Getting here and around
As a port city, Taizhou is accessible by land and by air. Taizhou long-distance transportation station has access to main cities nationwide.
Getting Here
There are several options available to reach Taizhou. Its location means it avoids the hustle and bustle of the big cities
Highways
Railways
Sea
Air
Highways
 If you have a car, or are taking a bus, there are two main highways. From North to South, there is the Nanjing - Jinjiang - Yancheng Highway. From East to West, there is the National Highway 328, connecting with Shanghai. It takes about 10 hours to drive to Beijing and 3 hours to drive to Shanghai. Nanjing and Wuxi are only two hours away, Yangzhou is only an hour.
In 1999, access was further improved with the opening of the second Yangtze River Bridge of Jiangsu, the Jiangyin Yangtze River Highway Bridge. This bridge connects Wuxi, to the south of the Yangtze River to Taizhou, and has cut journey times dramatically.
Buses from Shanghai and Nanjing provide a comfortable and convenient way of traveling. There are many bus terminals in the city, you can get more information below:
Taizhou General Bus Station (South Station)
This is the main long-distance bus station of Taizhou.
Telephone:
86-523-688 3786 or 688 3789
Address:
2 Qingnian Road South, Taizhou, Jiangsu, China
Jiangyan Central Bus Station
Located in Jiangyan City, the central region of Taizhou, this bus station provides transport to many cities in and around the Yangtze River Delta.
Telephone:
86-523-828 7682
Taizhou East Bus Station
This station provides direct access to the towns and townships of Jiangyan, division of Taizhou.
Telephone:
86-523-622 2320
Jingjiang Passenger Transport Center
Located in Jingjiang City, southern tip of Taizhou, this station serves coaches and charter buses to many cities including Nanjing, Suzhou, Wuxi, Yangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjing, Zhengzhou, and others.
Telephone:
86-523-480 7766
Sea or by road were the main access means until recently when a rail infrastructure was completed.
Railways
 The millennium marked the beginning of many ambitious rail network programs.
Over 80 major cities connect with Taizhou including Beijing, Shanghai, Hefei, Nanjing, Qingdao, Xi’an, Luoyang, Zhengzhou, etc.
The main railway stations of Taizhou are:
Taizhou Railway Station
Opened in 2005, this station is the main stop for visitors to Taizhou. Two other stations can be found along its route, one in Jingjiang in the south of Taizhou, and one in Jiangyan in its center.
Telephone:
86-523-623 8811
Address:
2 Gulou Road, Taizhou City
Taizhou Jiangyan Railway Station
Telephone:
86-523-821 3739
Address:
27 Renmin Road, Jiangyan City
Taizhou Jingjiang Railway Station
Telephone:
86-523-459 8050
Address:
Fifty-Fourth Group, Beimogung Village 2, Jingjiang City
Tickets can be booked 10 days in advance at Taizhou Railway Station.
For more information please dial +86-523- 82847242
In addition, there are three agencies for booking tickets:
- Gulou Road Branch (Bank of China): +86-523-86238811
- Jichuan Road Branch (Huibinlou Hotel): +86-523-86807712
- Qingnian Road and Yingchun Road (Post Office): 11185
Sea
You can also take a boat to Taizhou. Jingjiang City, to the south of Taizhou, has Jingjiang Port, which serves as both a cargo ship port and passenger boat port. The Taizhou Port has access to Chinese cities such as Chongqing, Wuhan, Dalian, Haikou, etc. Meanwhile, the international cruise line can reach over 104 countries and regions in the world.
Air
Direct flights to and from Taizhou are not yet available. At the moment, if you are arriving by air, the closest is Nanjin'’s Lukou airport or Shanghai's Hongqiao or Pudong International airport. All these are within three hours’ drive to Taizhou. You could also opt for the airport of Wuxi and Yancheng, within an hours’ drive.
A new international airport in Yangzhou City began construction in 2009 and once completed expects to receive over 600,000 passengers. This airport will be just 20 km from downtown Taizhou.
Booking number: Universal Airline: +86-523-86230044
Youth Travel Services: +86-523- 86210600
Getting Around
Taizhou has an extensive public transport system. Though subways and metros aren't available, bus routes do the job well. There are over 25 bus routes that operate seven days a week, but be advised; the correct change is recommended. Many of the buses don't have conductors, so 1 RMB coins come in handy. Ticket prices vary from 1 to 2 RMB, depending on if the vehicle offers air-conditioning.
For inquiries: +86 523 8639 7288
Taxis are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, a very convenient option. The local fare starts at 7 RMB for the first three kilometers and 1.5 RMB for each kilometer after that. For more information, contact:
For inquiries: +86-523-86397283, +86-523-86573695, +86-523-86299669
You can also rent a car if you prefer. Traffic here isn`t as chaotic as in China’s larger cities. For more information, check our section on service providers.
What about other transportation methods in Taizhou?
Also, you’ll see a special kind of public transportation method in Taizhou - the tricycle! Remember, you should bargain with the tricycle rider before getting on this unique three-wheeler
What else? If you simply want to relax and sightsee around the city, just board the double-decker sightseeing bus.
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