2025 Taizhou Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

Located in the golden location, the center of the city, it has been well received since its opening! It is the Taizhou Shimao Maoyu Hotel🏨, a luxury hotel under the Shimao Xida Group, only 8 minutes drive from the city business center, adjacent to famous attractions such as Fengcheng River Scenic Area, Wanghailou Meilanfang Memorial Hall. 🏨The hotel has a beautiful environment, the appearance integrates the Spanish architectural style, and has a large area of garden landscape! 80% of the green area, with a green lawn🌿, you can experience the natural oxygen bar in the city without leaving the city! ✅Not only does it have a panoramic floor-to-ceiling window business suite, but even ordinary rooms also have a viewing balcony, where you can see the wind and clouds, sunrise🌅sunset🌇, and four seasons. ✅Comfortable and soft bed🛏️supplies, high-quality bathing🧴supplies, make guests feel at home, and the holiday is more leisurely! 🍲Dishes: The environment is elegant, the western restaurant has a rich variety of dishes, among which lamb chops🐏, salmon🐟 are outstanding; the Chinese restaurant is suitable for entertaining banquets. 📍Detailed address: Taizhou Shimao Maoyu Hotel (Luxury) No. 329 Taizhou Avenue, Hailing District, Taizhou City

📍Address - 10 Tower Road ,Jiangsu,Taizhou. 铁塔路10号 🍽Ambiance/Facilities - A nice, warm and newly built restaurant. The owner can speak a bit of English and is very hands on. It’s not a franchise, but rather seems like a family restaurant. They have private rooms incase you’d like to host a private gathering. It’s very well maintained , even the toilet is clean. ✨Highlights - When one orders the cheese 🧀 overload burger, they first deliver the burger with fries 🍟 by lift ( if upstairs, which I recommend), then the chef walks up to put the fresh melted cheese onto your burger 🍔 while you watch and drool 🤤 over it. I highly recommend potato wedges over the fries. 💰Avg. Price per Person - 89元 for the cheesy burger, which is the most expensive on the menu. Other simple but delicious burgers range from 50 to 70元. They also sell good quality steak which costs way more than the burger. Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Taizhou in Jiangsu province is a small city with very few interesting spots. While there may not be much to do, FengCheng river scenic spot is most probably the main attraction of the city. WangHaiLou is a landmark in the area. The garden surrounding the pavilion is beautiful and lush! You can climb up the stairs in the pavilion to have a view of the river and the boats cruising on it. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing. Entrance ticket 🎟- 40¥ Stroll in the streets along the river for some traditional treats. If you want a boat ride on the river, the ticket office is at the end of the old street. #historicplaces #taizhou#jiangsu#pavilion#china

Taizhou Qiao Garden, first built in the Ming Dynasty, is largely similar to Suzhou gardens, integrating classic elements such as pavilions, rockeries and ponds, and winding paths and corridors, embodying the "changing scenery with every step" design concept of Jiangnan gardens. Most of the buildings in the garden are in Ming and Qing style, with grey bricks and dark tiles, carved doors and windows, simple and elegant. The main buildings include halls, pavilions, studies, etc. The rockeries, ponds, and flowers and trees in the garden complement each other, with different scenery in each of the four seasons, especially beautiful with spring flowers and autumn red leaves. What impressed me most was the "Fu" character wall at the exit. A simple "Fu" character incorporates a lot of local intangible cultural heritage. Travel Tips Time: 8:30-17:00 Admission: Free Suitable for tourists who enjoy tranquility, photography, and classical culture Suggested visiting duration is about 1-2 hours. It can be combined with other attractions in Taizhou, such as Mei Lanfang Memorial Hall, Fengcheng River boat tour, Qin Lake Wetland, etc., for a combined visit.

Hi everyone, I'm Xiangge! Today I'm sharing my trip to Taizhou. When people think of Jiangsu, Suzhou's gardens or Nanjing's historical sites might come to mind first, but Taizhou has its own unique charm waiting to be discovered! 🌟 👉【Waterside Living, Tranquil Urban Oasis】 The Taizhou Shimao Maoyu Hotel is located in the Economic Development Zone, right next to the beautiful Fengcheng River Scenic Area. Here you can enjoy both modern urban convenience and rare tranquility. Especially at night, the city lights blending with distant natural landscapes viewed from the floor-to-ceiling windows create an absolutely breathtaking sight~ ✨ 👉【Culinary Delights, Endless Gastronomic Surprises】 The hotel's Yu Coffee Western Restaurant is truly worth trying, offering not only a rich buffet selection but also various delicious dishes prepared by chefs on-site. If you prefer Chinese cuisine, the Yuzhenxuan Chinese Restaurant definitely won't disappoint. Each dish combines local flavors with modern creativity, perfect for both family gatherings and business banquets. 👉【Fitness and Leisure in Perfect Harmony】 For active travelers like me, the professional gym spanning over 800 square meters is simply heavenly. With advanced equipment and guidance from professional personal trainers, you can maintain your workout routine even while traveling. Don't forget their beautiful swimming pool either - nothing beats relaxing in it during summer! 👉【Heartwarming Thoughtful Service】 What moved me most during my stay was the hotel's service attitude. Once when I forgot my child's slippers and toiletries, the front desk immediately arranged to have them delivered to our room - such considerate attention to detail is truly rare. Plus, every room comes with complimentary tea bags and other small items - the devil is in the details! Whether you're visiting Taizhou for business or vacation, the Taizhou Shimao Maoyu Hotel is definitely an excellent choice. I hope my sharing helps friends planning their trips - let's enjoy this wonderful journey together! 🌈

Compared to Suzhou, Yangzhou, and Nanjing in Jiangsu, Taizhou is less well-known. On this trip to Taizhou, I found it to be a leisurely city full of happiness. Especially worth recommending is its breakfast cuisine: crab roe soup dumplings, crab meat buns, yangcao buns, wuding buns, as well as fish soup noodles, eel noodles, fish soup wontons, and more. The most highly recommended dish is the five-flavor hot shredded tofu, which is smooth and soft, leaving a fragrant taste in the mouth—truly exquisite. In Taizhou Old Street, there is the Taizhou Morning Tea Culture Museum, which tells the discovery history of Taizhou morning tea buns and other items. The "Ruiniánfēng·Fēngdéyuán" restaurant in Hailing District, Taizhou, which has become an intangible cultural heritage inheritor, has nearly 70 years of history and is the only intangible cultural heritage morning tea shop in Taizhou. The "Crab Roe Bun" is filled with rich crab roe, with a chewy outer skin; one bite bursts with juice, and the aroma fills the mouth, packed with crab roe and crab meat—super satisfying. The "Yangcao Bun" is simply amazing! Although it contains no meat at all, the taste is exceptionally fresh; the green filling is fragrant and appetizing. This dish is even more delicious than the crab roe bun, with every bite a surprise. The "Fish Soup Wonton" is also a masterpiece, with thin skins and large fillings, and the fish soup is incredibly fresh. Every dish is satisfying. Also worth recommending are yangcao pufferfish and braised river clam with pork, both super delicious. It feels like eating pufferfish in Taizhou offers the best value for money—affordable and unforgettable.

