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In South Taihu Lake, there is a resort park that is even larger than Shanghai Disneyland - Taihu Dragon Dream Park.
Dragon Dream Resort offers a variety of attractions, including a cluster of star-rated hotels, Taihu Ancient Town, performing arts shows, fireworks displays, a grand circus, Animal World, Ocean World, Happy World, Water World, a shopping mall, a Happy Farm, a farmers' market, a bonsai garden, a wetland park, the Taihu Pharmacist Cultural Park, and a large bar street. Almost every tourist attraction can be found at Dragon Dream Resort. Trying it all would likely take a week.
Currently, there are two major night shows, three star-rated hotels, four outdoor attractions, and countless hidden gems. Without a guide, it's hard to know how to choose a hotel or what to do to maximize your fun.
This guide will help you plan a 2/3 day itinerary and explore the hidden gameplay of Dragon Dream. It is a must-read guide before your trip.
If you want to have fun in the surrounding area, 2-3 days is the best choice. 2 days can make for a fulfilling weekend, while 3 days can allow you to take it easy and enjoy a slow life.
DAY1
Morning - 12:00
Arrive at Dragon Dream Resort---check in at the hotel---collect resort tickets
13:00-15:00
Take a boat tour and walk on the island to visit the Tuying Wetland
15:30-18:00
Wander around Taihu Ancient Town, eat and drink, watch interactive street performances, and enjoy local snacks or a buffet at your hotel for dinner.
18:30-19:20
Enjoy the large-scale song and dance show "Dream Diamond" presented by artists from 19 countries
19:45-20:05
Enjoy the 35,000-square-meter super-large "Taihu Ancient Town Water Dance Show" and "Fireworks Show"
After 20:30, have a drink and chat at the bar street in Taihu Ancient Town
DAY2
8:00-9:00
Enjoy hotel buffet breakfast
9:30-10:30
Go to Dragon Dream Animal World and take a train to visit the Animal World's car park.
10:30-16:00
After disembarking from the train, explore the Animal World walking area, traveling clockwise through each park. This seamlessly connects the animal science lecture halls, the various animal exhibits, the Children's Playground, the Ancient Forest Museum, the Skywalk, and the Cute Baby Home. Lunch can be enjoyed at various restaurants throughout the Animal World.
16:30
Return to a warm home
DAY1
Morning - 12:00
Arrive at Dragon Dream Resort---check in at the hotel---collect resort tickets
13:00-18:00
Just like the activities on the 2nd day, you can stroll and eat in the ancient town in the afternoon. When you are tired, you can go back to the hotel to rest and have a buffet dinner at the hotel.
During the three-day holiday, we have two nights to splurge. On the first night, let’s go see the song and dance show "Dream Diamond", then go to the bar street and watch the fireworks.
DAY2
8:00-9:00
Enjoy hotel buffet breakfast
From 9:30 to 10:30, go to Dragon Dream Animal World and take a train to visit the Animal World's car park.
10:30-16:00
After disembarking from the train, explore the Animal World walking area, traveling clockwise through each park. This seamlessly connects the animal science lecture halls, the various animal exhibits, the Children's Playground, the Ancient Forest Museum, the Skywalk, and the Cute Baby Home. Lunch can be enjoyed at various restaurants throughout the Animal World.
17:00-18:00
Have dinner at the sky buffet restaurant on the 27th floor and enjoy the night scenery of Taihu Ancient Town.
19:00-21:00
You'll definitely walk a lot at the zoo, so why not relax and unwind completely at Taihu Moon Hot Springs?
DAY3
Today I will sleep in, have a buffet breakfast, and go shopping in the hotel shopping mall.
12:00
Lunch after check-out
13:30-15:30
Take a boat tour and walk on the island to visit the Tuying Wetland
16:00
Return to a warm home
Over 50 square meters of spacious and comfortable space, this is Dragon Dream's most affordable luxury hotel. It boasts its own shopping mall and a White Tiger Garden in the lobby. Lake view rooms offer stunning views of Taihu Lake, wetlands, and mining pits.
