[2024 Tiantai Attraction] Travel Guide for Tiantai Mountain Waterfall Scenic Area (Updated Nov)
Waterfalls
Address:
Tiantai Mountain Waterfall, Tiantai County, Taizhou City (50 meters southeast of Qiongtai Xiangu)
Opening times:
Open tomorrow at 08:00-15:00(Admission ends at 15:00)Closed Today
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-3 hours
Phone:
0576-83958610
A super practical 3-day in-depth travel guide to Taizhou.
Don't miss this carefully organized 3-day travel guide for your first trip to Taizhou, which will make your trip more relaxing and enjoyable!
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Attraction recommendations:
Xianju Scenic Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Address: 200 meters south of Xianju Toll Station, Baita Town, Xianju County, Taizhou City
- Opening hours: 07:30–17:00
- Duration: 3–5 hours
- Surrounded by strange peaks and quiet valleys, it feels like you are in a fairyland.
Tiantai Mountain Waterfall ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Address: Tiantai Mountain Waterfall, Tiantai County, Taizhou City (50 meters southeast of Qiongtai Fairy Valley)
- Opening hours: All day
- Duration: 1–3 hours
- The spectacular and beautiful waterfall is wide like a ribbon and narrow like a belt, which is breathtaking.
Guoqing Scenic Area ⭐⭐⭐
- Address: Guoqing Temple Village, Guochi Road, Tiantai County, Taizhou City
- Opening hours: 07:00–16:00
- Duration: 1–2 hours
- The ancient temple of the Sui Dynasty was built on the mountain, with towering ancient trees, feeling the weight and tranquility of history.
Ruyi Bridge ⭐⭐⭐
- Address: Xianju Scenic Area, Xianju County, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province
- Opening hours: All day (depending on the opening hours of Xianju Scenic Area)
- Duration: 1–2 hours
- The Ruyi-shaped bridge is suspended between the mountains, and the transparent glass bridge allows you to walk through the beautiful scenery of the mountains and enjoy the double experience of the beautiful scenery.
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Travel essentials: 🎒 Don't forget to bring these things when you go to Taizhou!
👕 Clothing: According to the weather in Taizhou in November, prepare a light jacket, sweater, windbreaker, and comfortable shoes.
🎫 Documents: ID card, cash, and credit card, just in case! Don't forget to arrange tickets for attractions in advance to save queuing time.
📸 Accessories: Mobile phones and cameras to record beautiful moments, power banks and charging cables to ensure full power, and sun hats and sunglasses!
💄 Beauty: Sunscreen is a must, lip balm and moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated, and you can also bring some makeup if you love beauty.
💊 Others: Cold medicine and painkillers just in case, as well as tissues and wet wipes to keep clean, and of course, snacks and water!
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Come to Taizhou and experience a different style. Take action now and plan a trip to make the beauty within reach!
WhisperChaser
Taizhou's ninth stop: the "Poetry Waterfall" of Tiantai Mountain.
Tiantai Mountain Waterfall, historically known as Tongbai Waterfall, is also called Sanjing Waterfall. The waterfall has a drop of 325 meters and a width of 90 meters. It is a rare high-drop, water-friendly, tiered waterfall group, known as the highest waterfall in China.
For over a thousand years, literati such as Sun Chuo, Wang Xizhi, Li Bai, Lu You, and Xu Xiake have come here, leaving behind many poems, songs, travelogues, cliff carvings, and inscriptions, making it a "Poetry Waterfall."
The waterfall is divided into nine levels, like a three-dimensional painting (Nine Waterfalls: Yusuo Feiliu; Seven and Eight Waterfalls: Yougu Diepu, Six Waterfalls: Xuanpu Fenglei; Five Waterfalls: Langyuan Xianpa, Four Waterfalls: Qun Jiao Zheng He; One, Two, and Three Waterfalls: Longyou Sanjing).
In 1958, to meet the needs of agricultural production and people's lives, the county committee and government decided to build the Tongbai Reservoir. Two years later, the Tongbai Hydropower Station was completed, and the waterfall stopped flowing. The Tongbai Palace, the ancestral temple of the Southern Taoist Sect, was submerged under the reservoir.
In 2013, the county committee and government decided to restore the Tiantai Mountain Waterfall, making it a high-drop, water-friendly, tiered waterfall group with stable, adjustable flow throughout the year.
In 2016, the county committee and government designated the waterfall as the core scenic area of Tiantai Mountain tourism.
The waterfall pumps water at night and releases it during the day. Check the entry time before visiting.
NomadicNavigatorNetwork
Tiantai Mountain, a poetic dwelling place.
In the embrace of Tiantai Mountain, I experienced the magnificent scene in Li Bai's poem - "Flying straight down three thousand feet". At that moment, if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would have found it hard to believe that there was such a shocking waterfall in the world. It stands proudly on the top of Tiantai, Zhejiang, with a height of 325 meters. Each layer of water curtain seems to be a masterpiece carefully carved by nature. It is layered and surging down. Its momentum is so powerful and its sound is so loud that it can shake people's hearts. Looking up, I saw the mist and the sun shining through the clouds, sprinkling on it, as if the Milky Way above the nine heavens was pouring down, hitting the heart directly, making people involuntarily chant the eternal masterpiece "I doubt it is the Milky Way falling from the nine heavens".
🌈[Tiantai Mountain Waterfall Depth Tour Guide]👣
1️⃣The starting point of the exploration tour: Tiantai Mountain Waterfall, hidden under the skyline of Taizhou, Zhejiang. It only takes about two hours to drive from Hangzhou. You can also choose to take the high-speed rail directly to Tiantai Mountain Station, and then easily reach this secret place to start your waterfall tour.
2️⃣Four seasons change, sunny and rainy are all scenery: The waterfall shows a completely different style with its 325-meter vertical drop. On sunny days, the sun and the waterfall dance together, and the rainbow appears from time to time; on rainy days, the clouds and mist are lingering in the mountains, and the waterfall is more mysterious and unpredictable, like a fairyland. I personally prefer this hazy beauty of clouds and mist.
3️⃣Every step is a scene, a climbing journey: From the bottom of the waterfall, a winding step leads you to climb step by step. The scenery along the way is beautiful, and every turn is a new picture. But please note that the steps are quite steep. It is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes to enjoy this visual and physical feast in the best condition.
4️⃣Time stops, half a day is good: If you want to fully appreciate the majesty and delicacy of Tiantai Mountain Waterfall, it is recommended to reserve at least half a day to let your soul settle and sublimate in this natural beauty.
5️⃣Poetic dwelling between mountains and rivers: After the tour, you might as well visit those characteristic homestays hidden between mountains and rivers. They are either close to the mountains and rivers, or hidden in the depths of the bamboo forest, adding a touch of warmth and comfort to your Tiantai trip. It is an excellent choice for weekend self-driving tours, allowing the soul to relax completely in the embrace of nature.
silas_atticus_winterbourne
Tiantai Mountain Waterfall.
The Tiantai Mountain Waterfall, also known as the Tongbai Waterfall or the Mitsui Waterfall, is a spectacular natural landscape. The waterfall has a total drop of 325 meters and a maximum width of about 90 meters, making it the "highest waterfall in China". This waterfall group is not only high, but also has a stable water flow throughout the year, forming a unique high-drop water-friendly step waterfall group.
