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[edit]Taizhou City (Tāi zhōu shì), a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Zhejiang Province, is located in the central coastal area of Zhejiang Province, with a total area of 10,050.43 square kilometers. It is adjacent to the East China Sea in the east, Wenzhou City in the south, Lishui City and Jinhua City in the west, and Shaoxing City and Ningbo City in the north. Taizhou City is located in the mountains and faces the sea, with plains and hills alternating, forming a pattern of "seven mountains, one water and two fields". The terrain slopes from west to east, with a mainland coastline of about 740 kilometers, 928 islands, an island coastline of about 941 kilometers, and an island land area of about 273.76 square kilometers; it belongs to the subtropical humid monsoon climate. As of 2023, Taizhou City has jurisdiction over 3 districts, 3 counties, and administers 3 county-level cities. As of the end of 2023, Taizhou City has a permanent population of 6.712 million. Taizhou City has a long history. 5,000 years ago, ancestors lived and multiplied here. In the fifth year of Wude (622), Taizhou was established, named after the Tiantai Mountain in its territory. The name of Taizhou began from then on. In August 1994, Taizhou was abolished and established as a city. Taizhou City is a regional central city and a modern port city on the coast of Zhejiang approved by the State Council. It is well-known at home and abroad for its Buddhist and Taoist origins. It is the birthplace of the Tiantai Sect of Buddhism and the Southern Sect of Taoism. It is also a city in the central area of the Yangtze River Delta, a water town in the south of the Yangtze River, a national civilized city, and a national new urbanization comprehensive pilot area.
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[edit]- 1 Tiantai Mountain (天台山), Tiantai Mountain Scenic Area, Tiantai County, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province (从台州市区乘坐汽车到天台县城，再转乘天台2路公交车，终点站即为天台山景区。), ☏ 057683958610. (April-October) 8:30-18:00 (November-March) 9:00-17:00. Mount Tiantai was formerly known as Dongmeng Mountain. It is a rare box-shaped syncline mountain in China. The whole mountain is roughly in the shape of the English letter U, like a "chair" facing west and east. The mountain is divided into three levels of terraces from low to high: the First Terrace, the Second Terrace, and the Main Terrace, forming three distinctive scenic spots of "one layer of terraces, one layer of heaven, and nine heavens on layers of terraces". Adult ticket price: RMB 58.
- 2 Kokuseiji Temple (国清寺), Guoqingsi Road, Tiantai County, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province (Take bus No. 1 from Tiantai County, and the last stop is Guoqing Temple.), ☏ 0576-83880616. 06:30-17:00. The existing buildings of Guoqing Temple were rebuilt in the 12th year of Emperor Yongzheng's reign (1734). Tiantai Guoqing Temple in Zhejiang Province is known as one of the four best temples in China, along with Lingyan Temple in Jinan, Qixia Temple in Nanjing, and Yuquan Temple in Dangyang. Many famous monks have resided in the temple, including Master Yixing of Tang, Hanshan, Shi De, Monk Jigong, Master Kukai, the founder of the Japanese Eastern Esoteric Buddhism, and Master Saicho, the founder of the Japanese Taimitsu Buddhism. free.
- 3 Taizhou Ocean World (台州海洋世界), Donghai Avenue, Jiaojiang District, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province (Take Bus No. 2, 10, 20 in Jiaojiang District to Ocean World Station.), ☏ 057688312308. 09:00-16:30. Taizhou Ocean World is divided into six floors. It is an aquarium that can be visited from top to bottom. It has more than 10,000 marine creatures and has marine life displays and amusement facilities such as the Tropical Rainforest Hall, Coral Reef Hall, Undersea Tunnel Hall, Ocean Carnival, and Ocean Style Hall. It also offers performances such as mermaids, human-shark dances, and seals. There are also supporting service projects such as the Ocean Gift Mall, Ocean Happy Restaurant, and Ornamental Fish Sales and Exhibition Center. It is a large-scale comprehensive tourist destination with the theme of marine culture, integrating popular science education, appreciation and entertainment, tourism and leisure, and shopping. Adult ticket: RMB 160.