Taizhou
Taizhou (台州 Tāizhōu) is a city in Zhejiang.
Understand
[edit]Taizhou City is located in the mountains and faces the sea, with plains and hills alternating, forming a pattern of "seven mountains, one water and two fields". The terrain slopes from west to east, with a mainland coastline of about 740 kilometers, 928 islands, an island coastline of about 941 kilometers.
it belongs to the subtropical humid monsoon climate.
As of the end of 2023, Taizhou City has a permanent population of 6.7 million.
History
[edit]Taizhou City has a long history. 5,000 years ago, ancestors lived and multiplied here. In the fifth year of Wude (622), Taizhou was established, named after the Tiantai Mountain in its territory. The name of Taizhou began from then on.
Get in
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By train
[edit]By plane
[edit]- 3 Taizhou Luqiao airport (台州路桥机场, HYN IATA). This airport has a few flights to major domestic destinations.
Other nearby airports include: Wenzhou (WNZ IATA), Ningbo (NGB IATA), and Hangzhou International (HGH IATA).
By bus
[edit]From Shanghai to Taizhou takes 4½ hours by bus or car via the Hangzhou Bay bridge. Ningbo takes 2 hours, Hangzhou takes 3 hours, and Wenzhou airport takes 1 hour.
By boat
[edit]- MV COSCO Star, ☏ +86-592-6011758, +86-592-2616735, tuteng@coscostar.cn. Provides ferry service from Taichung and Keelung to Xiamen, and Damaiyu, Taizhou.
Get around
[edit]- The 901 and 902 bus run along ring shape route which across three major town of the Taizhou City-Huangyan, Luqiao and Jiaojiang District. Announced the stop in Chinese and English in urban area of each district. From one district to another cost ¥4 or ¥3.5, take 30-40 minutes.
- Most of the bus in the city equipped with air condition and IC Card Reader, you can take the bus in Taizhou, Ningbo, Shaoxin or other city in Yangtze River Delta by using the same IC card. Don't forget to use the IC card again when you get out from 901 or 902 bus.
- Taxis are ¥5 for the first 1.5km. 96520 is taxi service phone number.
See
[edit]Linhai district has a gorgeous old town, ringed by a nearly-complete city wall that climbs along the top of a ridge, advertized locally as the Southern Great Wall. There is also an East Lake (东湖) nearby, and long old streets. Linhai has its own stop on the high-speed rail line, northeast of town.
- 1 Taizhou Museum (台州博物馆), 168 Aihua Road, Jiaojiang District (椒江区爱华路168号) (Nearby bus stops include Sea World South (海洋世界南), which is served by bus no. 152 and Shangrila Gardens (香格里拉花园), which is served by bus no. 103 and the Wei (微) 1 inner and outer circle routes), ☏ +86 576 88851268. 09:00-16:30, no entry after 16:00, closed on Mondays. Free.
- 2 [dead link] Linhai Museum (临海市博物馆), 288 Linhai Avenue West, Linhai City (临海市临海大道西288号) (The nearest bus stop is the Sports Centre (体育中心) bus stop, which is served by bus routes Linhai 203 and Linhai 211), ☏ +86 576 89366066, +86 576 89366068, linhaimuseum@126.com. 09:00-16:30, no entry after 16:00, closed on Mondays. Free.
- 3 Fucheng Cultural Tourism Zone (台州府城文化旅游区), Linhai City (临海市) (Catch bus no. 211 or 218 from Linhai Station and get off at the East Lake.), ☏ +86 576 85306305 (enquiries), +86 576 85158969 (complaints), +86 576 85158356 (emergencies). 07:00-17:30 (summer), 07:00-17:00 (winter), no entry in last 30 minutes. An historic town best known for its defensive wall, popularly referred to as the Southern Great Wall (江南长城), which is considered a prototype for that in Badaling, Beijing. There is also a small museum about the history of the wall. Note: The coordinates displayed here are for the visitor centre. A bilingual map of the area, can be found on the official website. In Ziyang Old Street (紫阳古街), there are old stores serving local food and selling traditional handcrafts. ¥65 (Southern Great Wall, ¥15 (East Lake), ¥70 (Combined ticket), ¥70 (electric-powered boats), ¥60 (pedal-powered boats).
- 4 Fangguang Temple. Buddhist temple located on Mount Tiantai
- 5 Gaoming Temple.
- 6 Guoqing Temple.