The Tiantai Mountain Waterfall Scenic Area is themed on the Poet Immortal Road culture, providing a rich visual and cultural experience. The scenic area includes the Big Waterfall Block, Jiulong Lake Block, Tongbai Palace Block and Qiongtai Fairy Valley Block, with a total area of 11.31 square kilometers. Connected by sightseeing elevators, cable bridges, glass suspension bridges and Jinting Lake Greenway, visitors can experience canyon landscapes, waterfall landscapes, suspended plank roads, fashion experiences and fairy road culture.
The main attractions of the waterfall include the nine-level waterfall, each of which has its unique charm. Visitors can reach the top of the mountain along the 2560-meter-long plank road and three sightseeing elevators, connecting the Qiongtai Fairy Valley Block and the Big Waterfall Block, and experience different natural beauty and cultural atmosphere.
In addition, the Tiantai Mountain Waterfall Scenic Area also includes attractions such as Jiulong Lake and Qiongtai Fairy Valley. Jiulong Lake means "Jiulong made Tiantai legend", and there are inscriptions of Tiantai Mountain poems written by literati and ink guests in the past. Qiongtai Fairy Valley integrates natural landscapes and fairy road culture, and is known as the "first valley in the world".
The opening hours of the Tiantai Mountain Waterfall Scenic Area are from 8:00 to 17:00 from Monday to Sunday. The ticket price is 100 yuan for a full-price ticket and 50 yuan for a half-price ticket. For minors with a height of 1.2 meters to 1.5 meters, they can enjoy a half-price discount.
The reviews of tourists are generally positive, thinking that the Tiantai Mountain Waterfall is very spectacular. Although the tickets are a bit expensive, the experience is very good, especially the natural coolness brought by the waterfall and the beautiful scenery, which makes tourists feel very worthwhile.
In general, Tiantai Mountain Waterfall is a tourist attraction that combines natural beauty and cultural experience. It is a good choice for both tourists who like natural scenery and tourists who are interested in history and culture.
Evelyn Price 901.
Tiantai Mountain Waterfall Practical Guide.
🌟Scenic Area Level: AAAAA
💰Ticket: CNY 100, you can buy a joint ticket with Qiongtai Fairy Valley for CNY 165 (with a gift of Huixian Bridge) at the visitor center. The joint ticket needs to be purchased before 13:30.
❤Recommended Index: 8 points
👨🏻Popularity Index: 6 points
🕙Play Time: 2-4 hours
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Although everyone says that the waterfalls in Zhejiang are artificial, just like the Tiantai Mountain Waterfall, it goes to work on time like a worker and gets off work on time. But I was still attracted by his photos and decided to go to Tiantai Mountain Waterfall during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday!
Before entering the scenic area, you can see the Tiantai Mountain Waterfall far away from the outside of the scenic area. As you approach the waterfall, you will be shocked by its majestic momentum. The huge water flow rushes down from a high place, making a deafening roar, and the splashing water sparkles like diamonds under the sun. Standing in front of the waterfall, the cool water vapor hits your face, instantly dispelling the heat on your body, making you feel comfortable.
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🌟Highlights:
✅Each of the nine-level waterfalls has its own characteristics, and it is especially magnificent when viewed up close! The waterfall has a drop of 325 meters and is known as the highest waterfall in China!
✅Xiuzhen Cave, commonly known as Shuilian Cave, passes through the waterfall, which is a different cave!
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👍Recommended route:
①Official route, see the last picture. The official wrote that it takes about 2 hours to walk to Tiantai Mountain Waterfall. But my actual test is that 2 hours is the time to ignore the scenery and walk with your head down. It took me 3.5 hours from entering the scenic area to walking to Huixian Bridge! Half of the way is mountain roads, and half is plank roads (2250 meters). It is recommended that people with good physical strength take this route, and those with slightly poor physical strength should not try.
②Lazy route: Enter from the entrance, walk to Xiuzhen Cave, and return the same way. The scenery above Xiuzhen Cave is actually not much different from the waterfall below. It is recommended that those with poor physical strength give up the scenery above Xiuzhen Cave directly. It is estimated that it will take about 2 hours to walk this way.
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📝Note tips:
1. There are many mountain roads, and there are no cable cars, cableways, or elevators in the Tiantai Mountain Waterfall Scenic Area! Be sure to bring a trekking pole!
2. Bring enough water and snacks, you can also buy them in the scenic area, usually a bottle of water for CNY 10.
3. Pay attention to sun protection. Although the surroundings of the waterfall are relatively cool, the plank road part is unobstructed and there is no shade of trees.
CAROLINA DELGADO
A seriously underrated historical city! High-speed rail direct.
Tiantai Mountain was the most surprising place I visited this year. Not only did Xu Xiake climb it many times, but Li Bai also wrote poems praising it. Many temples on Tiantai Mountain are hidden deep in the mountains, like a paradise isolated from the world. It's the most spiritual place I've ever been!
🚄 Transportation Guide
High-speed rail: Take a taxi or rent a car to Tiantai Mountain Station.
Self-driving: About 3 hours from Hangzhou by car. Some attractions are more remote, so self-driving is recommended.
📅 2-day itinerary
Day 1: Guoqing Temple → Tiantai Mountain Grand Waterfall → Tongbai Palace
Day 2: Tongxuan Temple → Baohua Zen Temple → Mingyan Ancient Temple
📝 Travel Guide
Guoqing Temple: An ancient temple in the mountains, with a history of 1400 years. Vegetarian meals are only 2 yuan, and the temple is self-sufficient in food.
Tiantai Mountain Grand Waterfall: The "No. 1 Waterfall in China", 325 meters high, with a stepped shape. The whole tour takes about 3 hours, and it's spectacular and impressive.
Tongbai Palace: The ancestral court of the Southern Sect of Quanzhen Taoism. There are fewer tourists, and tea, water, and vegetarian meals are free.
Tongxuan Temple: A filming location for Zhao Liying and Liu Shishi. Tang Dynasty architectural style, copying scriptures, eating vegetarian meals, and petting cats and dogs. It's very healing.
Baohua Zen Temple: Established in the Southern Song Dynasty, it combines traditional Jiangnan architecture with a strong garden design.
Mingyan Ancient Temple: Built on a cliff, it is said to be the place where Hanshanzi, one of the "Two Immortals of Harmony" of the Tang Dynasty, lived in seclusion. The main hall is embedded in the mountain stones, which is impressive.
SerendipityRhapsody
Travel Notes on Tiantai Mountain
Day 3 of the May Day self-driving tour to Tiantai Mountain Waterfall. We directly navigated to the Tiantai Mountain Waterfall parking lot and entered the park (it took us half an hour to find a parking spot because there were too many people!). We bought tickets for the Waterfall and Qiongtai Fairy Valley, which included the Huixian Bridge. Overall, both attractions are quite intense to explore. The descent in Qiongtai Fairy Valley is quite steep, and our calves were trembling by the end. If you are not in good physical condition, you can take the bus back to the entrance after visiting the Waterfall at Huixian Bridge, or continue to explore Qiongtai Fairy Valley and then take the park bus from the west gate to the entrance. However, the last park bus from the west gate is at 5:30 PM, so be mindful of the time when descending. Otherwise, you will have to walk an additional 3 km if you miss the bus.
