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Tiantai Mountain Travel Notes | The Origin of Buddhism and Taoism, Scenic Beauty of Mountains and Waters
📍 Address: Tiantai Mountain Scenic Area, Tiantai County, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province
💫 Recommended Travel Time: 2 days 1 night (3 days for in-depth travel)
🌈 Best Season: April to October (Spring Rhododendron Sea｜Summer Waterfall Wonders｜Autumn Colorful Forests)
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✨ Highlights ✨
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【The Origin of Buddhism and Taoism】🏯
Visit Guoqing Temple, the ancestral temple of Tiantai Buddhism (free admission) & Tongbai Palace, the ancestral temple of Southern Taoism
Exclusive Experience: The 1500-year-old Sui plum tree in Guoqing Temple blooms beautifully every February!
【Scenic Mountains and Waters】⛰️
Shiliang Waterfall: A natural stone bridge spanning a waterfall (ticket 60 RMB)
Tiantai Mountain Grand Waterfall: The tallest waterfall in East China (ticket 100 RMB)
Park closes at 4 PM, don’t miss the last shuttle~
【Tang Poetry Road】📜
Follow the path of Li Bai and check in at the essence section of the Eastern Zhejiang Tang Poetry Road!
【Gourmet Feast】🍜
Yuqingzhai "Five Tigers Catching Sheep" dumplings and pancakes｜Clay Stove Huadiao Chicken｜Xinan Homestay Huangjing Stewed Chicken
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🗓️ DAY 1 Itinerary: Buddhist Pilgrimage + Waterfall Wonders
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🌅 08:00 Guoqing Temple
📍 Address: Guochi Scenic Area, Tiantai County
*Local tip: Go early! Tour groups arrive after 8 AM
*Hidden gem: The Guoqing Temple limited edition fridge magnets at Xide Coffee next to the temple are worth collecting
🍜 12:00 Sanmu & Food / Xide Coffee
Tiantai Mountain popular restaurant, Japanese-style fresh vibe perfect for photos
💦 14:00 Tiantai Mountain Grand Waterfall
📍 Address: Tiantong Road, Tiantai County
*Avoid mistakes: Navigate to "Grand Waterfall Visitor Center," not "Tiantai Mountain Visitor Center"!
*Photo tip: Waterfall mist is heavy, protect your camera and phone from water
🌃 18:00 Zhexi Old Street
Night tour of Tiantai’s version of "Tang Dynasty Never Sleeps City," buildings full of charm
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🗓️ DAY 2 Itinerary: Natural Wonders + Taoist Holy Site
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🌊 09:00 Shiliang Waterfall
📍 Address: Shiliang Town, Tiantai County
*Duration: 2-3 hours
*Friendly reminder: Forest trails are slippery, wear non-slip shoes
⛩️ 14:00 Tongbai Palace
📍 Address: Foot of Tongbai Ridge, Tiantai County
Birthplace of Southern Taoism, a quiet holy place with beautiful scenery
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🏡 Accommodation Recommendations
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💰 Budget Choice: County fast hotels (200+ RMB/night)
🌟 Unique Experience: Xinan Homestay (mountain view bathtub room is super romantic)
💎 Premium Choice: Tiantai Hot Spring Resort (500+ RMB/night)
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🍜 Must-Try List
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1️⃣ Yuqingzhai Dumplings and Pancakes: No. 58 Tianyi Street
2️⃣ Clay Stove Huadiao Chicken: Multiple branches
3️⃣ Qiongtai Town Hulatai: No. 149 Chicheng Road
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💸 Budget Reference
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Economy: 700+ RMB/person
Premium: 1300+ RMB/person
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🚗 Transportation Guide
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High-speed rail: Hangzhou/Shanghai → Tiantai Mountain Station
Car rental: Attractions are scattered, recommended 200-300 RMB/day
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📸 Photo Check-in Spots
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Guoqing Temple Sui Pagoda｜Shiliang Waterfall｜Grand Waterfall Rainbow｜Xinan Homestay Starry Sky
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Post by DiscoveringDaze | Oct 22, 2025
