Jiangsu · China
Where to stay in Taizhou
Taizhou is a city in Jiangsu, China, home to about 4,513,000 people.
- Best months
- April and October
- Nearest airport
- YTY19 km · Yangzhou Taizhou Airport
- Currency
- CNYrenminbi
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Language
- Chinese, Putonghua, Standard Chinese
About
About Taizhou
Taizhou (Chinese: 泰州; pinyin: Tàizhōu) is a city in Jiangsu province in eastern China. Situated on the north bank of the Yangtze River, it borders Nantong to the east, Yancheng to the north and Yangzhou to the west.
The urban core of Taizhou prefecture is Hailing District (海陵 Hǎilíng). Adjacent to it are Gāogǎng (高港) and Jiāngyàn (姜堰). There are also three outlying satellite cities: Jìngjiāng (靖江), Tàixīng (泰兴), and Xīnghuà (兴化). Each of these places has its own identity, and when locals say "Taizhou", they usually seem to mean Hailing District. For information about Xinghua, see Xinghua. Taizhou, located in Jiangsu Province, has a history of over 2,000 years.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Taizhou
See
- Wanghai Tower
- Hu Jintao's birthplace
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Where to stay
Hotels in Taizhou
10 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Atour Hotel (Taizhou Liuyuan) | 2.6 km | |
| Crystal Orange Taizhou Maoye Tiandi Hotel | 4.8 km | |
| Fairfield by Marriott Taizhou City Centre | 3.0 km | |
| Holiday Inn Express Taizhou CMC | 10.6 km | |
| Hotel Nikko Taizhou | 9.9 km | |
| Jingcheng International Hotel | 23.4 km | |
| Metropolo Jinjiang Hotels (Taizhou Wanda) | 2.1 km | |
| Taizhou Daohe Scholars Hotel | 3.1 km | |
| Taizhou International Jinling Hotel | 4.3 km | |
| Yuluxe Hotel Taizhou | 4.8 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Taizhou
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Taizhou are April and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 214 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Taizhou: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY), about 19 km from the city centre in a straight line; Changzhou Benniu International Airport (CZX, 64 km) and Yancheng Nanyang International Airport (YNZ, 109 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Taizhou Railway Station is a modern station, located 12 km north east of Taizhou city centre. Local bus 26 (¥2) runs into downtown, taking around 30 minutes. A taxi costs approximately ¥30. The station is simple enough to use - there are 2 waiting rooms spread over 2 floors (2nd and 3rd floor) and 3 platforms.
Getting around
Taking a bus is relatively simple. Most buses are ¥1 although the 26 to the train station is ¥2. The fare is written on the fare box and exact change is required. Most buses run from 05:00 to 22:00. Schedules are in Chinese only as are the on-board announcements; although if you have a basic knowledge of Chinese they're easy to follow. Taxis are plentiful and cheap with flagfall starting at ¥8. Riding a bike can be a fast, fun and relatively safe way of travelling. Many roads have dedicated bike lanes but beware of everything from motorbikes to buses encroaching on your territory.
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YTY · Yangzhou Taizhou Airport
CZX · Changzhou Benniu International Airport
YNZ · Yancheng Nanyang International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Taizhou
Eat
The area around Pozi Street has lots of cheaper eats such as KFC, fast food places and noodle shops. The Taizhou Wanda Plaza complex has lots of Western food but is inconsistent in quality. Tasty curries, poor steaks and an expensive buffet restaurant called Toronto's are on offer in Wanda Plaza. It seems to be the consensus among the local English speaking foreigners that the best restaurants appear to be family owned and are scattered throughout the city. There are some excellent places to eat in Old Street (老街 Lǎo Jiē); which despite its name is actually a new development. Classic dishes include 'gan si', 'bao zi' and 'mien'.
Drink
Nightlife in Taizhou typically involves ordering beers in a restaurant or going to KTV (karaoke) bars. There is little in the way of regular bars or clubs. KTV can be a great way to spend the evening; order some beers, choose some songs and sing the night away. English songs are available but the choice is limited. KTV bars are scattered throughout the city; some of the bigger venues are concentrated around Pozi Street. A new 'bar street' has been manufactured in the Taizhou Wanda Plaza complex but none of the bars there are particularly inviting. Su Bei Rice Wine (苏北米酒): Tai Zhou may have some traditional rice wine production, and one type could be Su Bei Rice Wine.
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Questions
Taizhou: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Taizhou?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Taizhou are April and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 214 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Taizhou?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY), about 19 km from the city centre in a straight line; Changzhou Benniu International Airport (CZX, 64 km) and Yancheng Nanyang International Airport (YNZ, 109 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Taizhou?
renminbi (CNY).
Nearby
Destinations near Taizhou
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.