In summary, the scenery is beautiful, and it should be even better when there are fewer people. Additionally, the Tiantai Mountain Waterfall closes at 5 PM! After 5 PM, we saw from the parking lot that the waterfall had already closed. Equipment: XH-2
Radiant_Liam_6
I saw the waterfall described in Li Bai's poem at Tiantai Mountain
If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed that such a high waterfall, with a drop of 325 meters, exists in Tiantai Mountain, Zhejiang. The waterfall cascades down layer upon layer, with a magnificent momentum and a thunderous roar. Looking up, it feels like the Milky Way is falling from the celestial realm, reminding one of Li Bai's lines, 'The waterfall plunges three thousand feet, as if the Milky Way is falling from the ninth heaven.'
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⭐️⭐️Tiantai Mountain Waterfall Travel Guide:
1⃣️The waterfall is located in Tiantai, Taizhou, Zhejiang. It is suitable for self-driving, about 2 hours from Hangzhou, and there is also a high-speed train directly to the scenic area, which is not far from Tiantai Mountain Station.
2⃣️The waterfall has a vertical drop of about 325 meters. The feeling it gives is completely different on sunny and rainy days. Personally, I prefer rainy days, when the mountain is shrouded in mist, resembling a fairyland.
3⃣️There are steps from the bottom of the waterfall to the top. It can be said that every step offers a different view. The steps are steep, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
4⃣️It is recommended to spend at least half a day playing.
5⃣️The landscape of Tiantai Mountain is very beautiful, and there are many unique homestays hidden among the mountains and waters, making it very suitable for weekend self-driving tours.
ScarlettRobinson
Traveling to Taizhou, one must visit Tiantai Mountain to witness the majestic waterfall cascading down from the towering peaks
💦 If you come to Tiantai Mountain, you must experience the grandeur of the great waterfall. This place has been a famous tourist destination for scholars and literati since ancient times. The breathtaking waterfall cascades down from the high mountains, refreshing the soul and cleansing the spirit, allowing you to feel the power of nature.
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Name: Tiantai Mountain Great Waterfall
Address: Tiantai Mountain Great Waterfall, Tiantong Road, Tiantai County, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province
Ticket: 100 RMB
Opening Hours: 08:00-15:30, last entry at 15:30
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💦 As the opening chapter of "Xu Xiake's Travels," "Travel Notes of Tiantai Mountain" recorded this stunning waterfall scenery centuries ago. Li Bai also visited this place twice and left behind masterpieces. The shock I felt from the Tiantai Mountain Great Waterfall was truly beyond my expectations, it was absolutely breathtaking.
🌟 The Highest Waterfall in China
During this waterfall journey, you will feel the shock of the high waterfall along the way. From a distance, the waterfall looks like the Milky Way falling from the sky, and up close, you can feel the impact of the cascading water. The scenery along the way is picturesque, with lush trees, mist, and rainbows, offering a unique experience.
🌟 Multi-tiered Waterfall Group
The Tiantai Mountain Great Waterfall is composed of multiple tiers of waterfalls, each offering a different sensory experience. Some sections have a rapid plunge, while others flow gently. The different forms and water flows make this trip full of surprises.
🌟 Interactive Water Experience
As you ascend, you will pass by small bridges, feel the waterfall's water gushing from beneath your feet; you will climb the mountain, brushing past the rushing water; you will stand by deep pools, feeling the splashing water as it hits the rocks; you will pass through stone caves, experiencing the cool and wonderful feeling of passing through a water curtain cave; finally, you will overlook the mountains, experiencing the waterfall from top to bottom.
🌟 Timeless Literary Works
Throughout history, countless scholars and literati have visited this place, not only marveling at its beauty but also leaving behind numerous timeless works. Li Bai, Xu Xiake, Lu You, Sun Chuo, Wang Xizhi, and many others have passed down their admiration for this place through generations, making it a certified no-filter beauty spot both in ancient and modern times.
⚠️ Travel Tips:
❶ It takes about 2.5 hours to complete the entire route from the entrance. Some people return from Xiuzhen Cave, and the scenery on the mountain is also beautiful. Plan your visit accordingly;
❷ Climbing along the waterfall, wear comfortable clothing and non-slip shoes, plan your physical strength, and bring raincoats and waterproof shoes to avoid getting wet;
❸ Pay attention to safety, especially when climbing and staying away from the water surface. Do not perform dangerous actions and be careful not to slip;
❹ Main attractions: Xiuzhen Cave / Zhexian Bridge / Huixian Bridge Glass Walkway / Baizhang Cliff Waterfall / Eight Immortals Path / Qiongtai Fairy Valley Stone Carvings;
❺ There are joint tickets and separate tickets for the Great Waterfall Scenic Area. If you want to visit Qiongtai Fairy Valley, you can buy a joint ticket. If you only want to see the Great Waterfall, buy a separate ticket.
Lyra # Brooks
Tiantai Mountain Grand Waterfall
The Tiantai Mountain Grand Waterfall Scenic Area is located on the western slope of Tongbai Mountain within Tiantai. The main waterfall has a total drop of 325 meters and a maximum width of 90 meters, making it a rare high-drop tiered waterfall group and the highest waterfall in China. The scenic area covers a total area of 11.31 square kilometers, including the Grand Waterfall area, Jiulong Lake area, Tongbai Palace area, and Qiongtai Fairy Valley area. These spots are connected by sightseeing elevators, suspension bridges, glass suspension bridges, and the Jinting Lake loop greenway, forming a large mountainous scenic area that integrates canyon landscapes, waterfall landscapes, suspended walkways, fashionable experiences, and Taoist culture.
The Tiantai Mountain Grand Waterfall Scenic Area includes: the Grand Waterfall, Qiongtai Fairy Valley, Jiulong Lake, and Tongbai Palace.
Grand Waterfall: The main waterfall has a total drop of 325 meters and a maximum width of 90 meters. The main attractions include: Nine-level Waterfall (Nine Waterfalls: Yusuo Feiliu; Seven and Eight Waterfalls: Yougu Diepu; Six Waterfalls: Xuanpu Fenglei; Five Waterfalls: Langyuan Xianpa; Four Waterfalls: Qunjiao Zhenghe; One, Two, and Three Waterfalls: Longyou Sanjing), Lingyun Walkway, Viewing Platform, Suspension Bridge, Glass Suspension Bridge, Dengyun Ladder, Cliff Carvings, etc. The pools have various shapes, allowing visitors to enjoy water activities, making it a rare tiered waterfall group in China. The mountain top tour route consists of a 2560-meter-long walkway and three sightseeing elevators with a vertical transport distance of up to 205 meters, connecting the Qiongtai Fairy Valley area and the Grand Waterfall area. It is a large mountainous scenic area that integrates canyon landscapes, waterfall landscapes, suspended walkways, fashionable experiences, and Taoist culture. The nine-level waterfall is like a three-dimensional painting, cascading down with great momentum. Some are as charming and graceful as Jiangnan women, ethereal, verdant, spraying pearls and splashing jade, like fairies dancing with silk ribbons, graceful and elegant, looking back with a smile; some are as bold and decisive as men, rushing forward without hesitation, with wind and thunder echoing through the valley, their momentum is magnificent, heroic, and sweeping, like the Milky Way pouring down to cleanse the dust. The shouts awaken the valleys that have been sleeping for thousands of years, stirring emotions, with echoes in thousands of ravines and silent peaks listening to the sound of the waves.
