𝐓𝐚𝐢 𝐙𝐡𝐨𝐮 Linhai, Taizhou

### Taizhou Ancient City Cultural and Tourism Guide I. Introduction to Taizhou Ancient City Taizhou Ancient City is located in Linhai City, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province. It is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the south of the Yangtze River. It was built in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and has a history of more than 1,600 years. As the political and cultural center of Taizhou in the past dynasties, the ancient city wall (the Great Wall of the South of the Yangtze River), Ziyang Ancient Street, Longxing Temple and other relics have witnessed its profound historical heritage. In 2019, Taizhou Ancient City Cultural Tourism Area was rated as a national 5A-level scenic spot. --- II. Recommended Attractions 1. **Taizhou Ancient City Wall (Great Wall of the South of the Yangtze River)** - **Features**: With a total length of more than 6,000m, it has both military defense and flood control functions, and is known as the "Southern Badaling". - **Highlights**: Climb the 198 steps of Lan Sheng Gate and overlook the Ling River; the historical exhibition of Qi Jiguang's fight against Japanese pirates. - **Suggested visit**: 2–3 hours, the scenery is best in the early morning or evening. 2. **Ziyang Ancient Street** - **Features**: A thousand-year-old street with the layout of the Tang and Song Dynasties, with existing building complexes from the Ming and Qing Dynasties and a strong atmosphere of life. - **Experience**: Taste snacks such as egg white sheep tail and laver cake; visit the former site of the People's Bank of China and the Zhu Ziqing Memorial Hall. 3. **East Lake Park** - **Features**: A garden in the Northern Song Dynasty, known as "Little West Lake", with pavilions and towers scattered in a well-proportioned manner. - **Recommendation**: Take photos at the Nine-turn Bridge in the center of the lake, which is especially beautiful when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in spring. 4. **Longxing Temple** - **Features**: An ancient temple in the Tang Dynasty, one of the birthplaces of the Tiantai Sect of Japanese Buddhism, and the Thousand Buddha Pagoda is a relic of the Yuan Dynasty. 5. **Jinshan Pagoda Complex** - **Features**: Four ancient pagodas from the Tang and Song Dynasties stand on the top of the mountain, and you can have a panoramic view of the ancient city when you climb to the top. --- III. Featured Food Map | Food | Recommended Stores | Address | |-------------|------------------------|-------------------| | Egg White Sheep Tail | Ziyang Jiujiu Laver Cake Shop | No. 87 Ziyang Street | | Linhai Wheat Shrimp | Shuangping Wheat Shrimp | No. 16 Huipu Road | | Ginger Soup Noodles | Lao Yaoda Ginger Soup Noodles | No. 108 Jinshan West Road | | Zao Geng | Baitaqiao Restaurant (Century-old Shop) | No. 376 Ziyang Street | --- IV. Itinerary Suggestions **One-day Tour Route** Morning: Lan Sheng Gate to climb the Great Wall of the South of the Yangtze River → Descend from the Chenghuang Mountain section → East Lake Park Afternoon: Ziyang Ancient Street (lunch + shopping) → Longxing Temple → Jinshan Sunset **Two-day In-depth Tour** Day 1: Full hike on the Great Wall of the South of the Yangtze River → Night tour of Ziyang Street Day 2: Taozhu Ancient City (1h drive, Ming Dynasty anti-Japanese pirate site) → Mount Kuocang stargazing (self-driving optional) --- V. Practical Information - **Transportation**: High-speed rail to "Linhai Station", taxi 15 minutes to the ancient city; Hangzhou self-driving about 3 hours. - **Tickets**: Joint ticket CNY 65 (including the Great Wall + East Lake), Ziyang Street is free. - **Accommodation**: Recommended B&Bs around Ziyang Street (Yufengli, Sanfu Yizhai, etc.). - **Best season**: Spring and autumn (cherry blossoms in March–May, osmanthus in September–November). --- VI. Travel Tips 1. It is recommended to wear comfortable sneakers on the ancient city stone road 2. Experience the "Taizhou Fu Lantern Festival" intangible cultural heritage activity on the fourteenth day of the first lunar month 3. You can plan a 5-day tour with surrounding attractions such as Tiantai Mountain and Shenxianju Taizhou Ancient City perfectly integrates history and life, and is suitable for culture lovers, photography enthusiasts and foodies. Strolling under the ancient city wall and feeling the accumulation of thousands of years will definitely leave unforgettable memories.