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Xianju · 22 km from downtown

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Shenxianju is nestled among the mountains of Xianju, Zhejiang, as a typical area of volcanic rhyolite landform. The rock masses left by ancient volcanic activity have been shaped by long-term weathering and erosion, forming clusters of peculiar peaks, deep valleys and cliffs, where every mountain, stream, rock and peak boasts its unique charm. Pan Lei, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy in the Qing dynasty, remarked after his visit, "Tiantai is serene and Yandang is precipitous, yet Xianju possesses both." This comment precisely captures the essence of this place, which combines the strengths of two renowned mountains. The signature photo spot in the attraction is Ruyi bridge—modeled after a traditional jade ruyi scepter, this two-tiered bridge with partial glass decking spans a deep gorge, creating a cloud-walking illusion on foggy days. Suspended bridges like Wolong bridge, Yuanmeng bridge, and Hongmeng bridge connect with viewing platforms along the way, forming a scenic loop between cliff walls. Nantian summit is a cantilevered glass platform overlooking mountain peaks; the lotus terrace near Foying Lianyun faces Guanyin peak, where rising mist makes visitors appear to stand amid clouds—a popular photography location. The Guanyin peak, resembling the Buddhist deity, serves as the attraction's icon, visible head-on when taking the cable car up from the south gate. Ancient tadpole-shaped inscriptions called "tadpole celestial script" on cliff walls remain undeciphered, adding mystery to the landscape. The attraction has two entrances and exits, south and north, connected by the Nantian and Beihai cableways respectively. An escalator named Nantian ladder is also built on the south gate side, allowing travelers to reach the ridge directly via cableway and escalator without climbing, and then take a gentle tour along the cliffside walkway. Many travelers choose to enter from the south gate and exit from the north gate, as the downhill route is more effortless. It takes about half a day to visit the main attractions. In early summer during the rainy season, the waterfalls are abundant and the mountain is cool. In winter when the temperature is low enough, the flying waterfall freezes into ice falls hanging in front of the cliff, each offering unique views. The outdoor sports area built along the cliff also features activities such as via ferrata climbing. Travelers who want to combine sightseeing and sports can give it a try.

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Changyu Dongtian

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The Changyu Stone Cave is located in Changyu Town, Wenling City, Zhejiang Province. The scenic area is divided into two parts: Baxian Yan (Cliff of the Eight Immortals) and Shuangmen Dong (Double-door Cave). Baxian Yan Scenic Area is dedicated to the culture of the Eight Immortals. By comparison, Shuangmen Dong Scenic Area is to view the peculiar landscape of the stone cave. It is worth being at the cave during sunset. Each night when the sun sets in the west, the sunlight falls just right into the cave, creating a spectacular scene.

Wenling · 8.6 km from downtown

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Tiantai Mountain

6.9

Tiantai County · 10 km from downtown

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Tiantai Mountain is one of China's national key scenic areas, located 2 km from Tiantai County. Its unique rocks, distinctive peaks, clear waters, and serene valleys perfectly embodyTianhuA natural wonderland. A secluded valley with towering rock formations, three cascading lakes, numerous waterfalls, and lush green mountains reflected in the waters create a vibrant tapestry of nature.TiantaishanThe essence of natural beauty is gathered here, featuring "emerald lakes, serene pools, cascading waterfalls, and flowing springs."TianhuAn ideal portrayal of water.Tianhuvast and expansiveTianhuExquisitely clear, down belowTianhuThe delicate and charming beauty of the three lakes each possesses its own unique charm, making them endlessly fascinating. The "narrow strip of water" connecting these lakes forms multiple cascading waterfalls full of dynamism and rhythm.Tianhu Scenic AreaFrom top to bottom, lakes, waterfalls, pools, and springs come together in harmony.TianhuElegant, delicate, charming, and full of dynamic water melodies, truly evoking the poetic imagery of "a celestial realm soaring above the clouds."

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Taizhou City Wall

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Linhai · 3.6 km from downtown

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Taizhou City Wall, also known as the "Jiangnan Great Wall", was first built in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, expanded in the Tang Dynasty, finalized in the Song Dynasty, and perfected in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It has both military and flood control functions. The existing city wall is 4,730 meters long. Its unique structure, standardized shape, and well-preserved are rare in the country. It was listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit in 2001 and was included in the China World Cultural Heritage Tentative List in 2012. Luo Zhewen, the leader of the Chinese Ancient Architecture Expert Group and the former honorary president of the Great Wall Society, praised it as the "model" and "blueprint" of the Northern Ming Great Wall.

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The Culture & Tourism Area of the Ancient City of Taizhou

The Culture & Tourism Area of the Ancient City of Taizhou

6.6

Linhai · 2.9 km from downtown

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The Culture & Tourism Area of the Ancient City of Taizhou lies near the Jiangnan Great Wall at Linhai. The highlight of the tourist area is the Jiangnan Great Wall. In the mountains there are places of interest such as fortifications, the Chenghuang Temple, Qi Jiguang Memorial, and Puxian Temple. At night, you can climb the Great Wall and take a stroll along the open section by the river, while watching the reflection of the lights on the water, and calling to mind Taizhou's classical charm.

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Tiantai Mountain Waterfall Scenic Area

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Tiantai Mountain Waterfall Scenic Area is located in Tiantai County, Taizhou City, just 6 km from downtown Tiantai. Historically known as Tongbai Waterfall or Sanjing Waterfall, this magnificent attraction features a main cascade with a total drop of 325m and maximum width of 90m. As China's tallest waterfall system, it offers a rare combination of high-altitude cascades and interactive water terraces. The scenic area comprises four main sections: the Grand Waterfall zone, Jiulong Lake zone, Tongbai Palace zone, and Qiongtai Fairy Valley zone. These areas are connected by sightseeing elevators, suspension bridges, glass skywalks, and lakeside trails around Jinting Lake. This comprehensive mountain attraction blends canyon views, waterfall landscapes, cliffside walkways, modern experiences, and Taoist cultural elements. Visitors can admire the waterfall's spectacular descent from miles away or get up close to experience its power, with opportunities for water play and immersive interaction.