✔️First things first, it's 【worth the visit】. The grand waterfall is quite impressive. Some people say it's man-made, but I don't think it detracts from the experience. I also visited the Shiliang Waterfall, which is a different experience.
✔️Qiongtai Xiangu is very beautiful. This energy-saving route was successfully completed on time by 2 non-hiking ladies and a 5-year-old child, proven to be feasible.
🚘There is a shuttle bus from Guoqing Temple to Tiantai Mountain Visitor Center to the Waterfall, with a bus every half hour, round trip 30r/person. It actually seems more cost-effective and faster to take a taxi when there are more people.
🚘From the Waterfall to the upper entrance of Qiongtai Xiangu, it's 10r/person one way, with a bus every half hour. You need to time it right, or you'll wait half an hour. Remember to buy a ticket at the ticket office before queuing.
🎫Tiantai Mountain Waterfall ticket is 100r, Qiongtai Xiangu is 65r, a combo ticket is 165r including the glass bridge (single price 80r). You can buy in advance or on-site, but after 13:30 on the same day, the combo ticket is no longer available.
🧗♂️Energy-saving route tested
【12:00】Arrive at Tiantai Mountain Waterfall, buy a combo ticket on-site, enter the scenic area, climb to the Shuilian Cave, round trip in one and a half hours, including feeding fish, taking photos, etc. Actually, there is a significant climb from the most popular photo spot to the Shuilian Cave, with many steps, slightly exposed to the sun, be mentally prepared.
📷Upon entering the scenic area, you can take a full view of the waterfall. There are also many koi fish here, with self-service fish food available for feeding.
📷At the bottom of the grand waterfall, there's a large rock. If you dare to climb up, it's very photogenic, but the area around the waterfall is a bit slippery, so be careful.
📷The stone bridge in front of the waterfall, the viewing platform on the left side is also good for group photos.
📷Shuilian Cave, there are four caves, and chairs to rest.
【13:30】Take the shuttle bus to the upper entrance of Qiongtai Xiangu. The bus ride is also nearly half an hour, and the mountain road is a bit thrilling, although the drivers are very skilled.
【14:30】Enter Qiongtai Xiangu from the upper entrance. Remember to go to the glass bridge first, it's quite stunning, but I still didn't dare to step right in the middle, it has a bit of a car sick effect, haha.
🧗♂️A little down from the glass bridge, there's a supply station. If needed, I suggest replenishing because there really isn't anything else along the way.
🧗♂️The following is mainly walking, actually not tiring, but it's hard on the knees (best to bring knee pads), the scenery is very beautiful~~everything is worth it, I feel that the scenic areas of Tiantai are very well planned, there are tables and chairs at several points for viewing waterfalls, very suitable for a leisurely trip (if time allows).
【16:00】Exit from the lower exit, take the free bus back to the grand waterfall (a bus every half hour).
Tips:
✔️You need a pair of non-slip, comfortable shoes.
✔️It's best to wear long pants and socks, for mosquito and insect protection, and sun protection, have spray, wristbands, and stickers ready.
✔️Sun protection is essential! Sunscreen clothing and hats, cooling patches, small fans, always keep yourself cool.
✔️Prepare snacks and water in advance, replenish energy at any time.
✔️Next to the ticket office of the grand waterfall, there's a beautiful set of color stamps, don't miss it.
DYLAN HOFFMAN
Tiantai Mountain Waterfall, the highest waterfall in China
Tiantai Mountain, acclaimed as one of the 'Top Ten Famous Mountains in China'
A single Tiantai Mountain, half of the complete Tang poetry.
Tiantai Mountain is acclaimed as
the birthplace of the first sect of Buddhism - Tiantai Sect
the founding place of the Southern School of Taoism in China
the site where 'five hundred Arhats' were supposed to appear according to Buddhist scriptures
the hermitage of the 'poet monk' Hanshan for over seventy years
the birthplace of the 'living Buddha' Ji Gong
the starting point of the travel notes written by the 'saint of travel' Xu Xiake
the destination of the 'carefree' Tang poetry road
the place of enlightenment for the 'Sage of Calligraphy' Wang Xizhi
🎫 Ticket:
The scenic area consists of 2 independent scenic spots, the Great Waterfall: 100 yuan; Qiongtai Xiangu: 65 yuan; Huixian Bridge: 80 yuan (the connecting bridge between the 2 scenic spots), and the joint ticket for the 2 scenic spots is 💰165 yuan
Personal suggestion: just buy the ticket for the Great Waterfall for 100 yuan, as it takes 4-5 hours to walk through the entire scenic area, which is quite demanding in terms of time and physical strength.
Route: Great Waterfall ➡️ Huixian Bridge ➡️ Lower entrance of Qiongtai Xiangu, take the 🆓 shuttle bus back to the entrance of the Great Waterfall, the whole journey takes 3.5 hours.
EmmaKuosmanen
Detailed three-day tour guide for Tiantai Mountain in Taizhou, Zhejiang, the residence of immortals, and the city walls of Taizhou Prefecture
📍Attraction address: Centered around Linhai, Taizhou, it radiates to three core scenic areas: Tiantai Mountain, the residence of immortals, and the city walls of Taizhou Prefecture
🚗Attraction transportation: Depart from Hangzhou East Station, take the high-speed train to the first stop at Tiantai Mountain Station, take a taxi to Tiantai Mountain Great Waterfall Scenic Area, Guoqing Temple South Gate Scenic Area, take the high-speed train to Linhai; Linhai Taizhou Prefecture city walls can be reached by taxi, cycling, or walking; from Linhai South Station take the high-speed train to Xianju South Station, it is recommended to take a taxi or carpool from Xianju South Station to the south gate of the residence of immortals (buses are scarce and take a long time, carpool costs about 20-30 yuan per person, it is recommended to take a taxi if there are many people), it is recommended to take a shuttle bus from the south gate of the residence of immortals down the mountain to the tourist center (5 yuan), and then take a taxi or bus back to Xianju South Station (if there are many people, you can call a ride-hailing car at the temporary parking lot at the south gate), take the high-speed train to Linhai South Station or Taizhou West Station, and transfer back to Hangzhou by high-speed train.
👍️Must-visit attractions: Tiantai Mountain Great Waterfall, Qiongtai Xiangu, Guoqing Temple; Linhai Taizhou Prefecture city walls, Jinshan Pagoda Cluster, Longxing Temple, Ziyang Street and Donghu night view; the residence of immortals.
🎟️Ticket information: Tickets for Tiantai Mountain Great Waterfall, Qiongtai Xiangu, and the residence of immortals, as well as cable car tickets, can be purchased online, the city walls of Taizhou Prefecture are free to climb at night, and the rest are free attractions.
💗Other tips:
1: Tiantai Mountain Great Waterfall and Qiongtai Xiangu are two scenic areas, both require climbing, if you are afraid of climbing, choose the Great Waterfall, usually return after reaching the Water Curtain Cave, and then you can choose other scenic areas. If you are not afraid of mountain roads, you can choose to climb from the Great Waterfall to the top of the mountain (this section of the mountain road is more physically demanding, with a rest point halfway), but each section of the waterfall has different beautiful views. There is a horizontal plank road at the top of the mountain, walk all the way to the glass bridge (additional charge, if you are afraid to walk the glass bridge, you can directly walk from the side to the gate of Qiongtai Xiangu scenic area, 10 minutes more), cross the glass bridge to Qiongtai Xiangu scenic area, then it is all the way downhill, the road is steep, but the scenery is good, all the way down to the gate of Qiongtai Xiangu scenic area (the whole journey is about 4 hours), after going downhill if you want to return to the gate of the Great Waterfall scenic area, you need to take a shuttle bus (10 yuan), it is recommended to directly take a ride-hailing car to Guoqing Temple South Gate, which is convenient and fast.
