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Taizhou, China: Exploring Unique Bridges and Scenic Beauty

This place in China has the Craziest Bridges and Friendliest People 🇨🇳

Destination:ChinaProvince:ZhejiangCity:Taizhou
This place in China has the Craziest Bridges and Friendliest People 🇨🇳
Travis Leon10 min

This place in China has the Craziest Bridges. This was filmed by Travis Leon. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

For the next part of our China trip we spent 3 days in the beautiful city of Taizhou! We barely saw another foreigner here! This city has some of the friendliest people we have ever met, warmth, culture and of course easy access to the Shenxianju scenic area which has some of the most breathtaking scenery and craziest bridges we've ever seen.

--- Travis Leon
December 5, 2024, Winter in China

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Travis Leon spends three days in Taizhou, arriving on his first domestic Chinese flight and staying at an affordable Marriott hotel. He hikes through Shenxianju Scenic Area with a chairlift and separate tickets for mountain sections, reaching a glass viewing platform and the Lotus Flower area. The visit also includes dumplings, noodles, seafood soup and local spirits. Travis says people help him order despite a language barrier, and he ends the trip in Lu Xiao Old Town, where he receives free treats and walks the historic streets. The trip includes a private transfer to Shenxianju and practical costs for hotel, transport and chairlift tickets.

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This place in China has the Craziest Bridges and Friendliest People 🇨🇳

Arrival and hotel in Taizhou

Travis Leon arrives in Taizhou on his first domestic Chinese flight. The flight includes an announcement about restrictions on photographing military installations near the airport. He checks into the Marriott, which he recommends for its affordable price and good service. In the video, guest-relations employee Nishan helps arrange a free room upgrade. The next morning Travis prepares for a hike and hires a private transfer to Shenxianju Scenic Area. He says the drive from the Marriott cost about $12.

Shenxianju and the mountain views

The hike at Shenxianju begins with a chairlift. Travis says a ticket for two people cost 220 RMB, about $30, and visitors need additional tickets for different sections of the mountain. The area is divided into sections, so it is useful to plan for separate admissions when budgeting. He reaches a glass viewing platform with panoramic views, describing it as both exhilarating and a little frightening. The route continues to the Lotus Flower area, which is busy but worthwhile for the views.

Taizhou food and Lu Xiao Old Town

After the hike, Travis explores Taizhou's food. He tries dumplings, noodles and seafood soup with a local spirit. He says people are friendly and helpful even though he does not speak the language; pointing at pictures on the menu helps him order. On the final day he visits Lu Xiao Old Town, walks the old street and speaks with locals. He receives free treats and enjoys the town's history and atmosphere. Travis leaves Taizhou with an appreciation for the mountain scenery and the hospitality he encountered.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What was the Marriott hotel like?
A: Travis says the Marriott was beautiful and affordable. Nishan in guest relations helped the group receive a free upgrade, and the hotel offered good service during their Taizhou stay.
Q: How much did the Shenxianju chairlift cost?
A: The chairlift cost 220 RMB, about $30 for two people. The mountain has separate sections, so additional tickets are needed for other areas.
Q: What food did Travis try in Taizhou?
A: He ate dumplings, noodles and a large seafood soup, accompanied by a local spirit. He also says residents were friendly and helped him order.
Q: What was the most memorable part of the trip?
A: The glass viewing platform at Shenxianju stood out to Travis. He found it exhilarating and a little frightening while looking out over the mountain scenery.
Q: What is Lu Xiao Old Town like?
A: Travis describes it as an old street with culture and history. He walks there, meets friendly locals and receives free treats.

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Attractions in this video: Shenxianju Scenic Area, Ruyi Bridge, Lotus Flower Area, Lu Xiao Old Town