[2024 Wenling Attraction] Travel Guide for Changyu Dongtian Scenic District (Updated Sep)
No.2 of Best Things to Do in Taizhou
Geological Sites
Address:
Yayuan Road, Xinhe Town, Wenling City, Taizhou City
Opening times:
Open tomorrow at 07:30-17:00Closed Today
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
Phone:
0576-86598151
The Shuangmen Grottoes of Changyu Dongtian are full of legendary charm
Also known as Shuangmen Cave and Shuangmen Hole, the Shuangmen Grottoes blend quarrying culture with Taoist culture. Inside the grottoes, there are rich cliff carvings and exquisite Taoist stone murals.
A mountain does not need to be high; it becomes spiritual with the presence of an immortal. Before the Changyu Dongtian Scenic Area was developed, the Shuangmen Grottoes were already well-known. Three hundred years ago, the grottoes were immersed in Taoist culture.
According to legend, a Taoist named Zhang Yisong traveled far and wide for many years before finally finding a place to settle in the Shuangmen Grottoes. During the height of summer, it was scorching hot outside the grottoes, but cool breezes blew inside. Zhang Yisong felt refreshed and repeatedly exclaimed how wonderful it was. He decided to settle there and practice Taoism until he passed away at the age of 96, becoming a great master. People say he achieved immortality.
Later, a Taoist named Fang Yang came to the grottoes, attracted by their fame, to practice. One day, a flash flood destroyed nearby villages, and the villagers fled to the Shuangmen Grottoes, escaping disaster. They believed they were protected by divine spirits. Under Fang Yang's leadership, the villagers pooled their resources to build the Lingxiao Temple at the entrance of the grottoes. Since then, incense offerings have never ceased, and later generations continued to carve and engrave Taoist scriptures and illustrations inside the grottoes.
Many literati and poets left their impressions, which were carved on the walls. Qing Dynasty poet Di Zhanyun wrote: 'The deep mountains do not suffer from the heat; nothing compares to Shuangmen Cave. When I come, the wind greets me; when I leave, the wind sees me off.'
Inside the scenic area, there is a full-body stone statue of Laozi, the founder of the Taoist school. The grotto entrance walls are engraved with the 'Tao Te Ching.' The walls also feature the 'Observing the Tao and Clearing the Mind' mural, consisting of 26 paintings, each with a corresponding story summary below. The murals are based on original Taoist illustrations, vivid and profound in meaning.
📍Detailed address: Shuangmen Grottoes, Changyu Dongtian, Wenling City, Zhejiang Province
Ticket price: 35 yuan
Opening hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
⏳Recommended duration: 1 hour
HarmoniousEscapes
Taizhou Travel 4 Days 3 Nights Super Value Vacation Guide: A Perfect Encounter with Jiangnan Island
🌴Dear friends! Taizhou Wenling, this treasure land of Jiangnan Island, I really love it! 😜 Starting from Hangzhou, embark on a 4-day 3-night dreamy vacation, it's simply amazing! Here you will find breathtakingly beautiful islands, colorful fishing villages, and ancient streets full of charm, completely fulfilling all your beautiful expectations of Jiangnan! 💖
🚄 Transportation Guide
High-speed rail direct 🚅: Departing from Hangzhou East Station, the high-speed rail directly reaches Wenling Station, super time-saving and labor-saving, it's just too convenient! 😎
Local travel 🛺: The combination of bus and taxi is simply perfect! Taxi speed is super fast, and the price is very affordable, allowing you to travel around Taizhou easily! 👏
🌟 Itinerary
D1 🌅: Head straight to Wenling Station from Hangzhou East Station, then go directly to Changyu Dongtian to feel the shock of the ancient quarry transformed into a giant grotto, then go to Shitang Town and Xiaoru Village to enjoy the scenery, and finally climb Qilin Mountain to overlook the beautiful scenery.
D2 🌄: Climb to the Dui Jie Viewing Platform in the early morning to greet the stunning sunrise, then return to the hotel to rest for a while or take a walk on the Wenling Coastal Greenway, and in the evening go to Shuikeng Ao Beach/Pearl Beach to feel the gentle embrace of the sea.
D3 🚤: Head to Wenchong Bang Wharf, take a boat to the mysterious Sansuan Island, and explore its unique charm.
D4 🛍️: Go to Jiaojiang Garden Vegetable Market to feel the local atmosphere, and if the weather permits, head to Dachen Island to enjoy the sea breeze.
D5 🏛️: Stroll along Ziyang Street, touch the ancient traces, then walk along the city walls, and return with beautiful memories.
🌟 Must-visit Attractions
Changyu Dongtian ⛰️: The ancient quarry has transformed into a giant grotto, where you can row and play in the water, making it an excellent place to cool off in the summer, super healing for the soul! 😍
Xiaoru Village 🏠: Known as the "Chinese version of Cinque Terre", the colorful stone houses and rainbow steps are perfect for taking photos, too suitable for photo ops! 🤳
Dui Jie Viewing Platform 💍: Known as the Oriental Cape of Good Hope, the circular viewing platform glows golden at sunset, and the lights are bright and romantic at night, creating a full atmosphere! 💝
Sansuan Island 🏝️: A niche secluded island, the black sand beach and giant rocks make you feel like you are in Iceland, feeling the mystery and tranquility.
Golden Beach/Shuikeng Ao Beach 🌅: If you have to choose one, Golden Beach is sunny, and Shuikeng Ao Beach is known as "Mount Fuji", bringing a strong visual impact, you can't go wrong with either choice!
