Xianju County 仙居县 |
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Bonsai garden just outside the Shenxianju geologic area.
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Country | China |
Province | Zhejiang |
Prefecture | Taizhou |
Named for | In Chinese, xian means "celestial spirit," and ju means "dwelling place." Xianju was named "dwelling place of celestial spirits" due to its natural beauty. |
Time zone | China Standard (UTC+8) |
Website |
http://www.zjxj.gov.cn/InfoPub/Default.aspx http://www.zjxj.gov.cn/InfoPub/ZWPD_XJLY.aspx |
http://www.zjxj.gov.cn/InfoPub/Default.aspx
Xianju County (Tai-chow dialect: Sin-kü Yön) is a county of Zhejiang, China. It is under the administration of the Taizhou city. It is the location of Shenxianju, a geological site protected by the Chinese government. Xianju is an economically underdeveloped county, relying largely on tourists drawn to the area's natural beauty. On October 15, Shenxianju scenic spot became a national 5A level scenic spot.
Xianju is intersected by Zhuyong Expressway (S26; Zhuji – Yongjia) and Taijin Expressway (S28; Taizhou – Jinhua). It is accessible by bus from all major cities in Zhejiang province.
Coordinates: 28°51′14″N 120°43′52″E / 28.8539°N 120.731°E