The Nineteen Peaks Scenic Area is a major tourist attraction in Xinchang city, Zhejiang province.

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Another spot that you could visit is Xianxiaguan on Mount Xianxia. Because of the surrounding terrain, Xianxiaguan was a fortress in ancient times, and is located at a little distance from Dai's house. Additionally, you can enjoy the greenery and fresh air over the Xianxia ancient road that was used for trade with Fujian province.

The road will lead you to the town of Nianbadu, one of the most coveted military bases in ancient China, where troops from all over the country were stationed. The town has people with about 142 surnames, who speak in some 13 dialects.

There are many buildings here from the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties and from the 1910s onward. Well-preserved arches over gateways feature delicate carvings of plants and animals.

IF YOU GO

Tourists from Beijing, Xiamen and Shenzhen can fly to Quzhou airport, which is only 36 kilometers from the Jiangshan downtown. Jiangshan is 288 kilometers from Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province. It takes less than four hours by high-speed trains from Shanghai to Jiangshan. The city is rich in agricultural products such as honey, royal jelly and white mushrooms. You could taste authentic farmhouse dishes including fresh potherb, tofu soup and stewed fish in Nianbadu.

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Xinchang city in Zhejiang province is less than four hours by car from Jiangshan or Shanghai. There you can visit the Dafo Temple with a history of over 1,600 years, to see a 15-meter-tall Buddha statue carved inside a grotto. There are three wells on the back of the Buddha's head for water to drain out during rain or snowfall.