Ziyang Street 🛒: The ancient street is full of stories, with a variety of local snacks, and the Taizhou City Wall is right next to it, eating and shopping, it's just too pleasant!
🍜 Food Recommendations
Qiangao 🍰: Super delicious food that can be tasted outside the scenic spot, super satisfying with one bite!
Qinggao 🍬: Authentic flavor, making your taste buds cheer!
Shanfen Yuan 🍡: A sweet dessert like sweet dumplings, sweet and lingering, unforgettable!
Zhangyuan Steamed Rice 🍲: Eel soup is so fresh that it makes your eyebrows fall off, and the fried rice cake and noodle soup are worth a try!
🏠 Accommodation Recommendations
The homestays in Shitang Town are simply amazing! Concentrated attractions, diverse styles. The homestay I chose has a quiet environment, elegant lawn, and a view of the Dui Jie Viewing Platform from the window, so beautiful that it makes people intoxicated! 🤩
📌 Tips:
If the weather is bad, the itinerary can be adjusted flexibly. It's quite hot during the day, so be sure to do a good job of sun protection, and resting in the homestay is also a very comfortable choice! 😉
Dear friends, quickly save this guide, bring your camera and beautiful mood, and come to Taizhou for a perfect vacation! 📸 I believe you will fall in love with this place! 💗
Emily Young17 candy
Wenling Journey: Encountering the Poetry and Romance between Mountains and Seas
On the coast of the East China Sea, there lies a charming city—Wenling. It is like a dazzling pearl inlaid on the southeast coast of Zhejiang, radiating enchanting light, waiting for you to explore.
Wenling is the perfect combination of mountains and sea. As you set foot on this land, the first thing that catches your eye is the rolling green hills. Fangshan, with its flat and open mountaintop surrounded by steep cliffs, resembles a garden in the sky. Strolling through it, with clouds and mist swirling around, feels like being in a fairyland.
And the sea of Wenling is intoxicating. The coastal scenery of Shitang Town, with its golden beaches, azure waters, and unique stone house architecture, forms a beautiful seaside painting. Watching the sunrise by the sea, seeing the red sun slowly rise from the sea level, its rays scattering across the water, is like a dream.
Changyu Dongtian is a miracle created by human wisdom and nature together. For thousands of years, the man-made stone cave clusters with their various forms, some like palaces, others like mazes. The musical performances inside the caves, with echoes lingering, are mesmerizing.
Wenling's cuisine is also a highlight. The delicious seafood, with its wide variety, is mouth-watering. The soft and glutinous rice cake, filled with rich fillings, satisfies with just one bite. And the sweet Wenling shrimp, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, is fragrant and irresistible.
The folk culture of Wenling is equally colorful. The lively rhythm of the big drums, the splendid performances of dragon and lion dances, all showcase the unique charm of the city and the warm hospitality of its people.
In Wenling, you can fully enjoy the gifts of nature, feel the heritage of history and culture, taste delicious food, and experience the simple local customs. Here is the ideal place for you to relax your body and mind, and find peace for your soul.
Renew_Aria_72
Taizhou Travel | A super detailed 4-day 3-night nanny-level travel guide
| A super detailed 4-day 3-night nanny-level travel guide.😜 So far, my most beloved vacation island city has finally been found! That is Wenling in Taizhou🏖
Here you can find grottoes, islands, colorful fishing villages, and ancient streets with city walls, which fully satisfy all my beautiful expectations of the Jiangnan area❗
🎈Departing from Hangzhou! A 2 - 4 day short-term leisure vacation, friends remember to bookmark this!
🚄Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Wenling Station, where buses and taxis are very convenient, with quick taxi dispatch and affordable prices.
🌟Itinerary
D1 Hangzhou East Station—Wenling Station—Changyu Dongtian—Shitang Town—Xiaoruo Village—Qilin Mountain
D2 Duijie Viewing Platform—Hotel Rest/Wenling Seaside Greenway—Shuitongdai Beach/Pearl Beach
D3 Mosquito Harbor Wharf—Sansuan Island
D4 Jiaojiang Garden Vegetable Market—Dachen Island
D5 Ziyang Street—Prefecture City Wall—Return trip
🌟 Attractions
1⃣Changyu Dongtian ⛰
This is a seriously underrated attraction! It has been a quarry since ancient times, and after being hollowed out, it presents a myriad of forms, truly 'man-made, yet as if created by nature'👏. There are giant grotto Buddha statues, a quarry history exhibition, cute giant pandas, and you can also go boating and play in the water, and find a cool retreat in summer, which is super awesome😜!
2⃣Colorful Xiaoruo Village 🌈
China's version of the 'Italian Cinque Terre', it was once rated as China's most beautiful fishing village🛖! Ancient colorful stone houses, rainbow stairs, harbors full of boats⛵, and from the top of Qilin Mountain opposite, you can enjoy a stunning sunset🌅!
3⃣Duijie Viewing Platform 💍
Known as the Eastern Cape of Good Hope👀, be sure to visit on a sunny day, when the azure sea is simply breathtaking! The huge pair of ring-shaped viewing platforms are named 'Duijie Viewing Platform' because they resemble a pair of rings. At sunset, the golden light sparkles✨, and at night when the lights are on, it is even more romantic and beautiful, with mountains and sea views, especially suitable for couples to take a leisurely stroll.
4⃣Sansuan Island 🏖
An isolated island paradise, with ancient stone houses, azure sky trenches, giant rocks, and black sand beaches just like those in Iceland, a super special and niche attraction, where you can experience the scenery of an Icelandic substitute island without going abroad!
