Rudong Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

The Experience of Visiting Bengcha Ancient Town

Sunlight filters through the ancient treetops, casting its rays on the bluestone paths of Bengcha Ancient Town, as if time here is slowly flowing. I step onto this land full of historical charm, filled with anticipation and a touch of nostalgia. Walking on the stone paths of Bengcha Ancient Town is like entering a long corridor of years. The ancient buildings on both sides stand silently, with the marks of time etched upon them. Our group weaves through the winding alleys, and with every step, it seems we can hear the echoes of history. The laughter of children intertwines with the old residences, creating a moving scene. The residents of the ancient town are warm and hospitable. Whenever we lose our way, there are always kind aunties to guide us. Their words reveal a love and pride for this land, making us feel the warmth of home. Every building in the ancient town carries a piece of history. We gently touch the walls that have weathered the years, as if we can hear them telling ancient tales. And the children's eyes are always so bright, filled with curiosity and a desire to explore the world. They run through the lanes, their laughter crisp and pleasant, injecting new vitality and energy into this ancient land. As the sun sets, we stand on high ground to take in the panoramic view of the ancient town. The scattered houses and winding alleys form a beautiful picture. We can't help but exclaim that Bengcha Ancient Town is not just a place, but also a memory, an emotion. On this trip to Bengcha, we not only enjoyed the beautiful scenery but also felt the deep affection among family members. The happiness of the children, the smiles of the elderly, are the most precious gains of our trip. In the days to come, these wonderful memories will forever accompany us.

Compared to Wuzhen, I prefer this thousand-year-old ancient town that doesn't require a ticket!

Let's travel through time to Nantong, Jiangsu, and find out! 😉🚀 👣 Our destination is the simple and low-key Bingcha Ancient Town, which has passed through 1400 years. The tranquility and liveliness here are really treasures of the world! 🏞️ Look, it has everything you want: 📍 The comfortable Jiangnan water town, not to mention, it doesn't require a ticket here🆓! 🚗 Self-driving is more free, but don't worry about the high-speed rail friends, take a taxi from Rugao South Station, and you can get there in 50 minutes. 🚘 Parking? No pressure! Bingcha Outlets gives you a free giveaway, it's right next to the ancient town, it's so convenient! 🗺️ Let's go! Follow my steps and check in the most interesting attractions! Start from the entrance of the ancient town, pass the Wine Culture Museum, go deep into the wine alley and flower alley, visit Erxianfang and Shangshufang, visit the Guandi Temple by the way, and then go to Donglaige to wash away the dust of history. 🌟 Look at the ancient buildings on Zhongshi Street, they were the "internet celebrities" during the Ming and Qing Dynasties! There are still local residents living there, really feel what it means to have "history by your side". 🌈 Want a more special experience? Flower alleys and wine alleys will take you through different worlds, each alley has its own charm that makes you stop. 🎆 There is also a light show "Dream Back to Bingcha" at night, the crystallization of culture and technology, waiting for you to have a visual feast. 🌉 And the night view of Tonglimen Jinli Bridge, oh, it's simply beautiful! It's like a soul portrait of the ancient town. Without further ado, let's arrange for the foodies! 🍲 Bamboo clam soup, relieve the fatigue of the day's tour at Bingcha Restaurant, every mouthful is full of happiness. 🥟 Shrimp seed pastry, delicious and cheap, the queue at the door is the best proof, three yuan each, don't hesitate! 🍪 Ai Bing pastry, a hidden delicacy on the south side of Zhongshi Street, this portion, this enthusiasm, great! Let's explore the Bingcha Ancient Town that has been gently treated by the years together! 😍 Remember to bring a camera and a good appetite😝 See you in Bingcha Ancient Town!