2. In Linhai, you can choose to stay near the ancient city, which is relatively convenient to go to the scenic area. The entire Taizhou Prefecture city walls are about 6 kilometers long, and going up and down also requires a certain amount of physical strength, with several entrances and exits along the way. It is recommended to go to Jinshan Pagoda Forest, Tianning Temple, Longxing Temple first, then from Ziyang Street to Chaotianmen to climb the city wall, and from Lanshengmen to descend the city wall. The night views of Donghu and Ziyang Street are good, around 7 pm first go to Donghu to take pictures, then go to Ziyang Street to stroll and eat, the popular snacks on Ziyang Street also require queuing 😀
3. It is best to take the cable car from the south gate to the residence of immortals, once up there are two mountain escalators, you can stand on them to check in and take pictures. Along the mountain plank road all the way forward, it is all beautiful scenery. On rainy days, the mist is lingering, indeed more beautiful, but if the fog is too thick, you can't see anything, just keep walking. So, being able to encounter good weather at the residence of immortals is really fate. Turn around to the popular Ruyi Bridge, you can choose to take the north cable car down the mountain, but if you still have the physical strength, it is recommended to walk past Ruyi Bridge and return to the south cable car down the mountain. One is that since you are here, don't leave regrets, and the other is that the south cable car has a larger capacity and the queue for going down the mountain is faster.
Lastly, it is recommended to bring some dry food and water when climbing Tiantai Mountain Great Waterfall and the residence of immortals, eating and drinking along the way can better relieve fatigue. Also, be sure to bring some mosquito repellent, the mosquitoes on the mountain are really fierce.
JANELLE NGUYEN
Taizhou doesn't promote this place! Are you confused?!!!
A Tiantai Mountain, half of the Complete Tang Poems, Xu Xiake visited several times, and looking up, you can see the poetic scene from Li Bai's 'the waterfall descends like a flying stream from three thousand feet', truly magnificent. The saying 'The dragon mansion and phoenix tower refuse to stay, soaring straight to Tiantai Mountain' has been passed down to this day.
Location: Tiantai Mountain Waterfall
Time: 8:00-15:00
Transportation: Drive and navigate to 'Tiantai Mountain Waterfall'
Take the high-speed rail to 'Tiantai Mountain Station'
Recommended Attractions
✅ The total drop of the waterfall is 325 meters, known as 'China's No.1 tallest waterfall'
✅ The whole journey is climbing up the stairs next to the waterfall, with the waterfall close at hand, the wind whirling the waterfall brings up the spray, cool and spectacular
✅ Arrive before 10 am when there are fewer tourists, making it stress-free to check in and take photos.
✅ It takes about 1h to climb to the Water Curtain Cave, and most can turn back then, reaching the top takes about 1.5h. Walking through Qiongtai Xiangu takes about 4h in total
✅ Guoqing Temple and Tiantai Mountain Waterfall can be visited together, not far apart.
Travel Tips
For outdoor hiking in summer, be sure to do good sun protection. This time I wore a Septwolves aircraft carrier commemorative edition reversible jacket, with a sun protection index of 50+, which I specially prepared for summer outdoor activities to prevent my body from sweating too hot,
the material is light and breathable, not stuffy, and the overall weight is very light, not burdensome for outdoor climbing. It also has a waterproof design, when it rains, the raindrops will hang on the surface of the clothes and will not penetrate, really suitable for summer outdoor.
Let me tell you quietly, this jacket is also reversible, with a low-key and simple appearance on side A, and a dynamic camouflage on side B, instantly switching 2 looks in one day, even outdoor hiking has to be stylish
The whole journey is quite long, so bring enough water!!!
Hazel White
If you don't promote Taizhou, you're missing out
After one visit to Mount Tiantai, you'll understand half of the Tang poetry. Xu Xiake visited several times, and looking up, you can see the scene from Li Bai's poem 'the waterfall descends like a flying stream from three thousand feet', truly magnificent. The saying 'The dragon palace and phoenix pavilion are not willing to stay, they soar straight to Mount Tiantai.' remains popular to this day.
- Direct high-speed train from Shanghai, a 20-minute taxi ride will get you to the hiking trail -
📍Location: Tiantai Mountain Waterfall
⏰Time: 8:00-15:00
🚗Transport: Drive to 'Tiantai Mountain Waterfall' or take the high-speed train to 'Tiantai Mountain Station' -
❇️Recommended Attractions
▪️The total drop of the waterfall is 325 meters, known as 'China's No.1 highest waterfall'
▪️The entire path is a staircase alongside the waterfall, with the waterfall within arm's reach, the wind whips up the spray, cool and magnificent
▪️Arrive before 10 am when there are fewer tourists, making it stress-free to take photos
▪️It takes about 1h to reach the Water Curtain Cave, and most people turn back at that point, while reaching the top takes about 1.5h. It takes around 4h to walk through the Qiongtai Xiangu
▪️Guoqing Temple and Tiantai Mountain Waterfall can be visited together, as they are not far apart -
⚠️Travel Tips
▪️In summer, when hiking outdoors, be sure to apply sunscreen, as the journey is long, and bring enough water -
lunaire_5871
Tiantai Mountain Trip: Complete Guide to Transportation, Accommodation, and the Perfect Itinerary
Transportation
From Shanghai Hongqiao, you can take the high-speed train to Tiantai Mountain (it's more reliable to book your tickets in advance).
Accommodation
Choose the Tiantai Taihe Kaiyuan Mingdu Hotel, booking 2 rooms for 4 people is advisable. The accommodation environment is good, breakfast is rich, and the security guard at the door has a very good attitude; the hotel should reward the security guard with a chicken leg.
Itinerary Planning
Saturday:
- After arriving at Tiantai Mountain Station at 10 am, take a taxi directly to the Tiantai Mountain Waterfall Visitor Center, where there are lockers available for luggage storage. Purchase a joint ticket on-site (Waterfall—Huixian Bridge—Qiongtai Xiangu), which takes about 5 hours in total, with a ticket price of 160 yuan per person. If you are physically fit, you can try it; if not, consider the following route:
- After climbing to the Shuilian Cave at the Great Waterfall, return down the mountain, buy a bus ticket (10 yuan per person) at the ticket office, and take the bus to the top entrance of Qiongtai Xiangu, walking across Huixian Bridge (note to exit from the same side you entered).
- After walking across Huixian Bridge, continue to visit Qiongtai Xiangu, which is all downhill. Although there are steep slopes, it is possible to walk through successfully. Wait for the bus back to the Great Waterfall at the exit, and take it for free. The visiting time is approximately from 11 am to 3:30 pm. Take the bus to the Great Waterfall, retrieve your luggage, and then take a taxi back to the hotel to rest.
- For dinner, choose Tuzao Tou, leave the hotel at 4:10 pm by taxi, it takes about 10 minutes to arrive, reaching at 4:20 pm, at this time there is no need to queue, get a table number, order dishes, and enjoy the food. The dishes are delicious and safe to try.