🌟 **24 Hours in Taizhou! Morning Tea + Night Strolls + Instagram Walls—This Water Town Can’t Stay Hidden!** --- **🌅 Morning: Breakfast Feast + Millennium-Old Fengcheng River** - **7:30 AM: Dim Sum Breakfast** Head straight to locals’ favorites—**Guyuelou** or **Huibinlou**! ✅ **Crab Roe Soup Dumplings** (Pro tip: Lift gently, move slowly, open a “window” first, then sip the soup!) ✅ **Fish Noodle Soup + Blanched Tofu Shreds** (Silky and fragrant!) ✅ **Jade Green Shaomai** (Just ¥30 per person to stuff yourself!) - **9:30 AM: Fengcheng River Stroll** Climb **Wanghai Tower**, the “No.1 Riverside Tower in Jianghuai,” for a panoramic view of three converging rivers. Then dash to the **Mei Lanfang Memorial Hall** to admire opera costumes and catch a Kunqu performance (starts at 10 AM!). --- **🌇 Noon to Afternoon: Old Street Eats + Garden Time Travel** - **12:00 PM: Taizhou Old Street** ✅ Freshly grilled **Jingjiang Pork Jerky** (Sweet, salty, and crispy!) ✅ **Huangqiao Sesame Cake** (¥3 each, flaky to the core!) ✅ **Qinhu Eight Delicacies Restaurant** (Clam tofu so fresh it’ll blow your mind!) - **2:00 PM: Salt Merchant Legacy** **Qiao Garden**: Free! A Ming Dynasty private garden—bamboo shadows and rockeries make perfect photo ops 📸 **Salt Tax Museum**: Touch Qing-era merchant contracts and uncover Taizhou’s “salt boom” secrets! --- **🌃 Evening to Night: Artsy Alleys + Dreamy River Cruise** - **5:00 PM: Daohe Ancient Block** Sip **Ginkgo Coffee** ☕, spot flower-loving street cats, and hunt for vintage books at **Clock Tower Bookstore**. - **7:00 PM: Highlight! Night Cruise on Fengcheng River** Glide on painted boats (¥80/person) as lights illuminate Wanghai Tower and Wenchang Pavilion ✨ Kunqu melodies drift from the shore—like stepping into a *Qinhuai River* scene! (Don’t miss the reflection shots!) --- **🎨 Bonus: Instagram Wall Overload!** - **Shisheng Street**: Edgy graffiti + rainbow typography - **Clock Tower Alley**: Giant “Old Fengcheng Memories” mural - **Hanxi Street**: Weathered walls + goldfish lantern corridors—stunning at night! 📢 **“Even Taizhou’s walls will give you a thumbs-up!”** --- **💡 Pro Tips** - Transport: High-speed rail to Taizhou Station; taxi fares start at ¥10 in town. - Tickets: Fengcheng River combo ticket ¥90 (save ¥10 by booking online). - Avoid: Arrive before 8 AM for breakfast to skip lines; skip the Old Street stinky tofu! > **“Taizhou’s joy hides in the steam of morning tea and shimmers on Fengcheng River’s waves—24 hours is all you need to fall in love!”**

| Mountain City Walking Guide. 📆 Itinerary Overview Day 1: Old Town Core Check-in → Day 2: Light Rail Through Building + Artsy Trail ⏰ Peak Avoidance Tips: For Hongya Cave night view and Liziba Light Rail, it is recommended to visit before 7 AM or after 8 PM to avoid crowds! 🚶 Daily Step Warning: About 20,000 steps (wear anti-slip sports shoes, Chongqing’s terrain requires climbing hills and steps) 🗺 Detailed Route + Pitfall Avoidance Guide Day 1 Old Town Crossing Tour 08:00-09:00 Jiefangbei + Bayi Food Street How to play: Take a photo at Jiefangbei, then turn into Bayi Food Street for breakfast (recommended: [Haoyoulai Sour and Spicy Noodles] + [Mountain City Small Glutinous Rice Balls]). Pitfall: Bayi Food Street is heavily commercialized, just try some snacks and save lunch for the residential area! 09:30-11:00 Hongya Cave + Qiansimen Bridge Key actions: Visit the exterior of Hongya Cave during the day (take photos of white walls, gray tiles + river view), you can skip the internal commercial street; Walk to Qiansimen Bridge, look back at the full view of Hongya Cave (best photo spot is on the middle level of the bridge); Return to Hongya Cave after 6 PM, the lights on create a stunning night view (also capture the reflection on the river). 12:00-13:30 Lunch (Local Recommendations) Hidden menu: Residential area hotpot: [Yao San Old Hotpot (inside residential building)] or [Er Hotpot (Guanyin Building)]; Authentic noodles: [Huashi Pea and Minced Meat Noodles] (Jiefangbei old shop, soft peas + fragrant minced meat sauce). 14:30-16:00 Yangtze River Cableway + Three Gorges Museum (optional) Alternative: If interested in history, visit the Three Gorges Museum (free, reservation required), otherwise proceed to the next stop. 16:30-18:30 Mountain City Trail + Shibatí + Longmenhao Old Street Route connection: Mountain City Trail (Zhongxing Road entrance) → Hanging plank road for river views; Walk to Shibatí (retro alleys, great atmosphere with lights on at dusk); Taxi to Longmenhao Old Street (overlooking Yangtze River sunset + old Western-style houses with coffee). Day 2 Light Rail Through Building + Artsy Check-in 07:30-08:30 Liziba Light Rail Through Building Tips: Arrive before 7 AM to catch the light rail passing through the building moment (every 10 minutes); After taking photos at the viewing platform downstairs, go up three floors for a more impactful overhead shot of the tracks! 09:00-11:00 E’ling No.2 Factory + Cultural and Creative Park How to play: E’ling No.2 Factory: take photos of artsy poster walls, graffiti stairs, try [Grilled Sweet Potato Skin]; Walk to [Liziba Main Street] next to Liziba Metro Station, find the local neighborhood vibe. 11:30-13:00 Guanyin Bridge Business District (optional) Suggestion: Skip if tired, instead go to [Jiaochangkou Night Market] for lunch (recommended: [Black and White Jelly] + [Grilled Brain]). 14:00-16:00 Crown Grand Escalator + Ciqikou Ancient Town (choose one) Local advice: Crown Grand Escalator: 2 RMB per ride, experience the "second longest escalator in Asia" magic; Ciqikou Ancient Town: heavily commercialized, just take a photo at the entrance for check-in. 17:00-19:00 Danzishi Old Street + Nanbin Road Night View Hidden photo spot: Danzishi Old Street: “mirror angle” for Hongya Cave night view; Nanbin Road: stroll to enjoy river views, find a riverside tea house to drink Sichuan tea (recommended: [Tea Rice]). 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations (Key!) Top choice: Near Jiefangbei [All Season Hotel] [Wudu Hotel], walking distance to most attractions; Cost-effective: Stay near Linjiangmen/Xiaoshizi Metro Station in homestays (beautiful river views at night); Avoid: Homestays near Hongya Cave are noisy and overpriced! 🍲 Food Map (Locally Certified) Hotpot: [Si Jing Hotpot (Jiefangbei branch)] be cautious with spiciness, [Deng Mangzi (Luzu Temple branch)] authentic residential flavor; Snacks: [Iron Press Cake] (Jiefangbei old lady stall), [Ghost Bun] (amazing spicy beef filling); Late night snacks: [Jiucun Grilled Brain (Dajing Alley)], [Old Zeng’s BBQ] (must order eggplant/pork belly). ⚠ Hard Lessons + Tips Navigation ≠ Flat Map: Chongqing navigation requires 3D mode on, or you will be misled by river gullies! Pitfall tips: Be cautious buying at scenic area “specialty shops,” be cautious entering hotpot restaurants charging under 50 RMB per person! Season tips: Bring sunscreen + Huoxiang Zhengqi water in summer, masks for foggy days in winter. Solo travel safety: Walk in groups at night in Hongya Cave, Jiefangbei areas, keep valuables safe at light rail stations.

