When the sunset sinks into Yaohu Lake! This is the kind of place where life turns into poetry.

> 💧 The moment your feet step into the crystal-clear blue stream, the 40℃ summer heat instantly evaporates—this hidden sapphire riverbank in Yixing's wilderness completely cured my summer anxiety! 💰 Latest Ticket Info - 🎫 Basic Ticket: Adults 60 RMB, Seniors/Children Concession 30 RMB (Free for children under 1.2m or seniors over 70) - 🎟️ Must-Try Combo Tickets: 🎟️ Ticket + Mini Train + Rowing Boat (Shared): 135 RMB (Mini Train alone 30 RMB/one-way) 🎟️ Bamboo Rat Water World: Adults 160 RMB｜Ladies Special 80 RMB｜Family Ticket (2 Adults + 1 Child) 188 RMB ⚠️ Buy tickets online in advance to skip the queue—scan the code for direct entry! 🌊 4 Must-Do Summer Escapes · Explore the Blue Water Paradise 1. 💎 Blue Crystal Stream 🕒 3-5 PM for the most stunning light! Tiffany-blue hues shine through the crystals—wade barefoot into the cool shallows, go stream trekking, lounge, or snap dreamy photos. NPCs might even trigger a spontaneous water fight! 2. 🐟 Fish Scale Dam 💦 Cascading water curtains shimmer like scales—dash through the currents and feel the temperature drop 10℃ instantly! The blue-hour glow at dusk feels like a fairy tale. 3. 🌿 Zizai Valley Forest Camp ⛺ Set up a canopy amid lush greenery, serenaded by babbling streams and bamboo groves. Snap photos straight out of *Little Forest* (gear rentals available). 4. 💦 Yaohu Bamboo Rat Water Park 🏄 30+ attractions for endless summer fun! Indoor wave pool (no sunburn worries), thrilling slide screams, and nighttime pool parties with EDM beats. 🏮 Classic Must-Dos · Step into a Jiangnan Painting - 🚂 Cloud Train: Glide through bamboo forests and tea fields (50-min immersive ride). Friday/Saturday night rides feature fireworks and laser-lit starry skies! - 🏯 Dragon Kiln Street: Touch ancient kiln bricks and witness kiln-opening ceremonies (1st/15th of each lunar month). - 🌉 Lakeside Boardwalk: Wear Hanfu at dawn for sunrise photos—ink-wash landscapes of dark tiles and emerald waves. - 🐉 7:30 PM Dragon Water Show: 3,000 fountains erupt into a soaring dragon! Fire, water, and fireworks create a jaw-dropping spectacle. 🚌 Transport & Stay - 🚗 Drive: 1.5h from Hangzhou, 2.5h from Shanghai. Navigate to Yaohu Town—5min from Yangxian Exit on Yihang Expressway. - 🚄 Bullet Train: From Yixing Station, take a 30-min taxi (~50 RMB) or Tourist Line 2 bus. - 🏨 Stay Amid Scenery: 🏨 Yaohu Grand Hotel or Taoyin Retreat: Century-old houses by the kiln, with immersive pottery workshops. 📣 Pro Tips - 🎒 Pack: Waterproof phone case (ones sold onsite leak!), bug spray, and anti-slip water shoes. - 🍜 Eat: Shunyu Xing Noodle House’s signature "Three Delicacies" noodles! Try sticky rice with sugar. - ⏰ Timing: Mini Train’s 9 AM ride is least crowded. Arrive 30 mins early for front-row Dragon Show seats. 📍 Yaohu Town, Yixing ⏰ Hours: 9:00 AM–10:00 PM (Night shows stop entry at 9:00 PM) 🎫 Ticket Hack: Combo tickets save 40 RMB vs. buying separately!