Tiantai County, Taizhou, Zhejiang — a holy land of Buddhism and Taoism, home to Tiantai Mountain, Guoqing Temple, Qiongtai Xiangu and other famous attractions. A 3-day 2-night trip to experience the deep integration of natural landscape and Buddhist & Taoist culture.
Pilgrimage to famous mountains, seek Zen in ancient temples, explore fairy valleys, visit celebrity former residences
Morning: Visit the core area of Tiantai Mountain; noon: Taste Tiantai vegetarian cuisine; afternoon: Explore Guoqing Temple to feel the Zen spirit; evening: Visit Sui Pagoda to conclude the first day.
Full day tour of Qiongtai Xiangu. Morning: Enter from the scenic area entrance and enjoy the canyon scenery; noon: Have lunch inside the scenic area; afternoon: Continue exploring and feel the wonders of nature.
Morning: Visit Jigong's Former Residence to learn about folk legends; noon: Taste Tiantai specialty cuisine; afternoon: Tour Huading National Forest Park to enjoy the forest oxygen bar, concluding the trip.
A Tiantai specialty pastry made from Wuyao (Lindera root). Soft and chewy in texture, it has the effects of regulating qi, relieving pain, warming the kidneys and dispelling cold, a traditional local health food.
A Tiantai traditional snack, wrapping various dishes in a thin pancake and rolling it into a tube shape. Can be steamed or pan-fried, rich in flavor, a must-have festive food for Tiantai people.
Vegetarian food made from soy products, vegetables and other ingredients. Beautifully presented and lightly flavored, it embodies Zen spirit, a great place to experience Buddhist food culture.
A Tiantai traditional noodle dish, made with wheat flour as the wrapper, filled with pickled vegetables, minced meat and other fillings, then baked. Crispy on the outside, savory on the inside, a local home-style food.