Jiufeng Park, situated at the foot of Jiufeng Mountain in the eastern suburb of Huangyan District, Taizhou City, is a picturesque destination. It is just 1.5 kilometers away from the city center, making it an accessible retreat for city dwellers. Originally known as Ruilong Induction Temple and later as Xingshan Temple, it is commonly referred to as Jiufeng Temple.
The park’s history dates back to 1869 during the Qing Dynasty’s Tongzhi era when Jiufeng Academy was established. Named after the nine peaks that surround it—Lingtai Peak, Wenbi Peak, Huagai Peak, Jieyin Peak, Baoding Peak, Lingjiu Peak, Shuangque Peak, Wolong Peak, and Cuiping Peak—Jiufeng Park has been a place of natural beauty and scholarly pursuit.
The park itself was constructed in October 1957 and officially opened to the public in 1959. Within its grounds, the Baochun Garden stands out, covering an area of 13 mu. This garden is renowned for its four major scenic areas, particularly for its collection of plum tree stumps. With over 500 pots of plum tree stump bonsai, Baochun Garden has garnered numerous awards at previous ‘two plum’ exhibitions. The garden’s plum tree stumps have been lauded by plum expert Professor Chen Junyu, who remarked, “Huangyan plum tree stumps astonish the world.”
In 1997, Jiufeng Park expanded to include a children’s amusement park, spanning 28 mu. This medium-sized park is home to more than a dozen amusement projects, including bumper cars, pirate ships, inertial slides, rapid currents, and cruise ships, making it a popular destination for family outings.
Visitors to Jiufeng Park can enjoy its natural splendor and recreational facilities from 8:30 to 17:00 from Monday to Friday throughout the year. On weekends, the park extends its opening hours, welcoming visitors from 8:00 to 17:30 on Saturdays and Sundays.