Recommend a small and unpopular ancient town in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, full of life

|||- Don't want to be crowded during the New Year holidays This weekend came to the historical ancient town of Nantong ‼️Really unpopular plus‼️Real ancient town In the early Tang Dynasty, this was a salt frying field pavilion It has a history of 1400 years Stroll around the ancient town in the afternoon and watch performances Eat seafood in Yangkou at night Below is the travel guide I summarized - 【Recommended route】👇 Zhongshi Street➡️Flower Alley Wine Alley➡️Donglaige➡️Tonglimen➡️Xiaoyangkou - 📍：Bucha Ancient Town, Rudong County, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province 💰：No ticket required🆓 🚗：Drive there, you can park at Bucha·Outlet🆓 🚄：Take the high-speed rail to【Rugaonan Station】and take a taxi for 50min - 🌟Must-see attractions ✅Shangshufang The tall archways are neatly arranged on the east street of the ancient town The layers of red lanterns look particularly good at night ✅Book Alley, Flower Alley, Tea Alley and Wine Alley The core area of Bucha Ancient Town is Zhongshi Street Each alley has its own characteristics Among them, the wine jars and red lanterns in the wine alley It's very photogenic ✅Bucha Ancient Town Wall Every ancient town has a characteristic internet celebrity wall Bucha Ancient Town is no exception, right across from the wine alley Don't miss it when you come ✅Wang Renfeng Printmaking Art Museum Wang Renfeng is a famous contemporary printmaking master in China The art museum has collected 108 works by Wang Renfeng ✅Donglaige Donglaige means "Purple Qi comes from the east, and I am a grassland". The square has a light and shadow show of "Dream Back to Bucha" at night It is recommended to watch from Tonglimen for the best view - 🍜Delicacies Bamboo clam pot and shrimp seed pancakes are local specialties "The world's first fresh" clam is from Bucha 3 yuan pancakes, people come and go always have to queue

Bingcha Ancient Town - Taste the thousand-year-old tea fragrance poem

Hidden in the depths of time, Bingcha Ancient Town is like a thousand-year-old poem, with a rich tea fragrance and historical charm in every line. Stepping on the bluestone road of the ancient town, it seems that you can hear the noise of the ancients and the sound of horseshoes, and it seems that you can see the beautiful women of the past, gracefully passing through the ancient streets. Every stone and leaf here seems to be whispering, telling stories of the past and present. Tea is the soul of Bingcha Ancient Town. The tea here is not only a drink, but also a culture and a spiritual sustenance. In the teahouse, the tea master's skillful hands fly, making you a cup of fragrant tea. Take a sip, as if you can taste the time and stories of a thousand years. Every corner of the ancient town is full of art and poetry. There are simple and elegant temples, exquisite wood carvings, and colorful paintings. Every step is a journey through time and space, which is fascinating. In Bingcha Ancient Town, you can also participate in various colorful activities. Whether it's learning tea-making skills with a tea master, or wearing ancient costumes to experience the life of the ancients, you can deeply integrate into this ancient land. Come on, let Bingcha Ancient Town unveil the veil of a thousand years for you, and let you taste the thousand-year-old tea fragrance poem here. Indulge in this ancient and beautiful world, let your soul get the deepest purification and nourishment.

If you don't visit Guoqing Temple to enjoy the flowers, you will miss the splendid appointment of spring

After the first sentence, the spring breeze gently brushes, the earth awakens, and the flowers bloom with dazzling colors. Having missed the plum blossoms of Guoqing Temple in February, don't miss the rapeseed flowers in March! 📍Location: Guoqing Scenic Area, Tiantai County, Taizhou City Guoqing Temple was built in the 18th year of the Kaihuang era of the Sui Dynasty (598 AD) and has a history of more than 1,400 years. It is one of the 'Four Great Temples' along with Lingyan Temple, Qixia Temple, and Yuquan Temple. The temple houses cliff inscriptions by famous figures such as Wang Xizhi, Liu Gongquan, Huang Tingjian, Mi Fu, and Zhu Xi, and is one of the key cultural relics protection units in the country. 🎫Ticket: Free! Tour Strategy: Start from the Guoqing Temple Visitor Center ➡️ Sui Pagoda ➡️ Guoqing Temple Screen Wall ➡️ Yuhua Hall ➡️ Mahavira Hall ➡️ Sui Plum ➡️ Yaoshi Hall Must-visit spots: ✅Rapeseed flower field at the entrance of Guoqing Temple: Feel the power and hope of life in the sea of flowers, and experience the tranquility of the soul. ✅Sui Pagoda: Standing at 59.4 meters, it is one of the tallest ancient pagodas in Zhejiang and has stood for a thousand years, of great historical value. ✅Guoqing Temple Screen Wall: The four characters of the ancient Sui temple on the majestic wall reflect the ancient charm of Guoqing Temple. ✅Famous Inscriptions: Don't miss the Qianlong Imperial Stele, Fish Joy Country (Dong Qichang), and Goose Character Stele (half is the authentic work of Wang Xizhi, and the other half is supplemented) around Yuhua Hall. In addition, there are popular shops suitable for photo-taking and checking in near Guoqing Temple, such as Xi De, San Mu Yu Shi, and Bi An Hua Yuan. If you're tired, consider resting in one of them.

