Xiandu beauty spot, National scenic area in Jinyun County, Zhejiang, China.

Xiandu is a 76-square-kilometre scenic area at the northern foot of the Kuocang Mountains in Jinyun County, Zhejiang. Its central feature is Dinghu Peak, a 170.8-metre rock pillar that locals call Shisun, or Stone Bamboo Shoot. The area contains 72 peaks and 18 historic sites, including Niweng Cave, Xiaochibi, Furong Gorge and Dufeng Academy.

The name dates back to the Tang Dynasty and translates as seat of the immortals, reflecting the region's spiritual identity from ancient times. This designation shaped the place as a site of worship and pilgrimage for many generations.

Xiandu is the southern centre of Huangdi worship: since 1998, ceremonies honouring the Yellow Emperor are held at the Qingming and Chongyang festivals, and in 2011 the practice joined the national intangible heritage list. The Huangdi ancestral hall here is paired with the mausoleum in Shaanxi as the 'northern tomb, southern shrine'. Since 2019 the site has also hosted a Han-style coming-of-age ceremony for girls.

The area is straightforward to explore with marked pathways connecting the main attractions and shuttle buses operating between zones. Wear comfortable hiking shoes as some paths are steep and involve rocky terrain.

The Lianxi River winds through the landscape, creating water features and rock formations that resemble famous scenic areas elsewhere in China. This water-rich environment sets it apart from many other mountain reserves in the region.