Jiangsu province recently introduced autumn rural health-themed travel routes, with three routes from Taizhou making the list. The routes combine natural scenery, cultural heritage, and rural leisure, offering travelers a refreshing autumn escape.
An aerial view of Taizhou at night. [Photo: WeChat account: tzfabu]
Route 1: Jiangyan district and Xinghua
Recommended sites: Hunan village — Xiaoyang community — Chunye Cafe in Heheng village — Muyi Space
Suggested duration: 2 days
Start your journey in Hunan village, where you can take a traditional row boat and immerse yourself in nature. Next, head to Xiaoyang community to enjoy the slow-paced charm of rural life. Take a break at Chunye Cafe in Heheng village, a tranquil hideaway away from the hustle and bustle. End your trip at Muyi Space, which features unique water tents, barbecues, fireworks shows, and other camping events every month.
Route 2: Jiangyan district and Xinghua
Recommended sites: Qianduo Flower Sea — Luhuali Book Bar — Yunduo Art Museum — Xuwei village — Chenyang Village — Mushroom Tribe
Suggested duration: 2 days
Stroll through Qianduo Flower Sea to admire blooming chrysanthemums and taste seasonal crabs. Relax at Luhuali Book Bar, where you can enjoy a quiet reading experience. Visit Yunduo Art Museum to appreciate inspiring artworks. Stay overnight at Weianli Boutique Resort in Xuwei village or water tents in Chenyang village, where you can camp, barbecue, or fish by the water.
Don't miss the Mushroom Tribe, jointly developed by Qinhu Oasis and Xiaoyang community, where visitors can experience a mushroom-filled journey — seeing, listening to stories, playing games, tasting, and buying. This family-friendly route offers both culinary delights and memorable bonding experiences.
Route 3: Taixing, Medical High-tech Zone, and Jingjiang
Recommended sites: Maqiao Town Health Base — Dongjin Village — Xuanbao Town Ginkgo Manor — Xuanbao National Ancient Ginkgo Park — Caijia Courtyard — Shize Carving Museum
Suggested duration: 2 days
Begin at Maqiao town's health base to experience traditional Chinese medicine culture. In Dongjin village, revisit revolutionary history. Head to Xuanbao National Ancient Ginkgo Park to explore a forest of centuries-old ginkgo trees and visit Yinxing village, a thousand-year-old settlement. Taste ginkgo-inspired cuisine at Xuanbao Ginkgo Manor.
Finally, visit Caijia Courtyard to learn about filial piety and grain-oil culture, then stop by the Shize Carving Museum in Baima Community to appreciate Taizhou's century-old wood carving traditions.