I've always wanted to check out the rapeseed flowers in the paddy fields of Xinghua, Taizhou, so I took the chance to visit Taizhou and nearby Changzhou for a five-day spring tour in Jiangnan. Day 1: Beijing - Changzhou, Museum, Qingguo Lane The Wenpu Hotel in Changzhou is amazing, with a great location. The building itself is a scenic spot, and the facilities and management are excellent. The breakfast even includes local snacks. Nearby is the old-chain Yinsi Noodle Restaurant, where the sweet and sour pork ribs have a strong Jiangnan flavor. At the Changzhou Museum, the town’s treasure, a Southern Song Dynasty vermilion lacquered makeup box, was surprisingly not on display, so I bought a fridge magnet as a consolation. However, other artifacts in the museum are also worth seeing. Qingguo Lane, known as the first lane of Jiangnan literati, has many attractions inside. The shops are lively, offering shrimp cakes, sesame cakes, tofu pudding, hairtail fish wontons, and a variety of snacks. You can easily spend half a day wandering here. Day 2: Tianning Temple, Dongpo Garden, Baolin Zen Temple, Banshan Bookstore At Hongmei Garden and Tianning Temple, unfortunately, the red plum blossoms had already withered, but Tianning Temple was bustling with incense offerings. Walking along the river to Dongpo Garden, the purple bauhinia flowers were in full bloom by the roadside. Dongpo Garden is built on an urban oasis, with a quiet and elegant garden. After 2 p.m., many famous restaurants were closed, so I went to a very small private kitchen. The sweet and sour fish was delicious, and they even had dishes like stir-fried garlic sprouts with broad beans. At Baolin Zen Temple, I hoped to catch the late cherry blossoms but was too late, so I just took a photo of a large pineapple. The popular Banshan Bookstore was really mediocre, just a wall of books, not worth a special visit. Most books were sealed and not allowed to be read, which was baffling. Day 3: Taizhou Qiao Garden, Plum Garden, Old Street Driving to Taizhou, Qiao Garden, praised by Chen Congzhou as "the first garden on the left of the Huai River," is a hidden gem in the garden world. It is low-key and luxurious, with every glance like an unfolding painting. Plum Garden was built to commemorate the art master Mei Lanfang. I ate at an old Taizhou cuisine intangible cultural heritage restaurant, trying white sauce pufferfish and crab roe tofu, which were not too impressive. Strolled around the old street, right next to Taoyuan, but there was nothing particularly new to see. The old tea house Haitangchun was less crowded in the afternoon, so I had an early evening tea there. The buns were exquisite, the fish soup noodles fresh, and the fried stinky tofu tasty. Day 4: Xinghua Duotian Rapeseed Flowers, Water Forest A day tour in Xinghua: you can buy a combined ticket for the paddy field rapeseed flowers and the Li Zhong Water Forest, which includes boat and bamboo raft rides, making it quite cost-effective. The rapeseed flowers are very photogenic, and the water forest is even more beautiful, like entering a fairyland. In Xinghua city, I visited the former residence of Zheng Banqiao, a very small courtyard next to the Zhuangyuan Square. I ate at a local restaurant with home-style meatballs, eel, and tiger shark, all very fresh. It is said that Xinghua’s morning tea is also delicious. Day 5: Taizhou Morning Tea, Taizhou Museum, Liuyuan I went to Huibinlou for morning tea, recommended by the hotel staff. It was not crowded, the environment was comfortable, and it felt a bit like Cantonese morning tea. The buns were bigger than those at Haitangchun, and the lotus root starch balls were very distinctive. A tour of Taizhou Museum showed the tomb of the Ming Dynasty couple Xu Fan and his wife, exhibiting two complete mummies that are lifelike. Finally, I took a walk in Liuyuan opposite the hotel, which houses the Liu Jingtian Storytelling and Talk Museum, focusing on collecting various materials in this field, which was quite interesting. In the evening, I took the train back to Beijing. In five days, I checked off two Jiangnan cities, enjoying full spring gardens, rural scenery, regional culture, local cuisine, and fresh fish, truly a joyful experience. April 2025

Originally named Maitreya Monastery, Jingye Temple is located on North Street of Jiangyan Town. During the Yixi era of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, it was rebuilt as Jingye Chan Temple. For centuries, it has been a thriving center of worship with resonant Buddhist chants, attracting devotees and literati from all directions. The Jingye Temple we see today is a reconstruction situated on the eastern highlands of Jiangyan Town's southern outskirts. Facing south, the temple complex consists of four main halls arranged in sequence: the Mountain Gate Hall, Heavenly King Hall, Grand Buddha Hall, and Guanyin Hall, all enshrining Buddhist deities according to traditional temple conventions. The temple appears not yet fully completed. At dusk when darkness approaches, the entire compound stands empty and somewhat desolate.

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🚲 Escaped the crowded big city during Dragon Boat Festival to visit friends in Taizhou~ Packed so much into one day 🤩, managing to eat, explore and snap photos in this charming small town! (Taizhou is great – most attractions are surprisingly 🆓!) ↘️ Itinerary 🚲 Shisheng Street ➨ Qiao Garden ➨ Shuidong Street ➨ Zhonglou Alley ➨ Lunch: Huibinlou Dim Sum ➨ Nanshan Temple ➨ Mei Garden ➨ Taizhou Old Street --- ✅ Morning: 【Shisheng Street ➨ Qiao Garden ➨ Shuidong Street ➨ Zhonglou Alley ➨ Huibinlou】 ❶ Shisheng Street 📍 Instagrammable "Taizhou Walls" everywhere ❷ Qiao Garden 📍 A serene Jiangnan-style garden in the city center ❸ Shuidong Street & Zhonglou Alley 📍 Hub for food and artsy boutiques ❹ Huibinlou 📍 Came specially for dim sum lunch – 🍜 fish noodle soup, fish wontons, steamed dumplings, buns, shaomai, pastries, braised dried tofu shreds… so delicious! ✅ Afternoon: 【Nanshan Temple ➨ Mei Garden ➨ Taizhou Old Street】 ❶ Nanshan Temple 📍 Quiet spot with photogenic yellow walls, black tiles, and greenery ❷ Mei Garden 📍 An artistic memorial hall for Mei Lanfang ❸ Taizhou Old Street 📍 Features a dim sum museum and plenty of local snacks