5⃣Jinsha Beach/Shuitongdai Beach
Choose one of the two, I went to Jinsha Beach which was closer to my accommodation. Shuitongdai Beach is known as the 'Mount Fuji on the sea'! Go to Jinsha Beach early, otherwise, there will be no sunlight soon☀!
6⃣Ziyang Street
A characteristic old street with many ancient buildings, where you can eat and stroll around, with the Taizhou Prefecture City Wall right next door, suitable for finding a favorite small shop to eat some delicious snacks and take a good rest😃.
🍜Food
Recommendations: Qiangao (cheap and delicious outside the scenic area), Qinggao is very authentic, Shanfenyuan is like sweet dumplings, Paoxia is average, the local recommended (Zhangyuan Cooking) here has delicious eel soup, sesame mochi fried egg, and noodle knot soup are all good😋.
🏠Accommodation
Highly recommend staying in Shitang Town, where attractions are concentrated, with a wide range of accommodation options, different price points, various design styles, and mountain and water views, there is always one that suits you😎. The homestay I chose was very quiet, with a full atmosphere of the lawn, floor-to-ceiling windows that can be opened, and you can see the Duijie Viewing Platform from the room.
I originally wanted to go to Dachen Island, but unfortunately, the weather was bad when I got there and it was canceled😔. A 2 - 5 day itinerary in Taizhou is very good, day1 and day2 are must-visits, and the remaining three days can be freely chosen according to your own preferences, be sure to pay attention to sun protection, and you can rest at the homestay if it's too hot during the day!
mayawaterfall
The first place touched by the first ray of sunlight
Let's go on a trip to Wenling, Zhejiang this holiday❗ Hurry up and save this treasure guide, with a thousand-year-old Buddhist temple, ancient city, sea🌊, sunrise🌅, mountains⛰️, waterfalls... Let's get away from the noisy city and go~
🚦Transportation
🚘Recommend self-driving or renting a car
🚏【Changyu Dongtian】
🔸The fairy sister version of 'The Condor Heroes' was filmed in Changyu Dongtian. This place has a history of 1500 years and is said to be 'man-made, yet as if naturally formed'. For thousands of years, the people of Changyu have chiseled away, extracting hundreds of millions of cubic meters of stone, leaving behind 28 cave groups and 1314 caves of various shapes
🎫Combo ticket: 120💰
🚏【Millennium Dawn Garden】
🔸The place where the first ray of sunlight comes in, perfect for watching the sunrise🌅! Romantic and ceremonial~
🚏【Fangshan】
🔸A branch of the northern Yandang Mountains, one of China's top ten scenic spots, with majestic and imposing layers of mountains. It is known as: the aerial garden, paradise on earth, and as Li Qingzhao wrote, 'the setting sun melts gold, and the evening clouds close up'. Go and feel the grandeur of the motherland's mountains and rivers, and experience the three wonders of Fangshan (sea of clouds and Buddha's light, reverse waterfall, sun and moon rising together)
🎫Ticket: 40💰
🚏【Duijie Viewing Platform】
🔸Located at the peak of Wuliao Village, surrounded by the sea on three sides, it is an excellent place to admire the good hope corner of the East Sea. Walk and overlook the vast sea and the full view of Shitang🏝️. You can choose to watch the sunrise🌅 here. If you want to go to the highest point🎬, you need to climb for about 15min to the top of the mountain
🎫Ticket: Free🆓
🚏Rainbow Xiaoruo Village
🔸The houses here are all colorful🌈, with macaron-colored houses scattered in an orderly manner, as if entering a fairy tale world in a second. Be sure to climb the Kirin Mountain opposite Xiaoruo Village in the evening to watch a sunset🌇 (you can wear light-colored clothes, it's great for taking photos📷)
🚏Binhai Greenway
🔸An 8km coastal road🛣️, you can take a sightseeing car, listening to the sound of seagulls and waves🌊, and enjoy a comfortable time
🚏Dongxia Beach
🔸The color of the sea🌊 changes with the weather, it's best to come on a sunny day, the sea will look a bit bluer
🎫Ticket: 30💰
🍱Cuisine
There are many delicious restaurants in Wenling, just pick one at random, the taste is very good. Wenling's eight big bowls, jumping fish, bean noodles, wheat cake cones, bubbled🦐, mountain powder paste, steamed round, and embedded cakes...
Scarlett Hall12
Summer off-the-beaten-path cool retreats, step into the world of caves in Wenling
I was shocked by the "big caves, small caves, and interconnected caves" of Taizhou's Snake Pan Island when I first visited a few years ago, and I didn't expect to enter the world of "caves" again at Changyu Dongtian in Wenling this time! A great place to cool off in the summer!
"Changyu Dongtian, a rarity in the world," combines the grand, the perilous, the strange, the ingenious, and the secluded, making it a charming scenic tourist destination unique to our country's coastline. Like Snake Pan Island, the Changyu cave cluster is a landscape left behind after the artificial quarrying of slate. Its quarrying history dates back to the Northern and Southern Dynasties, with a history of over 1500 years. Now, 28 cave clusters and 1314 caves of various shapes remain! "Though made by man, they seem as if formed by nature!"
🚘Transportation information: Depart from Wenling Train Station, take the bus to Changyu Town, and you can reach the scenic area in about 40 minutes. Tourists who drive can take the G15 Shenhai Expressway and reach the scenic area after exiting at the Wenling exit. There is a large parking lot near the scenic area, which makes parking convenient.
