Stunning Jiangnan! Complete Travel Guide to Taizhou's "Little Great Wall"
by JackParker
Nov 4, 2025
🍀 The Taizhou City Wall, located in Linhai, Zhejiang, is known as the "Great Wall of Jiangnan" 👍, serving both military defense and flood control functions! Built during the Eastern Jin Dynasty (4th century AD) 🏯, it currently stretches about 4,730 meters, winding along the ridge, overlooking the Ling River, with a magnificent presence!
📍 Location: No. 18 Taoyuan Road, Beishan, Linhai City, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province
🕒 Opening Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📌 Recommended Visit Duration: 2-3 hours
🚗 Transportation: Get off at Great Wall Lanshengmen Station on Route 205
🎫 Tickets: About 60 RMB for adults (online discounts available 🎁), free for those over 70 years old
‼️ Reminder: Wear comfortable sports shoes 👟, some sections are steep, please be cautious
🗺️ Recommended Route
1️⃣ 🏁 Start at Lanshengmen: Climb the 198-step "Hero Slope" 💪 to Gujing Tower, overlooking the entire East Lake
2️⃣ 🌟 Highlight Section: The "S-shaped Great Wall" between Enemy Towers No. 2 and No. 3 📸 a must-photograph spot!
3️⃣ 🏞️ End at Yanxia Pavilion: Hanging on a cliff, with a distant view of the Ling River, breathtaking scenery
📸 Photo Spots
🔹 Lanshengmen: Climb Hero Slope, overlook East Lake 🏞️
🔹 Enemy Tower No. 3: Winding city wall, best photography spot 📷
🔹 Yanxia Pavilion: Cliffside hanging, wide open views 🌄
🔹 Baiyun Tower: High vantage point, panoramic mountain and city views 🎯
🔹 Wangjiangmen: Overlooking the ancient city’s white walls and black tiles 🏘️
🌄 Nearby Recommendations:
Ziyang Ancient Street, Longxing Temple (origin of Japanese Tendai Buddhism 🇯🇵), Qianfo Well, East Lake Park 🌸
Post by JackParker | Nov 4, 2025













