Just returned from Taizhou, honestly not recommended for July-August, I just want to share some hard truths

✨Hey girls! I've uncovered this hidden gem in southern Zhejiang—Taizhou has beaches rivaling Kenting, misty Tiantai Mountain, and seafood feasts that'll make you cry with joy (and affordability)! Locals strongly recommend this 3-day, 2-night itinerary to avoid crowds. Bookmark this guide and become a travel pro instantly!

🌿Must-stay areas:
- Around Ziyang Street in Linhai: Step out to ancient streets and enjoy hot qiangao (stuffed rice cake) at dawn—perfect for foodies
- Old town of Jiaojiang: Near Garden Market and Jiazhi Old Street, super convenient for night markets

🍢Food you MUST try (with secret eating tips):
- Qiangao: Must add fried shrimp + fried dough! Freshly kneaded wrapper with overflowing fillings—chewy meets crispy
- Ginger soup noodles: Choose soup made with local yellow ginger, add razor clams + clams + shrimp—spicy yet fresh, winter comfort food
- Seaweed cakes: Go to the famous shop on Ziyang Street (expect queues). Freshly baked crust crumbles, savory seaweed filling not too salty
- Egg white "lamb tail": Weird name but delicious! Fluffy egg white wrapped in red bean paste, fried, dipped in sugar—divine
- Fried shrimp cake: Not actual shrimp! Crispy golden fried batter with radish, minced pork, and shrimp—eat with vinegar to cut grease

🌄Must-visit spots (with money-saving tips):
- Shenxianju: Take the cable car! Walk the Ruyi Bridge—clouds circling mountains feel like immortal realms. Student discounts available
- Guoqing Temple: Free! Sui Dynasty plum and pagoda are photogenic. Go at 8am for fewer crowds and monk chanting
- Jiangnan Great Wall: Free after 7pm! Start at Lansheng Gate for panoramic city lights—more stunning than daytime
- Ziyang Street: Don't just stay on main street! Explore alleys with ivy-covered walls and ¥10 bayberry wine
- Dachen Island: Take ferry from Jiaojiang Pier 7. Stay overnight for sunrise—buy seafood at pier and have restaurants cook it

📝3-day lazy itinerary:
- Day1: Linhai
AM: Arrive → Ziyang Street for qiangao + seaweed cakes
PM: Climb Jiangnan Great Wall → Longxing Temple's Japanese garden
Evening: Sunset on wall → back to old street for ginger noodles
- Day2: Xianju + Tiantai
AM: Shenxianju's Ruyi Bridge → Lotus Platform photos
PM: Feed pigeons at Guoqing Temple → drink temple tea
Evening: Stay in Tiantai, try jiaobingtong (pancake rolls) as snack
- Day3: Jiaojiang finale
Morning: Garden Market for shrimp cakes + egg pancakes
Noon: Seafood noodles at Jiazhi Old Street
Afternoon: Coffee at Dayin Bookstore → depart

💡Tips: Public transport isn't convenient—rent a car or take taxis (most rides under ¥10 in city). For seafood, buy at markets and pay restaurants to cook—half the price of ordering directly!