Spring Festival, the biggest traditional Chinese holiday, is almost upon us, so here are some tips for you to embark on a fun tour in Taizhou city, East China's Jiangsu province, during the break.
Zaocha, or early breakfast tea, will leave a deep impression on you, with many splendid varieties to choose from. These include Tang Gansi, or scaled tofu threads, crab roe buns, fish soup noodles, flaky pastry and fried dumplings.
Excellent choices to have early breakfast tea include the Taizhou Hotel at 88 Yingbin Road in Hailing district, the Liufang Tea House at 10 Renmin East Road in Hailing district, the Taizhou International Jinling Hotel at 298 Hailing South Road and Qinhu Eight Fresh at Quexian Island Commercial Street, Qintong town in Jiangyan district.
An exquisite early breakfast tea in Taizhou. [Photo/WeChat account: tztour]
Meanwhile, comfortable living is important for a holiday sojourn and here are some great choices with Taizhou characteristics.
In the second lane in Daohe block, Hailing district, there is Liu He Jing, a typical Jiangnan homestay, which has an independent courtyard, a rockery and more, creating an elegant vibe.
The Zhaoyangli Forest Hotel, located on the west side of the parking lot of Lizhong Aquatic Forest Scenic Spot in Xinghua city, administered by Taizhou, features warm and comfortable decor.
The Riverside Hotel on No 1 Tongkang Road, Jingjiang city, administered by Taizhou, is also an ideal choice. That's if you want to enjoy the journey and taste dishes made mainly from aquatic products in the Yangtze River or other waterways.
A homestay with beautiful surroundings in Taizhou. [Photo/WeChat account: tztour]
Now is also a good time to go birdwatching and appreciate views of reeds in Taizhou. The Qinhu Lake National Wetland Park, the Fengqi River scenic area and the Lizhong Aquatic Forest Scenic Spot are all great options for you to explore.
Migratory birds take a breather in Taizhou. [Photo/WeChat account: tztour]