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There is a mountain in Taizhou, Zhejiang, where you can see the sea of clouds and sunrise all year round

Taizhou Shenxianju, a fairyland blessed by nature⛰️. Here you can find spectacular sights such as sheer cliffs, sinkholes, waterfalls, flowing springs, and a sea of clouds and mist. When the mountain is shrouded in mist, it looks like ethereal fairy smoke drifting☁️, with layers of white fog rolling like waves, as if stepping into a painting. 🚶 Travel Guide Shenxianju has the world's largest volcanic rhyolite landform group, with two entrances: south and north. Visitors can choose the "south up, north down" or "north up, south down" route, with almost no backtracking throughout the journey. Both entrances have cable cars🚠, and there is also a sightseeing elevator called the "South Heavenly Ladder"🛗 near the upper station of the South Heavenly cable car. The trails are generally gentle, making them very friendly for the elderly and children. 🗺️ Recommended Routes 1⃣️ Enter from South Gate ➜ Exit from North Gate (only a small uphill section at South Heavenly Peak) South Gate → South Heavenly Cable Car → Buddha Shadow Lotus Charm → Mountain Elevator → South Heavenly Peak → South Heavenly Bridge → Lotus Platform → Hongmeng Bridge → Taiji Platform → Qingyun Ladder → Wolong Bridge → Yuangmeng Bridge → Ruyi Bridge (do not cross) → Beihai Cable Car → Take sightseeing bus to North Gate ⏱️ About 3.5 hours in total 2⃣️ Enter from North Gate ➜ Exit from South Gate (uphill from Qingyun Ladder to South Heavenly Peak) North Gate → Sightseeing Bus → Beihai Cable Car → Ruyi Bridge (do not cross) → Yuangmeng Bridge → Wolong Bridge → Qingyun Ladder → Taiji Platform → Hongmeng Bridge → Lotus Platform → South Heavenly Bridge → South Heavenly Peak → Elevator down → South Heavenly Cable Car → South Gate ⏱️ About 4 hours in total 📸 Must-Visit Spots 1⃣️ Buddha Shadow Lotus Charm Located next to the upper station of the South Heavenly Cable Car, just a two-minute walk from the cable car exit. Viewed from the front, it looks like Guanyin sitting on a lotus platform, surrounded by misting devices⛲️, creating a fairy-like atmosphere. The best lighting is early morning or evening, perfect for photos. 2⃣️ Lotus Platform Shaped like a lotus blooming among the peaks🪷, pure and peaceful, it is an excellent spot for photos with the distant Guanyin Peak. 3⃣️ Ruyi Bridge The bridge resembles a jade ruyi scepter suspended in the air or a flowing scarf. Here you can enjoy the "Smooth Sailing" spectacle, with aerial views especially stunning. 4⃣️ South Heavenly Peak Glass Viewing Platform Built on an 869-meter cliff with a vertical drop of about 400 meters, it is the best place for a close-up view of Guanyin Peak. ⚠️ Separate ticket required here. 5⃣️ South Heavenly Peak Worship Platform Located atop South Heavenly Peak, the pure white platform resembles lotus petals🪷, facing Guanyin Peak, making it a great spot for group photos. 🎫 Ticket Information Shenxianju Scenic Area Ticket: 110 RMB/person Cable Car: Up 65 RMB/person, Down 55 RMB/person South Heavenly Peak Ticket: 99 RMB/person (88 RMB/person if booked at least one day in advance) 🚗 Transportation 🚄 High-speed train to [Xianju South Station], taxi to the scenic area about 0.5 hours 🚌 Shuttle bus between the scenic area's North Gate and Xianju Station every half hour, about 50 minutes, fare 6 RMB 🚙 Self-driving can park at South or North Gate parking lots, with shuttle buses running between the two gates
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Posted: Dec 2, 2025
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