Tiantai Mountain National Key Scenic and Historic Interest Area is renowned for its natural beauty, and one of its most captivating spots is the Tianhu Scenic Area, situated just 2 kilometers from Tiantai County. This area is celebrated for its peculiar rocks, distinctive peaks, beautiful waters, and secluded valleys, which together embody the essence of Tianhu Lake’s natural wonders.
A visit to the Tianhu Scenic Area reveals a secluded valley adorned with towering, strange rocks, three-tiered lakes, clusters of waterfalls, and green mountains reflected in the water. This landscape is best described by the phrase “Blue lakes and quiet pools, flying waterfalls and flowing springs,” which captures the essence of Tianhu’s waters. The scenic area is home to three lakes, each with its own unique character:
– Shangtian Lake, known for its vastness and openness,
– Zhongtian Lake, celebrated for its unique clarity,
– Xiatian Lake, admired for its delicate and charming nature.
The ‘thread of water’ that connects these three lakes creates multiple waterfalls, each dynamic and melodious. Together, the lakes, waterfalls, pools, and springs form a symphony of water that is both unique and enchanting, evoking a sense of being in a “jade terrace realm, flying among the green clouds.”
The Tianhu Scenic Area is open to visitors from 08:00 to 17:00 every day of the year. For families with children, there are special policies in place:
– Children under 1.2 meters in height, or those aged 6 years and below with a valid original ID card or household registration book, are admitted for free.
– Minors aged 6 to 18 years (inclusive) with a valid original ID card or household registration book are entitled to half-price admission.
These policies make the Tianhu Scenic Area an accessible and enjoyable destination for visitors of all ages.Elderly:
– Elderly aged 70 years (inclusive) and above with a valid original ID card enter for free.
– Those aged 60 to 70 years (inclusive) pay half price.
Military personnel:
1. Active duty military personnel with a valid original ID card and one of the following: ‘Officer’s Certificate (Police Officer’s Certificate)’, ‘Civilian Cadre Certificate’, ‘Non-commissioned Officer Certificate’, ‘Conscript Certificate’, ‘Civilian Personnel Certificate’; retired military personnel with one of the following: ‘Retired Cadre Honor Certificate’, ‘Civilian Cadre Retirement Certificate’, ‘Non-commissioned Officer Retirement Certificate’, ‘Officer Retirement Certificate’; disabled military personnel with a ‘Disabled Military Personnel Certificate’; individuals with one of the following: ‘Martyr’s Dependents Preferential Certificate’, ‘Deceased Military Personnel’s Dependents Certificate’, ‘Martyred in the Line of Duty Military Personnel’s Dependents Certificate’.
2. Veterans with household registration in Taizhou city with a valid original ID card and veterans’ preferential certificate (or veteran code), enter for free.
Firefighters:
Individuals with a valid original ID card and one of the following certificates issued by the National Emergency Management Department: ‘National Comprehensive Fire and Rescue Corps Cadre Certificate’, ‘National Comprehensive Fire and Rescue Corps Firefighter Certificate’, ‘National Comprehensive Fire and Rescue Corps Cadet Certificate’, ‘National Comprehensive Fire and Rescue Corps Retiree Certificate’, enter for free.
**Free Entry:**
1. **Disabled Individuals:**
– Valid original ID card
– One of the following:
– Second generation ‘People’s Republic of China Disability Certificate’ issued by the China Disabled Persons’ Federation
– Third generation intelligent disability certificate
2. **Journalists:**
– Valid original ID card
– Journalist certificate issued by the General Administration of Press and Publication of the People’s Republic of China
3. **Photography Association Members:**
– Valid original ID card
– Member’s certificate from the China Photography Association
– Members of provincial level or above photography associations (specifically ×× province or municipal photography association) with their member’s certificate
– Members of Tiantai Photography Association with their member’s certificate
**Half Price for Students:**
– Full-time undergraduate and below students with a valid student ID card
**Service Facilities:**
– **Nursing Room:**
– Address: Visitor Center
