The colorful code of the fairy tale town by the sea.

Shitang Travel Guide: Encounter a Coastal Fairy Tale Town I. How to Get There By Air: Taizhou Luqiao Airport is the nearest airport. You can take a taxi or rent a car to Shitang. By Train: Take a high-speed train to Taizhou Wenling Station, then transfer to a bus or taxi. By Car: As the attractions are scattered, driving is more flexible and convenient. Recommended. II. Must-Visit Attractions Colorful Xiaoruo Village: Praised by Chinese National Geography as "the most beautiful fishing village in China", it is as dreamy as the "Cinque Terre" in Italy. The colorful stone houses and stone steps create a fairy tale atmosphere. 1-2 hours is enough for sightseeing and taking photos. You can also find a coffee shop to relax and enjoy the sea view. - Travel Tips: Free admission, large parking lot; white and bright clothes are good for photos. Qilin Mountain Viewing Platform: Opposite Colorful Xiaoruo Village, it is a great place to watch the sunset over the sea. You can overlook Xiaoruo Village and the sea. The fishing boats in winter are spectacular. - Climbing Route: Navigate to "Shitang Tianhou Palace", enter from the archway, and follow the signs up the mountain. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the top. - Viewing Tips: The sunset is before 5:30 pm in winter, so arrive at the top by 4:30 pm; it is windy on the mountain, so keep warm; white and red hats and scarves are more photogenic. Ring Viewing Platform: Two ring-shaped platforms like big rings, overlooking the sea and the coastal greenway, are also great places to watch the sunset. After driving to the parking lot on the top of the mountain, walk for about 10 minutes to reach it. III. Itinerary 2 Days 1 Night (Winter) - Day 1: Colorful Xiaoruo Village - Qilin Mountain - Day 2: Shitang Old Street - Greenway - Ring Viewing Platform 3-Day Itinerary: If you have 3 days, you can arrange a day to Linhai to visit [Taizhou Prefecture City + Ziyang Ancient Street]. IV. Local Delicacies Seafood Stalls: Dongdaozhu Seafood Stall in Xiaoruo Village is highly recommended. The owner is enthusiastic and provides good service. They will help peel mantis shrimp shells and offer discounts. The dishes are delicious, the seafood is fresh, and the hairtail is the signature dish. Local Snacks - Qiangao: A must-eat local breakfast, soft and glutinous rice cakes wrapped with various ingredients. Shitang Special Qiangao at No. 1 Zhongxin Road, Jinxing Village, opposite Shichen Court, is a decades-old shop with authentic flavors. - Yougu (Fried Shrimp): Flour wrapped with lean meat, shrimp, etc., deep-fried, crispy and delicious. Shitang Meijiao Fried Shrimp stall at the entrance of Jiayou Supermarket, No. 418 Shuguang Avenue, is worth a try. - Fish Maw and Clam Soup: Fish maw is fried with salt and dried, then stewed. The soup is fresh and delicious with a charred aroma. - Fried Bean Noodles: Fried sweet potato noodles with dried seafood, chewy and delicious. The fried bean noodles at Shitang Renjia Hotel are very authentic. - Shitang Old Dumpling Shop: An old shop run by an elderly couple, popular because of Fei Xiang's visit. The dumplings are only filled with fresh meat. Navigate to No. 9 Dongxing Lane, park at the pier parking lot, and walk for two or three minutes to reach it.