Tiantai Mountain Scenic Area, Taizhou City
Preparations Before Travel
Documents
Bring valid identity documents including ID card, student ID, senior citizen card, military officer card, etc., to enjoy corresponding ticket discounts.
Clothing
Pack clothes suitable for the current season. Wear lightweight and breathable garments with sun protection supplies in summer; bring thick outerwear to keep warm in winter. Comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes are recommended for mountain climbing.
Daily Supplies
Prepare sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, umbrellas or raincoats. If you plan long-distance hiking inside the scenic area, bring energy snacks and sufficient drinking water.
Other Tips
Check the opening hours and ticket prices of the scenic spot in advance. You may download the Tiantai Mountain scenic map or official travel app for convenient navigation within the area.
Transportation Guide
External Transportation
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High-speed Rail
Take high-speed trains to Tiantai Station as the primary choice. Visitors may also get off at Sanmen Station, Linhai Station or Taizhou Station, then transfer to local transport to reach the scenic area.
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Airplane
The nearby airports include Taizhou Luqiao Airport, Ningbo Lishe International Airport, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport and Wenzhou Longwan International Airport. Upon arrival, transfer to high-speed trains or coaches for Tiantai Mountain.
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Self-driving
The Changtai (Shangsan) Expressway and Hangshaotai Expressway run through Tiantai. Direct highway access is available from Shanghai, Jiangsu, Fujian and other regions. Follow navigation directions to reach each sub-scenic spot of Tiantai Mountain.
Internal Transportation
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Shuttle Buses
Shuttle buses depart from Tiantai Mountain Tourist Center to major attractions such as Guoqing Temple, Shiliang Scenic Area, Huading Scenic Area and Grand Waterfall Scenic Area for easy travel.
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City Buses
Local bus routes No.5, 7, 8, etc., run to the Tourist Center, Qiongtai Immortal Valley and other sites.
Ticket Information
- Guoqing Temple: Free admission
- Tiantai Mountain Grand Waterfall: Full-price ticket ¥100 per person
- Qiongtai Immortal Valley: Full-price ticket ¥65 per person; combined ticket for Grand Waterfall & Qiongtai Immortal Valley ¥165 per person
- Shiliang Waterfall: Full-price ticket ¥60 per person
- Huading National Forest Park: Full-price ticket ¥50 per person
- Former Residence of Jigong: Full-price ticket ¥30 per person
Local Food Recommendations
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Immortal Chicken
One of Tiantai’s signature dishes. The chicken meat is tender, melting in your mouth with rich aromatic flavor.
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Dried Tofu Sheets
Local golden-yellow tofu sheets are as thin as cicada wings with a delicious taste, suitable for stir-fries, soups or fillings.
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Dendrobium Wine
Brewed with unique local dendrobium, this mellow wine offers certain health-care benefits.
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Wheat Cakes
A variety of fillings are available, including preserved vegetable pork, pickled vegetable pork and red bean paste. Crisp outer crust paired with savory fillings.
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Jiao Bing Tong (Vegetable Pancake Rolls)
Shredded assorted ingredients are stir-fried and wrapped in thin pancakes rolled into tubes. They can be pan-fried or deep-fried for a crispy, tasty treat
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