Guoqing Temple, the birthplace of the Tiantai sect of Buddhism in China

The ancient temple of the Sui dynasty, Guoqing Temple, is not only the birthplace of the Tiantai sect of Buddhism in China but also the ancestral temple for the Tiantai sect in Korea and Japan. Guoqing Temple boasts three wonders: the Sui pagoda, Sui plum, and the unique 'Goose' calligraphy by Wang Xizhi. As the cradle of the Tiantai sect, Guoqing Temple holds a revered yet understated status. 'When the temple prospers, the nation is clear and pure.' The seasons change in the mountains, and now the seas are calm and the rivers clear. Surrounded by mountains, in summer one can play in the streams in front of the temple, and in autumn, watch the monks sun-dry grains in the courtyard. The Sui plum tree beside the Mahavira Hall grows with the temple, and when its subtle fragrance wafts through the air as the flowers bloom, it tells the history to the visiting pilgrims. Guoqing Temple

Guoqing Temple: Peace to the nation, safety to the people

A few years ago, I first visited Guoqing Temple. I was filled with emotion and sighs. Peace to the nation, safety to the people. After more than three years, I hope more: Peace to the nation, safety to the people. So, I visited Guoqing Temple again, offering incense and paying respects to Buddha. It's not so brilliant and splendid, a bit old, which makes us feel closer and more in line with our understanding of cultivation. At the incense offering place, there is a monk, handsome and tall. Judging by his plain face, he should be more attractive than the boss in 'Blooming Flowers'. He could rely on his good looks, but he chose to cultivate. Remarkable, truly remarkable. I secretly took a photo, he noticed but didn't get angry, just glanced at me with a faint look. It was an understanding of me, and also a restraint on me, so that I dare not post his handsome photo, afraid of offending the cultivator, afraid of causing trouble if it spreads out, what if it disturbs him, disturbs his cultivation heart. Wouldn't that be a sin? The plum blossoms outside the main hall have bloomed, if you pay attention, you can smell the fragrance. Unfortunately, there are few careful people and few careful hearts. More are: self-interest, personal gain, concern for him, concern for her. No bottom line, no restraint, and no self-restraint. Plum blossoms, in accordance with the season, following the will of heaven, blooming, fragrant: Sun, moon, earth, what are you? I calculated the time to come here, offered incense and paid respects to Buddha, and then had a vegetarian meal. I asked the monk, he said, it's not open to the public anymore. There's a loss. It's a loss, but it's not a loss. The internet-famous place that doesn't want to be internet-famous (Guoqing Temple), might it have disturbed the monks' cultivation? Possibly. But more importantly, nothing can be perfect and complete. The moon waxes and wanes? The moon waxes and wanes. I was reminiscing about the vegetarian meal at Anji Lingfeng Temple, rushing to Xiayanbei Village, wanting to see the mountains and the sky. Peace to the nation, safety to the people.

