The East China Sea enters its closed fishing season every May when people have to temporarily bid farewell to fresh seafood. This year's closed fishing season is now approaching. So come enjoy a seafood carnival in Taizhou, Zhejiang province before it's too late.

Fish are one of the main components of Taizhou's fresh seafood.

The hairtail. [Photo/WeChat Account: meilitaizhou_]

The East China Sea hairtail is famous for its delicate and plump flesh. In Taizhou, it is cooked in various ways, such as steaming, braising, and frying, creating unique flavors.

The yellow croaker and pomfret enjoy tremendous popularity as well, with their tender flesh and fresh taste.

The bummalo. [Photo/WeChat Account: meilitaizhou_]

In addition to sea fish, other seafood in Taizhou also stand out for their freshness. The squid can be cooked with pickles, rice cakes, and more. All these wonderful combinations tantalize the taste buds.

The mantis shrimp. [Photo/WeChat Account: meilitaizhou_]

The portunid, simply steamed with a few ginger slices, wins everyone's heart, while the soft bummalo and mantis shrimp are indispensable regulars on the table.