Distance to the Dream Diamond Performing Arts Center: On the first floor of the hotel
Distance to Taihu Ancient Town: About 10 minutes on foot
Distance to Animal World: About 10 minutes by bus or car
Distance to Taihu Hot Spring: About 10 minutes by car
Distance to the wetland pier: about 10 minutes on foot
This family-friendly resort hotel features six animal-themed guest rooms, making them a favorite with children. The unique family-friendly rooms are also a favorite with many parents. Located next to Animal World, guests can enjoy watching wild animals roaming the park from the viewing balcony.
Distance to the Dream Diamond Performing Arts Center: About 10 minutes by car
Distance to Taihu Ancient Town: About 10 minutes by car
Distance to Animal World: Right at the hotel entrance
Distance to Taihu Hot Spring: About 15 minutes by car
Distance to Wetland Pier: About 10 minutes by car
The most cost-effective of the three major hotels, this hotel offers star-level service at a budget-friendly price. Rooms are cozy and offer views of the ancient town and lake. Fireworks View Rooms let you take center stage from your balcony to enjoy the fireworks.
Distance to the Dream Diamond Performing Arts Center: about 10 minutes on foot
Distance to Taihu Ancient Town: Right at the hotel entrance
Distance to Animal World: About 10 minutes by car
Distance to Taihu Hot Spring: About 10 minutes by car
Distance to Wetland Pier: Right at the hotel entrance
Tips:
Here’s an important detail:
The check-in time of the three major hotels is generally after 2:00 pm. In case of holidays, there may be some delays, but the check-in procedures can be handled throughout the day. That is, you can complete the procedures first, collect the major tickets, store your luggage at the front desk or in the car, go out and play first, and then come back to get the room card when you want to go to bed.
How to play from day to night? See here
60 artists from 19 countries performed passionately in a French Moulin Rouge-style theater, with a wonderful combination of singing, dancing and acrobatics that will amaze everyone who sees it.
Recommendation index: ★★★★★
Excitingness: ★★★★★
Tickets: Diamond Hotel package includes tickets, other packages require additional purchase: 100 yuan/person for adults, 60 yuan/person for children 1.2-1.5m
Schedule: Every night: 18:30-19:20, weekend extra: 19:50-20:40
At night, the magnificent ancient buildings contrast with the dancing lights, musical fountains, and fireworks, sometimes gentle, sometimes radical, a combination of spirit and movement. A dance of sound, light, and water, reflecting Taihu Lake, unfolds here in a stunning display.
Recommendation index: ★★★★★
Spectacularity: ★★★★ (If there is a big fireworks show on holidays, the spectacles will be five stars)
Admission: Free
Sessions: First session 18:45-19:05, second session 19:45-20:05 (fireworks display)
Here, you can shop, eat, drink, and enjoy street art. Dozens of performances are held one after another, and the night is also very lively. It is known as the Taihu Lake version of the "Lobby City That Never Sleeps". After strolling around the ancient town, go to the neon-lit bar street and meet up with a few friends for a chat and a drink. This trip is more complete!
Recommendation index: ★★★★☆
Excitingness: ★★★★
Admission: Free
Tips:
Performances are held every afternoon and evening from Monday to Friday, and all day on weekends and holidays. Performances will be suspended in case of rain.
Dragon Dream Animal World is a huge place with both walking and car access, so if you want to fully enjoy it, you must set aside a full day!
The Animal World, covering an area of 1,600 acres, currently houses more than 200 species and 10,000 animals, including various rare animals. Wonderful science lectures and animal theater performances are performed in turn, which is definitely one of the most exciting attractions of Dragon Dream Park.
Recommendation index: ★★★★★
Excitingness: ★★★★★
Tickets: All packages include tickets. If you need to purchase additional tickets: 170 yuan per person for adults, 120 yuan per person for children 1.2-1.5 meters
Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (ticket checking stops at 16:00). Among them, the business hours of the Animal World Walking Area Train and Children's Park are: 9:00-16:00.