💡Suggested itinerary: Main Gate—Guangxi Cave—Panda Pavilion/Maze—Shuiyun Cave—Shuangmen Stone Cave—Main Gate
❗Don't skimp on the sightseeing car ticket, it's on call and saves time and effort
❗Bring an extra coat, as it's cooler inside the caves
💰Joint ticket: 120 yuan
ExpeditionDiaries
Wenling, Taizhou, actually hides such a stunning cave
Everyone comes to Taizhou
usually goes to Shitang Xiaorao Village in Wenling
or Ziyang Old Street in Linhai
But actually, there is another place in Taizhou
that is really underestimated
usually only known by locals
📍Address: Changyu Dongtian, Wenling, Taizhou
⏰Time: 07:30-17:00
🚗Transport: Take the high-speed train to "Wenling" station, then take a taxi or the "Changyu Dongtian Tourism Loop" bus directly there
This place has been a quarry since ancient times, so the mountain has been hollowed out, leaving behind more than 1000 caves. There's no hint of the mystery from the outside, but once you enter the mountain, walking along the cliffside plank paths through the mountain, you can enjoy various caves and rock formations, which are very interesting and in no way inferior to Lishui Jinyun.
The scenic area is very large, and a detailed one-day tour guide has been organized, see below⬇️
🏷️【Travel Guide】
Tour route: Guanxi Cave—Shuangmen Cave—Shuiyun Cave—Jingming Cave
📷【About Check-in Spots】
1⃣️Guanxi Cave
Has a rare rock cave concert hall in China, climb up the steps, and you can reach the top of the mountain.
2️⃣Shuangmen Cave
The entire mountain is hollow, and it's a different world inside.
3️⃣Shuiyun Cave
Inside is a cave museum, displaying the history of quarrying, a great place to bring kids to learn and take photos. The stairs go all the way down to an underground river, which is very clear.
4️⃣Jingming Cave
The place is not big, but there is a cave wall full of sculptures, which is quite interesting.
MADALYN BATES
A Hidden Paradise for Summer Retreat in Wenzhou - Changyu Dongtian
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There are really many great places in Taizhou, and there's a lesser-known spot that was introduced to me by a local. I was amazed after visiting it‼️
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This place used to be a quarry, and the entire mountain is hollow, leaving behind more than a thousand caves. Walking along the cliffside plank road, you can enjoy various cave and rock formations, which are very interesting. Personally, I think it's no less impressive than Lishui Jinyun.
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📍Address: Changyu Dongtian, Wenling, Taizhou
⏰Hours: 07:30-17:00
🚗Transportation: Take the high-speed train to 'Wenling' station, then take a taxi or the 'Changyu Dongtian Tourist Loop' bus directly
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🏷️【Travel Tips】
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Tour route: Guanxi Cave - Shuangmen Cave - Shuiyun Cave - Jingming Cave
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📷【About Check-in Spots】
1⃣️Guanxi Cave
A large scenic area with a rare rock cave concert hall in China. However, there are usually no concerts. Climbing up the steps, you can reach the top of the mountain and overlook the caves.
2⃣️Shuangmen Cave
The entire mountain is hollow, and stepping inside is like entering another world. There are many murals inside, and you can also visit the Xianxiu Palace.
3⃣️Shuiyun Cave
This is a cave museum that displays the history of quarrying. Not only can you learn about geography, but it's also a great spot for photography. The stairs lead all the way down to an underground river, which is very clear. 'The Return of the Condor Heroes' and 'The Deer and the Cauldron' were both filmed here.
4⃣️Jingming Cave
A free cave that is not very big, but has sculptures all over the cave walls, which are quite interesting.
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vasquezthevaldez
Wenling, Taizhou, who would have thought that such a stunning cave was hidden here!
Visitors to Taizhou usually go to the Shi Tang Xiao Ruo Village in Wenling or the Ziyang Old Street in Linhai. However, there is actually another place in Taizhou that is really underrated and generally only known by locals.
📍 Address: Changyu Dongtian, Wenling, Taizhou
⏰ Hours: 07:30-17:00
🚗 Transportation: Take the high-speed train to 'Wenling' station, then take a taxi or the 'Changyu Dongtian Tourist Loop' bus directly
This place has been a quarry since ancient times, so the mountain has been hollowed out, leaving behind more than 1000 caves. The mystery is not visible from the outside, but once you enter the mountain and walk along the cliffside plank paths through the mountain, you can enjoy various caves and rock formations, which are very interesting and no less impressive than the Lishui Jinyun.
The scenic area is very large, and I have put together a detailed one-day tour guide, see below⬇️
🏷️ 【Travel Guide】
Tour route: Guanxi Dong - Shuangmen Dong - Shuiyun Dong - Jingming Dong
📷 【About the Check-in Spots】
1⃣️ Guanxi Dong
There is a rare rock cave concert hall in China, and you can climb to the top of the mountain.
2️⃣ Shuangmen Dong
The entire mountain is hollow, and it's a different world inside.
3️⃣ Shuiyun Dong
Inside is a cave museum, displaying the history of quarrying, which is educational for children and also a great photo spot. The stairs go all the way down to an underground river, which is very clear.
4️⃣ Jingming Dong
The place is not big, but there are sculptures all over the cave walls, which is quite interesting.
Come and explore this underrated cave!
OPAL MORRIS
Amazing! To experience the wonder of a thousand-year-old stone quarry, choosing Changyu Dongtian in Wenling, Zhejiang is the right move!
❤️ In Wenling, Taizhou, Zhejiang, there is a marvelous attraction meticulously crafted from a mining site that has endured for a millennium—the Changyu Dongtian Shuangmen Dong Scenic Area.
