Tiantai: A Small City in Zhejiang Province

Tiantai County is administered by Taizhou City in Zhejiang Province. Here's an introduction: Geographical Environment - Location: Situated in east-central Zhejiang, it borders Sanmen County to the east, Linhai City to the south, Pan'an County to the west, Xinchang County to the north, Ninghai County to the northeast, and Xianju County to the southwest. - Topography: Primarily low mountains and hills. The terrain is higher in the northeast, northwest, and southwest, sloping eastward and southeastward. The central area is a river valley plain, with the Shifeng River flowing from west to east and then turning south, forming the Tiantai Basin. - Climate: Subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, abundant rainfall, ample heat, and distinct microclimates, exhibiting some characteristics of a basin climate. History and Culture - Historical Evolution: Formally established as a county during the Three Kingdoms period, initially named Shiping County. During the Sui and Tang dynasties, it belonged to Taizhou. Renamed Tiantai during the Song dynasty. Part of Taizhou Prefecture during the Ming and Qing dynasties. After liberation in 1949, it belonged to Taizhou Prefecture. In 1994, it became part of Taizhou City. - Cultural Characteristics: Birthplace of the Tiantai school of Buddhism, founding place of the Southern School of Taoism, the place where 500 arhats manifested, place of birth of Ji Gong Living Buddha, the place where Liu and Ruan encountered immortals in the Peach Blossom Spring, a destination on the Tang Poetry Road, the place where Wang Xizhi attained enlightenment in calligraphy, the starting point of Xu Xiake's travelogue, the hermitage of the poet Hanshan, and the birthplace of the Culture of Harmony. Tourist Attractions - Guoqing Temple: A national 5A-level scenic spot and the birthplace of the Tiantai school of Buddhism. It features ancient relics such as the Sui Pagoda, Tang camphor trees, and Song vines. The temple's architecture is solemn and majestic. - Tiantai Mountain Grand Waterfall Scenic Area: At 325 meters high, it consists of a group of nine waterfalls and was once rated as one of the ten most beautiful waterfall groups in China. - Ji Gong's Former Residence: The place of birth and childhood home of Ji Gong. Visitors can learn about his life story and legends. - Chicheng Mountain: A sacred place for both Buddhist and Taoist practices, and also where Ji Gong studied in his youth. The mountain is reddish-brown in color and has many caves. Characteristic Industries - Agriculture: Seven major industries: tea, Chinese medicinal herbs, vegetables, pigs, fruits, bamboo shoots, and freshwater aquaculture. - Industry: Six pillar industries: mechanical and electronic products, biomedicine, auto supplies, rubber products, industrial fabrics, and food and beverages. - Tertiary Industry: The cultural tourism industry is a significant component, driving local economic development.