Wenzhou attractions
Jiangxin Island (江心岛; Jiāngxīndǎo). An island in the middle of the Oujiang river that runs through Wenzhou. The island has an old pagoda and a new pagoda, large areas of garden and lakes, a water park and a theme park. The theme park is known for its ferris wheel which gives great views of both sides of the river and also a death-defying roller coaster. Make sure you buckle up tight. �
Taiping Temple (太平寺; Tàipíngsì), (Taxi will cost ¥15-17 or bus 5 or 51 will get you there for cheaper). Really new, but very nice temple in the West edge of Wenzhou. �
The Wet Lands (三垟湿地; Sānyángshīdì), (Can be entered from Ouhai Street (瓯海大道; ''ōuhǎidàdào'')). A group of around 136 islands with a shitton of bridges connecting them, as well as a bunch only reached by big concrete canoes. In total it is something like 13 square km. They are currently building a bunch of gazebos, gardens and new bridges and plan to officially open the garden as an attraction sometime this year. �
Snow Mountain (雪山; Xuěshān), (To the west of Wenzhou, can be reached through Huanglong's backstreets near Wenzhou No. 2 Senior Middle School). A huge area of trees and greenery. Good place to walk around a get a view of Wenzhou. The mountain overlooks the suburb of Huanglong. �
East Gate Street (东门街; Dōngménjiē), (Northeast of 5 horses, closer to the river). Another pedestrian street, less to see than 5 horses, but it is longer and has trees on it. �
Dong Tou, (Buses leave from New City Bus Station (新城汽车站; Xīnchéng Qìchēzhàn), cost about ¥20 and take 90 minutes). Group of islands off the coast. There is a bunch of "scenic spots", you have to pay for some. Once there, it is probably easiest to take a taxi to the different scenic spots, do not believe the ones that approach you when you get off the bus. �
Oubei (瓯北; ōuběi), (You can take a boat across the river from 2 different docks, both east of the one to Jiangxin island, costing ¥1.5 each way). The town on the Northern side of Ou River. Not much to see in Oubei, close to the dock there is some nice temples at the bottom and top of a hill. There is a pagoda on top of the hill as well. �
Yandang Mountain (雁荡山; Yàndàngshān), (Is probably best done together with nearby Nanxi River by renting a taxi for the whole day, should cost ¥300-500.). �
Nanxi river (楠溪江; Nánxījiāng), (Is probably best done together with nearby Yandang Mountain by renting a taxi for the whole day, should cost ¥300-500.). �
Jiushan Park (九山公园; Jiǔshāngōngyuán; lit. Nine Mountain Park), Renmin West Road (人民西路; Rénmínxīlù) (Head west from Wuma street (from the five horse end, follow the road away from Wuma Street)). 8AM-11AM, 1PM-2PM. A small but picturesque park with a lake and a brand new very high pagoda. Climb to the top for excellent views of the city, which at times can remind one of SimCity. Times refers to the pagoda. �
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