- Evening activities can include a massage to relieve fatigue.
⚠️Important Notes
1. Book transportation and accommodation in advance.
2. Arrange the itinerary reasonably according to personal physical strength.
3. Pay attention to the playtime and transportation connections.
NomadWanderlust$99
Zhejiang Tiantai Mountain tourist attractions
Tiantai Mountain. No. 1 Hehe Street, Tiantai County, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province. The main attractions of Tiantai Mountain Scenic Area include Guoqing Temple, Shiliang, Chicheng Mountain, Hanshan Lake, Huading Peak, etc. Guoqing Temple is a national cultural heritage site, and it is also the ancestral home of the Tiantai sect of Buddhism in Japan and Korea. The charming low mountain sea of clouds, the magical Tiantai Buddha's light, can be called the unique feature of Tiantai. Climbing and sightseeing is indeed a great fortune in life. It is also the hometown of the living Buddha Ji Gong.
halcyon_4859
Zhejiang Tiantai: A fairyland directly accessible by high-speed train, have you missed it?
Zhejiang's Tiantai is really a forgotten fairyland! Whenever Tai Zhou is mentioned, everyone always thinks of Linhai, Wenling, and Xianju, but this time, I want to take you into this treasure city directly accessible by high-speed train, to feel its unique charm!
🌄Picturesque Scenery
Here, there is the free 5A scenic spot Guoqing Temple, the magnificent waterfall, and the poetic and picturesque landscape. The poet Li Bai even visited in his dreams, which shows the charm of its beautiful scenery!
🚗Transportation Guide
The high-speed train goes directly to 'Tiantai Mountain Station', which is close to all the major attractions. Of course, self-driving is also a good choice, with the rural rice fields and beautiful landscapes along the way sure to make you linger.
🏞My Itinerary
🔸DAY1: Tiantai Mountain Station → Guoqing Temple → Tiantai Mountain Waterfall → Baohua Zen Temple
🔸DAY2: Tongxuan Temple → Mingyan Ancient Temple
📸Must-visit Spots
1⃣Guoqing Temple: A thousand-year-old ancient temple, beautiful and solemn. And it's free! The Sui Dynasty pagoda and other relics await your exploration.
2⃣Tiantai Mountain Waterfall: Known as the 'Number One High Waterfall in China', with a drop of 325 meters, it's like the 'three thousand feet of sheer drop' from Li Bai's poem.
3⃣Tongxuan Temple: Tang Dynasty architecture, exquisitely beautiful. Liu Shishi and Zhao Liying have both left their beautiful presence here. Remember to book in advance!
4⃣Baohua Zen Temple: A garden-style, less-known temple, serene with Zen. The large lawns are lush and green, with winding paths leading to a quiet retreat, as if you are in a fairyland.
5⃣Mingyan Ancient Temple: This trip's unexpected surprise! A temple hidden beneath the cliffs, with a waterfall plunging down, as if taking you through to the world of immortals and swordsmen in movies and TV dramas.
💖Come to Tiantai and feel this underrated beauty!💖
BRENNAN DAWSON
I didn't expect the mountains in Li Bai's poems to be so beautiful until I regretfully arrived at Mount Tiantai
⛰️ Mount Tiantai alone is half of the Complete Tang Poems collection. Li Bai himself ascended Mount Tiantai three times, and Xu Xiake started his travels from here. Meng Haoran and many other poets left behind their quatrains...
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The unique charm of Tiantai can only be truly understood by visiting! Please keep this 3-day travel guide handy!
👉Transportation
🚄High-speed train to Tiantai Mountain Station
🚗Self-driving: about 3 hours from Hangzhou city center
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👉Travel Route❓
Day1: Guoqing Temple - Tiantai Waterfall/Qiongtai Xiangu
Day2: Huading Mountain National Forest Park - Shiliang Waterfall - Tongxuan Temple
Day3: The first stop of the Eastern Zhejiang Tang Poetry Water Route on Mount Tiantai
👉What to play in Mount Tiantai❓
The famous scenic spots in Tiantai are all around Mount Tiantai, so it's very convenient to drive around. We arranged the first two days in the Tiantai scenic area, and on the third day, we arranged a secret spot that 99.9% of people don't know about, told to us by locals. The scenery is very beautiful, and the key is that there are few people!
✅Guoqing Temple
🎫Free
The birthplace of the Tiantai sect of Buddhism, an ancient temple with a history of over 1600 years. Surrounded by mountains, it's a place of quiet contemplation. Inside the temple, there is a thousand-year-old Sui plum tree, an old tree with new life, and the Sui pagoda outside the mountain gate stands for a thousand years without falling.
✅Tiantai Waterfall
🎫100💰
Described by Li Bai as a paradise on earth, 'The dragon palace and phoenix pavilion are not willing to stay, soaring straight to Mount Tiantai.' The 'Nine Heavens Milky Way' cascades down from the misty fairyland with great momentum, with a drop of 325 meters, truly deserving the title of China's tallest waterfall
✅Huading Mountain National Forest Park
Huading Mountain was Xu Xiake's first stop on his journey to Mount Tiantai. In May, the mountain is covered with blooming Rhododendron. In winter, you can also go to the top of the mountain to overlook the rime and snow scenery❄️
⚠️Check the weather, as the mountain top⛰️ is prone to fog, and the temperature at the top is lower than in the mountains, so keep warm!
✅Shiliang Waterfall
'Stop at the Immortal Raft Bridge, watch the Shiliang Sleeping Dragon, the waterfall sprays snow, almost unwilling to return,' a natural granite 'stone bridge' and 'waterfall' complement each other, a wonderful combination of mountain, water, and stone.
✅Tongxuan Temple
A Tang-style temple hidden in a secluded valley, visited by Liu Shishi as well. Ancient trees and temples, quiet and serene, content and self-sufficient. The temple also shelters 'Buddha-related' creatures, such as the gentle and kind sika deer, and friendly and intelligent cats and dogs. The Labrador named Big Yellow is clingy and fun.
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👉Where to stay in Mount Tiantai❓
✅This time we stayed at: Tiantai Discovery·Yijia Homestay
🏨A design-oriented homestay hidden in the mountains of Mount Tiantai, nestled against the green hills and facing the cool and pleasant Changxi River.
🛏️The rooms are named after months, with a modern and simple design that is atmospheric and comfortable. Sitting in the room, you can enjoy the full view of the mountains and rivers.
⛰️There is a secret hiking trail outside the homestay, where you can go to the cave entrance for an adventure and get close to nature without spending 💰.
🙋🏻♂️The person in charge is not only a top student but also a designer. He is talented, kind, and approachable, makes his own wine and tea, and is also good at organizing various fun activities!
👉What to eat in Mount Tiantai❓
Dumpling pancakes, Hulate, Sesame Mochi, Black Rice, Steamed Cake
🌟For regular meals, you can go to eat at the local stove.
SIENNA RICE
Lush and green Taizhou
Taizhou's Tiantai, I would like to call it the most cost-effective travel destination in Zhejiang, with direct high-speed rail access! Ancient temples, waterfalls, and rock walls are hidden in the deep mountains, there are not many tourists in the scenic area, and most of the scenic areas are free!!! After the rain, Tiantai is shrouded in mist, just like a paradise.
