Who knew Liyang had such a treasure

! [RoundNails] Tianmu Lake Scenic Area is located in Liyang City, Jiangsu Province. It is known for its beautiful lake scenery and rich leisure experiences, and is a popular resort destination in the Yangtze River Delta region. The following is a detailed travel guide to help you plan your trip efficiently: - Opening hours: [8:00]8:00–17:30 (may be extended to 18:00 in summer) - Tickets: 🎫 - Lake and Mountain Park: CNY 120 (including boat trip) - Nanshan Bamboo Sea: CNY 90 (cable car is charged separately) - Yushui Hot Spring: CNY 198 (it is recommended to buy discount tickets online in advance) - Joint ticket: Lake and Mountain Park + Nanshan Bamboo Sea is about CNY 180, which is more cost-effective. ⚫Recommended attractions 1. Tianmu Lake Lake and Mountain Park - 🌟Highlights: Lakeside Island, Cixiao Cultural Park, Zhuangyuan Pavilion, Strange Stone Museum. - ✅Must-try: Take a boat trip around the lake (about 1 hour) to admire the tranquility of the "Pearl of Jiangnan". - Tips: There are fewer people in the morning, 📷 suitable for taking pictures; you can taste Liyang white tea in the tea culture village in the scenic area. 2. Nanshan Bamboo Sea - 🌟Highlights: 35,000 acres of green bamboo 🎋, Wu Yue's "No. 1 Peak", Panda Pavilion. - How to play: - 🚶‍♀️Hike or take a small train to Shouxing Square, 🚡 transfer to the cable car to climb to the top and overlook the bamboo sea. - The ground cable car goes directly to "Jiming Village", 🐼 to see the giant pandas "Huali" and "Xing'an". - Tips: The bamboo forest provides shade in summer, making it a cool place to escape the summer heat; 🍁 the forests are colorful in autumn. 3. Yushui Hot Spring -🌟 Features: A rare bamboo forest hot spring in East China, ♨️ more than 60 pools (petal pool, red wine pool, etc.). - Suggestion: Soak in the hot spring in the 🌄 evening to avoid the scorching sun, and combine it with a SPA for more relaxation. Itinerary suggestions - One-day tour: Visit the lake in Lake and Mountain Park in the morning + Nanshan Bamboo Sea in the afternoon (or choose one for an in-depth visit). - Two-day tour: Day 1: Lake and Mountain Park + Yushui Hot Spring at night; Day 2: Nanshan Bamboo Sea + return trip. - 👩‍👧 Parent-child tour: Nanshan Bamboo Sea first (pandas, small train) + Lake and Mountain Park Ocean World. 🚗Transportation guide - Self-driving: About 1.5 hours from Nanjing/Changzhou, about 2.5 hours from Hangzhou, 🅿️ scenic parking lot charges CNY 10–20/day. - High-speed train: [HighSpeedRail] Get off at Liyang Station and take a taxi to the scenic spot for about 30 minutes (about CNY 50). -[Tricycle] Internal transportation: There are tourist buses between scenic spots, but it is more convenient to drive or charter a car. 🍜Food recommendations - Tianmu Lake fish head soup: A must-try! 👍Recommended old brands such as "Millennium Big Fish King", the soup is milky white, fresh and has no fishy smell. - Liyang Sanhei: 🍚 black rice, Yanlai mushroom (xùn) sauce, and Zhagan. - Bamboo shoot feast: [House] Farmhouses around Nanshan Bamboo Sea are the freshest in spring. 🏢Accommodation options - High-end vacation: Yushui Hot Spring Resort Hotel (direct access to hot springs), Hantian Peninsula Hotel (lake view rooms). - Value-for-money options: Nanshan Bamboo Sea Inn, surrounding B&Bs (CNY 200–400/night). ⚠️Precautions 1.🛳 The last boat usually leaves at 16:30, so pay attention to the time arrangement. 2. There is a long queue for the Nanshan Bamboo Sea cable car, so it is recommended to arrive early or avoid weekends. 3. Sunscreen and mosquito repellent in summer; swimwear is required for hot springs in winter. 4. Book accommodation 2 days in advance, and prices will double during holidays. Tianmu Lake is suitable for slow travel, combining nature and culture, and is suitable for all seasons (spring for flower viewing, summer for cooling off, autumn for bamboo viewing, and winter for hot springs). Adjust your itinerary according to your interests and enjoy the comfort between the lake and mountains!