This place, from the outside, looks just like an ordinary ⛰️ mountain. However, once you step inside, it's a whole different world! Exquisite stone carvings and murals shine brilliantly ✨ on the rock walls, and there are winding spiral mazes in the caves that make one marvel at the ancient people's ingenious craftsmanship 👍! Being there, one instantly feels incredibly small 🤣
📍Detailed address: Changyu Dongtian Shuangmen Dong Scenic Area, Wenling, Taizhou, Zhejiang
🎫Ticket price: Joint ticket 110 yuan, includes 4 caves and the Panda Pavilion
⌚️Business hours: 8:00~16:30
🕒Recommended duration of visit: About 2 hours
👪Suitable for: Not very suitable for the elderly over 70 years old and children under 6 years old.
🚦Transportation:
🚗Self-driving: Navigate directly to the Changyu Dongtian Shuangmen Dong Scenic Area Visitor Center.
🚌Public transport: After leaving the high-speed rail Wenling Station, you can take a taxi directly, which is very convenient 🚕.
🎈Travel tips:
1️⃣ Don't navigate directly to Changyu Dongtian Scenic Area 🙅♂️, because Changyu Dongtian includes Shuangmen Dong Scenic Area and Baxianyan Scenic Area, so be sure to navigate to Shuangmen Dong Scenic Area.
2️⃣ You can choose to buy a joint ticket, of course, you can also buy a ticket separately after arriving at a certain cave, but the joint ticket is relatively more cost-effective 👏🏻.
3️⃣ Be sure to go as early as possible 🥰, it's best to enter the scenic area before two o'clock in the afternoon, as the tour process involves a lot of going up and down, which is time-consuming.
4️⃣ Taxis are readily available in the vicinity 🚕, so choosing public transportation is also no problem.
5️⃣ There isn't much 🍪 food in the scenic area, remember to bring a bottle of water and some food to replenish your energy! 🫰🏻
6️⃣ If the camera's shooting 📷 equipment is not very good, you can bring a flash or fill light 💡 for photography, or simply use your mobile phone, as it's darker inside the caves and the phone might actually take better pictures 📱.
7️⃣ If you're planning a weekend trip, you can also visit the Shitang area in Wenling, but make sure to choose good weather when going to the seaside ☀️
VoyagingAdventurer
Wenling, Taizhou, Zhejiang: A Cave Wonder Travel Guide
**Hidden in Wenling, Taizhou, is a magical world of caves! ✨✨**
Most people who visit Taizhou choose to go to the Stone Village in Xiarao, Wenling or the Ziyang Old Street in Linhai, but few know of this unique place in Taizhou.
📍Location: Changyu Dongtian, Wenling, Taizhou
⏰Opening Hours: 07:30-17:00
🚗Transportation: Take the high-speed train to "Wenling" station, then take a taxi or the special "Changyu Dongtian Tourism Loop" to get there directly
This place was once a quarry with a long history, and thousands of caves have been carved out inside the mountain. From the outside, it looks ordinary, but once you enter the interior of the mountain and walk along the steep plank roads, you can enjoy various wonderful cave landscapes and unique rock formations, which are fully comparable to the charm of Lishui Jinyun.
The scenic area is quite large, here is a specific guide for a one-day tour, let's take a look! ⬇️
🏷️【Travel Tips】
Tour Route: Longfeng Valley—Shiyuan—Guanhaitai—Shuiyun Dong
📷【Photo Spots Recommended】
1. **Longfeng Valley**: A place full of mystery.
2. **Shiyuan**: Displays a variety of peculiar stones.
3. **Guanhaitai**: Offers a panoramic view of the beautiful seascape.
4. **Shuiyun Dong**: The cave landscape is unique.
Changyu Dongtian in Wenling, Taizhou, is waiting for you to unveil its mystery! 🤩🤩
VoyageOfDiscovery
The Underrated Secret of Taizhou: Changyu Dongtian
Many people head to Taizhou and often choose the Stonetang Xiaoruo Village in Wenling or the Ziyang Old Street in Linhai. However, there is a place in Taizhou that is truly underrated and generally only known to locals.
📍Location: Changyu Dongtian, Wenling, Taizhou
⏰Time: 07:30 to 17:00
🚗Transportation: Take the high-speed train to "Wenling" station, then you can take a taxi or the "Changyu Dongtian Tourist Loop" directly.
This place has been a quarry since ancient times, which has hollowed out the inside of the mountain, leaving behind more than a thousand caves. From the outside, the wonders within are not apparent, but once you enter the mountain and follow the plank path along the cliffs through the mountain, you can enjoy a variety of cave and rock formations, which are truly interesting and no less impressive than the Lishui Jinyun.
The scale of the scenic area is quite large, and here is a detailed one-day tour guide for you, please continue reading below.
🗓Itinerary:
Tour route: Guanxi Dong—Shuangmen Dong—Shuiyun Dong—Jingming Dong.
👍Most recommended:
1⃣️Guanxi Dong: It has a rare rock cave concert hall in China. Ascending the stairs step by step, you can reach the top of the mountain.
2️⃣Shuangmen Dong: The entire interior of the mountain is hollow, and stepping inside is like entering another world.
3️⃣Shuiyun Dong: Inside, there is a cave museum that displays the history of quarrying. It is educational for children and also a great spot for photography. The stairs lead straight down to an underground river, which is extremely clear.
4️⃣Jingming Dong: Not very large, but there is a cave wall covered with sculptures, which is quite interesting.