Rudong Local Tour - Xiaoyangkou Scenic Area

Rudong Local Tour - Xiaoyangkou Scenic Area Rudong County Xiaoyangkou Scenic Area 1 Suitable for photography and walking with children, good for camping 2 The area is largely covered with lawns and a lake-surrounding track, accessible by car or bike 3 It is recommended to bring camping and picnic equipment, meet up with a few good friends, eat and drink, chat, enjoy the scenery, and bask in the sun

Jiangsu Nantong is about 50 kilometers to the northeast, and there is a quiet small town on the bank of the Yellow River. This is Rudong County. Rudongs history is not long. It was affiliated to Rugao County before 1945, and it was named as the East because of its Dongxiang. The 103-kilometer coastline provides a unique coastal style for Rudong and, of course, delicious seafood. The beauty of the East Coast is in its original ecological environment. Xiaoyangkou Scenic Area is a must to go. For example, most of the scenic spots in Dong County are concentrated in this area. Xiaoyangkou is not only beautiful, but also romantic. Walk through a trail full of garlands and go straight to the beach, which instantly creates a familiar feeling. This is a place to take a wedding dress. This is indeed a love theme park. All the scenes are carefully arranged for love. When you come to Xiaoyangkou, you will give your TA a big surprise. Sudden love is the most touching. It is a place for sightseeing and taking pictures. In the distance is the sea. The fishing boats keep moving in and out. Next to it is a national-level central fishing port. On the edge of the fishing port is a seafood restaurant. The more romantic approach is to walk along the boardwalk and look at the end of the road to see the piece of stone. The wooden path of the sea, the nine turns, the foot of the vast yellow sea, surrounded by the original coastal wetlands, here is the habitat of the egret.

A Tranquil Countryside Escape

Sometimes, all you need is to get away from the crowds, and luckily for us we were able to do just that at Links Golf & Spa. Located near Rudong in Jiangsu Province, Links Golf & Spa is a peaceful hotel with elegant looking rooms, good service and multiple pools (and hot springs) to dip into! The design of the place seemed quite modern, while the rooms are quite regal with their golden colour palette. But overall, it was a super nice and relaxing stay, especially as we had most of the pools and hotel to ourself! Maybe these days it will be a little more popular compared to when we visited, but worthwhile checking out if you can find your way there. #momentsmission

I would be sad if anyone missed this treasure hotel!

In Nantong, Jiangsu!! I'm secretly sharing a budget treasure hot spring hotel! Natural hot spring parent-child amusement park camping barbecue I would be sad if any sister didn't know about this budget hotel The hotel is in Rudong, Nantong, the rooms are large, with a large balcony, very suitable for emptying. They carefully arranged welcome fruit for me! I ordered dishes at the hotel's first-floor restaurant in the evening, and the set meal also has a seafood feast!! How can seafood lovers miss it? The children all said the food was delicious! The Modou Paradise on the first floor, with few people and large space, is fully equipped, and the children don't want to leave. There are water play areas and rest areas, and both adults and children can find their own fun~ The set meal I booked has hot spring tour tickets, which is very cost-effective! The hotel's natural hot springs are very comfortable to soak in! There are also outdoor constant temperature swimming pools, sweat steaming, indoor children's water play pools, and it's not boring to stay in the hotel for a day!