🌟Highlights: Located near the Fengcheng River Scenic Area, with abundant surrounding attractions (such as Old Street, Peach Garden, Plum Garden, etc.) and dining options. Major attractions are within walking distance👍 ❤Recommended Reasons: Rooms near the river offer direct views of beautiful night scenery. The quiet and comfortable surroundings make it perfect for urban strolls🚶 🛏Room Facilities: Modern minimalist decor with some retro elements. Smart amenities like intelligent toilets and whole-house smart controls enhance convenience. Thoughtful details include underfloor heating, dry-wet separated bathrooms🚻, and some rooms feature balconies for leisurely tea time🍵 🍲Dish Recommendations: Local flavors are delicious. Breakfast features Taizhou-style fish soup noodles. Nearby Taizhou Lao Hailing is bustling, just a 10+ minute walk to Old Street. Haitangchun's morning tea is highly recommended✔️ 📍Address: Blossom Hill Luxury·Taizhou Old Street Fengcheng River Hotel 💰Average Cost: 600+

✔️ Why Visit: 🚤 The "Three Ships and One Submarine" (supply ship, frigate, destroyer, and conventional submarine) are retired military equipment that once served on the front lines. Though now decommissioned, they still stand mighty and proud, exuding an aura of battle-readiness. Choose a clear, sunny day when the sky is brilliantly blue—it’s the perfect backdrop for photos with these majestic warships! **Three Ships & One Submarine Ticket Prices** Adults: ¥65/person (Note: Children under 1.4m and seniors over 70 cannot board the submarine). **Three Ships Ticket Prices** Adults: ¥40/person, Children: ¥20/person. ✅ Deck drill formations and simulated naval gun operations—experience the thrill of being a "captain"! ✅ VR technology recreates naval aviation flights with ultra-realistic weightlessness! ✅ Learn naval flag signals and practice amphibious landings with assault boats—fun and educational! 3️⃣ **Vivid Red Education** The memorial hall displays wooden boats from the Yangtze River Crossing Campaign and historical naval artifacts, with multimedia recreations of battle scenes. Even old artifacts "tell stories"! Kids can also make nautical-themed knots and ship models—learning through play. 4️⃣ **Top-Tier Parent-Child Learning Experience** The park regularly hosts **"Little Navy Study Camps"** for kids aged 6-14! Special events are held on Army Day and National Day, complete with mini military uniforms for full immersion. 📌 **Travel Tips** 🚌 Transport: Drive to "Taizhou Naval Ship Culture Park" or take bus H1 and transfer to line 58. 🚶♀️ Route: Visitor Center → Ship 881 → Submarine 274 (optional) → Ship 515 → Ship 108 → Exit.

Ladies! Took my 7-year-old on a weekend adventure to the watery charm of Taizhou—beautiful as true Jiangnan, but the pitfalls were real dealbreakers! My kid chased after elk mimicking their calls, while I got drenched like a drowned rat in the downpour... Here’s my tearful guide + blood-and-tears lessons to save you 90% of the meltdowns‼️ ♦️Itinerary Worth Every Drop (Copy Directly!) Day1⃣️: Navy Birthplace Memorial Hall👉Climb Wanghai Tower👉Capture vintage vibes at Taizhou Old Street👉Night stroll in Taoyuan Garden Day2⃣️: 6 AM dim sum rush👉Boat ride in Qinhu Wetland👉Explore Qintong Ancient Town👉Head home ✅Qinhu Wetland Park A scream machine for kids! As our boat surged into the reeds, three elk suddenly jumped out 🦌 My kid’s hands trembled like a vibrator holding carrots. The highlight? The water maze—we paddled through eight turns and almost got lost, and my kid got so excited they broke an oar (cost me 50 yuan, RIP 😭). ✅Taizhou Dim Sum Arrived at Haitangchun at 6 AM, and my kid counted steamers while squatting outside... The moment we pierced the crab roe soup dumpling with a straw, their eyes widened: "Mom, this bun explodes!" 🥟 The fish noodle soup was so fresh they slurped it silently, and the sesame-oil-dried tofu was plate-licking good. ✅Qintong Ancient Town Crawled under an 800-year-old camellia tree while my kid hunted for tree rings with a magnifier 🔍 At the wedding customs hall, they tried on a phoenix crown and instantly turned dramatic: "This queen demands a bridal sedan!" The funniest was the antique fire hose at the water dragon bureau—my kid sprayed dad soaking wet 💦. 💣Bloody Lessons: 1⃣️Navy Memorial is closed Mondays! We took a cab all the way only to face the guard’s judgmental stare... 2⃣️Last boat at Qinhu departs at 16:30! Arrived at 17:00 and watched it sail away in despair. 3⃣️Take photos at Wanghai Tower in the morning! Afternoon backlight turns faces pitch-black—our kid’s group photo looked like a missing child poster 😫. 4⃣️Don’t trust "ancient town open all day"! Folk museums lock at 17:00—we peeked through cracks and saw nada. 🍜Food Hall of Fame/Shame: ✔️Haitangchun’s wild vegetable buns are divine! My kid devoured three. ✔️Taizhou Old Street’s stinky tofu is legendary—spicy sauce made the next table’s kid cry from envy. ✔️Qintong’s fish-shrimp ball soup was so bouncy my kid played ping-pong with a spoon. ✖️Don’t take crab soup dumplings to-go! Leaky boxes melt plastic bags... 📸Instagram Gold: 1⃣️Taoyuan Garden’s giant photo frame (Wanghai Tower’s night view as backdrop = stunning). 2⃣️Qintong’s blue-brick alleys (rent Hanfu for a running-backward glance shot). 3⃣️Qinhu Wetland’s elk zone (capture your kid’s wide-eyed feeding moment). 🏡Stay Recs: ✔️Taizhou International Jinling Hotel: Free elk plush + picture book for kids. ✔️Qinhu Resort: Wake up to wetlands and birdsong—pure therapy. On the way back, my kid suddenly said: "Mom, Taizhou dim sum is more fun than LEGO!" Though two pairs of shoes got soaked, seeing their diary filled with elk and soup dumplings turned this mom’s rage into rainbows~

🌿 Nestled beside Taizhou's Daohe Ancient Street, this riverside hotel offers a picturesque Jiangnan scene of gray-tiled roofs, stone bridges, and flowing water right outside your window. The entire building embodies a "scholarly charm," with spacious courtyards, carved wooden windows, and details that pay homage to life's simple pleasures. Stepping into the lobby, you're greeted by a faint, soothing fragrance, as if entering the pages of a slowly unfolding ancient book. 🛏️ I stayed in the "Cloud White Pavilion," a poetically named room that delighted with its space. Traditional Chinese furniture in light wood tones, a large and plush bed, crisp linens, and a minimalist bookshelf in the corner stocked with favorites like *Fortress Besieged* and *The Biography of Su Dongpo* made it perfect. Sipping tea in the living area while flipping through a book, the quietness made time feel like it had slowed down. 🍽️ The restaurant was a highlight of my stay. Their signature lobster—3 pounds for just 99 yuan, with large, firm, and succulent meat—was bursting with garlic aroma, freshly stir-fried and served piping hot. My friend loved it so much they booked dinner for the next day right away. We also tried the deer antler mushroom with young chicken—a rich yet light broth paired perfectly with soothing eight-treasure dark tea, truly "nourishing for both body and soul." 👨‍🍳 After dinner, the staff thoughtfully served a dessert: pumpkin mousse. Light and not overly sweet, it was the perfect gentle finish to the meal. A small cup, but full of care. 💆‍♀️ In the evening, I tried their Tibetan herbal foot soak. The medicinal fragrance was invigorating, and after soaking, my whole body felt warm, helping me fall asleep quickly. As someone who usually struggles with sleep, I slept soundly through the night—a rare treat. 👣 The hotel is close to Fengcheng River's walking path. Mornings spent strolling in the mist, afternoons sipping tea in the sunlight, and evenings listening to traditional opera—every moment felt like "life" in its purest form. The staff were warm and courteous, offering help just when needed without intrusion. 🔖 In summary: Jiezhe Book Charm isn’t a "trendy Instagram hotel," but it’s perfect for those seeking quiet, relaxation, or slow moments with family and friends. No noise here—just the right warmth, restful sleep, delicious food, and soft music. If city life has worn you out and you need a breather without traveling far, this place is worth it. 📍 Thanks again to Jiezhe Book Charm for their thoughtfulness and warmth. Next time I’m in Taizhou, I’ll definitely stay here. The authentic Taizhou breakfast at the hotel lived up to its reputation—affordable and delicious 😋. Plus, it’s just a 10-minute drive to major attractions in Taizhou’s old town, super convenient!!

