[2025 Liyang Attraction] Travel Guide for Baoen Temple (Updated Feb)

Destination: Liyang Station High-speed train: Hangzhou East Station to Liyang Station 1 hour Self-driving: 2 hours from Liyang The two-day and one-night route is as follows: Day1 Liyang Station - Liyang Museum - Baoyan Temple - Fangsuo Cultural Village - Homestay Day2 Homestay - Nanshan Bamboo Sea Scenic Area - Return trip 1 Liyang Museum: Admission is free, no reservation required The unique shape is inspired by the design of the Jiaoweiqin The internet-famous photo spot is on the outskirts of the museum, find the right angle to take pictures You must check in here when you come to Liyang~ 2 Baoyan Zen Temple: Admission is free, no reservation required Why go to Southeast Asia? This Southeast Asian-style temple is too photogenic, the temple is very quiet, there are few people, and many spots are easy to take great photos 3 Fangsuo Cultural Village: Admission is free, no reservation required Baoyan Zen Temple is just across the street, so you can visit both attractions together. The landmark building is the Tianmu Book Tower, there is coffee and drinks on the first floor and lights in the evening 4 Tianmu Lake: Admission tickets need to be purchased in advance Liyang actually has two 5A-level scenic spots, one of which is Tianmu Lake, like a piece of blue gemstone left by God, the water quality is as good as the Maldives. 5 Nanshan Bamboo Sea: Admission is 80, reservation required You can enter the park at 8:30, and if you play slowly, you can come out in the afternoon Remember to bring some food Must-check-in items: Little train: This time it's finally my turn to sit on the little train I've been longing for Riding through the dense bamboo sea, sitting inside is like entering the train in the anime world. Panda Pavilion: You can watch giant pandas up close here, and there's no glass wall, two giant pandas lying lazily, don't miss it if you bring kids~ One foot in three provinces: There is a landmark signpost, worth checking in

After all, you should take a trip to Liyang, to embark on a secret and refreshing journey amidst the mountains and forests. Witness the ripples created by the gentle breeze in the vast bamboo sea, and set sail on a small bamboo raft on the tranquil lake formed by mountain streams and natural rain, as if you've stepped into a natural ink painting. Day1: Liyang Museum, Fei Bao'en Zen Temple, Tianmu Lake Fangsuo Cultural Village, Tianmu Lake Shitang No. 37 Starry Sky Swimming Pool Day2: Walden Bookstore Coffee, Liyang No. 1 Road Coffee, Nanshan Bamboo Sea Coffee, Return Trip ➊ Nanshan Bamboo Sea. Take a small train through the vast bamboo sea, as if you've traveled into a Hayao Miyazaki movie. The area is vast and you can also see animals like giant pandas and flamingos. ❷ Tianmu Lake Who would have thought! Liyang actually has two 5A-rated attractions, and one of them, Tianmu Lake, is like a blue gemstone left by God, with water quality that rivals the Maldives. ❸ Liyang Museum From the outside, it looks like an alien spaceship. Here you can learn about the past and present of Liyang, and the exhibition hall also has a rich collection of items, such as bronze and porcelain, calligraphy, and stone tools. ❹ Fangsuo Cultural Village A Chinese village built with culture as the concept, it is the perfect combination of modern and traditional, showcasing the unique aesthetics of the Jiangnan water towns. The blue lights are super photogenic. ❺ Bao'en Zen Temple It's crazy! It's really not Southeast Asia! The entire temple is in Southeast Asian style, splendid and magnificent. The meals I had in Liyang were all chosen at Mutang Summer next to the homestay, with very fresh ingredients and a super enthusiastic owner! Recommended: black tofu, crispy duck head, golden pork trotters. The attractions in Liyang are a bit scattered. When planning the trip, I accidentally discovered that the Liyang Culture and Tourism official WeChat account 'Sometimes Liyang' is very convenient and useful for checking routes, booking visits, and even reserving hotels and homestays at a discount. Hurry and bring your favorite person to Liyang~

