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.
Xinghua: Where fields float on water
The Qianduo Scenic Area in Xinghua. [Photo/WeChat account: tztour]
The Qianduo Scenic Area is a globally recognized agricultural heritage site — raised fields are scattered like a chessboard across the water, with wooden boardwalks threading through greenery. The Lizhong Water Forest offers towering cypress trees and birdsong, a true natural oxygen bar. End your journey with a Lixiahe River dish made entirely of freshwater delicacies in Shagou Ancient Town.
Taixing: A place drenched in golden ginkgo
The ancient ginkgo trees in Taixing. [Photo/WeChat account: tztour]
Taixing is famous for its ancient ginkgo trees — the Ginkgo Forest Park holds thousand-year-old giants that turn gold every autumn and winter. Wander the old lanes of Huangqiao Ancient Town, where sesame cakes fill the air at every turn.
Jingjiang: Riverside rides and redwood views
Gushan, the only hill in Taizhou. [Photo/WeChat account: tztour]
Mucheng Park offers cycling trails and riverside campsites, with red cedars painting the landscape every autumn. Climb Gushan — the only hill in Taizhou — for sweeping Yangtze River views and centuries of temple incense. Stay for steamed dumplings, crispy pork jerky, and pufferfish that make you want to keep coming back.