James Taylor
Taizhou, Zhejiang, is a seriously underrated treasure city for tourism
I really regret not coming to this treasure city of Jiangnan earlier, with its profound cultural heritage, beautiful mountains and rivers, the azure sea, and various seafood and sticky delicacies.
🌾Sharing my three-day, two-night Taizhou itinerary, remember to save it if you need it~🎁
3 Days 2 Nights Itinerary✨
Day1: Tiantai Waterfall - Taizhou Prefecture City
Day2: Wenling Shitang
Day3: Shenxianju Scenic Area
Must-visit Attractions
1️⃣ Tiantai Waterfall💧
😮The highest waterfall in Asia, reaching 325 meters, is a rare and spectacular waterfall in China.
🌟Recommendation: The nine-tiered waterfall, where every casual snapshot dances with nature.🕺
2️⃣ Wenling Shitang🎨
Colorful Xiaonuo Village: A macaron-like colorful village🏘, houses painted in various candy colors, where you can take many Instagram-style photos. If the weather is good, you can go to the opposite Qilin Mountain😜, Xiaoruo Village's 'Rio de Janeiro' vibe.
Duijie Viewing Platform: Walk from Jinsha Beach to Duijie Viewing Platform, it's a bit tiring to climb the mountain, but the scenery is really nice😍
3️⃣ Shenxianju🌄
A mountain that does not require climbing, a national 5A scenic area. Here, the landscape is charming🛶, with unique natural scenery and profound cultural heritage. From the top of the mountain, you can enjoy the spectacular peaks, waterfalls, and streams🤩.
🌟Recommendation: View the Guanyin Peak from the Lotus Platform, tread the Yunladder under the Bagua Platform, stroll on the Wolong Bridge, and walk on the Ruyi Bridge🚶♂️🚶♀️
4️⃣ Taizhou Prefecture City (Donghu - Jiangnan Great Wall - Longxing Temple - Ziyang Street)📸
These spots are all close to each other, Donghu is a typical Jiangnan garden style, peaceful and quiet😌. The Jiangnan Great Wall requires a ticket, enter from Donghu's Lansheng Gate, make a round to the Xingshan Gate of Ziyang Ancient Street, from the city wall you can see the panoramic view of Ziyang Ancient Street, Longxing Temple is right next to Xingshan Gate, well worth a visit.
🏠Accommodation Recommendations🔻
Compared to the scattered attractions, Taizhou does not have a real transportation hub, but eating, living, and traveling are all convenient, so you just need to choose your accommodation according to your destination.
🍱Food Recommendations🥘
Bingcong, Hulate, Wheat Cake, Black Rice Mochi, Seaweed Cake, Egg White Sheep Tail😋
Bite-Sized Adventures
Tiantai Mountain Waterfall, a cool summer destination!
Guys, today I want to share with you a cool summer spot - Tiantai Mountain Waterfall! 😍💦
As soon as you enter Tiantai Mountain, you are attracted by the sound of the cascading waterfalls and flowing springs. 👂From a distance, the waterfall looks like a silver chain hanging between the mountains, truly spectacular! 👀💖
Approaching the waterfall, the mist is pervasive, as if you are in a fairyland. The cool mist hits your face, instantly making you forget the summer heat. 🌬️💦
There is a small pool under the waterfall, where the water is so clear that you can see groups of little fish playing in the water. I couldn't help but take off my shoes and walk into the pool barefoot, the cool feeling was just too wonderful! 🐟🦶
Tiantai Mountain Waterfall is not only beautiful, but also a great place to take photos! 📸 I stood in front of the waterfall, letting the water wet my hair and clothes, and the photos taken are super atmospheric! 💦😎
If you also want to experience the coolness of summer, then come to Tiantai Mountain Waterfall! 🏞️💖
DigitalPhantom
Tiantai Mountain Waterfall | Experience the beauty of waterfalls in Li Bai's poetry!
| Experience the beauty of waterfalls in Li Bai's poetry!.🤩 This time I went to the Tiantai Mountain scenic area in Zhejiang, and it was truly worth the trip! Especially that waterfall, known as the highest in Asia, is simply spectacular💥! With a height of 325 meters and a width of 100 meters, standing in front of it, you really feel overwhelmed by nature!🌊🌧️
However, this waterfall is quite interesting, it's like a '9-to-5 worker'!😄 It only releases water during the day, and turns into a trickle after work hours, haha, what a punctual employee, no overworking!👏⏰
Transportation is also very convenient, whether by self-driving or high-speed train.🚗🚄 The ticket prices are quite affordable, with the big waterfall ticket at 100r, Qiongtai Xiangu ticket at 65r, and a combined ticket for both attractions is even more economical at only 165r! There's also a shuttle bus within the scenic area, 10r/person, super convenient!💵💰
There are many fun things to do in Tiantai Mountain scenic area, besides the big waterfall, there are Qiongtai Xiangu, Guoqing Temple, Shiliang scenic area, Xiake ancient trail, and so on. I went for two days this time, mainly visited the big waterfall and Guoqing Temple, and it was really awesome👍!🏞️🏯
There are also many homestays to choose from in the scenic area, and the visitor center has buses that go directly to each attraction, super convenient!🏨🚌 The big waterfall and Qiongtai Xiangu are connected, with the big waterfall route being about 5 kilometers, and Qiongtai Xiangu about 4 kilometers. If you're short on time, half a day at the big waterfall is enough; if you have a whole day, I recommend buying a combined ticket to enjoy both!🚶♂️🚶♀️
But be aware⚠️: the big waterfall closes at 5 pm, and the water flow starts to decrease at 4:30 pm, so it's best to visit before 3 pm. Also, whether it's the big waterfall or Qiongtai Xiangu, you'll need to take a shuttle bus back to the entrance at the end, and the last bus is around 5 pm, so make sure to plan your time well!🕒🚌 If you only want to see the big waterfall and you're not in great physical condition, you can walk to the Xiuzhen Cave and then return the same way, as there's still a long way to go. If you're driving, I suggest parking at the end of the big waterfall or Qiongtai Xiangu, then take the shuttle bus to the starting point to start your visit, so you can avoid missing the last bus and also have a chance to catch a beautiful sunset!🌄🚗
In summary, Tiantai Mountain scenic area is really worth a visit! Everyone, go and feel the charm of nature!🌈💖
DanielleEvans456+
Tiantai Mountain in Taizhou | A waterfall cascades down three thousand feet
The Tiantai Mountain Waterfall, recommended by CCTV and National Geographic.
It is known as 'China's highest waterfall', with a vertical drop of 325 meters.
From the foot to the peak of the mountain, there are a total of 9 sub-waterfalls.
In the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai region, the Tiantai Mountain Waterfall is considered the pinnacle of waterfalls.
The poet Li Bai, when visiting Tiantai Mountain, checked in multiple times.
He left behind the verse: 'Unwilling to stay in the dragon tower and phoenix pavilion, I yearn to fly straight to Tiantai.'
Now this verse has become the promotional slogan for Tiantai Mountain and its great waterfall.
Touring method: Self-driving or taking a high-speed train from Shanghai or Hangzhou is very convenient.
Scenic area ticket is 100 yuan (Taizhou residents enjoy free admission benefits, free on weekdays). Climb up the mountain, then take the scenic area bus down for 10 yuan/person.
The expressway entrance is 10 minutes from the scenic area. The scenic area is very close to Guoqing Temple.