Liyang, a small city in southern Jiangsu, is like a shining pearl, exuding a unique charm. 🌳Natural scenery: Liyang boasts beautiful natural scenery. Tianmu Lake is clear and blue, surrounded by mountains and lush trees. Walking by the lake, the breeze blows, making people feel particularly comfortable. Nanshan Bamboo Sea is a green ocean, with thousands of acres of bamboo swaying, as if in a fairyland. Here, you can take a cable car to overlook the beautiful bamboo sea, or stroll through the bamboo forest trails and feel the tranquility and beauty of nature. 🛕History and culture: Liyang has a long history and profound cultural heritage. There is the ancient Baoguang Temple, which is solemn and incense-filled. Walking into the temple, listening to the melodious bells, makes people feel purified. In addition, Liyang also has a rich folk culture, such as bamboo horse lanterns and jumping gods. These traditional folk performances are full of local characteristics, allowing people to feel the simplicity and enthusiasm of Liyang people. 🍲Food tour: Liyang's cuisine is also not to be missed. Tianmu Lake casserole fish head is the local signature dish, with tender fish and rich soup, leaving people with endless aftertaste. There are also Liyang white celery, Zhagan and other special delicacies, each dish is full of Liyang flavor. 🛍Shopping recommendations: In Liyang, you can buy various special souvenirs. Such as Liyang white tea, with a mellow taste and fragrant aroma; there are also bamboo products, such as bamboo baskets and bamboo chopsticks, which are both practical and beautiful. In short, Liyang is a place worth visiting. Whether it's natural scenery, history and culture, or food and shopping, it will leave you with a deep impression. Come to Liyang and embark on an unforgettable journey of charm!

The golden roof, white pillars, and blue door plaque give it an exotic appearance. It faces north and faces south, with the traditional Chinese layout of the main hall built along the central axis. It embodies the fusion of Thai Zen temple style and Chinese Mahayana Buddhism characteristics. Known as "Little Chiang Mai in Liyang", you don't have to go to Thailand to see Taifeng Temple. The name of Baoen Zen Temple comes from the theory of repaying "the kindness of parents, the kindness of all living beings, the kindness of the country, and the kindness of the three treasures" in "Buddha's Spoken Heart and Earth Contemplation Sutra" and "Great Convenience Buddha's Repaying Kindness Sutra", which is to advise the world to repay kindness. Always be grateful. 📍Address: Bodhi Road, Tianmu Lake, Liyang City 🕠Open: 6:00~17:30 🎫Tickets: Free, no reservation required 🚘Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself, there is a parking lot at the door 🅿️Parking: Free 🌈Temple features 1⃣Daxiong Hall Using the rule of thirds to compose the picture, using branches as the foreground, the people and buildings are in the same frame, which is very magnificent. 2⃣Five Hundred Arhat Gallery There are various forms of Arhats in the corridor. The cornices are very beautiful and the red pillars are particularly impressive under the light and shadow. 3⃣Block Tower Use leading lines to create a sense of extension of the stairs leading to Guanyin Hall, using bamboo as the foreground. 4️⃣Tianwang Hall There is a very hidden turtle pavilion on the left, hidden in the dense woods. 5️⃣Guanyin Statue There is a golden statue of Guanyin in the center of the life-release pool outside the temple, which is very majestic. ⚠️Tips 1. Go out and walk across the main road to Fangsuo Cultural Village. You can go shopping together. 2. There is also a Guilin Village nearby, where dogs can be brought and there is a large lawn for camping.

So far this year, my favorite small city has appeared! 🌳The lush bamboo sea on the mountains, not losing to the Maldives' Tianmu Lake, Fang Suo Cultural Village where modernity and tradition collide, these are all reasons worth visiting multiple times. I have organized a 2-day, 1-night travel guide for everyone, highly recommend saving it‼ 🍃【Liyang 2-Day 1-Night Travel Route】 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟏: Liyang Museum ➠ Bao'en Zen Temple ➠ Tianmu Lake ➠ Fang Suo Cultural Village ➠ Tianmu Lake Shitang No. 37 Starry Sky Pool Villa 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟐: Walden Bookstore ➠ Liyang No. 1 Highway ➠ Nanshan Bamboo Sea ➠ Return 🍃【5 Must-Visit Spots in Liyang】 ❶ Nanshan Bamboo Sea 🎋 Take a small train through the vast bamboo sea, as if you've been transported into a Miyazaki film. The entire scenic area is huge, and you can also see cute animals like pandas and flamingos 🐼 ❷ Tianmu Lake · Liyang 💎 Who would believe it! Liyang actually has two 5A-level scenic spots, one of which is Tianmu Lake, like a blue gem left by God. The water quality is not inferior to the Maldives 🌊 ❸ Liyang Museum 🚀 From the outside, it looks like an alien spaceship. Here you can learn about Liyang's past and present. The exhibition hall also has a rich variety of exhibits, such as bronze ceramics, calligraphy, stone tools, etc. 👀 ❹ Fang Suo Cultural Village 🏘 A Chinese-style village built with culture as its concept, perfectly blending modernity and tradition, showcasing the unique aesthetics of the Jiangnan water town. It's super beautiful and photogenic when the blue lights are on 📷 ❺ Bao'en Zen Temple 🛕 It's been asked about like crazy! Really didn't go to Southeast Asia! The entire temple is in Southeast Asian style, resplendent and magnificent, super shocking 😲 🍃【About Accommodation】 For this trip to Liyang, I chose 【Tianmu Lake Shitang No. 37 Starry Sky Pool Villa】. With a large lawn, swimming pool, and garden, this homestay located in the mountains perfectly integrates with the local natural environment. Each room has a small courtyard, incredibly comfortable~ In addition, the second phase of the homestay has a super large more fun farm, where you can play with little sheep and donkeys during the day, make pizza by hand, and watch bonfire performances in the evening. The experience is amazing 👏 🍃【Food Guide】 The few meals I had in Liyang were all at Mutang Summer next to the homestay. The ingredients were particularly fresh, and the owner was super enthusiastic! Recommended: black tofu, crispy duck head, golden sand pig's trotters 😋

