village on a rainy day and stayed overnight, unexpectedly enjoying a perfect spring experience. The next morning, the valley was shrouded in mist, like a fairyland; unexpectedly, the cherry blossom paths in early April were still breathtaking, with pink and white petals dotting the mountains and fields, fresh and romantic. The entire village is pet-friendly. We strolled with our dog along the tea plantation trails, watching tea farmers pick tea, surrounded by lush greenery and the aroma of tea. The guesthouse was comfortable, the villagers were hospitable, and the opportunity to encounter the sea of ​​clouds, cherry blossoms, and tea gardens simultaneously, while also allowing pets to roam freely, made for a relaxing and wonderful trip. It's a highly recommended hidden gem village. (Photographed on April 3rd and 4th, 2026)

The Yue Opera Town is of course in Shengzhou, the hometown of Yue Opera. The town has actually been developed for many years, and it was there when the town's economy was booming. However, except for the Yue Opera Museum, a theater, and a hotel, the rest are basically commercial housing, so the town is not very popular, which is a pity. With the recent resurgence of the new Yue Opera, the town has a little more tourists. The scenery of the town is still good, with a river and a mountain behind it, a good place to relax.

Tiantai Mountain Scenic Area is a combined scenic area consisting of Tiantai Mountain Waterfall Scenic Area and Qiongtan Xiangu Scenic Area, connected by a glass bridge (Guoqing Temple Scenic Area and Shiliang Scenic Area are in two other directions). If you want a less strenuous visit but want to see both the Waterfall Scenic Area and Qiongtan Xiangu, you can take a bus from the visitor center to Qiongtan Xiangu (buses depart every half hour on the hour). Then, enter from the main gate of Qiongtan Xiangu and walk up to the Heavenly Ladder (this section is flat with few steps and can be completed in half an hour). Then, take the Heavenly Ladder to the highest peak of Tiantai Mountain, which is the location of the glass bridge connecting the two scenic areas. After crossing the glass bridge, you'll find the entrance to the Waterfall Scenic Area on the mountain. The path to the exit of the Waterfall Scenic Area is all downhill (it also takes about an hour and a half to walk). If you only want to visit the Waterfall Scenic Area and don't want to climb the mountain, you can take a bus directly from the visitor center to the entrance of the Waterfall Scenic Area at the glass bridge (be sure to ask the staff at the visitor center where to take the bus, as I didn't see any signs and only realized there was a direct bus up and down the mountain when I arrived at the glass bridge). Entering the scenic area from here and walking towards the exit of the Great Waterfall is the most energy-efficient way to see all the scenery of the Great Waterfall area. It's unacceptable that such a well-developed scenic area as Tiantai Mountain has so few signs indicating how to navigate it, and several staff members I asked along the way didn't know either.

This waterfall, with its relatively large drop, is quite rare and worth seeing. The mist spraying from below is very refreshing, and the thunderous sound is quite impressive. Don't miss the boardwalk along the mountain behind the waterfall area.

It is rare to see an uncongested tourist attraction during the holidays. Although the weather is hot, it cannot stop the family's enthusiasm for sightseeing. It is suitable for bringing children and the elderly to take a walk. There are also homestays where you can stay for a night to experience it.

Xuedou Mountain Scenic Area boasts beautiful scenery, with mountains, water, and the Great Maitreya Buddha. Chiang Kai-shek's former residence is full of the charm of the Republic of China era and is worth a visit. I bought a combined ticket for the attractions; you scan it before entering each individual attraction, and it includes the shuttle bus within Xuedou Mountain, which was generally reasonable. The only downside was the cable car down and back from Qianzhangyan, which was a bit expensive. Currently, the small train is out of service; the main attraction after going down is the waterfall. The waterfall is quite spectacular. A round-trip cable car ride of 30 yuan per adult would be much more cost-effective, since the lower section is temporarily closed and you can only return.