This small and hidden historical city, Taizhou

Taizhou is really a treasure city The Spring Festival is coming, if you don't know where to go, keep this 2-day and 1-night Taizhou travel guide · 🗺️About the attractions 1️⃣Ziyang Ancient Street •Location: Ziyang Ancient Street, Linhai City, Taizhou City •How to get there: Take the high-speed rail to Linhai Station, and then take a taxi for 50 minutes · Don't miss the sticky rice here and the super delicious seaweed cake, the queue is long but worth it. The whole street is long, with a strong cultural atmosphere, very suitable for taking pictures 2️⃣Wenling •Location: Wenling City, Taizhou City •How to get there: Take the high-speed rail to Wenling Station, and then take a taxi for 1 hour •Xiaoruo Village: Known as the Zhejiang version of the Five Fishing Villages, the colorful houses are super fairy tale •Ring Viewing Platform: From the aerial view, it is a pair of rings, so romantic that I cried •Golden Beach: Unexpectedly, Taizhou also has such a healing blue •Pearl Beach: Super long coastline, very suitable for weekend relaxation • "Little Mount Fuji": A lonely island, very atmospheric 3️⃣Guoqing Temple •Location: Guoqing Scenic Area, Tiantai County, Taizhou City •How to get there: Take the high-speed rail to Tiantai Mountain Station, and then take a taxi for 15 minutes • If the temple is established, the country will be clear Every inch of land, you can see the traces of the years There is also a 1400-year-old Sui Mei in the temple, which is very spectacular 4️⃣Taizhou City Wall 📍Location: Just next to Ziyang Ancient Street, within walking distance Half a circle, surrounding the ancient city of Taizhou · From Xingshan Gate, walk to Wangtiantai. Standing at a high place, you can enjoy the scenery of Linhai · ✅Floating Island: An island floating above the clouds, super shocking ✅Miyazaki Hayao's anime world: Anime elements can be seen everywhere, cute to explode ✅Little Train: Take the train to spring, there are many cute surprises along the way ✅Mirror of the Sky: A huge mirror, reflecting the blue sky, white clouds and sunrise ✅Lake View Tent Room: Super large tent, independent balcony, lake view in full view, and the same starry sky bubble room as in 'Youth Around' • Come to the City of the Sky for the Spring Festival, there are also handmade dragon lanterns, writing couplets, surrounding the stove to make tea and other New Year activities • 🍲About food Tianwang Shun Seaweed Cake, Hongchi Embedded Cake Shop, Anling Sweet Potato Strips, Chen's Black Rice Glutinous Rice Cake, Aunt Wang's Plum Cake, Aunt Zhu's Egg White Lamb Tail, Lishi Mountain Style Shrimp

A three-day deep tour of Tiantai, not only the most beautiful temple, but also the spirit on the mountain

🌈Before going to Tiantai Mountain, I imagined that I would quietly visit the ancient temples for thousands of years, slowly wait for the cows to get off work, leisurely watch the green mountains and waterfalls, happily take pictures of Zen landscapes, stroke cats, drink tea and eat vegetarian meals. After the trip, everything was as I wished, but the adjectives were a bit off. I walked 25 kilometers in three days, and on the last day I sat on the high-speed train back with two muddy trouser legs, but I was happier than the planned trip, especially the Xiagu Ancient Road, the beautiful mountains and waters of Tiantai Mountain are real. 🚴‍♀️Because several scenic spots are basically all the way, so there are many problems in transportation and tour routes, the number of words is limited, detailed strategies will be divided later, first simply say the total itinerary 1⃣Day1: Departure—Tiantai Station—Big Waterfall—Qiongtai Fairy Valley 2⃣Day2: Guoqing Temple—Tiantai Museum—Shiliang 3⃣Day3: Xiagu Ancient Road Loop—Tiantai Station Return 📍✔️First afternoon: Big Waterfall + Qiongtai Fairy Valley (Pictures 1-5) 🔸Bought a joint ticket, walked all the way, took 3 hours, the route track is 9 kilometers (only more than 7 kilometers on the two-step track, has been synchronized), the big waterfall is indeed spectacular, but after climbing to the top of the mountain all the way to Qiongtai Fairy Valley, it is the mountain and water show, worth the ticket price. This attraction is near, it is convenient for one person to take a taxi. 📍✔️Second morning: Guoqing Temple + Tiantai Museum, afternoon: Shiliang (Pictures 6-11) 🔸Guoqing Temple is as everyone says, quiet and simple, even the plants have Buddha nature, the entrance of Tiantai Museum is very inconspicuous, but the cultural exhibits inside are very rich. 🔸Shiliang Feipu is rushing to the last bus of the scenic spot to go back to the last bus, about 3 kilometers from the entrance to the exit, it takes 1 and a half hours, completely different from the big waterfall Qiongtai Fairy Valley, it is a place to brush again. This attraction is far away, it is more convenient for one person to take the scenic bus. 📍✔️Third day: Xiagu Ancient Road Loop (Pictures 12-16) 🔸Start timing from near Tiantai Hotel, the whole journey is 13 kilometers, it takes 5 hours (only more than 12 kilometers on the two-step track, has been synchronized), all the way through the mountains, villages, ancient temples, quiet and natural, the second half of the journey met rain, so I brought two trouser legs out of the mountain. There are several wild roads in this loop, it is not recommended for women to hike alone, especially when the weather is bad. 🌟If the weather is bad in Tiantai Mountain, it is easy to fog up the mountain, self-driving around the mountain road should pay attention to safety, novice drivers are not recommended. 🌟I won't go out for food, I've been hiking all the way, the most I eat is dry food, but I ate at the earth stove, I feel average, and the random He Wei stir-fry on the side of the road, unexpectedly suits my taste, I ate it for two days. 🌟The temples in Tiantai Mountain are really beautiful, and the three-day deep tour makes me feel that the mountains and waters here are more spiritual.