Attraction recommendations • History and Culture: Wanghai Tower was built in the Southern Song Dynasty and is the "first building of Jianghuai", overlooking the beautiful scenery of Taizhou; Nanshan Temple was built during the Tang Dynasty, the Wenfeng Pagoda in the temple was rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty; • Natural scenery: Qinhu National Wetland Park is rich in natural resources, with rare animals such as Danding cranes and elk; Lizhong Water Forest Park is an artificial ecological forest with water fir and pond fir trees, forming a water garden; • Characteristic neighborhoods and ancient towns: Fengcheng River Scenic Area blends natural and human characteristics, with Taoyuan, Old Street and other attractions, you can go boating and listen to music; Qintong Ancient Town is surrounded by water, Ming and Qing ancient buildings are well preserved, and holds the Qintong Boat Festival every year; Food recommendations • Morning Tea Series: Taizhou morning tea is rich and varied, with a refreshing dry silk, fish soup noodle soup is fresh and delicious, crab roe soup packets are rich in soup and full of crab roe. • Specialty snacks: Jingjiang meatballs are red and sweet; Huangqiao grilled cakes are crispy on the outside and filled with various flavors such as minced meat, bean paste and ham; Accommodation options • Hailing District: If you want to experience the cultural heritage and leisurely life of Taizhou, you can choose to stay in Hailing District, close to Fengcheng River Scenic Area and Mei Lanfang Memorial Hall, such as Taizhou Fuli Wanda Jiahua Hotel and Huazhu Luxury Taizhou Old Street Fengcheng River Hotel. • Jiangyan District: If you like to be close to nature, consider staying in Jiangyan District, which provides easy access to Qinhu National Wetland Park, such as Dinghaopai Hotel (Taizhou Jiangyan Bus Station Renmin Middle Road Branch). Transportation Guide • External transportation: You can choose to arrive at Yangzhou Taizhou International Airport by plane, then take the airport bus to Taizhou city area; • Transportation in the city: Bus, taxi or bike-sharing travel is available within the city, with travel dedicated lines to some attractions. Touring route recommendations • Day Trip: Taizhou Fengcheng River Scenic Area → Mei Lanfang Memorial Hall → Qiaoyuan. • Two-day tour: Day 1, Qinhu National Wetland Park → Qintong Ancient Town, Day 2, Xinghua Qiandao Cauliflower Scenic Area → Lizhong Water Forest. • Three-day tour: Day 1, Taizhou Fengcheng River Scenic Area → Taizhou Old Street → Wanghai Tower; Day 2, Qinhu National Wetland Park → Qintong Ancient Town → Overseas Chinese Town Cloud Sea Hot Spring; Day 3, Xinghua Qiandao Cauliflower Scenic Area → Li Zhong Water Forest → Zheng Banqiao Former Residence.

| Taizhou 2-Day 1-Night Hidden Itinerary. ### [Subverting the Cognitive Formula of Taizhou] **◆ Morning Waterfront Ritual** - **6:30 Guyuelou Morning Tea Password** A local-approved way to eat: dried bean curd threads + crab roe soup dumplings + fish soup wontons "three-piece set." The key is to learn the "open the window first, then drink the soup" mantra (CNY 35 per person; arrive before 7am to avoid the line). - **8:00 Fengcheng River Gondola Ride** Choose the "Sanshuiwan-Meiyuan" section to avoid tour groups. The boatman will sing a water chestnut-picking tune (CNY 38 per person, free ginkgo leaf bookmark). **◆ Noon Cultural Code** - **10:30 Salt Tax Museum Trivia** Touch the Song Dynasty tax silver brick, the "treasure of the museum," and transform into an ancient salt merchant on the AR screen (closed on Tuesdays; the docent has a hidden storyline). - **13:00 Zhonglou Lane Creative Stroll** Check in at three easter eggs: ① "Laixin" coffee shop at the entrance of the alley to send future postcards ② Qing Dynasty hitching posts embedded in the blue brick wall ③ Intangible cultural heritage tiger shoe studio DIY (reservations required). --- ### [Advanced Guide to the Local Palate] **✓ Street Food Blitz** - Nanyuan Stinky Tofu (mobile stall on Shuidong Street): Look for the old couple with the red umbrella, served with special soybean paste + diced radish (stall opens at 3pm). - Huangqiao Sesame Cake Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshop: Freshly baked Longhu Dou flavor (savory and sweet mix), bagged ones need to be refrigerated (CNY 6 each). - Qinhu Eight Delicacies Banquet Hidden Menu: Ask the boss to replace the mitten crabs with freshly caught "June Yellow" crabs for a surge in value for money (CNY 120 per person). **✓ Late-Night Highlight Moments** - Old Street Fried Food Stall Unspoken Rules: The plum blossom cake should have caramelized edges, and the most authentic stinky tofu dipping sauce is in a Sprite bottle. - "Late-Night Noodle Stall" on Hailing South Road: Soul-soothing pork liver Yangchun noodles + soft-boiled egg, freshly stir-fried toppings (appears after 21:30). --- ### [Immersive Experience Checklist] ❶ **Qintong Ancient Town Non-Typical Route** - Avoid the main street and take the "Former Residence of Academicians → Green Tree Zen Temple → Camellia Ancient Tree" route, and take a wooden boat across the river for CNY 2. - Must-do: Stamp the "Qinhu Postmark" at the old post office and buy a cattail bag woven by the old lady on Mashi Road. ❷ **Lizhong Water Forest Mist and Forest Adventure** - Enter the "Mist and Forest System" during the activation period at 3pm. It is recommended to wear Hanfu to take pictures of the Tyndall effect on the boardwalk. - Unlock gameplay: Rent a bamboo raft and pole it yourself (CNY 80/hour), and be careful to avoid the "blocking" gray herons. ❸ **Salt Canal Night Cruise New Gameplay** - Choose the "Acrostic Talk Show Special" route (Fri/Sat 19:30) and listen to the boatman tell the unofficial history of the salt merchants. - Easter egg: Scan the QR code at the "Daohe Ancient Street" terminal to receive a luminous lantern. --- ### [99% of Guides Don't Write About These Pitfalls] ⚠️ Transportation: - Renting a shared electric scooter in the city is faster than taking a taxi (key areas have electronic fences). - The parking lot of Qianduo Scenic Area is 3 km from the entrance. Remember to bargain down to CNY 5 per person when taking a villager's tricycle. ⚠️ Accommodation: - Give priority to B&Bs around Daohe Ancient Street/Liuyuan, where you can stay in old Ming and Qing Dynasty houses for CNY 200+ (recommended "Yinlu," which has Pingtan morning classes). - Beware of false advertising of "near Qinhu Lake." You need to check the satellite location for real lake view rooms. ⚠️ Season Limited: - Be careful when choosing weekends for the Qianduo Cole Flower Festival at the end of March. It is recommended to enter the park at 6am to take pictures of the unmanned flower sea. - During the Qinhu mitten crab season in October, look for the "Qinhu Green" anti-counterfeiting ring on the crab's feet. --- ### [100% Film Production Rate Photography Secrets] 📸 Diaopu Old Street Rotating Staircase: Light and shadow cut blue brick walls at 4pm 📸 Xinghua Jindongmen Old Street: Use a telephoto lens to capture the salted fish and roof tiles drying in the same frame 📸 Qianduo Scenic Area Viewing Platform: There is a hidden take-off point 200m outside the no-fly zone for drones

