Best Time to Visit Tiantai for 2 Days Itinerary, What to Do & Where to Go

Day 1 | Morning

Taizhou Qiongtai Xiangu Scenic Resort

Opening Hours: 8:00-16:00

Ticket Price: 65 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: Tongbailingjiao Village, Tiantai County, Taizhou City (7 km northwest of the city)

Taizhou Qiongtai Xiangu Scenic Resort of the Immortals is located 8 kilometers northwest of Tiantai County in Taizhou, Zhejiang. There are beautiful lakes and rivers in addition to gorgeous mountains. Here, you can walk along the precarious Lingyun Plank Road, see the unique formations of the mountain peaks, stroll along the Lingxi, and enjoy the strangely-stacked rocks in the rivers as well as the verdant valleys.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Amr Hakim: great place to spend time

Day 1 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Taizhou Qiongtai Xiangu Scenic Resort, don’t forget pay a visit to Tiantai Mountain Scenic Spot.

Tiantai Mountain Scenic Spot

Opening Hours: Open on Mon,Wed-Thu,Sun,10:00am-5:00pm;Open on Tue,12:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: No. 1 Hehe Street, Tiantai County, Taizhou City

The Tiantai Mountain Scenic Spot is famous for being the cradle of the Tiantai Sect of Chinese Buddhism and also the home of the South Sect of Taoism. It is also the hometown of the Monk, Ji Gong. The Guoqing Temple on the mountain is famous nationwide. The Tiantai Mountain is well-known for its rocks, cliffs, and waterfalls. The masterpiece, Shiliang Waterfall is the most famous and its beautiful scenery has mesmerized many scholars and poets.

Reviews from Real Guests:

dangodango95: Very large and beautiful mountain park. Enjoyed the waterfalls, the bridges, the breathtaking scenery that opened up from different locations. The path along the mountains is amazing. So much to see and walk around.

Amr Hakim: in this place you can get fresh air

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book DoubleTree by Hilton Taizhou Shenxianju in advance, because all the tourists head to Tiantai Mountain Scenic Spot love staying at it.

DoubleTree by Hilton Taizhou Shenxianju

The DoubleTree by Hilton Taizhou Shenxianju is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Xianju, having been recently opened in 2022.

Taizhou Luqiao Airport is the closest major transportation option, approximately 28km away. Traveling to and from the airport is easy with Taizhou Luqiao Airport located approximately 28km away. With multiple attractions nearby including Shenxianju Lotus Culture Park, 淡竹原始森林風景區 and Xianju Qingxiuchan Temple, guests will find plenty to keep themselves occupied.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site.

Day 2 | Morning

Former Residence of Jigong

Opening Hours: 7:30-17:00

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: No. 449, Chicheng Road, Tiantai County, Taizhou City

Former residence of Jigong is located at the stone wall of Yongning Village, north of Tiantai Ancient City, Zhejiang. It is the birthplace of Jigong “living Buddha” and a famous historical and cultural city in Zhejiang Province. The scenic spot consists of the three-storey building of Yongning Village and the Guanxia Pavilion, the Jigong Li's ancestral home and the West Garden. The former residence that I saw today was later rebuilt. It shows the world a scroll that is full of the atmosphere of the Southern Song Dynasty, contains the architectural styles of eastern Zhejiang, and the layout of the official residence.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Former Residence of Jigong, Longchuanxia Scenic Area next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Longchuanxia Scenic Area

Opening Hours: 8:00-16:00, stop at 16:00

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Baihe Town, Tiantai County, Taizhou City

Longchuanxia Scenic Area is found in Baihe Town. The tortuous path along the cliff, exciting ziplines and slides are among the natural activities It is worth taking a look at the waterfalls, springs, and Tianchi. The first thing to come into view in the scenic area is a covered bridge named "Taiyue Spring and Autumn Pavilion", which can be seen Sima Waterfall from the cliffs while flying on the bridge.

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.