CHRISTIAN CLARK
Taizhou Wenling | There's such a stunning cave hidden here~
Everyone who comes to Taizhou
usually visits the Stone Wharf Xiaoruo Village in Wenling
or the Ziyang Old Street in Linhai
But actually, there's another place in Taizhou
that's really underrated
Usually only locals know about it
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📍Address: Changyu Dongtian, Wenling, Taizhou
⏰Time: 07:30-17:00
🚗Transport: Take the high-speed train to "Wenling" station, then take a taxi or the "Changyu Dongtian Tourism Loop" bus directly
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This place has been a quarry since ancient times, so the mountain has been hollowed out, leaving behind more than 1,000 caves. There's no hint of the mystery from the outside, but once you enter the mountain, you can walk along the cliffside plank paths through the mountain, enjoying various caves and rock formations, which are very interesting and no less impressive than Lishui Jinyun.
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The scenic area is very large, and a detailed one-day tour guide has been organized, see below ⬇️
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🏷️【Travel Guide】
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Tour route: Guanxi Cave—Shuangmen Cave—Shuiyun Cave—Jingming Cave
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📷【About Check-in Spots】
1⃣️Guanxi Cave
It has a rare rock cave concert hall in China. Ascend the steps, and you can reach the top of the mountain.
2️⃣Shuangmen Cave
The entire mountain is hollow, and entering it is like discovering another world.
3️⃣Shuiyun Cave
Inside is a cave museum that displays the history of quarrying. It's educational for children and also a great photo spot. The stairs go all the way down to an underground river, which is very clear.
4️⃣Jingming Cave
It's not a big place, but there are sculptures all over the cave walls, which are quite interesting.
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athena_cordeliawillowdale
Zhejiang's super niche attractions, there's really a different world inside!
Taizhou Wenling, a travel destination that dazzles at first sight! Not only does it boast a wealth of tourist resources, but also delicious seafood and snacks, making it an absolute go-to spot for weekend outings for friends from nearby cities! 👏
This time, following a travel blogger, I specifically visited an off-the-beaten-path but charming 4A scenic area. Who would have thought that a thousand-year-old mining site could transform into a picturesque spot? From the outside, it just looks like an ordinary mountain, but once you step inside the cave, it's a whole different world! 😮
The rock carvings and murals on the cave walls are exquisitely detailed, as if telling the stories of ancient wisdom and craftsmanship. The winding and twisting maze inside the cave is mesmerizing, making you feel as if you're in a mysterious world. Standing in the vast cavern, one can't help but feel small, yet at the same time, awestruck by the magnificent scenery. 🌄
📍The location is in the Changyu Dongtian Shuangmen Dong Scenic Area in Wenling, Taizhou, Zhejiang. The joint ticket is only 110 yuan, including 4 caves and the Panda Pavilion, which is a great deal! 🎫
The business hours are from 8 am to 4:30 pm, with a playing time of about 2 hours, which is enough for you to fully appreciate the beauty here. ⏰
However, it should be noted that this place may not be very suitable for older seniors and very young children, so pay special attention when bringing family members. 👨👩👧👦
If you are driving here, just navigate to the Changyu Dongtian Shuangmen Dong Scenic Area Visitor Center, which is very convenient! 🚗 If you are using public transportation, it's also very convenient to take a taxi from the high-speed rail Wenling Station, as the transportation here is very accessible. 🚄
Culinary Routes
Changyu Dongtian
Changyu Dongtian Scenic Area covers a total area of 16.18 square kilometers, located in the Changyu area of Xinhai Town, Wenling, consisting of the Baxianyan, Shuangmendong, Chongguo Temple, and Yeshan, four major scenic spots. In 2002, it was rated as a national AAAA-level tourist area.
In 2007, it was listed by the Ministry of Construction's Scenic Area Management Office as one of the top ten most distinctive scenic spots in China. The Fangshan-Changyu Dongtian Scenic Area, with a total area of 26.06 square kilometers, is based on the ancient volcanic crater geomorphology, characterized by the sheer cliffs of Fangshan volcanic rock plateau and the Dongtian stone culture formed by artificial mining over thousands of years. It features precipitous cliffs, strange peaks and deep valleys, cascading waterfalls and streams, and Dongtian scenery. It is a mountainous and rocky scenic area that combines grandeur, danger, and beauty, integrating nature with culture, and serves functions for scientific research, science popularization, sightseeing, and leisure.
The Global Food Traveler
Changyu Dongtian | Come and see the world of jianghu in Jin Yong's martial arts novels
Come and see the world of jianghu in Jin Yong's martial arts novels. Changyu Dongtian is a landscape left behind after the artificial mining of slates since the Southern and Northern Dynasties. Although not naturally formed, the traces left by human activities are also considered to be the essence of Chinese stone culture, unique in the world. With a history of over 1500 years, it is a unique scenery in our country. Being there, one feels the insignificance of oneself. Among them, Guanxi Dongtian has 348 cave bodies, which are the largest cave group left by thousands of years of mining. It is deep and winding, majestic and dangerous, and is a very worthwhile sight to see.
⚠️ It is very necessary to take the sightseeing car because the joint ticket is purchased, which makes it more convenient to play a round.
🎟Ticket price: 20 yuan💰/person
Sightseeing car route:
Shuangmen Dongtian Scenic Area (Tourist Center) - Guanxi Dongtian (worth seeing) - Panda Pavilion - Shuiyun Dongtian (worth seeing) - Shuangmen Grottoes - Tourist Center
📝TIPS:
The best way to play is to follow the sightseeing car route, because there is a very high and steep staircase at Shuiyun Dongtian. After coming up the stairs from Shuiyun Dongtian, continue walking forward to reach the Shuangmen Grottoes. From Shuangmen Grottoes to the direction of the sightseeing car, you have to go down several hundred steps, so if you play in reverse, it will be a bit tiring.
