Stumbled Upon a 2-Hour Secret Getaway from Chengdu! This Valley Homestay is Like a Fairytale 🌿
by SaraAqua
Jul 18, 2025
Taizhou, Zhejiang  
A hidden gem city by the East China Sea 🌊 Half mountain, half sea, half city! With gentle sea breezes and majestic mountains 🏔️ In this city full of stories, every step echoes history~
🚗 Transportation Guide:  
✈️ Flight: Taizhou Luqiao Airport (super close to downtown)  
🚄 High-speed Rail: Taizhou Station / Taizhou West Station (Taizhou West Station in Huangyan District is recommended as the first choice)
🏨 Accommodation Recommendations:  
🌟 Light luxury pick: Taizhou Tapuli Jingjing Hotel (around 300+ RMB per person)  
💸 Cost-effective choice: Hanting Hotel (Taizhou Huangyan Tianchang South Road Branch)  
🏯 Ancient town experience: Linhai Overseas Chinese Hotel (super convenient for exploring the ancient city)
🔥 Must-visit Attractions:  
1⃣️ Tiantai Mountain: The pilgrimage site of "Buddhism and Taoism" ✨ The spectacular Guoqing Temple, a Sui Dynasty ancient temple  
2⃣️ Shenxianju (Fairy Residence): The true fairyland of the immortal world! The place where Li Bai dreamt is absolutely stunning 🏞️  
3⃣️ Dacheng Island: The pearl of the East China Sea with blue sea and sky 💎 The Jiawu Rock Lighthouse is a perfect photo spot!  
4⃣️ Ziyang Ancient Street: Taizhou’s "Living Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival" 🚶 Stroll through a thousand years of ancient charm  
5⃣️ Shepan Island: The mysterious island of a thousand caves! Pirate culture is super interesting 🏴☠️
😋 Food Alert:  
🍜 Ginger Soup Noodles: The soul of Taizhou people’s breakfast!  
🥟 Egg White and Lamb Tail: Intangible cultural heritage dessert! Soft and sweet  
🦐 Wheat Shrimp: Seafood noodles so fresh they’ll make your eyebrows raise!  
🌯 Food Wraps: Taizhou’s version of tacos! Overflowing with fillings
🌈 3-Day 2-Night Itinerary:  
Day 1️⃣ Old Town Stroll  
Jiaojiang Old Town → Garden Vegetable Market (breakfast paradise) → Jiazi Old Street (stunning night views)  
Day 2️⃣ Shenxianju Exploration  
Shenxianju (take the cable car to save energy) → Danzhu Water Fun (a must-visit in summer) → Gaoqian Ancient Village (century-old Huizhou-style architecture)  
Day 3️⃣ Island Adventure  
Dacheng Island Coastal Tour (rent an electric scooter for extra fun) → Jiawu Rock Lighthouse (popular check-in spot) → Meihuawan Seafood (achieve seafood freedom)
✨ Tips:  
▪️ May to September is the best season for Dacheng Island  
▪️ For Shenxianju, it’s recommended to go south up and north down  
▪️ Remember to bring cash for snacks on Ziyang Street
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