Hop aboard the Fengcheng River Painting Boat and immerse yourself in Taizhou's enchanting water town charm! Glide along the crystal-clear river, flanked by ancient architecture and swaying willow trees, as if stepping back in time. Knowledgeable guides share fascinating stories about the river's history, while evening cruises dazzle with breathtaking light shows that transform the waterway into a magical wonderland. A must-do experience for discovering the hidden gems of Fengcheng River!




















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Shuiyunjian Boutique Hotel is ideal, located just a 3-minute walk from the paddle boat dock. Its floor-to-ceiling river-view windows offer uninterrupted vistas of the illuminated Fengcheng River at night. The hotel provides complimentary shuttles to major attractions and features an exclusive riverside tea lounge where guests can enjoy quiet moments with gentle canal breezes. Book via HopeGoo for a free dinner package on arrival
Stay at Taizhou Ancient Canal Creative Hotel, which offers daily workshops in traditional paper-cutting and Thai-style sachet-making, led by local artisans. Just a 5-minute walk from the boat launch point, you’ll glide past Ming-era stone bridges and ancient courtyard homes, with live commentary on the history of the Jianghuai water village. Each room includes free access to Hanfu rental, enhancing your immersive journey into Southern China’s heritage
Tiancheng Heqing Kids' Paradise Hotel is perfect for families, featuring water-themed family suites with interactive projection walls and a children’s river play zone. Located only 100 meters from the boat dock, it offers a family combo ticket including two boat rides and a child-friendly boat-painting workshop. Every Saturday evening features a "Starry River Tale" storytelling session hosted by a local storyteller, creating lasting memories for all ages
Fengcheng Light & Shadow Photography Hotel specializes in capturing the soul of the city, with every room equipped with adjustable panoramic windows and professional-grade photography mounts. The rooftop observatory offers a 270-degree unobstructed view of boats gliding past ancient bridges and ripples under sunset light. Each stay includes a personalized "Golden Hour Guide" detailing optimal shooting times and camera positions—ideal for mastering the rhythm of light. Reserve your photography suite through HopeGoo for exclusive access
Old Street Flavors Riverside Hotel integrates authentic Huaiyang cuisine into the guest experience, offering a private cold storage cabinet stocked with fresh local river delicacies and seasonal wild greens. Breakfast features the "Morning Market Trio": Huangqiao baked buns, duck blood soup, and green rice balls—all prepared fresh daily. Guests can also join the "Kitchen Memories" cooking class to learn how to make traditional braised pork and fish balls, followed by a celebratory meal on the riverside terrace, savoring the essence of local culinary tradition
Choose Taizhou River Heart Slow Travel Hotel, whose luggage concierge and itinerary system sync directly with the paddle boat operator. Check-in grants instant access to a seamless day tour: walk 8 minutes to the dock, cruise along the Nan Guan River passing ancient architecture, stop at "Wangyue Pavilion" to explore Ming Dynasty stele gardens, then return for a guided wetland ecology talk and handmade paper umbrella workshop. All activities can be booked as a bundled package via HopeGoo for maximum convenience
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