Analysis! Is Taizhou a Tourism Backwater or a Niche Travel Paradise?

Hey there! If you're traveling to Taizhou, definitely choose accommodations near the Inho Canal Scenic Area! Taizhou's attractions are super concentrated, so you can stroll around and see everything! Start your morning with a hearty Taizhou breakfast—so satisfying! Then, kick off your amazing day from the Inho Canal. 🌟Inho Canal Scenic Area 🎫 Free, no reservation needed This place isn't big, and it's full of old Taizhou residential buildings. The Ancient Well Museum, Wuxiang Elementary School, and the former residence of Hu Tao—take a stroll through them to soak up the cultural atmosphere. Imagine wandering through the old alleys—how cool is that? 🌟Beishan Temple 🎫 Free The main attraction is the Grand Hall, where the flowers planted by the monks in front of the hall are so vibrant! However, the temple is currently undergoing expansion, so it's a bit noisy, but it doesn't detract from the grandeur of the Grand Hall. 🌟Wu Tongjia Memorial Hall 🎫 Free, register at the entrance to visit It wasn't originally on the itinerary, but I stumbled upon it and went in. And wow, I learned about Mr. Wu Tongjia's life. Inside is also the Taizhou Carved Building, which is architecturally unique. Isn't this the kind of unexpected surprise that makes travel so great? 🌟Xuezheng Examination Institute 🎫 CNY 30, buy tickets at the entrance The only place in Taizhou that requires an entrance fee, and it's a national cultural heritage site. The paintings on the main gate are super clear, and inside, it showcases ancient imperial examination culture. It's just that the renovations are a bit too new. Is it worth spending CNY 30 to experience the atmosphere of ancient exams? 🌟Taizhou City God Temple 🎫 Free A national cultural heritage site and the most well-preserved City God Temple in Jiangsu. The Grand Hall is the highlight. Greet the Taoist priests and check out the vegetable garden behind the hall—you might get a different perspective! 🌟Qiao Garden (Rishe Garden) 🎫 Free, scan the QR code on-site to make a reservation Taizhou's garden landscape, a national cultural heritage site. The garden isn't big, but the landscaping concept is amazing! Taking photos and admiring the flowers here is simply wonderful. It can make you look like you've stepped out of a painting. 🌟Nanshan Lüzu Temple 🎫 Free This was a big surprise on this trip! The Grand Hall is simple and majestic, and the temple is serene and peaceful, full of Zen. Walk around the Grand Hall and touch the Phoebe zhennan pillars—the feeling is incredible! 🌟Mei Garden 🎫 Free A provincial cultural heritage site, commemorating the Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang. Inside, there are opera costumes and a stage where Jiang Zemin performed opera. Experience the master's style. 🌟Taishan Park 🎫 Free The stone statues and Zhushi Archway are worth seeing. The Zhushi Archway is on the southeast side, and the stone carvings of Hu people riding lions are super special! Unfortunately, the Taishan Palace is under renovation, so I didn't go in. 🌟Ancient Guangxiao Temple 🎫 Free Although it has the word "ancient" in its name, it's actually newly built and quite large. The cultural relic is the Southern Tang bronze bell to the right of the entrance, one of the three major bells in Jiangsu! There are also cats in the Hall of Heavenly Kings, said to be the "abbots"! 🌟Jiangsu Yanzheng Museum 🎫 Free It tells the history of salt administration. The two large iron plates are shocking to see in person. Learn about salt administration culture and gain knowledge! When traveling to Taizhou, as long as you know how to discover beauty, choosing Taizhou for niche travel is definitely the right choice!