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️ Tiantai Mountain Travel Notes | The Origin of Buddhism and Taoism, Scenic Beauty of Mountains and Waters 📍 Address: Tiantai Mountain Scenic Area, Tiantai County, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province 💫 Recommended Travel Time: 2 days 1 night (3 days for in-depth travel) 🌈 Best Season: April to October (Spring Rhododendron Sea｜Summer Waterfall Wonders｜Autumn Colorful Forests) ------------------ ✨ Highlights ✨ ------------------ 【The Origin of Buddhism and Taoism】🏯 Visit Guoqing Temple, the ancestral temple of Tiantai Buddhism (free admission) & Tongbai Palace, the ancestral temple of Southern Taoism Exclusive Experience: The 1500-year-old Sui plum tree in Guoqing Temple blooms beautifully every February! 【Scenic Mountains and Waters】⛰️ Shiliang Waterfall: A natural stone bridge spanning a waterfall (ticket 60 RMB) Tiantai Mountain Grand Waterfall: The tallest waterfall in East China (ticket 100 RMB) Park closes at 4 PM, don’t miss the last shuttle~ 【Tang Poetry Road】📜 Follow the path of Li Bai and check in at the essence section of the Eastern Zhejiang Tang Poetry Road! 【Gourmet Feast】🍜 Yuqingzhai "Five Tigers Catching Sheep" dumplings and pancakes｜Clay Stove Huadiao Chicken｜Xinan Homestay Huangjing Stewed Chicken ------------------ 🗓️ DAY 1 Itinerary: Buddhist Pilgrimage + Waterfall Wonders ------------------ 🌅 08:00 Guoqing Temple 📍 Address: Guochi Scenic Area, Tiantai County *Local tip: Go early! Tour groups arrive after 8 AM *Hidden gem: The Guoqing Temple limited edition fridge magnets at Xide Coffee next to the temple are worth collecting 🍜 12:00 Sanmu & Food / Xide Coffee Tiantai Mountain popular restaurant, Japanese-style fresh vibe perfect for photos 💦 14:00 Tiantai Mountain Grand Waterfall 📍 Address: Tiantong Road, Tiantai County *Avoid mistakes: Navigate to "Grand Waterfall Visitor Center," not "Tiantai Mountain Visitor Center"! *Photo tip: Waterfall mist is heavy, protect your camera and phone from water 🌃 18:00 Zhexi Old Street Night tour of Tiantai’s version of "Tang Dynasty Never Sleeps City," buildings full of charm ------------------ 🗓️ DAY 2 Itinerary: Natural Wonders + Taoist Holy Site ------------------ 🌊 09:00 Shiliang Waterfall 📍 Address: Shiliang Town, Tiantai County *Duration: 2-3 hours *Friendly reminder: Forest trails are slippery, wear non-slip shoes ⛩️ 14:00 Tongbai Palace 📍 Address: Foot of Tongbai Ridge, Tiantai County Birthplace of Southern Taoism, a quiet holy place with beautiful scenery ------------------ 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations ------------------ 💰 Budget Choice: County fast hotels (200+ RMB/night) 🌟 Unique Experience: Xinan Homestay (mountain view bathtub room is super romantic) 💎 Premium Choice: Tiantai Hot Spring Resort (500+ RMB/night) ------------------ 🍜 Must-Try List ------------------ 1️⃣ Yuqingzhai Dumplings and Pancakes: No. 58 Tianyi Street 2️⃣ Clay Stove Huadiao Chicken: Multiple branches 3️⃣ Qiongtai Town Hulatai: No. 149 Chicheng Road ------------------ 💸 Budget Reference ------------------ Economy: 700+ RMB/person Premium: 1300+ RMB/person ------------------ 🚗 Transportation Guide ------------------ High-speed rail: Hangzhou/Shanghai → Tiantai Mountain Station Car rental: Attractions are scattered, recommended 200-300 RMB/day ------------------ 📸 Photo Check-in Spots ------------------ Guoqing Temple Sui Pagoda｜Shiliang Waterfall｜Grand Waterfall Rainbow｜Xinan Homestay Starry Sky Follow me👆 for more secret travel tips!