Taizhou, this hidden gem of a city, is truly awesome!

🥳🥳 Dachen Island, the "Pearl of the East China Sea", is like a forgotten pearl hidden in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, possessing a unique charm. As you step onto this land, the sea breeze caresses your face, the waves lap against the reefs, and the air is filled with the scent of the sea, refreshing and invigorating.

Must-see scenic spots 😍
📝 Itinerary:
Day 1: Taizhou Prefecture Tourist Area (Xingshan Gate—Ziyang Street—Chaotian Gate—Lansheng Gate—East Lake—Ziyang Street) → Linhai South Railway Station
1. Ziyang Street: The oldest street in Linhai, explore various time-honored brands and local delicacies.
2. Taizhou City Wall (Great Wall of Jiangnan):
🎫 Tickets: 55 yuan, ⏰ Time: 7:00 am–5:30 pm.
Recommended route: Chaotian Gate to Lansheng Gate, free after 6:00 pm for some sections.
3. East Lake:
🎫 Tickets: 15 yuan, half price for students, ⏰ Time: 7:00 am–5:30 pm.
A garden in the Jiangnan style, known as "Little West Lake".
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Day 2: Tiantai Mountain Railway Station → Guoqing Temple → Tiantai Mountain Grand Waterfall
1. Guoqing Temple:
🎫 Tickets: Free, ⏰ Time: 7:00 am–4:00 pm.
The birthplace of the Tiantai sect of Buddhism, experience tranquility and serenity.
2. Tiantai Mountain Grand Waterfall:
🎫 Tickets: 100 yuan, half price for students, ⏰ Time: 8:00 am–3:00 pm.
A nine-tiered waterfall with a drop of 325 meters, a spectacular sight.
📍 Ziyang Street
● Fucheng Lv's Fried Shrimp with Meat (No. 141, Ziyang Street): Shrimp and meat filling, 💰 12 yuan/piece, delicious, a signature dish of Ziyang Street.
● Chenji Niangao (No. 240, Ziyang Street): Glutinous rice cake wrapped with various side dishes, delicious and filling.
● Wang Tianshun Seaweed Cake (No. 335, Ziyang Street): 💰 2 yuan/piece, rich seaweed flavor, must be eaten while hot!
● Youlan Mai Bing Shop (No. 2, Youlan Alley): Mai Bing (wheat pancake) with wontons, a favorite breakfast combination for Linhai locals.
● Ziyang Mai Xia (No. 89, Ziyang Street): A Linhai specialty, with shrimp, scallops, and other ingredients, incredibly delicious.
● Sugar Painting · Cao Hu (No. 137, Ziyang Street): 💰 6 yuan/cup, slightly bitter and sweet, with a minty flavor, refreshing and fun.
● Jianjun Creamy Ribs (No. 17, Chicheng Road): Meaty ribs with a rich milky flavor, a bit pricey, but worth trying.