Tiantai County · 6.8 km from downtown

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Guoqing Scenic Area

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The Guoqing scenic area is located at the southern foot of Tiantai Mountain, surrounded by five peaks and flanked by two winding streams. It is the birthplace of the Tiantai school, a major Buddhist sect in China, and serves as the ancestral temple for Tiantai Buddhism in Korea, Japan, and around the world. The Guoqing scenic area was constructed in 598 AD during the Sui Dynasty under the supervision of Sima Wang Hong, based on the blueprint personally drawn by Master Zhiyi. The initial temple complex, named "Tiantai Temple," was completed in 601 AD. In 605 AD, Emperor Yang of Sui renamed it "Guoqing Temple" after a prophecy came true, personally inscribing the temple's name in seal script. During the Tang Dynasty, it was renowned as one of the "Four Great Temples of China," alongside Lingyan Temple in Qizhou, Qixia Temple in Runzhou, and Yuquan Temple in Jingzhou. Rebuilt in 851 AD, calligrapher Liu Gongquan wrote the plaque "Great China Guoqing Temple." In 1005 AD, Emperor Zhenzong of the Northern Song Dynasty funded major renovations and renamed it "Jingde Guoqing Temple." In 1130 AD, it was converted to a Chan (Zen) Buddhist temple and became one of the "Five Mountains and Ten Temples" of Chan Buddhism. The current main structures date back to the 1734 renovation during the Qing Dynasty. During the Cultural Revolution, the temple's statues and ritual objects suffered severe damage. In 1973, the State Council allocated significant funds for comprehensive restoration, reopening it to the public. Covering 72,000 square meters with a built-up area of 28,000 square meters, the temple complex features five main axes, comprising over 800 halls and rooms in a grand architectural layout. It is now listed as a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Tiantai County · 4.8 km from downtown

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Taizhou FT･Wild Land

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4.9/5

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As the first Fantawild park to be themed around both animation and sci-fi, FT･Wild Land offers a one-stop destination with interactive attractions, educational opportunities, entertainment, and dining. The park utilizes well-known animations including Fantawild's original IPs Boonie Bears and Realm of Terracotta, and foreign animation Miraculous Ladybug. There are many themed zones such as Animation Town, Pine Tree Mountain, Realm of Terracotta, and Romantic Estate which all recreate scenes from these popular animations. Aided by cutting-edge technologies such as AR, VR, spherical screens, and huge screens, the park boasts 10 indoor attractions, more than 30 outdoor attractions, and hundreds of landscape designs, welcoming visitors into a fantastic world filled with imagination.

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Dachen Island Tourist Resort

6.1

Taizhou · 50 km from downtown

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Dachen Island is located outside the mouth of Taizhou Bay. It consists of 20 islands and reefs including Upper and Lower Dachen Islands, Yangqi Island, Sheshan Island, and Bird Island, with an area of 14.6 square kilometers. Dachen Island, a sea-and-mountain blend, is shaded by verdant trees. Millions of years of geological changes and the impact of ocean currents and tides have resulted in unique rock formations and reefs surrounding the island. Known for its unique scenery of towering reefs, towering mountains, and vast seas, it is a provincial-level island forest park. Shang Dachen Island is characterized by its beautiful harbor scenery, pictorial sea erosion, rich and diverse forests, legendary historical sites, and excellent bathing beaches. Wushatou Beach is particularly famous, nestled between the mountains and the sea, boasting expansive, black sand and clear water, a truly relaxing and relaxing experience. Xia Dachen Island is characterized by its charming fishing port, dramatic and rugged sea-eroded landforms, mysterious sea-god temples, and island flora. It boasts the Dachen Island Youth Palace, a land reclamation and entrepreneurship exhibition hall, and a cluster of wind turbines. Jiawu Rock, known as the "Bonsai of the East China Sea," is a truly remarkable sight. Two massive reefs, over 30 meters high, resemble sails in the ocean, reaching for the sky. Just a few feet apart, they stand majestically and precariously. Beneath the rocks, surging waves surge, white foam billowing into the sky.

Wenling · 23.7 km from downtown

Xiaoruo Village

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3.8/5

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Xiaoruo Village was originally a small island in the East China Sea. After a dam was built to connect it to the mainland, it gradually evolved into the small fishing village surrounded by the blue sea that you see today. The stone houses in the village are built in layers along the hillside. The walls, constructed from stacked stones, were originally an architectural technique used by fishermen to withstand coastal humidity and typhoons. Later, the exterior walls were painted, with colors like pink, yellow, orange, and blue spreading across the slopes to create the village's distinctive, colorful appearance. The village's alleys are narrow and steep, with colorful steps and wall graffiti serving as popular photo spots. Follow the stone steps to the viewing platform for an overlook of the colorful houses and the fishing boats in the harbor. In the evening, the soft light and the gradually illuminating colorful houses make it perfect for photography and strolling. You can also climb the nearby Qilin Mountain viewing platform to enjoy a panoramic view of the village. The village's preserved Tianhou Temple also reflects its fishing village character, while seafood noodles and small seafood dishes showcase local flavors. Overall, the village retains a landscape where stone houses, the fishing port, and traditional fishing village life are intertwined.

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