Jiangsu: Taizhou City

After we finish my Xian trip, we have a short stay at Taizhou. Taizhou City is located in the center of Jiangsu Province, and it is one of the 16 key cities in Yangtze River Delta Economic zone. Lying in the Yangtze River bank, Taizhou city is hailed as “Phoenix city” and “Key location of land and water and the throat od stronghold ”. Qingzhou city has a history of over 2100 years, and its name has also changed several times. It was called Haiyang in Qin Dynasty(221BC-207BC), then Hailing in Han Dynasty(206BC-220AD), and Wenchang in Northern Song Dynasty(960AD-1127AD). Situated in the convergence of the Yangtze River and Huaihai River, Taizhou city was hailed as an auspicious place.

Taizhou City is also a world of water. The location of Qinhu Lake determines that Qinhu National Wetland Park could integrates all features of freshwater wetlands in lower reaches of Yangtze River. With pools and depressions crisscrossing in the area, it is a rare freshwater wetland across the country. Lizhong aquatic forest reveals you anther different sight. It covers a total area of 1,550 mu, of which 1050 mu are forestry area and water area account for 500 mu. The main plants of the forestry area is the Pond cypress, with Egrets, Black Cuckoo and wild ducks perch there all year around. It is a natural oxygen bar and a perfect place for urbanites to enjoy nature. As a transfer station in our Shanghai to Xian tour, Taizhou gives me a chance to enjoy nature.