Taizhou Zhejiang City Hometown of Beijing Mei Lanfang

Taizhou (台州) is a prefecture-level city in eastern Zhejiang province, China. Taizhou City is one of Jiangsu thirteen prefecture-level cities which administers two old municipal districts and 4 county-level cities, Jingjiang, Jiangyan, Taixing, and Xinghua.

Dubbed"China's medical city", the city has becoming a national hub for hosting dozens of major international and domestic corporations in pharmaceutical, biomedical, biochemical and bio-tech enterprises.

As a city with an enormous number of heritage sites, Taizhou boasts a hometown for many celebrities in Chinese history, including great artistic Masters Shi Nai'an, Zheng Banqiao, Mei Lanfang, and more.

Taizhou is the hometown of Mei Lanfang, a great master of Beijing Opera. During his stage life, he embellished the traditions of the past with his own creations, shaping a style of his own and giving birth to "The Mei Lanfang School". He was also the first artist to introduce Peking Opera to overseas audience, winning international recognition.

Besides Mei Lanfang Memorial Museum, Taizhou also has many other places worth a visit. Qinhu Lake is a place where you can share the city's peace and quietness, just like the characters of Mei Lanfang. The lake is not only a wetland eco-tour scenic spot, but also a holiday resort for water landscape. The ancient water town of Qintong and the boating festival make up the highlights of the scenic area.

Taizhou Nightlife and activities :
1. Gushan Mud Dog Handcraft
2. Xianbatan Band
3. Phoenix Song

Taizhou Pubs and Bars :
1. Socrates Café in Taizhou
2. See Me Here Tea House in Taizhou City
3. Mei Lanfang Theater in Taizhou

Mei Lanfang Memorial Museum


Qinhu Lake Scenic Area


The four star New Century Hotel of Taizhou is situated in Taizhou, along the coastal line of China and is another example of the masterpieces of the New Century Tourist Group.

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