There is a post office at the entrance of Guanxi Dongtian where you can send postcards, and there are stamps to stamp (sent one to myself and received it!)
There is a concert hall in Guanxi Dongtian, performance times: first show 10:00-10:30, second show 13:30-13:50, third show 14:30-14:50, fourth show 15:30-15:50, where you can experience natural surround sound.
"The Return of the Condor Heroes" and "The Deer and the Cauldron" were filmed at Shuiyun Dongtian. There is a Changyu stone here, which is a volcanic tuff rock formed over a hundred million years ago during the Mesozoic era after a volcanic eruption.
Shuangmen Grottoes, no photography allowed inside.
At the entrance, there is Panlongtan, where children can play in the water, and there are small goldfish to catch.
⚠️Avoid Pitfalls⚠️
Do not take the Guanxi Dongtian boat
The interior area is very small, the ticket price is 40 yuan💰/person/half hour, and it takes less than half an hour to finish, which is not cost-effective and delays the play time.
📍Address: Zhenghe Road, Changyu Town, Wenling City, Taizhou (south side of Taizhou Bay)
🎟Ticket: Shuangmen Dongtian + Guanxi Dongtian + Shuiyun Dongtian + Shuangmen Grottoes + Panda Pavilion, joint ticket 120 yuan💰(tickets for each attraction can also be purchased separately)
⏰: 8:00—17:00
lyrielle_1730
Ancient Wonders - Changyu Dongtian
Today, I visited Changyu Dongtian in Wenling and was deeply astonished. Upon entering the cave, a cool breeze greets you, a creation from over 1500 years ago, carved by hand from rock, forming bizarre and uniquely shaped caverns. In that era, what else but human labor was there, devoid of machinery and high technology? One can only imagine the ancient people's manual labor, hammering and chiseling day after day, to create these meandering paths and lifelike cave formations. It's impossible not to marvel at the wisdom and the superb craftsmanship of the ancients. Each cave ingeniously blends with the surrounding flora and natural scenery, forming a seamless ecological landscape, no wonder it's named as if it was naturally formed by heaven! Unexpectedly, a casually chosen scenic spot turned out to be more captivating and impressive than those deliberately selected. In my opinion, this is the most beautiful, most peculiar, most spectacular, and most awe-inspiring tourist attraction in Taizhou!
TravelCrossroads*3
Zhejiang Cultural and Tourism Bureau, you are confused for not promoting this place!
Thank you Taizhou Cultural and Tourism Bureau for not promoting this place
So I can enjoy it alone, I really like that there are fewer people here
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Today, I'm sharing with everyone Changyu Dongtian in Taizhou, Zhejiang·China. It's my first time hearing about it after so many years. Changyu Dongtian is a quarry site with a history of over 1500 years, and it has perfectly preserved the quarry pits and rock caves left from various periods from the Sui and Tang dynasties to the present.
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👉Best visiting route (no turning back)
Huanxi Cave - Panda Pavilion (worth visiting for children, adults might find it less interesting) - Shuangmen Grottoes - Shuangmen Cave - Shuiyun Cave - Jingming Cave
👉Points I personally find impressive
✅Shuangmen Grottoes
An entire mountain hollowed out, climbing to the top for an overview is very shocking and magnificent, those who are afraid of heights should be cautious, inside the cave there is also a 100-meter-long sculpture of the Shanxi Yongle Palace's Chaoyuan Picture, lifelike
✅Shuiyun Cave
Composed of 52 caves, most of them are large-scale bell-shaped sites from modern mining, inside is the largest cave museum in China, and have both been filmed here
✅Jingming Cave
A free place, with many Buddha statues, within the Changyu Dongtian scenic area, no need to go out of your way, relatively small
There is also a Huanxi Cave, which you can't enter after 16:30, I didn't manage to go in to see, there are rock cave concerts inside🎭.
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1️⃣We bought a ticket package for five attractions, the price is a bit expensive, you can also buy them separately, you need to go to the ticket office, Shuangmen Grottoes, Shuiyun Cave, Huanxi Cave are worth visiting, after entering the main gate, each attraction will check tickets separately, and the visiting time cannot be later than 16:30.
2️⃣Changyu Dongtian also has a Baxianyan scenic area, which is also sold separately, if you go to see the mining pits, navigate to Changyu Dongtian Shuangmen Cave, don't navigate to the wrong place
3️⃣If you arrange a two to three-day itinerary, you can combine this scenic area with Linhai Ziyang Street or Wenling Shitang, they are not very far away
DYLAN NASH
Zhejiang Cultural and Tourism Bureau, you are confused for not promoting this place
Thank you Taizhou Taizhou·Zhejiang Cultural and Tourism Bureau for not promoting this place
So I can enjoy it alone, I love that there are fewer people here.
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Today, I am sharing with you Changyu Dongtian in Taizhou. Having been in Zhejiang for so many years, this is also the first time I've heard of it. Changyu Dongtian is a quarry site with a history of over 1500 years, preserving pits and caves from various periods from the Sui and Tang dynasties to the present.
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👉Best visiting route (no turning back)
Huanxi Dong - Panda Pavilion (worth visiting for children, adults might find it less interesting) - Shuangmen Grottoes - Shuangmen Dong - Shuiyun Dong - Jingming Dong
👉Points I personally find impressive
✅Shuangmen Grottoes
An entire mountain hollowed out, the view from the top is incredibly majestic and overwhelming, those with a fear of heights should be cautious. Inside the cave, there is also a 100-meter-long sculpture of the Shanxi Yongle Palace's 'Tribute to the Yuan Dynasty', which is lifelike.