Photography Tips
1️⃣On overcast and rainy days, with clouds and mist, you can capture a more fairy-tale atmosphere.
2️⃣Professional cameras are recommended to bring a tripod and ND filter to capture the silky beauty of the waterfall with a slow shutter.
3️⃣It is advised to enter the park early, as the scenic area opens at 8 am. After 9:30 am on weekends, there are more tourists, and it becomes crowded for check-ins and photography.
4️⃣The climbing steps are set along both sides of the waterfall, offering many angles and compositions for photography, which need to be discovered slowly while hiking.
EvelynReynolds94
Taizhou Travel | A two-day and one-night guide to the sticky paradise
This Spring Festival, I finally made it to Taizhou, the place I've been longing for! Taizhou is truly a paradise for sticky rice lovers like me, and I couldn't bear to leave after all the delicious food!
🗓 Itinerary:
Day1: Tiantai Waterfall—Guoqing Temple—Tuzao Head—Stay in Tiantai
Day2: Tiantai→Ziyang Street→Taizhou Prefecture City Wall—Return trip
✅ Must Experience:
Tiantai Waterfall
A 10-minute taxi ride from Tiantai Mountain High-speed Railway Station
Ticket: 100, worth seeing, great for photos 📸.
Business hours: 8:00-16:00
Travel tips: Walk to the entrance viewing platform for 5 minutes, to the big waterfall for 20 minutes, to the Water Curtain Cave and back for 1 hour, to the mountain top for 2 hours and you can exit directly
Free luggage storage, I'm grateful for this wise decision If you want to see something natural, you can go to Shiliang Waterfall, but it's much smaller.
Guoqing Temple
Lunch at the 【Sanmu Yuyu Food】 next to Guoqing Temple requires queuing. The rice fields in front of the temple are super healing . It is said that you can see different scenery throughout the four seasons.
A historic and quaint temple , where the traces of history are left on the mottled walls, is a place that calms the mind as soon as you enter.
Free 8:00-17:00
Dinner at 【Tuzao Head】 No. 390 Laodong Road
There are many local specialty dishes, delicious and no waiting required for taking a number, the turnover is fast. Basically, no disappointments!
Recommended dishes: Dried vegetable bun, sand garlic bean noodles, Fenghua fragrant taro pot
A 1-hour taxi ride from Tiantai to Ziyang Street.
Ziyang Street
Mainly featuring various snacks, if you enter from the Xingshan Gate, follow the order below, recommended as follows:
【18 RESERVA ROASTERY】 Coffee shop
Grass jelly coffee frozen latte
【Chen Ji Black Rice Mochi】
The sticky mochi filled with black sesame and red bean paste is delicious!
【Jiu Jiu Seaweed Cake】
The busiest shop on the whole street. Surprisingly, it's sweet and salty, I thought it would be salty, the crust is very crispy.
【Rongjia Snacks】
A snack shop under the Xinrongji brand. With air conditioning and the ability to order dishes, it's more suitable for resting. Recommended dishes: Steamed flat food (like dumplings, but with thinner skin and more filling, a Linhai specialty), Bai Shui Yang tofu, boneless phoenix claws, ginger stewed egg
【Fucheng Lu's Prawn】
Highly recommended by many, but the queue was too long so I didn't try it.
【Date Workshop】
The date bean cake is super fragrant
【Aunt Zhu's Egg White Sheep Tail】
Considered a specialty, worth a try. Egg white fried balls + air + black sesame filling combination
Taizhou Prefecture City Wall (5A scenic spot)
The Great Wall of the South , still worth a visit. Built during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, it has a history of over a thousand years, mainly serving military defense and flood prevention purposes.
Adult 60, online 55 (after 16:30, online tickets for the same day cannot be purchased)
Monday to Sunday 7:00-18:00. Going at 4 pm is less sunny.
Route:
1. The closest to Ziyang Street is 【Xingshan Gate】, start from here and walk 【Xingshan Gate - Chaotian Gate - Lansheng Gate】 total duration 2 hours.
2. For the lazy, you can also just walk the essence route! :【Chaotian Gate - Lansheng Gate】 Difficulty: Moderate Duration: 1 hour
Recommended reason: The essential scenic spots are all along this section, passing through 1-8 enemy towers, Wangtian Platform, Chenghuang Temple, Baiyun Tower (the highest point)
The stairs at the entrance of Lansheng Gate are very high and steep, it is not recommended to start from Lansheng Gate. Exiting from Lansheng Gate, you can also see Dong Lake , and if you have enough time, you can go there directly to play.
LEONA JACOBS
A day trip to Tiantai Mountain Waterfall
A few friends and I decided to take advantage of the few days off in the first month of the year to visit Tiantai Mountain. We had looked at the travel guide beforehand, and with only one day's time, we could only visit the waterfall, Qiongtai Xian Valley, and Guoqing Temple. According to our plan, we set off from home at 7:30 in the morning and got on the highway. Unexpectedly, there was an accident on the highway, which delayed us a lot. It took us more than 4 hours to travel a distance that should have taken 2 hours. Therefore, we decided to go directly to the waterfall. We arrived at Tiantai Mountain Waterfall at noon, and we simply ate some dry food we brought with us for lunch (this saved time). First, let's talk about the entrance fee. The combined ticket for the waterfall, Qiongtai Xian Valley, and Huixian Bridge is 165 yuan. We estimated that we should have enough time, so we bought the combined ticket (due to the time of the visit, the combined ticket is not sold after 1 pm). (Note: Teachers with 30-year honor certificates can enjoy free admission to the waterfall and Qiongtai Xian Valley, but they need to buy a separate ticket for Huixian Bridge. It is recommended that those who have it bring it). The waterfall is very spectacular. I heard that it is man-made. When the staff get off work, the waterfall also needs to close the gate and rest. We spent 5 hours walking around and taking pictures in the scenic area before we walked out of the exit of Qiongtai Xian Valley. Then we took the free bus back to the visitor center. Those who do not go to Qiongtai Xian Valley and Huixian Bridge can directly take the bus back to the visitor center parking lot at the side of Huixian Bridge. We will visit Guoqing Temple and other attractions when we have the opportunity next time.
Samuel.Gonzalez.56
Tiantai Mountain Grand Waterfall
Tiantai Mountain Grand Waterfall
1. Itinerary: You can navigate to Tiantai Mountain Grand Waterfall and park your car in the scenic area parking lot. Then go forward and turn left is the tourist service center where you can buy tickets. Regular tickets are 100 yuan/person. Then you can climb the mountain along the stairway. Tiantai Mountain Grand Waterfall is divided into 4 levels. The bottom 3 levels, each level has a height difference of about 100 meters. Each level of the waterfall has a viewing platform, and the viewing platform of the 3rd level waterfall is unobstructed, which is relatively sunny. The mountain climbing trail is stone steps, and it takes about 2 hours to reach the highest point while checking in. There are basically no attractions in the later stage. There is a glass bridge, you can choose to check in. Then you can take a bus at the exit of the scenic spot to the parking lot. 10 yuan/person.
2. Advantages of the scenic area: The waterfall has a large drop and is spectacular. You can take pictures and check in under the waterfall. The environment of the scenic area is good and the service attitude is good. There are many small shops and rest points, and the small shops are free to rest. You can take care of the boss's business.
3. Insufficient scenic area: Some attractions are still under construction, and there are basically no check-in points in the later stage.