|||Speaking of underrated gem cities for short trips around the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai area, this one is off the beaten path and not crowded. The healing bamboo sea stretches into a green ocean, Boating on Tianmu Lake is like traveling in a painting. If you haven't decided where to go for this May Day holiday, Liyang is definitely a good choice. Here's a 2-day, 1-night travel guide for you. If you like it, remember to save it!💕 - ✅Recommended travel itinerary: Day1: Nanshan Bamboo Sea → Zher Li Yi Cang → Baoyun Zen Temple → Fang Suo Cultural Village Day2: Liyang Museum → Shenxi Ji Village → Pingqiao Stone Dam → Jellyfish Mountain - 📷【Recommended Attractions】 1️⃣Nanshan Bamboo Sea A vast bamboo forest with cute pandas, taking a little train through the bamboo sea is very healing. · 2️⃣Pingqiao Stone Dam A waterfall with a straight drop, but it looks better when the water flow is abundant. . 3️⃣Zher Li Yi Cang A place I always visit when I come to Liyang, a library with a great design sense, and now there's a free photography exhibition upstairs. 4️⃣Jellyfish Mountain Liyang's little Iceland is even more stunning in person than in photos, with blue waters and green cliffs like the white teeth of an island, and you can camp there, but be careful. 5️⃣Fang Suo Cultural Village A treasure spot is the book tower library at the entrance, with a design sense that's great for taking photos, and the blue tone is very photogenic. . 6️⃣Baoyun Zen Temple Close to the cultural village, an ancient temple with a Southeast Asian style, also worth a visit. . 7️⃣Liyang Museum A hidden treasure spot, located on the steps next to it, if you catch good weather, looking through the hole in the top at the blue sky and white clouds gives a feeling of entering an animated magical world. - 🚗【About Transportation】: 🚆Take the high-speed train to "Liyang", it is recommended to drive or rent a car for convenience. - 🏠【About Accommodation】: There are many characteristic homestays and hotels in Liyang, for a good environment and comfortable stay I recommend the area around Tianmu Lake. I stayed at Tianmu Lake Fuyu Hotel, nestled under the enchanting greenery, quiet and suitable for relaxation. The large outdoor infinity pool at the door overlooks Tianmu Lake, and the rooms with large floor-to-ceiling windows have a luxurious design. Lying on the balcony and enjoying the view is a healing day. - ‼️The attractions in Liyang are quite scattered, and for planning your trip, the Liyang Culture and Tourism official small 🍊 is sometimes used to conveniently check travel information, attractions, accommodations, food, and travel routes. -

Half of life is fireworks, the other half is serene joy. Every person moving forward has a song of pilgrimage in their heart. How many roads to travel, how many storms to endure, how many sights to see? How many times to witness the moon's wax and wane, and how many encounters and acquaintances to cherish? The most precious thing in the world is time, amidst the vast sea of people. Time and again, coming and going, such is the hurried life. Li Yang's Bao'en Temple, a millennium in a moment, eternity in an instant. Li Yang, I recommend this place for praying for peace. Taking photos here is also super photogenic, feeling like in Thailand. The ancient temple has a special exotic atmosphere, immediately grand. Just so happened that the azaleas were blooming when I visited. The photos turned out to be another kind of beauty, and it's not very crowded. It won't be like tourist spots that are full of people. Everyone is praying for peace, and some are here to check in and take photos. It's not as noisy as the bamboo sea, a piece of tranquility. A piece of peace, and there are also many places to eat nearby.