Animal World is divided into two main areas: the driving area and the walking area. The package includes tickets for visiting both areas.
The walking area is 6 kilometers long, where you can get close to small animals, and there is also a free children's playground.
The 7-kilometer-long driving area winds up the mountain and is built on the mountain. In addition, there is a 2.2-kilometer pedestrian bridge where you can stroll and overlook the rare and exotic animals.
Recommended order of tour: first take a small train to visit the vehicle area, and then slowly visit the pedestrian area.
1. Animal World Driving Area
Recommended play time: 10:00-11:00
After breakfast, after checking in, it's recommended to get a guidebook (which contains a map of the entire Dragon Dream Animal World, as well as important information such as restrooms, show times, restaurants, etc.).
Then go straight to the Little Train Square in the pedestrian area and take a free ride on the little train to tour the vehicle area. Enjoy the 40-minute wild and exciting journey (you cannot get off the train during the journey).
Along the way, you will pass through seven major themed exhibition areas, including Wild All the Way, Divine Beasts of the Earth, Beasts of the Mountains and Forests, Grassland Elves, Heroes of the Western Regions, Fighting for Deer in the Central Plains, and Wild Africa. Along the way, you can see black and white swans sweetly perched by the water, alpacas and llamas leisurely grazing, and the desert ship Bactrian camels, ostriches, yellow fallow deer, yaks, sika deer, zebras, and giraffes walking in groups beside your car.
2. Animal World Walking Area
Recommended play time: 11:00-17:00
After getting off the train at Asian Elephant Square, start your walking tour.
First, check in at White Pigeon Square, where you can feed the pigeons, a perfect place for photos. Then, open the guide map and follow a clockwise tour, seamlessly connecting each animal science lecture and various animal exhibits.
During the free time between each science lecture, you can check in at other animal exhibition halls in the walking area: Tiger Leaping Gorge, Monkey Island, Cute Baby Home, Australian Style, etc. You can also check in at the Children's Park, Ancient Forest Museum, and the Sky Corridor to overlook the rare and exotic animals.
11:00-11:30 Bear Theater "Naughty Bear Kids"
Visit White Pigeon Square to Brown Bear Pavilion
Pass by the cute baby home, monkey area, hippo area, and kangaroo area
Watch the 11 o'clock show
After the show, you can have a light meal at a nearby restaurant
Replenish your strength
13:00-13:30 Elephant Theater "Jungle Adventure"
There is a children's playground next to the White Bird Show Restaurant.
Bumper cars, trains, carousels
Children can instantly regain their strength here!
14:00-14:30 White Tiger Theater "Return of the King"
The performances are half an hour apart so it's a bit rushed.
Passing through the tiger and lion areas
Come to White Tiger Theater to experience the king's feast
15:30-16:00 Bird Theater "Forest Festival"
In the remaining time, visit the remaining rare monkey area and leopard area
Come back to the Senli event and experience a visual feast!
If you still have energy
2 km pedestrian bridge in the vehicle area
Overlook the beasts and experience the king's perspective!
Can I feed the small animals?
For the health of the animals and your safety, you are not allowed to bring your own food to feed the animals in the Animal World. However, Dragon Dream has set up various feeding stations, each about 20 minutes, where you can observe elephants, ponies, and big bears eating up close, and experience a super-realistic touch.
How do animals eat?
Bear Kid Restaurant
Signature dishes: Seafood pizza, bamboo rice
Cheese and shrimp, a combination of joy and happiness
Location: Brown Bear Pavilion
Can be watched after watching "Naughty Bear Kids"
African Elephant Restaurant
Signature dishes: Delicious roast chicken, Singapore fried noodles
A chicken galloping on the African grasslands is transformed into a roast chicken with sauce, which is not expensive but not greasy and leaves a lingering fragrance.
Location: African Elephant Plaza, exit of the vehicle area
Bird Show Restaurant
Signature dish: Thai Fried Rice
Bazaar sauce, chicken flavor, distinct rice noodles, unique taste
Location: Pedestrian area, next to the Forest Festival
*Animal World's animal-themed restaurant, 50-100 per person, no need to worry about going hungry!
