#Tiantai Mountain Waterfall Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
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.