Xiandu Scenic Area & Dinghu Peak
仙都·鼎湖峰
The Dinghu Peak, a limestone pillar about 170 meters tall, rises from the earth and is reflected in the Lian Stream. Known as the ‘No. 1 Peak under Heaven’, it has served as a filming location for many xianxia dramas.
Xiandu lies in eastern Jinyun County, Lishui. Tang Emperor Xuanzong gave it the name ‘Xiandu’ (Immortals' Capital) after legends of colorful clouds and celestial music during the Tianbao era. It is a national scenic area. Its centerpiece, Dinghu Peak, is a giant limestone pillar about 170 meters high, with a flat top covered in pine trees. It stands tall and reflects in the Lian Stream. Legend holds that the Yellow Emperor forged a tripod here, refined elixirs, and then ascended to heaven on a dragon. At the foot of the peak is a shrine to the Yellow Emperor, where a public ceremony honoring Xuanyuan Huangdi is held every year. Nearby attractions include Zhutan Mountain, Niwong Cave (a group of Tang and Song rock inscriptions, including seal-script carvings by Li Yangbing), Little Red Cliff, Furong Gorge, and Dufeng Academy. Stone-beam bridges over the Lian Stream and the rural scenery in morning mist are popular photography spots. Several TV dramas, including ‘Chinese Paladin’, were filmed here. Dinghu Peak and the other sites charge separate fees, and shuttle buses are extra (prices are as announced by the scenic area). A visit takes about half a day to a full day. Getting there: a taxi from Jinyun West Station takes about 20 minutes. Food: Jinyun sesame flatbread (shaobing) is a must-try snack.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00