May in Taizhou | Discover Hidden Gem Photo Spots✨ If spring in Taizhou is a golden feast of rapeseed fields, then Taizhou in May and June is a gentle midsummer night's dream. With roses in full bloom and lush wetlands, Taizhou during this season hides a unique tenderness and romance. This guide will help you avoid the crowds and explore the lesser-known yet charming sides of Taizhou. 📍Qinhu National Wetland Park: In May, Qinhu's reeds turn fresh green. Take a sculling boat through them to encounter rare bird species and explore the wetland maze. The misty lake surface at dawn is like a fairyland—definitely worth waking up early to capture this beauty. 📍Fengcheng River Scenic Area: The Fengcheng River is dreamlike at night when the lights first come on. Take an evening cruise on a painted boat while the dazzling light show illuminates both banks. The rose walls along the riverbank release an enchanting fragrance under the moonlight, making every casual photo look professional. 📍Xiangcao Bay Lavender Cultural Festival: May and June mark the peak blooming period for lavender, with vast purple flower fields that are incredibly romantic and will satisfy your girlish heart. Walking among them feels like being in Provence. 📍Taizhou Morning Tea: How could you visit Taizhou without experiencing its morning tea culture? Scalded shredded tofu, crab roe soup dumplings, fish soup noodles... Taizhou's culinary delights begin with a hearty morning tea. Recommended is the morning tea market at Ancient Salt Canal Plaza, where you can sample all of Taizhou's famous eateries at once. 💡Tips: Public transportation in Taizhou is very convenient, reaching most attractions. If you prefer more freedom to explore, you can also rent a car. Temperatures in Taizhou gradually rise during May and June, so remember to protect yourself from the sun and mosquitoes. The morning tea market gets crowded, so it's advisable to go early to avoid peak hours. This May and June, come to Taizhou for a romantic rendezvous 💕

🌈 This small city has all the best food and attractions close together, offering a relaxed and slow pace of life 🍃 🚗 Transportation Guide: 🚅 High-speed train: Nanjing ➡️ Taizhou, only 1.5 hours, easy arrival! 🚗 Self-driving: Nanjing ➡️ Taizhou, enjoy the scenery along the way, 2 hours drive! 📍 [Must-see Attractions] 1️⃣ Qiao Garden: A model of Suzhou-style gardens, quiet and elegant, free admission 🎟️ 2️⃣ Shuidong Street: Deep alleys, artistic shops, a great place to take photos 📸 3️⃣ Nanshan Law Temple: Ancient temple bells, yellow walls and green leaves 4️⃣ Mei Garden: Mei Lanfang Memorial Hall, artistic life, cultural heritage 🎭 5️⃣ Old Street: Antique charm, breakfast tea museum, charming night view 6️⃣ Taixing Huangqiao Ancient Town: Red memories, local life, peaceful years "Morning Tea🌅" 1⃣️ Crab Roe Soup Dumplings: The skin is so thin that it is transparent! The moment the straw pierces it, golden crab oil gushes out, so fresh that you want to eat three baskets in a row! Recommended: Lao Jie Nan Zhi Yuan. Remember to drink the soup first and then eat the filling. 2⃣️ Fish Soup Noodles: Milky white thick soup made from eel bones at 4am, served with bamboo noodles, so delicious! The time-honored Zhezheju with hot dried tofu is amazing. 3⃣️ Agropyron Cristatum Buns: A bite reveals the fragrance of wild vegetables + river shrimp! Guyuelou's freshly steamed buns are juicy, and the green color is super healing for photos. [Snack Walking Guide🚶♀️] 4⃣️ Huangqiao Sesame Cake: A flaky intangible cultural heritage pastry! Sweet sesame candy/salty pepper and salt flavors are both great, even better with local rice wine. 5⃣️ Fried Stinky Tofu: The stinkier, the more addictive this dark dish is! Dip it in the secret spicy sauce at Jinhu Night Market, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, so addictive. 6⃣️ Qin Lake Eight Delicacies Feast: Dungan crab + silver fish + green shrimp, a whole table of river fresh food, highly recommend the cheesy crab roe tofu! 💗 Other tips: • Taizhou's morning tea culture is not to be missed, it is an important part of experiencing local life. • Taizhou's scenic spot ticket prices are affordable, and most scenic spots are free to enter. • A night tour of Fengcheng River is a highlight of Taizhou at night and should not be missed.

Day1: Taizhou Old Street→Meiyuan→Wanghai Tower→Fengcheng River Night Tour Day2: Zhonglou Alley Antique Street→Qiaoyuan→Salt Tax Museum 🍵6 little things to check in 1⃣ 7:30 Go to "Haitangchun" in the old street to grab the first soup fish soup wonton + hot dried silk + crab roe soup dumplings three-piece set to steal half a day of leisure for morning tea 2⃣ Go into the morning tea museum to see the century-old rivers and lakes in the steamer 3⃣ Plum Garden to listen to opera: There is a Peking Opera performance at 2 pm every day (Anita Mui Memorial Hall) 4⃣ Watch Fengcheng River passing through the city from the top of Wanghai Tower 5⃣ 18:30 Take a night cruise on Fengcheng River on a painted boat (remember to buy tickets 1 hour in advance!) 6⃣ Qiaoyuan wears Hanfu to take a group of Jiangnan ladies (exceed the film!) 📸How to shoot? ✅Taizhou Old Street (free) Morning Tea Museum has a giant teapot installation. There are often impromptu performances on the ancient stage in the afternoon. ✅Wanghai Tower (40r) The view of the first building in Jianghuai is amazing. ✅Bell Tower Alley (free) Vintage paradise + Carbonated water bomb street! Egg burgers, plum cakes, and stinky dried tofu are so fragrant that you can't walk. ✅Qiao Garden (free) Hardcore Ming Dynasty garden, rockery corridors, one step at a time ✅Salt Tax Museum (free) Reveal the ancient money-making code! The light and shadow exhibition hall is very filmy

