Parks and the outdoors in Wenzhou

12 parks, gardens, beaches and walks in and around Wenzhou.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Jiangxin Island
江心屿; Jiāngxīnyǔ
An island in the middle of the Oujiang river that runs through Wenzhou. The island has an old pagoda and a new pagoda, large areas of garden and lakes, a water park and a theme park. The theme park is known for its Ferris wheel which gives great views of both sides of the river and also a death-defying roller coaster. Make sure you buckle up tight.
08ː00-22ː00 (winter), 08ː00-23ː00 (summer)¥30 (Adults), ¥15 (Children aged between 6 and 18). Children under 6 years old or less than 1.3 metres in heght are granted free admission. Extra charges apply for entry to the theme park (closed: under construction)
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Jingshan Park
景山公园, Jīngshān Gōngyuán, lit. Mount Jing Park. Also known as Jingshan Forest Park 景山森林公园
A huge area of trees and greenery. Good place to walk around a get a view of Wenzhou. The mountain overlooks the suburb of Huanglong.
08ː30-17ː30¥30
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Jiushan Park
九山公园; Jiǔshāngōngyuán; lit. Nine Mountain Park
A small but picturesque park with a lake and a brand new very high pagoda. Climb to the top for excellent views of the city, which at times can remind one of SimCity. Times refers to the pagoda.
8AM-11AM, 1PM-2PMFree
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Master and Apprentice Bridges
师徒桥, Shitu Bridges
The most famous site in Taishun County. Two covered wooden bridges in close proximity, namely the Dongxi Bridge (东溪桥, lit. 'East River Bridge'), which dates from the MIng Dynasty and the Beijian Bridge (北间桥, lit. 'North Bridge'), which dates from the Qing Dynasty. Collectively the two bridges are known as the Shitu Bridges (师徒桥), which literally means 'Master and Apprentice Bridges' or 'Teacher and Pupil Bridges'. The bridges now form the centrepiece of a park known as the Covered Bridges Cultural Park (廊桥文化园), which also includes several other historical sites, such as Zhang Shiyi's former residence (张十一故居) and the Bao Family Ancestral Hall (包氏宗祠).
08ː00-21ː00Free
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Oubei
瓯北; ōuběi
The town on the northern side of Ou River. Close to the dock there are some nice temples at the bottom and top of a hill. There is a pagoda on top of the hill as well.
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Sanyang Wetlands
三垟湿地; Sānyángshīdì
A group of around 136 islands with a shitton of bridges connecting them, as well as a bunch only reached by big concrete canoes. In total it is something like 13 km2. They are building a bunch of gazebos, gardens and new bridges and plan to open the garden as an attraction.
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Wenzhou Amusement Park
温州乐园
Financed and constructed by Sino-US joint venture company and designed by an American designer.
08ː30-17ː00¥130 (adults and children over 1.5 metres in height), ¥70 (Men over 60 years old, women over 55 years old, children between 1.2 and 1.5 metres in height and disabled people). Persons over 70 years old and children under 1.2 metres are granted free admission
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Wutian Old Street
梧田老街; Wútián Lǎojiē
Wutian Old Street combines the charm of Wenzhou's traditional residential architecture with the natural beauty of the Tanghe River. The buildings use local materials, featuring grey bricks, wooden structures, and small black-tile roofs, creating a calm and historic atmosphere. Key architectural elements include wooden balconies, arcade-style facades, and intricate designs.The street is an ideal place for evening strolls, offering scenic views and a rich cultural experience. Visitors can enjoy the ambiance, explore shops, and savor local snacks.
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Sushi
The number of sushi restaurants in Wenzhou has exploded. There are two on Ladies' Street (女人街) near Wuma Street (五马街) with at least one more in the downtown area, and at least two in Xialv Pu (下吕浦) including the cheapest in Wenzhou (off Wendi Lu 温迪路) starting at just ¥6 a dish. A more high class sushi restaurant can be found on Wangjiang Lu (望江路) down by the river near Xicheng Lu (西城路) which has excellent noodles and sushi at slightly higher prices; at least one staff member also speaks Japanese.
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Wenzhou InCity MEGA
温州印象城; Wēnzhōu Yìnxiàngchéng
Opened on November 26, 2021, Wenzhou InCity MEGA is a large-scale commercial complex that stands out for its integration with the Central Green Axis and Century Park. It offers a unique street-style shopping experience, combining shopping, dining, entertainment, and leisure, making it a key destination for modern urban consumption and a highlight of Wenzhou's efforts to become a regional consumer hub.
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Nanxi River Scenic Area
楠溪江风景区; Nánxī Jiāng Fēngīingqū
Yongjia County (永嘉县)
08ː00-17ː00 (Some areas of the park open at 09ː00)¥12 (陶公洞 Chen's Cave), ¥30 (十二峰 Twelve Peaks), ¥30 (九漈石门台 Jiujishimentai), ¥50 (崖下库 Warehouse Under the Cliff), ¥10 (埭头古村 Daitou Ancient Village), ¥20 (芙蓉古村 Furong Ancient Village), ¥10 (苍坡民俗馆 Cangpo Fok Museum), ¥15 (Cangpo combo ticket, including traditional wedding ceremony), ¥15 (丽水街 Lishui Street), ¥80 (龙瀑仙洞 Longbaoxian Cave, including sightseeing car), ¥50 (石桅岩 Shiwei Rock), ¥10 (太平岩 Taiping Rock), ¥70 (龙湾潭 Longwan Pool), ¥10 (四海山 Sihai Mountain), ¥50 (永嘉书院 Yongjia Academy)
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Yandang Mountains
雁荡山; Yàndàngshān
Yandang Mountains Road, Yandang Town, Yueqing City (乐清市雁荡镇雁山路)
08ː00-17ː30, 18ː40-21ː00 (Lingfeng Scenic Area), 08ː00-17ː30 (all other areas of the park)¥50 (Dalongchu Scenic Area), ¥50 (Lingyan Scenic Area), ¥45 (Lingfeng Scenic Area day time ticket), ¥45 (Lingfeng Scenic Area night time ticket), ¥20 (Sanzhe Waterfall), ¥15 (Yan Lake), ¥40 (Fang Cave), ¥248 (Via Ferrata A), ¥358 (Via Ferrata B), ¥45 (Via Ferrata C). Various combo tickets are also available

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Wenzhou (CC BY-SA 4.0).