During the recently concluded National Day holiday from Oct 1 to 7, Taizhou experienced a tourism boom, with six major monitored scenic spots welcoming 491,800 visitors, representing a year-on-year increase of 36.03 percent.
The city's vibrant morning tea culture emerged as a highlight. Local teahouses and markets saw record crowds enjoying signature delicacies such as Huangqiao sesame cakes, Xuanbao wontons, and Jingjiang soup dumplings.
Visitors flock to a morning tea-themed market. [Photo/Taizhou Daily]
A creative morning tea event was held aboard the historic Hongzehu supply ship at the Navy Vessel Cultural Park. Additionally, morning tea dining was paired with traditional Huaiju Opera performances and Peking Opera-themed pastries in honor of Taizhou-born master Mei Lanfang.
Across the city, tourist attractions hosted diverse activities. Fengcheng River Scenic Area featured ancient-style performances, a night market, and drone light shows. Xinghua Qianduo Scenic Area offered autumn views of blooming chrysanthemums alongside complimentary hairy crabs for ticket holders. Historical and cultural venues, including Huangqiao Ancient Town and the Soviet Park in Jiangyan, engaged visitors with immersive revolutionary-themed games.
Xinghua Qianduo Scenic Area. [Photo/Taizhou Daily]
To enhance the travel experience, Taizhou rolled out visitor-friendly policies, including free admission to state-owned scenic spots, free public transit, complimentary parking at government sites, and daily cash lotteries offering travel rebates up to 5,000 yuan ($746.72). The city also expanded parking capacity and provided volunteer guide services to ensure smooth traffic and seamless operations throughout the holiday.
