Liyang: An Underrated Hideaway - 3-Day, 2-Night Trip Guide to Avoid Pitfalls

Address: Tianmu Lake Tourist Resort, Liyang

Opening Hours: Tianmu Lake Scenic Area 8:00-17:30 | Nanshan Bamboo Sea 8:00-17:00
Tickets: Tianmu Lake Landscape Park ¥120 | Nanshan Bamboo Sea ¥80 | No. 1 Scenic Road Free

Transportation: High-speed rail to Liyang Station + 30-min taxi ride
Self-drive: From Nanjing/Changzhou → Changshen Expressway Liyang South Exit | From Shanghai → Huyi Expressway to Changshen Expressway

## Travel Guide

1. **Tianmu Lake Landscape Park**
Hulishan: Climb Cixiao Cultural Park for panoramic lake views, surrounded by cherry blossoms in spring.
Longxing Island: Take a boat to this island, hike to see egrets and Butterfly Valley, and enjoy a 360° viewing platform at the summit.
Tea Island: Experience tea-picking, savor Tianmu Lake white tea, and capture stunning photos of bamboo reflections on the lake.

2. **Nanshan Bamboo Sea**
Jinghu Bamboo Raft: Glide through acres of bamboo forest on clear, mirror-like waters.
First Peak of Wu-Yue: Ride the cable car to the top for views of the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Anhui border, often shrouded in dreamy clouds.
Panda House: Meet internet-famous pandas "Huali" and "Xing'an," and stroll the bamboo trails perfect for families.

3. **Liyang No. 1 Scenic Road**
Rainbow Section: Vibrant red-yellow-blue road stripes—a must-photo spot! Stop by Shennü Lake Rest Area and Miluo Dam Viewing Platform.
Sky Road: Rolling hills create a "road in the sky," ideal for drone footage.
Lüzhuang Reservoir: Red autumn metasequoia forests cast painterly reflections.

4. **Bieqiao Original Village**
Rice Dream Space: Giant straw sculptures (dinosaurs, castles) for whimsical countryside fun.
Hobbit Houses: Hillside cottages + flower fields, straight out of Middle-earth.

Photo Date: May 13, 2025
Embrace autumn’s charm—explore Liyang’s bamboo sea, drive the rainbow road, and discover its hidden landscapes!