✅Shuiyun Dong
Composed of 52 caves, most of them are modern large-scale bell-shaped sites, inside is the largest cave museum in China, 'The Return of the Condor Heroes' and 'The Deer and the Cauldron' were both filmed here.
✅Jingming Dong
A free place, with many Buddha statues, within the Changyu Dongtian scenic area, no need to go out of your way, relatively small.
There is also a Huanxi Dong, which you can't enter after 16:30, I didn't manage to go in to see it, there is a rock cave concert hall performance inside🎭.
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1️⃣We bought a ticket package for five attractions, the price is still a bit expensive, you can also buy them separately, go to the ticket office, Shuangmen Grottoes, Shuiyun Dong, Huanxi Dong are worth visiting, after entering the main gate, each attraction requires a separate ticket check, and the visiting time cannot be later than 16:30.
2️⃣Changyu Dongtian also has a Baxianyan scenic area, which is also sold separately, if you go to see the mining pits make sure to navigate to Changyu Dongtian Shuangmen Dong, don't navigate to the wrong place.
3️⃣If you arrange a two to three-day itinerary, you can combine this scenic area with Linhai Ziyang Street or Wenling Shitang, they are not very far away
Sophia.Clark^16
Longyu Dongtian| Small oxygen absorption place
|Small oxygen absorption place.
Longyu Dongtian is a world geological park and a national scenic spot
National AAAA level tourist area and national mine park!!
🚌Travel:
The whole journey will be very tired, it is recommended to buy a 20 yuan/person sightseeing car at the entrance, you can take the car to any attractions, very convenient!
👗Dress:
Really recommend wearing white or black clothes to take pictures!! Very photogenic!
Shoes must wear sports shoes, walking and so on a bit tired
🎫Tickets:
Zhe here office - tour province heart - Taizhou people free tour Taizhou attractions
(Can be exempted from Shuangmen Dong, Guanxi Dong, Shuiyun Dong tickets, go to the panda pavilion to buy tickets 30 yuan/person, Shuangmen Grottoes 35 yuan/person )
Scarlett.Robinson@32
Changyu Haotian can be said to be the millennial gods of Wenling ancestors, 28 scorpion groups, and the huge stone plaques composed of 1314 caves are really a miracle.
You can imagine that this miracle has been wrapped in the lush greenery of Phoenix Mountain, without revealing a corner, only to walk into this secluded world, you will be amazed by that kind of set, The singularity of
Look at the opposite of Changyuyutian from Baiyun Temple. Although there is nothing special about the appearance, it will make you marvel at the magic of nature.
This is a long scroll of human history with a knife and axe. From the beginning of the Jin Dynasty to the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the pen is a sway, it is the time and space of the millennium. The ancestors of Wenling relied on wisdom and courage to create the embryos of Haotian.
Hechenwen.
Changyuyutian is located in the south wing of the Yangtze River Delta, southeast of Wenling City, south of Zhejiang Taizhou Bay.
Due to the dramatic changes in paleoclimate, the multiple turbulence of the sea surface, and the rise and fall of neotectonic movements, the Quaternary in the Tianshan Mountains and the plains of Changyu Island have great differences in lithology, genesis and thickness. .
Into the Changyu Haotian, the main thing is to visit the quarry cave and the overall orientation of the mountain.
The body, the water, the cloister, put it in, feel the rocky scenery here, listen to the echoes in this mountain.
The evening is narrow and the entrance is suddenly clear. A pool of Biquan is covered with a winding bridge with a twisting ring. The bridge has a stone carving big pearl, which is named after the Mingqu Pearl Bridge.
All the way, the bamboo, the color of the mountain is different due to the erosion of water. If it is during the summer flood season, the amount of water will be much larger and it will be much cooler.
NIKI ZUO.
Changyu Haotian is located in Wenling Mountain, facing the sea in three faces, Yueqing Bay in the west and Taizhou City in the north. Since the Northern and Southern Dynasties, a total of 28 scorpions and 1314 scorpions have been formed. The largest and most magnificent group is Guan Xi, which contains 348 carcasses with an area of 53,800 square meters and a volume of 1,312,100 cubic meters.
The nickname of "Xianxi Cave" comes from the famous sculptor Qian Shaowu, and the majestic masters bring their own style. Since ancient times, the nobles have had a lot of troubles. I didnt expect to see this eve as a valuable person. Under the cloud, the smog in the rain and rain adds a bit of celestial sensation. The clouds float in the rain outside the cave, and the drip in the cave is like a fairy.
Raiders:
tickets 40 yuan
Changyu Tianyan Concert Hall performance timetable:
first game 10:00-10:30
second game 13: 30-13:50
third game 14:30-14:50
fourth 15:30-15:50
traffic:
Wenling Railway Station - -Changyuyutian
Program 1
Wenling Railway Station--Beach (7
kaixincaicai.
Changyu Haotian can be said to be the millennial gods of Wenling ancestors, 28 scorpion groups, and the huge stone plaques composed of 1314 caves are really a miracle. You can imagine that this miracle has been wrapped in the lush greenery of Phoenix Mountain. Without a corner, you will only be surprised by the hustle and bustle of the world. The singularity of and will be convinced by the amazing wisdom and power of though it is cut by people, just like heaven. This is a long scroll of human history with a knife and axe as a pen. From the beginning of the Jin Dynasty to the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the pen is a sway, it is the time and space of the millennium. The ancestors of Wenling relied on wisdom and courage to create the embryos of Haotian.