Rated as the most beautiful ancient city in China by National Geographic, Taizhou Linhai is truly a treasure city

Beneath the ancient city lies the bustling and delicious Ziyang Old Street, a paradise for glutinous rice enthusiasts. As the sun sets and night falls, the starlight of Ziyang Street illuminates the area, transforming it into a scene reminiscent of the Song Dynasty's city of lights. - 📍Location: Taizhou Prefecture City Cultural Tourism Area 🚗Transportation: Drive to Taizhou Prefecture City Cultural Tourism Area or take a high-speed train to Linhai Station and then take a taxi. 🎡The Taizhou Prefecture City Cultural Tourism Area includes: Taizhou Prefecture City Wall, Ziyang Street, Donghu Park, etc. - ✅Must-visit attractions: 🌳Taizhou Prefecture City Wall 🎫55 ▪️Known as the 'Badaling of Jiangnan,' the Taizhou Prefecture City Wall was built during the Ming Dynasty by Qi Jiguang to defend against Japanese pirates. ▪️The wall stretches six kilometers, and from Lansheng Gate, you can overlook the entire city. 🌳Ziyang Street 🎫Free ▪️A street full of Taizhou snacks, covering almost all local specialties. The street's architecture retains the styles of the Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties. 🌳Donghu Park 🎫15 ▪️Known as the 'Little West Lake,' Donghu Park features typical Jiangnan courtyard and pavilion architecture, with weeping willows and stone bridges unique to the region. 🌳Guoqing Temple 🎫Free ▪️The birthplace of the Tiantai sect of Chinese Buddhism, the temple has a history of over 1,400 years. ▪️Guoqing Temple still maintains its original practices, where both cultivation and labor are essential courses. 🌳Longxing Temple 🎫Free ▪️Located next to Ziyang Street, it is the foremost of Linhai's eight major temples and was the residence of Jianzhen during his eastward journey. It is also one of the birthplaces of Japanese Tiantai Buddhism. - 🍜Linhai Specialty Snacks 🔸Hongchi Rice Cake: Soft and glutinous outer layer with customizable fillings, very generous portions. 🔸Wufan Mochi: Glutinous mochi with red bean paste, served cold with a great texture. 🔸Mai Xia: A staple food throughout the lives of Linhai people, resembling knife-cut noodles. 🔸Aunt Zhu's Egg White Sheep Tail: Fried in oil and coated with lotus root powder. 🔸Seaweed Cake: Crispy outer layer with a faint seaweed aroma.