Trip to Taizhou

🚗🚗🚗 Travel Itinerary: Day1: Guoqing Scenic Area → Tiantai Mountain Scenic Area → Ziyang Street → Xiya Hotel (Wenling Jiulong Lake Branch) Day2: Duijie Scenic Platform → Colorful Xiaoruo Village → Lanou Hotel (Yuhuan Nanpu Road Wanda Plaza Branch) Day3: Dongsha Fishing Village → Dalu Island There are mountains and waters, it's just a bit taxing on the driver!

Guoqing Temple - One of the three major ancient temples in China

Guoqing Temple is located on Mount Tiantai in Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province. The temple was first built in the 18th year of the Sui Kaihuang era (598 AD), originally named Tiantai Temple. It was here that the eminent Sui Dynasty monk 'Master Zhiyi' founded the Tiantai school of Buddhism, making it the birthplace of the Tiantai tradition. In 604 AD, Emperor Yang of Sui ascended to the throne and personally inscribed the name 'Guoqing Temple' with the verse 'If the temple is accomplished, the nation will be pure,' to signify the clarity and peace of his reign. The importance of Guoqing Temple at that time is evident from the fact that the peace and stability of a nation were entrusted to a single temple. Master Jianzhen, a great monk, visited Guoqing Temple during his eastward journey to Japan. A Japanese monk who studied abroad (Saichō) also came to Mount Tiantai to study Buddhism. After returning to Japan, he built Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei and founded the Japanese Tendai school, honoring Guoqing Temple on Mount Tiantai in Zhejiang as its ancestral temple. The current Guoqing Temple was rebuilt by imperial order in the 12th year of the Yongzheng era of the Qing Dynasty (1734). It is known as one of China's four great ancient temples, alongside Lingyan Temple in Jinan, Qixia Temple in Nanjing, and Yuquan Temple in Dangyang. Throughout history, many high monks have resided at Guoqing Temple, including Master Yixing, Hanshan, Shide, Monk Jigong, Kūkai the founder of Japanese Shingon Buddhism, and Saichō the founder of Japanese Tendai Buddhism. The temple houses a plum tree planted by the fifth patriarch of the Tiantai school, Master Zhang'an, known as the 'Sui Mei,' which is one of the three oldest plum trees in China. During the 60s and 70s, it nearly died out, but after Premier Zhou Enlai ordered the restoration of Guoqing Temple, the once withered Sui Mei miraculously bloomed again, becoming a spectacular sight. The stone pagoda outside the temple is the oldest stone pagoda from the Sui Dynasty. The two white marble lions in front of Guoqing Temple were moved from the Forbidden City in Beijing. The incense burner in front of the Mahavira Hall was cast by Emperor Qianlong in honor of his mother's birthday, known as the 'Holy Longevity Incense Burner.' The eighteen Arhat statues inside the hall were carved from golden Phoebe nanmu wood during the Yuan Dynasty. In addition, the temple's Sui Mei, half of a goose by Wang Xizhi... Numerous ancient artifacts and the beautiful temple landscape captivate all who see them, inspiring joy and admiration. The simple and solid Guoqing Temple awaits your appreciation. Admission: Free. Opening Hours: 7:00~16:00 Among the four ancient temples, Guoqing Temple and Lingyan Temple allow pets inside. If you wish to save energy, there are electric shuttle cars at the foot of the mountain that go to and from Guoqing Temple, with a one-way ticket costing 2 yuan.