【From Shanghai｜2-Day Leisurely Guide to Tiantai｜Non-Driving Edition】

Explore Tiantai without driving! Public transport connects waterfalls, ancient temples and trails—a perfectly paced 2-day itinerary with foolproof route below👇

🚄Transport Tips:
Outbound: Shanghai→Tiantai 08:03-10:09 (direct high-speed rail)
Return: Tiantai→Shanghai 15:21-18:00 (perfect timing)
Stay: Tiantai Hotel ¥300+, old-school but clean (stairs-friendly with luggage help)

🌿Day1: Nature & Local Flavors
▫️Tuzhaotou (Xiyanmao Branch): Must-visit post-arrival! Local specialties like sweet lotus seeds and divine flower snails—beat the crowd by going early
▫️Shiliang Waterfall: Shuttle from visitor center (hourly off-season). 40-min ride through clouds. Hidden waterfalls along forest trails—non-drivers explore deeper. Perfect facilities, summer water-walking possible
▫️Dinner at Xujia Snacks: Homely but made us crave Tuzhaotou again (regret not returning!)

🪷Day2: Temple & Ancient Trail Morning
▫️Guoqing Temple: Worth the dawn trip! Rain-kissed yellow walls with lotus blooms—silent until tourist buses arrived (early birds win)
▫️Xu Xiake Trail: 2hr hike from hotel to Zhizhe Pagoda via 5 hills! Post-rain bugs demand long sleeves. Abandoned stream dip due to insects~ Pagoda taxi rescue (introvert-approved)
▫️Lunch at Yuqingzhai: Hearty snacks (hair incident aside)

Each Tiantai temple has unique charm—missed Tiantai Mountain Waterfall for next time! Taizhou delivers both fun and food—perfect weekend escape!

Post by agleambrianna | Aug 2, 2025