The boat ride takes about 15 minutes. After getting off the boat, you will reach the island, where you can enjoy a water maze, water expansion, grass camping, fishing center, kayaking... You can take a circular tour of the island without turning back. Finally, you can take a boat back to the hotel. The whole tour takes 60 minutes.
Recommendation index: ★★★★
Wonderful index: ★★★☆
Tickets: Included in the animal hotel package, other packages require additional purchase: 90 yuan/person for adults, 60 yuan/person for children 1.2-1.5m
Business hours: 8:30~15:30 (last boat)
What is it like to soak in a hot spring in a Southeast Asian-style tropical rainforest?
Taking advantage of natural landscape resources, 26 hot spring pools with different characteristics are spread throughout the tropical rainforest. Every blade of grass, every tree, every mountain and every stone allows people to experience close contact with nature.
Moon Hot Springs are low-temperature hot springs, with water temperatures ranging from 30°C to 43°C. They are rich in over a dozen beneficial trace elements and possess excellent health benefits. The hot springs also offer refreshments for a relaxing and relaxing experience.
Recommendation index: ★★★★
Comfort index: ★★★★★
Tickets: 180 yuan per adult, 120 yuan per child (1.2-1.5m)
Opening hours: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The 27th-floor high-altitude seafood buffet restaurant offers a variety of seafood, delicious meats, desserts, and seasonal fruits and vegetables. You don’t have to worry about having a bad appetite at all.
Fee: 138 yuan per adult, 80 yuan per child (1.0-1.5m)
1. Li Yu and his two black
Specializing in Lanxi specialty snacks in Jinhua, Zhejiang
Recommended dishes: Chicken buns, flatbread and fried dough sticks, scallion pancakes, beef noodles, radish and meatballs, tofu dumplings, fried buns, crystal cakes...
2. Shanlian Chili Oil Wontons
It has a unique flavor and a long history. The exclusive secret recipe has been passed down from ancestors. One bowl of it will warm your body and stomach and it is extremely delicious.
Recommended dish: Spicy oil wontons
3. Delicious and fun
The store mainly sells Huzhou specialty snacks, and the name of the store is a homophone of Huzhou dialect.
Recommended dishes: Ancient Town Pagoda Cake, Whitebait Pan-fried Buns, Dried Bamboo Shoots and Meat Steamed Buns, Ginkgo Soup Dumplings, Purple Bamboo Shoot Tea Cakes and other Changxing snacks.
4. Bumblebee Snack Shop
Recommended dishes: Crispy bone chicken, fried chicken legs, chicken cutlets, Internet celebrity deadly skewers, grilled squid, old Changsha meat skewers, and various delicious meat skewers.
There are so many delicious foods in Taihu Ancient Town that I will not list them all here. You should discover them on your own and come and eat.
Navigation address: Taihu Dragon Dream Paradise
It takes 1-1.5 hours to get to Taihu Dragon Dream Park from Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Jiaxing.
Shanghai, Nanjing and other places can basically be reached in about 2 hours.
Transportation within the scenic area: The driving distance between scenic areas and hotels is less than 10 minutes, which is very convenient.
Parking in the scenic area: Free parking is available at all major hotels
China-TravelNote organizes bus group tours and helps you solve all problems such as transportation and tour guides.
If you feel that traveling with a group is not free enough, you can choose private customization, no matter how many people there are!
Take the high-speed rail to Huzhou Station
From Huzhou Station to Taihu Dragon Dream Park: Take bus No. 20 to Taihu Dragon Dream Park, then take a taxi for about 50 yuan and take 25 minutes.
Transportation within the scenic area: 2 yuan per person, you can take the bus to each scenic area
After a vacation, souvenirs are a must. Dolls, backpacks, hats, and parasols are a true immersion in childhood, costing between 60 and 150 yuan. They're so cute you'll want to take them home!
Thank you for your patience in reading this guide. I hope this guide can help you and I hope you have a pleasant Dragon Dream journey!
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