A dessert shop 🍮 just outside Wu Yuet The facade is very nice, however I didn’t take pictures, mainly the inside The picture is on the second floor quite nice retro style Wearing preppy style in a video has a Harry Potter style feel Can take pictures of jk or college style very nice! For dessert, the taste is average. I ordered a tiramisu➕ peach American style 49💰 The mirror on the wall where you can come to take pictures is highly recommended! Very good looking Store name: not sweet Location in superior ➕ go right, can navigate

🌸【Xinghua | Water Village May Roaming Guide】500+ per capita Play around with the sea of ​​golden flowers and the ancient charm of thousands of years! 🚣♀️ ✨Opening Blow✨ Who says there is only Wuzhen and Xitang in the south of the Yangtze River? This niche treasure hidden in Taizhou - Xinghua is the wildest Jiangnan in May! 3000+ water fields are paved into a golden maze, the sea of ​​rapeseed flowers is more magical than Venice, and you can stay in the starry sky B&B on the edge of the reeds. As the hometown of the author of "The Legend of Shui Yung", even the air here is filled with the fragrance of Zheng Banqiao's ink~ (📸The nine-square grid is ready, come and copy your homework!) 🌞DAY1: Break into Hayao Miyazaki’s oil painting world ☀️Morning Light 7:00 | Thousands of Scenic Area Light Chasing Tips Tickets $120 | Opens at 7:30 to grab the C seat! Take the celebrity train ($30) through the golden tunnel and climb the 360° observation tower to take a picture of God's perspective. Remember to bring a reflector, the reflection on the water is breathtakingly beautiful ~ (💡Tips: Wear a light-colored dress for more pictures!) 🌞10:00｜Li Zhongshui forest forest breathing Tickets $80 | Riding a wooden raft ($50/person) through the thousand-year-old metasequoia forest, cat rubbing at the Tree Hole Cafe is super healing! Glass Canyon (Additional $30) Overlooking the green wild fairy trail, encounter white herons flying super smart ~ (🍵 Hidden gameplay: There is a century-old tea house at the exit of the scenic spot, drink a cup of Mingqian tea to relieve your thirst!) 🌙 18:00 | Sand Valley Ancient Town sleepless night Free | The old streets of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in the twilight are like overturned honey jars! Must-eat sand ditch fish balls (Q bouncy burst juice💦) and lotus root clamps (crispy on the outside and tender on the inside), sitting in the riverside teahouse listening to the reviews, the evening breeze carries the fragrance of jasmine ~ 🏡 Accommodation Recommendation | Yun Duo B&B Push the window to see the water cedar! The 1500+/night lake view room has its own terrace, the bathtub is sprinkled with rose petals, and you can fall asleep listening to the frogs at night (🌙 There is also a small night light at the bedside, super courteous) 🌞DAY2: Unlock the post-00s private gameplay 🌅8:30|Melon picking operation in Xuyu Village Free | Donate to the watermelon shed to choose "fat", the ready-picked unicorn melon is sweeter than first love! You can also catch bunnies at the next farm ($10/time), your childhood DNA is moving ~ (🍉Egg: There are ready-made ice powder at the outlet, mint flavor sprinkled with red syrup is so good!) 🌇 14:00 | East Lo Village Art Party Free | Cosplay in the rapeseed field! Rent a Hanfu ($60/2 hours) to take pictures of ancient-style blockbusters, participate in craft workshops to knead clay figurines, camp by the lake in the evening to watch the sunset, and have guitar playing and singing at the bonfire party ~ (🎆 Must-see: 19:00 water fireworks show!) 🌃20:00 | Shopping and eating in Jindongmen Old Street Free | Take a lantern and take a night tour of the thousand-year-old street! Must-buy lotus powder dumplings by the Haichi River (melts in the mouth ❄️), there are sugar painting artists at the entrance of Zheng Banqiao's former residence, buy a phoenix shaped and take home ~ (📦Souvenir: Wanxing Dadian's sesame oil dried silk is super fragrant!) 🚗Transportation TIPS: ✔️ Self-driving is the coolest! Navigating the "Thousands of Scenic Areas", there is an oversized parking lot at the Xinghua South Exit of the Hushan Expressway ✔️ High-speed rail to Taizhou Station + taxi (80 dollars), but to reserve 1 hour during rush hour ✔️ Bus 10 roads / tour 1 road between scenic spots, but May Day forced to doubt life! Direct Didi Carpooling is recommended ($15 per person). 💣 Pit Avoidance Warning: ❗️ Don't eat "water village style meal" in scenic spots! At the same price point, go to the city area to eat crab roe soup buns more fragrant ❗️ Sisters wearing little white shoes, hurry up! There is so much moss in the canyon that I doubt my life ❗️Bring an empty wallet! The whole street is full of snacks and you can't stop coming... 🍜Food Radar: 1️⃣ Ironing dry thread: knife work is great! The golden combination of ginger + shrimp + soy sauce, the aroma explodes when mixed💥 2️⃣ Crab yolk bun: bite through the dough before sipping the soup! The crab roe is grainy + the soup is fresh and sweet, even eating 5 of them is not greasy👌 3️⃣ Sand ditch big fish ball: bigger than a fist! The fish meat is beaten for 3 hours, and it's all gelatinous when you bite it (🤤 it's great with ginger vinegar sauce). 4️⃣ Grilled river fish with rice grass: such freshness as river pork! The rice straw soaks up the fish soup, and it's so fresh that you can't help but flutter your eyebrows 5️⃣ Xing Hua Onion: Cut to thinner than hair! Mixing tofu/scrambled eggs can enhance the fragrance. I bought two cans at the supermarket and hoarded them 💰 Consumption List (2 Days 1 Night): ▪️Breakfast: Grass egg cake 10 dollars + fish soup noodles 15 dollars = 25 dollars ▪️Lunch: Sand Valley Fish Ball Set $68 (includes fish soup/fish balls/grass) ▪️Afternoon tea: lotus root dumplings 15 dollars + youth dumplings 10 dollars = 25 dollars ▪️Dinner: Banqiao Banquet 100 dollars per person (must order yellow stewed turtle!) ▪️Snack: $8 for oil dumplings + $6 for cool powder + $10 for sugar painting = $24 💸Total: about 200 dollars/day (poor travel version) 🌈Final highlights: There are no crowds of tourists here, only the rustling of the fields in the wind; There are no celebrity filter posing, just the smoke and fire of old tea drinkers gossiping; There are no cookie-cutter shops in ancient towns, only the century-old skills of intangible cultural heritage craftsmen The revitalization of May is a love letter to all those fleeing the city💌 👉🏻 Like and collect this guide, next holiday let yourself fall into this golden swamp! 