🎉 The Qingming holiday is about to start. If you don't want to squeeze into popular cities, you might as well think differently and take a leisurely stroll in a small town 🌟 Liyang in Jiangsu, a small town in southern Jiangsu, has abundant tourism resources and is not far from Nanjing and Hangzhou, basically just 1 hour away by high-speed train 🌟 The urban area of this small town is very leisurely, with almost no tourists. This time, I chose to stay in the urban area for two days, feeling the town slowly like a local 🌟 There are not many attractions in Liyang's urban area, mainly two parks: Phoenix Park and Gaojing Park ⛲️ Phoenix Park is a peninsula park surrounded by rivers on three sides, and the famous attraction in the park is the white marble statue of a lady washing silk. "Phoenix Park by the Phoenix Bridge" also carries countless memories of the people of Liyang. ⛲️ Gaojing Park is another well-known park among the people of Liyang. Compared to Phoenix Park, Gaojing Park is a bit more popular. There are locals singing operas and playing chess under the pavilions and corridors. Gaojing Park is also a typical southern Chinese garden, with pavilions, towers, stone bridges, and rockeries, and a very nice environment. Moreover, with the autumn breeze, the colors of the plants in the park will change from a lush green to a colorful palette. Walking around, you'll find that Gaojing Park is particularly suitable for taking photos in traditional Chinese dress and cheongsams 🎆 Liyang city is not big, and you can take a taxi to anywhere in the city for just about ten yuan. The pace here is also very slow, and the small town is suitable for slowing down and strolling around 🌟 The design of the Liyang Museum in the urban area is very unique, and it's a great place for taking photos. It's closed on Mondays, but the exterior is still accessible for photography. The nearby Fangsuo Fang Village and Liyang Baoyan Zen Temple are also worth visiting, with great photo opportunities!

If you haven't decided where to go for the Spring Festival, I would like to nominate: Liyang! It is only 1.5h drive from Hangzhou, 1h by high-speed rail, closer than Chun'an Jiande Qiandao Lake, but because it belongs to Jiangsu, it has always been ignored by us. But Liyang is really a treasure town! I spent 2 days and 1 night last weekend, and I have two routes, quickly collect ★! The visiting time can be referred to: Plan one: 2 days and 1 night scenic spot check-in version (route map at the end) Day1 Liyang Museum (1.5h) > Walden Bookstore (1h) > (via No.1 Road) > Daxi Reservoir (sunset, 1h) > Fangsuofang Village (Blues night view, 1h) Day2 Baoen Temple (1.5h) > Dalitan (0.5h) > Nanshan Bamboo Sea (3h, you can watch the sunset on the mountain) Accommodation: I live not far from Fang Village and Baoen Temple, Yinhu Residence, 10 minutes by car, hidden in a lake area, with a sense of seclusion. Key point: You can fish, I brought my fishing rod, I really want to cast a rod, but unfortunately there is not enough time. Suitable for friends who are not in a hurry to live a slow-paced life. Plan two: 3 days and 2 nights self-driving leisure version Day1 Nanshan Bamboo Sea > Yushui Hot Spring Day2 Tianmu Lake > Dalitan > Fangsuofang Village Day3 Baoen Temple > Liyang Museum > Walden Bookstore > Daxi Reservoir ▲Important Tips: 0 Nanshan Bamboo Sea + Tianmu Mountain Water Park are free during the Spring Festival, Liyang Museum is always free, but remember to make an appointment in advance on the Liyang Cultural Tourism app 'Sometimes Liyang', more travel strategy information can be referred to inside

This year's trip to Thailand is really popular, and the temples in Thailand have attracted many foreign tourists. In a small treasure city in Jiangsu, I found a small temple that combines Chinese and Thai temple architectural styles. It was built in 502-519 AD and has a history of more than 1500 years. Unfortunately, the temple has been destroyed and rebuilt many times. The appearance we see now was rebuilt in 1994. During the construction, it integrated the architectural features of Thai temples and domestic temples. It can be said that you can pretend to be in Thailand without leaving the country. - 📖Travel Guide 📍Address: "Changzhou Baoen Zen Temple" in Liyang City, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province 🎫Ticket: Free admission without reservation, it is recommended to bring your own incense 🚶🏻Number of tourists: Few on weekdays, rare on weekends ⏱️Play time: 1-2 hours ✨Recommended play: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🚌Public transportation: Take the high-speed rail to Liyang Station, then take the bus for about 1 hour. The bus needs to change several times. It is recommended to take a taxi directly, about 30 one way. 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to Tianmu Lake Tourist Resort-Changzhou Baoen Zen Temple, there is a parking lot at the entrance of the temple. 🥗Surrounding food: If you drive by yourself and there are more people, you can find a farmhouse restaurant nearby to eat the special dishes here. If you take a taxi, it is recommended to eat at Wanda Plaza not far from Liyang Station, and then go out to play after eating. - 📖Tips： 1. If you plan to stay for two days, you can live nearby, there are many homestays to choose from. 2. Other attractions in the southern part of Liyang: Fangsuo Cultural Village, Tianmu Lake, Pingqiao Stone Dam, Liyang Museum, Nanshan Bamboo Sea (main play), most of them can be reached by bus, and you can also take a taxi to go.