Family Trip to Jinyun Xiandu: Enter the World of Immortal Heroes with Your Kids

Only 3 hours from Nanjing to Jinyun Xiandu! This place looks like a scene straight out of an immortal hero drama. Take your kids to check in at filming locations, experience the ancient cultural atmosphere, super fun～ 🚄 Transportation Guide Depart from Nanjing by high-speed train, arrive at Jinyun West Station in 3 hours and 11 minutes → Exit and go to the basement level 1 to take the direct shuttle bus to Xiandu Scenic Area, get off at the final stop, the Visitor Center. Ticket price is 1.5 yuan, about 20 minutes ride → Shuttle bus departure times: 7:40, 9:00, 10:20, 14:30, 15:50. Plan ahead with your kids to avoid missing the bus. 🎫 Tickets and Transportation - Scenic area ticket: Regular price 90 yuan/person. From October 23 to October 27, Dinghu Peak will be temporarily closed, ticket price adjusted to 45 yuan (subject to the scenic area's daily policy). Children under 1.2 meters are free. - Scenic area bus: 20 yuan/person, can take the internal loop line connecting major attractions, convenient for traveling with kids. 🏡 Accommodation Tips Recommended to stay at Yunlishe Homestay near Jinyun Xiandu, featuring a wild luxury style, close to the scenic area. The homestay has an ancient-style courtyard and a children's play area. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, and they offer parent-child breakfast. You can walk to the attractions with your kids in the morning, very convenient. 🌳 Must-Visit Family Attractions 1. Little Red Cliff: Same filming location as "Joy of Life" and "Ink Rain Between Clouds," steep rock walls, mountains and water intertwined. Take your kids to check in at the drama scenes, perfect for ancient-style photos. 2. Xiandu Temple: A Taoist cultural holy site, peaceful environment, ancient charm. Let your kids experience traditional culture and learn Taoist stories. 3. Niweng Cave: A natural stone cave with cliff inscriptions inside. Explore the cave mysteries with your kids and increase their historical knowledge. 4. Xuanyuan Cultural Street: A street full of ancient style, home to the Jinyun Shaobing headquarters. Their shaobing (baked flatbread) is delicious. Let your kids try local specialties. 5. Dinghu Peak: Although temporarily closed and inaccessible, the nearby shallow creek lets you walk in with your kids and capture panoramic photos of Dinghu Peak. It’s also a filming location for "With the Phoenix." Be careful of slippery moss on the stones. 6. Zhutan Mountain: On weekends and holidays, there is an old farmer cattle herding show (9:30-11:00, 14:20-16:00, every half hour). Watch traditional farming scenes with your kids, very picturesque. Across the bridge is a large sunflower field, perfect for beautiful photos. 💡 Family Tips - Clothing: Dress your kids in comfortable sneakers as the scenic area has many mountain and stone paths; ancient-style costumes are great for photos; autumn has big temperature differences, bring a light jacket. - Supplies: Bring enough drinking water and snacks. Xuanyuan Cultural Street has many snack shops for energy refills anytime. Don’t miss trying Jinyun Shaobing, it tastes amazing. - Photography: The old farmer cattle herding show at Zhutan Mountain is a golden time for photos. Take pictures with your kids, the cows, and farmers for a full ancient vibe. When taking photos by the creek near Dinghu Peak, watch your kids carefully to avoid falling into the water. - Safety: Some paths in the scenic area have moss and can be slippery when wet. Hold your kids’ hands tightly. Caves like Niweng Cave are dimly lit, bring a small flashlight and watch your step. - Itinerary: It’s recommended to reserve one full day. The attractions are close to each other, and the scenic area bus is convenient. No need to rush with kids, enjoy a leisurely visit.