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Taizhou, a thousand-year-old city surrounded by water, carries the profound and elegant culture of the Huaiyang region. Fengcheng River, like a jade ribbon embracing the ancient city, connects history, opera, folk customs, and modern urban prosperity. Walking along its banks feels like traveling through time, where each step touches the warmth of history, and every scene tells the poetic story of this water city. This article will take you on an in-depth tour of the Fengcheng River Scenic Area from a visitor's perspective, allowing you to experience its unique charm. I. Fengcheng River: The Lifeblood and Soul of an Ancient City Fengcheng River is Taizhou's "mother river" and the most well-preserved thousand-year-old moat in Jiangsu Province. It's not just a geographical waterway but the core carrier of Taizhou's culture. The river winds through thousands of acres, integrating the historical heritage of "city established in Southern Tang Dynasty, cultural prosperity in Northern Song Dynasty" with modern urban prosperity. Boating on the river, you can see ancient buildings and lush trees lining both banks, with the majestic Wanghai Tower and the elegant Taoyuan Garden reflected in the water. As ripples spread across the surface, the weight of history washes over you. What makes the Fengcheng River Scenic Area unique is its "double-water encircling city" ecological pattern: the inner ring centers on Fengcheng River, while the outer ring forms a "jade belt" consisting of Yinjiang River, Zhoushan River, and others, creating an interwoven urban waterscape. This pattern differs from both the delicate charm of Jiangnan water towns and the grandeur of northern water systems. Instead, it showcases Taizhou's "water-city symbiosis" through the interplay of open waters and historical relics. II. Daytime Tour of Fengcheng River: Ascending Towers, Tracing Cultural Veins 1. Wanghai Tower: Historical Echoes of the Premier Tower of Huaiyang Region Wanghai Tower is the cultural landmark of the Fengcheng River Scenic Area. Originally built during the Southern Song Dynasty, it was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt, finally restored in 2006 in Song Dynasty style, earning the title "Premier Tower of Huaiyang Region." From the top, although the sea is no longer visible (due to coastline changes), you can still imagine the poems left by literary figures like Fan Zhongyan and Lu You while leaning on the railings. The tower houses exhibits of historical reconstruction materials, from Song Dynasty blue bricks to Ming and Qing Dynasty wood carvings, each detail telling the story of "the tower rising and falling with the city." Notably, Wenhui Hall to the west was where Northern Song officials like Teng Zijing and Fan Zhongyan gathered for literary exchanges, where the spirit of "worrying before the world worries" took root. 2. Taoyuan Garden and "The Peach Blossom Fan": Living Heritage of Opera Culture Across the river from Wanghai Tower lies Taoyuan Garden, centered around "Chen Hermitage," where Qing Dynasty playwright Kong Shangren created "The Peach Blossom Fan." The garden features 116 varieties of peach trees that bloom like rosy clouds in spring, complementing the traditional opera stage and painted boats. While strolling through, you might encounter Kunqu Opera performers presenting excerpts from "The Peach Blossom Fan" on stone boats, their flowing sleeves bringing the joy and sorrow of Li Xiangrun and Hou Fangyu across time. Together with the Mei Lanfang Memorial Hall and Liuyuan Pinghua, Taoyuan Garden forms the "Three Opera Culture Villages," embodying Taizhou's reputation as the "Home of Opera." 3. Qiao Garden and Imperial Examination Hall: Garden Elegance and Scholarly Memories Qiao Garden is the oldest surviving private garden in northern Jiangsu, known for its ingenious layout featuring fourteen scenic spots including "South Window Pride" and "Cloud-Gathering Cave." The thousand-year-old cypresses stand strong, and winding paths lead through artificial mountains, showcasing the Ming Dynasty garden-making wisdom of "seeing greatness in smallness." The Imperial Examination Hall is a physical testament to China's ancient examination system, with restored examination cells, government offices, and interactive exhibits that vividly convey the hardships and glory of ancient scholars' "decade of diligent study." III. Night Tour of Fengcheng River: Brilliant Lights, Folk Celebrations If daytime Fengcheng River is a historical thinker, nighttime Fengcheng River is a lively dancer. Taking a painted boat cruise at night is the essence of experiencing Taizhou's charm. 1. Painted Boat Cruise: A Dreamlike Water Journey of Light and Shadow Ornately decorated painted boats glide across the water as lights along both banks illuminate sequentially. Wanghai Tower dons a golden coat, while Taoyuan Garden's opera stage reflects in the water like a flowing fine-brush painting. As the boat passes Taizhou Old Street, folk performances featuring the "Three Stars of Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity" and auspicious lion dances unfold along the shore, with drums and laughter recreating the prosperity of Ming and Qing marketplaces. Reaching Sanshuiwan, a modern light show transports visitors to a dreamlike fairy tale world, where classical and contemporary elements collide wonderfully. 2. Taizhou Old Street: Thousand-Year Flavors on the Tip of Your Tongue The night tour inevitably ends at Taizhou Old Street. Among the gray-brick and black-tiled Ming and Qing buildings waft the charred aroma of clay oven biscuits, the buttery sweetness of Huangqiao baked flatbreads, and other local delicacies like Jingjiang pork jerky and Zintong fish cakes that make mouths water. In traditional craft shops, intangible cultural heritage artisans create lifelike "rabbit lanterns" and "Beijing opera masks" with nimble fingers. On the ancient stage, the melodious singing of Yangzhou Opera "Dragon and Phoenix Love" fills the air, while audience members either sit on long benches sipping tea or stand applauding, immersed in the vibrant atmosphere of everyday life. IV. Staying by Fengcheng River: Sleeping by the Water, Retreating to the Countryside For a deeper experience of the water city's tranquility, consider staying at Yundu Guesthouse in Qianduo Town, Xinghua. The guesthouse sits by Lake Pingwang, surrounded by water on three sides, with individual cottages complementing the terraced field landscape. In the morning, you can open your window to see light mist hovering over canola fields like an ink painting; at night, you can fall asleep under the stars, listening to frogs and insects. The bamboo chairs and pottery jars in the guesthouse evoke childhood memories, while activities like fishing and tea picking allow visitors to temporarily escape the hustle and bustle and return to the pastoral simplicity of rural life. V. Four Seasons at Fengcheng River: Symphony of Festivals and Flowers The charm of Fengcheng River changes with the seasons: - Spring: Golden fields of canola flowers in Qianduo, blooming peach blossoms at Taoyuan Garden Festival; - Summer: Cool breezes along Fengcheng River, night boat cruises become the top choice for escaping the heat; - Autumn: Lantern markets illuminate Old Street during Mid-Autumn Festival, intangible cultural heritage performances convey traditional charm; - Winter: Spring Festival folk activities in full swing, dragon and lion dances, Hanfu garden tours revive ancient New Year customs. Additionally, the scenic area regularly hosts cultural themed events, such as ancient music performances at Wanghai Tower and Mei School Beijing Opera fan clubs, offering visitors pleasant surprises in every season. Conclusion: Water City Taizhou, A Never-Ending Cultural Feast The Fengcheng River Scenic Area is a museum without walls. Here, history isn't cold relics but flowing water, opera performances, fragrant cuisine, and vibrant everyday life. Whether climbing towers to contemplate the past, boating to enjoy the night view, exploring market flavors, or retreating to the countryside, Fengcheng River welcomes every traveler to write their own water city story with an inclusive attitude. As Chinese scholar Wen Huaisha said, "The existence of Wanghai Tower is not only for ascending and overlooking but also serves as an important cultural high ground of Chinese civilization." The elegance and profundity of this land will create eternal ripples in the hearts of all who visit. Wanghai Tower at Fengcheng River

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