Things to do in Taizhou

A specially booked 2-hour in-depth guided tour was well worth the wait. The guide, deeply knowledgeable about the thousand-year-old cultural heritage of Guoqing Temple, eloquently recounted the temple's founding by Master Zhiyi and the aesthetic beauty of its ancient architecture, brick by brick. The two-hour tour allowed for a leisurely walk through the entire temple grounds, away from the crowds, offering a tranquil and immersive experience. Shedding the superficiality of a rushed tour, the guide helped participants understand the profound meaning of "If the temple is established, the country will be at peace." The gentle and unhurried explanation provided a healing and Zen-like journey, highly recommended.

Xiaoruo Village is located in Shitang Town, Wenling City, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province. It is a small fishing village on the sea full of romance and is known as China's "Five Fishing Villages". 🏷️• Transportation: It is recommended to drive there. There is a parking lot on the island, but there are not many parking spaces. Try to avoid it during holidays. It takes about 15 minutes to climb to the top of the mountain. It is recommended to reach the top of the mountain before sunset! 🏷️• Tickets: Free to visit, no need to buy tickets. • Tour time: May-October every year. • Tour route: Colorful Xiaoruo Village-Duijie Viewing Platform-Coastal Greenway-Pearl Beach. • Surrounding attractions: Duijie Viewing Platform, Golden Beach, Coastal Greenway, Jiuquchengtou, Dongxia Beach. The colorful houses in Xiaoruo Village are real. It is recommended to go there on a sunny day‼ ️. If the weather is good, you can take pictures easily.

This attraction will definitely not disappoint you. It's incredibly photogenic, and the service is excellent. To fully appreciate it, you'll need a whole day. The only downside is the limited food options, and what you find is quite unappetizing.

Guoqing Temple is a must-visit in Zhejiang Province! If you are into Buddhist culture, you should consider visiting. This temple has a tremendous peace and deep history of over 1400 years. The temple area requires not more than an hour to explore.

Come to Shitang Beach to swim, fish, fish and visit many attractions, such as the Millennium Dawn Monument, Sansuan Island, the Colorful Island Observation Deck, the Greenway, Shitang Old Street, the Fishing Port Dam, etc. I hope everyone has fun.

It's free, and the scenery inside is beautiful. The carved railings and jade-like steps offer ever-changing views. Even though I grew up in Jiangnan, I was still amazed, especially at sunset when the pavilions, trees, and lake are bathed in a golden-red glow—it's incredibly beautiful. Many young women in Hanfu (traditional Han clothing) are taking photos here, which is very fitting for the occasion.

Shepan Island, located in Sanmen Bay, Sanmen County, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, is known as "Thousand Cave Island" because of its "thousand caves left behind by a thousand years of quarrying." The island comprises over 1300 ancient quarry caves of varying shapes and sizes, making it the largest island cave scenic area in China and a national 4A-level tourist attraction. There are no snakes on the island; the name "Shepan" (meaning "snake-coiled") comes from the reddish-brown, winding rocks resembling snakes. I. Three Core Attractions 1. Pirate Village The only island cave scenic area in China themed around "pirate culture." A castle-like gate hangs a giant anchor, and the plaza features a group sculpture of five representative figures in Chinese pirate history: Sun En, Lu Xun, Fang Guozhen, Wang Zhi, and Zheng Zhilong. Inside the caves, using the remains of a thousand-year-old quarry, scenes such as a treasure cave, a wine cellar, and a 2000㎡ performance hall have been recreated, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the "code of honor" of the maritime world. 2. Wild Man Cave It's not actually inhabited by wild men, but rather the remains of cave dwellings used by quarry workers, islanders, and even pirates from the Song, Yuan, and Qing dynasties. The cave is interconnected with other caves within it, preserving millennia-old stone windows, mortars, stone steps, and a giant waterfall, presenting a double spectacle of "cave labyrinth + stone culture museum," hailed as a "miracle of the remnant mountains." 3. Mudflat Park (Tidal Flat Park) A rare "health and wellness mud culture" themed park in East China, divided into an entrance service area, a health and wellness leisure area, and a mudflat sports area. Visitors can dig for clams, catch mudskippers, and experience "mudflat horseback riding" in the soft mud after the tide recedes, making it suitable for families and team building activities.

There is no charge for the wedding platform. You can drive down the mountain and climb the stairs for a while. You can see the sea and sky as one, and enjoy the breeze by the sea. It was drizzling when we went there, but if it is a sunny day, the sunrise and sunset should be beautiful.

There are two old streets in Taizhou, one in the north and one in the south, one in Haimen and the other in Luqiao. However, the scale of Luqiao Old Street is much larger than that of Haimen, but it is far away from the city. It is in Luqiao District, and it takes about an hour by bus from the city. The night view is still good, and there are many shops in the old street, so the viewing value is still relatively high.

Jiazhi Old Street is located in Jiaojiang District, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province. It is a place with a long history and profound cultural heritage. Jiazhi Old Street began in the Tang Dynasty, was built in the Song Dynasty, and flourished in the middle of the Qing Dynasty. It has a history of more than 800 years. It is the birthplace of the national intangible cultural heritage "Sending the Great Summer Boat". It has a history of hundreds of years and was once one of the most culturally prosperous streets in Taizhou. Jiazhi has always attached great importance to literature and education. At the beginning of the last century, it was the leader of local modern education. It built Dongou Academy, Jiaojiang Academy, and Zhejiang Provincial Class A Fisheries School. Jiazhi Old Street was formed in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, and belongs to the northern Fujian architectural style. The old street connects the black-tiled wooden buildings with a blend of Fujian and Zhejiang styles with bluestone slabs. The newly built Wenchang Pavilion is a symbol of the Jiazhi area's respect for literature and learning. It has three floors, three floors with flat seats, and the top is a cross-shaped spire, like a phoenix spreading its wings, and there are wind chimes in the corners of the house. During the construction process, all the ancient buildings that can be restored were protected and restored as much as possible, and nearly 18,800 square meters of ancient buildings were preserved. The details such as the flying eaves, sea carvings, wave-patterned roofs, fish-patterned doors, and dragon-patterned doors and windows show the historical charm of the old street. Jiazhi Old Street is open to the public free of charge all day.