Xianju County
| Xianju County 仙居县 | |
|---|---|
| County | |
 Bonsai garden just outside the Shenxianju geologic area. | |
  Xianju Location of the seat in Zhejiang | |
| Coordinates: 28°51′14″N 120°43′52″E / 28.8539°N 120.731°ECoordinates: 28°51′14″N 120°43′52″E / 28.8539°N 120.731°E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Zhejiang |
| Prefecture-level city | 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 | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Website |
http://www.zjxj.gov.cn/InfoPub/Default.aspx http://www.zjxj.gov.cn/InfoPub/ZWPD_XJLY.aspx |
Xianju County (Chinese: 仙居县; pinyin: Xiānjū Xiàn 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 somewhat on tourism. On October 15, Shenxianju scenic spot became a national 5A level scenic spot.
Transportation
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.
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