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Wenzhou, in southern China, wants to be the country’s next big tourist destination, and it has a lot to offer. Wenzhou<\/a> translates as \u201cwarm and mild place,\u201d and lives up to its name as it is temperate year round. In addition to the weather, here are 7 reasons to visit a city of nine million that most Westerners have never heard of.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 7 Shanghai adventures by subway<\/a><\/p>\n

Wenzhou City<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Jiang Xin Island | Photo courtesy of Evelyn Kanter<\/p><\/div>\n

1. Jiang Xin Islet<\/strong>
\nThis pedestrian-only island is just two minutes from downtown by ferry across the Ou River and is popular with locals for its lovely gardens and a small amusement park, including a Ferris wheel. Visit the Wenzhou History Museum, with historic photos and memorabilia about the city\u2019s role in the \u201cliberation,\u201d and two historic pagodas, one of which served as a lighthouse when it was built in 869. Although you can\u2019t go inside either one, walk around them to appreciate the intricate brickwork and niches containing Buddhas.<\/p>\n

2. Wu Ma Street<\/strong>
\nThe city\u2019s main pedestrian shopping mall is lined with modern shops and restaurants in historic 19th-century buildings, dominated by a huge bronze sculpture of horses pulling a wagon (Wu Ma means five horses). More interesting are the side streets, each one dedicated to a particular kind of goods, making it easy to comparison shop: children\u2019s clothing on one street, women\u2019s clothing on another, intimate apparel around the corner. The street ends at a city park with a beautifully restored hilltop pagoda, Miaogo Temple.<\/p>\n

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3. Wenzhou Southern Opera Museum<\/strong>
\nWenzhou claims to have invented Chinese opera in the 12th century. Colorful hand-embroidered costumes, programs and other artifacts from more recent centuries are housed in a 100-year-old downtown bank building. Take a break from the exhibits to appreciate the beautifully carved woodwork and stained glass inserts over the doors.<\/p>\n

4. Wenzhou Martial Arts Museum<\/strong>
\nThis is the only museum in all of China devoted to ancient martial arts. Tai chi, xing yi and ba gua are taught here, as well, along with kick boxing and kung fu. Although displays of centuries-old martial arts weapons are in Chinese only, no translation is needed to know that you wouldn\u2019t want to be on the receiving end of a ten-foot iron spear with a curved, hooked blade. The museum is housed in a century-old former private home on a brick-paved street.<\/p>\n

ALSO:<\/strong> Earn huge travel rewards Wenzhou sign up for Orbitz Rewards!<\/a><\/p>\n

Day trips from Wenzhou<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Pavilion at Yangdang mountain | Photo courtesy of Evelyn Kanter<\/p><\/div>\n

5. Yandang Mountain<\/strong>
\nIf you\u2019ve ever seen artwork of a misty Chinese mountain landscape, it was likely Yandang, now a protected geo-park (the Chinese version of a US National Park). Soaring cliff-like rocks have names like Spiritual Peak and Bamboo Rock. Walking paths lead to overlooks dotted with small temples, artists populate the shaded pagodas, painting yet more misty mountain landscapes. On most afternoons there\u2019s a so-called \u201cflying person,\u201d an acrobat who walks a high wire between two of the peaks. The area is located in the Yueqing district, less than 90 minutes from downtown Wenzhou.<\/p>\n

6. Nan Ge Memorial Arches<\/strong>
\nThis is \u201cold\u201d China, where the stone-paved main street of tiny Nan Ge Village is marked by five massive stone arches built between 1344 and 1544, known locally as the Courageous Gates. Narrow side streets contain traditional courtyard buildings, with many entrances marked by red \u201cgood luck\u201d hangings. This is well off the beaten track, and not easy to find, but well worth the effort. Nan Ge Village is in Xianxi Town, Yueqing City, Wenzhou, close to Yandang Mountain.<\/p>\n

7. Taishun Radon Spring<\/strong>
\nA natural hot spring fills multiple pools of varying temperatures, so you can choose from hot tub to poached egg. Unlike most mineral springs, with heavy sulfur content, Taishun is loaded with silicon and radon, said to have benefits for the heart and blood and nervous systems (though radon gas is best known as a carcinogen in the US). Make it a day-trip so you can also visit Taishun Bridge, an arched, covered wooden bridge and the best preserved of two dozen ancient bridges from the Tang, Qing and Ming dynasties.<\/p>\n

Wenzhou is a short flight from either Shanghai<\/a> or Beijing<\/a> or take the high-speed train from Shanghai (4 hours) or Beijing (8 hours) and watch the countryside zip by.<\/p>\n

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