In the rush of modern life, sometimes the best thing you can do is slow down. Taizhou, a serene water town in central Jiangsu province, offers exactly that — six distinct regions, each with its own charm, where every step reveals beautiful scenery and every bite delivers a delicious flavor. This is a city that simply invites you to wander.
Hailing district: Where millennia meet morning tea tradition
The Fengcheng River in Hailing at night. [Photo/WeChat account: tztour]
As Taizhou's historic heart, Hailing district pulses with 1,000 years of culture. The Fengcheng River winds through the area; its night cruise boats glide under bridges and lanterns dance on the water. Visit Wanghai Tower and soak in the ancient grandeur. Stroll Shisheng Street and Zhonglou Lane, where grey bricks and dark tiles frame the aroma of fish soup noodles and crab roe steamed dumplings.
Jiangyan district: A wetland dreamscape
Milu deer in Jiangyan district. [Photo/WeChat account: tztour]
Jiangyan district is home to Qinhu Lake, Taizhou's only 5A scenic spot. Milu deer graze among reeds as rowing boats drift through the water, creating a beautiful sight. Feast on the famed "Qinhu Eight Delicacies", then explore Luotang's classical gardens, where elegance meets commerce in perfect harmony.
Taizhou Medical High-tech Zone (Gaogang district): River wind and naval glory
The Kouan Wood Carving Mansion Scenic Area in Gaogang district. [Photo/WeChat account: tztour]
Home to China's only national pharmaceutical high-tech zone and the birthplace of the People's Navy, Gaogang district blends military history with riverside charm. Admire exquisite tile, wood and stone carvings at the Kouan Wood Carving Mansion Scenic Area and cap off your visit with braised pufferfish and steamed mandarin fish that linger on the tongue.
