Xianxia Pass & Ancient Road
仙霞关与仙霞古道
A thousand-year-old ancient post road between Zhejiang and Fujian, and the mighty “Key to Liangzhe” pass. Bluestone steps cross the Xianxia Ridge, and four gates are built into the mountainside.
The Xianxia Ancient Road is said to have begun as a mountain path across the Xianxia Ridge, opened by Huang Chao's rebel army at the end of the Tang dynasty. It runs south from Qinghu Wharf in Jiangshan, passing Xianxia Pass, Ershibadu, and Fengling Pass, and enters Pucheng in Fujian. In ancient times it was a major route between Zhejiang and Fujian. Xianxia Pass lies in Baoan Township. The pass was built along the ridge, with several gates and stone-paved ancient road sections. It is known as the “Key to Liangzhe, Throat of Fujian.” Walking up the bluestone steps from the entrance to the top of the pass takes about 1.5 to 2 hours round trip, and you can extend the walk along longer sections of the ancient road. The ancient road is generally free or charges a small fee, depending on the site. From Jiangshan city, it is about 40 minutes by car. It can be combined with the Dai Li Former Residence and Ershibadu in one day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Former Residence of Dai Li
- Nianbadu Ancient Town
- Sanqingkou Porcelain Workshop
- Xiali Lake (Xiakou Reservoir)
- Mount Fugai
- Mount Jianglang
- Qingyang Mao Family Cultural Village
- Jiangshan Museum