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Tiantai Mountain Tourism Area
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2015

Tiantai Mountain Tourism Area

台州市天台山景区

Zhejiang, Taizhou4.6Designated 2015·30.4115°N, 120.2591°E
Ticket Price
Guoqing Temple CNY 15, Qiongtai Immortal Valley CNY 65
Duration
4 hours to 1 day
Rating
4.6 / 5.0
Designated
2015

About Tiantai Mountain Tourism Area

The sacred heartland of Tiantai Buddhism in eastern Zhejiang. Guoqing Temple, its founding temple, sits beneath forested slopes, while Shiliang Waterfall and Huading peak reveal dramatic mountain scenery.

Highlights

Guoqing Temple (founder site of Tiantai Buddhism); Shiliang Waterfall; Chicheng Mountain; Qiongtai Valley and the Huading summit sea of clouds.

Suggested Route

Start at Guoqing Temple, then Shiliang Falls -> Chicheng Mountain -> Huading; allow a full day.

Food & Lodging

Taste Tiantai vegetarian monastic cuisine and gluten balls; stay in Tiantai county town.

Facilities

Visitor centers, shuttle buses between sub-sites, restrooms and signage; mountain paths, partial wheelchair access (unverified).
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00. Hours may vary by weather conditions.

Getting There

HSR Tiantai Mountain Station then tourist shuttle to the Grand Waterfall; ~100 km from Taizhou Luqiao Airport; no metro.

Reservation

Advance online reservation required via official WeChat 'Tiantai Mountain Scenic Area'.

Ticket Price

Guoqing Temple CNY 15 (≈ $2.1), Qiongtai Immortal Valley CNY 65 (≈ $9.0)

Address

Zhejiang Province Taizhou City Tiantai County Tiantaishan

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
台州市天台山景区

浙江省台州市天台县天台山

Zhejiang Province Taizhou City Tiantai County Tiantaishan

30.4115, 120.2591

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