- 7 Tiantai Mountain (天台山), Tiantai Mountain Scenic Area, Tiantai County (从台州市区乘坐汽车到天台县城，再转乘天台2路公交车，终点站即为天台山景区。), ☏ +86 57683958610. April-October: 08:30-18:00; November-March 09:00-17:00. Mount Tiantai used to be known as Dongmeng Mountain. It is a rare box-shaped syncline mountain in China. The whole mountain is roughly in the shape of the English letter U, like a "chair" facing west and east. The mountain is divided into three levels of terraces from low to high: the First Terrace, the Second Terrace, and the Main Terrace, forming three distinctive scenic spots of "one layer of terraces, one layer of heaven, and nine heavens on layers of terraces". Adult ¥58.
- 8 Kokuseiji Temple (国清寺), Guoqingsi Road, Tiantai County (take bus No. 1 from Tiantai County, and the last stop is Guoqing Temple.), ☏ +86 576-83880616. 06:30-17:00. The existing buildings of Guoqing Temple were rebuilt in the 12th year of Emperor Yongzheng's reign (1734). Tiantai Guoqing Temple in Zhejiang Province is known as one of the four best temples in China, along with Lingyan Temple in Jinan, Qixia Temple in Nanjing, and Yuquan Temple in Dangyang. Many famous monks have resided in the temple, including Master Yixing of Tang, Hanshan, Shi De, Monk Jigong, Master Kukai, the founder of the Japanese Eastern Esoteric Buddhism, and Master Saicho, the founder of the Japanese Taimitsu Buddhism. free.
- 9 Taizhou Ocean World (台州海洋世界), Donghai Avenue, Jiaojiang District (take Bus No. 2, 10, 20 in Jiaojiang District to Ocean World Station.), ☏ +86 57688312308. 09:00-16:30. Taizhou Ocean World is divided into six floors. It is an aquarium that can be visited from top to bottom. It has more than 10,000 marine creatures and has marine life displays and amusement facilities such as the Tropical Rainforest Hall, Coral Reef Hall, Undersea Tunnel Hall, Ocean Carnival, and Ocean Style Hall. It also offers performances such as mermaids, human-shark dances, and seals. There are also supporting service projects such as the Ocean Gift Mall, Ocean Happy Restaurant, and Ornamental Fish Sales and Exhibition Center. It is a large-scale comprehensive tourist destination with the theme of marine culture, integrating popular science education, appreciation and entertainment, tourism and leisure, and shopping. Adult ¥160.
Do
[edit]Enjoy some streetside barbeque in Huangyan District's Night Market, where various trinkets and articles of clothing can also be found. Just say to any taxi driver "ye shi" (sounds like "yeh sure") and you'll get there. The eggplant is highly recommended.
You can also ascend Jiufeng Mountain, the impossible-to-miss backdrop of Huangyan district, which offers a good view of the region, numerous Confucian and Taoist temples, and a Buddhist temple near the summit that features a vegetarian restaurant. Stone and cement steps run up most of the mountain paths, though other paths require a little bit of hands-on climbing. You are likely to spot numerous residents descending with jugs filled with water from the mountain's spring, which is potable and almost sweet-tasting after a climb on a hot Summer day.
Also in Huangyan, be sure to visit the Celtic House Pub, a rather good Irish-American style pub with a menu that includes hamburgers, pulled pork, pizzas, salads, chili, and seasonal specials, and a fairly wide range of imported beers and liquors. Enjoy a free game of pool and get friendly with the colorful local clientele and international visitors alike. Be sure to say hi to Stephen or CJ. The Celtic House Pub is located along a wide alley just east of the Xi Jie Xiao Qu apartment complex.
Visit the scenic 1 Ruyi pedestrian bridge 
inside Shenxianju park . The curved bridge is actually made of three smaller ones, also featuring a glass walkway.
Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]1.Sanmen Green Crab
Sanmen Green Crab is one of the most famous seafood dishes in Taizhou, prized for its tender and succulent meat. Green crabs are a common dish at local family tables and a highlight in various banquets. Popular preparations include steaming, stir-frying with ginger and scallions, or spicy crab dishes, all of which preserve the natural sweetness of the crab.
2.Huangyan Mandarin Oranges
Huangyan, a district in Taizhou, is a famous production area for mandarin oranges in China. Huangyan mandarins are juicy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, offering a refreshing taste. They are not only a common fruit for locals but also a major export product, loved by consumers across the country.
3.Taizhou Wheat Shrimp
Wheat shrimp is a very unique snack in Taizhou. Despite its name, it does not contain any shrimp but is made from small dough pieces of wheat flour. After being cooked, the wheat shrimp is served with seafood, vegetables, and broth, creating a light yet flavorful dish that is commonly enjoyed in everyday life in Taizhou.