Hidden Green Wonderland in Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai · 2-Day In-Depth Tour of Liyang

Liyang is located in the southwest of Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui provinces. It is famous for its "Three Mountains, Two Lakes, One Reservoir" (Nanshan, Caoshan, Wawu Mountain; Tianmu Lake, Changdang Lake; Daxi Reservoir). Known as "China's Natural Oxygen Bar," its core features include bamboo forests, hot springs, and lake delicacies. Poet Meng Jiao wrote "The Song of the Wanderer" here, and tea culture (white tea) deeply integrates with ecological vacationing.

📸 【Must-Visit & Photo List】

🔥 Legendary Attractions
1️⃣ Nanshan Bamboo Sea
Mini train through the bamboo sea: green light tunnel for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" style shots!
Panda Pavilion + Jiming Village: watch the "Olympic pandas" nibble bamboo shoots, and enjoy the adorable lion dance in the ancient village
Ground cable car: red cabins contrasting with the bamboo sea, perfect for aerial shots!
Wu-Yue "Number One Peak" (not a typo!): mountaintop coffee house ☕️ overlooking the three provinces

2️⃣ Tianmu Lake Landscape Park
Afternoon tea cruise: enjoy white tea mousse 🍰 on the sparkling water, pretending to be at Thousand Island Lake
Longxing Island: climb to the 360° glass observation deck, clouds within reach ☁️

3️⃣ Liyang Museum
❗️Sci-fi movie set: giant "Jiaowei Qin" building, shoot "Inception" style scenes from the first floor looking up!

4️⃣ Yushui Hot Springs
💡 Night soak tips: mountaintop moonlight pool + bamboo forest light sea, birthplace of fairy bath photos!

🍜 Foodie Radar

Tianmu Lake claypot fish head: millennium big fish king, milky fish soup + fried dough sticks to soak!
Liyang’s Three Blacks: black rice dipped in sugar 🍚, wild mushroom sauce noodles, pig liver (irresistibly fragrant)
Hidden treat: grilled bamboo shoot rice cake by the bamboo sea, crispy and chewy!

🚶‍♀️ 【Travel Guide · 2-Day Divine Itinerary】

Day 1: Tianmu Lake Scenic Charm
Morning: Tianmu Lake Landscape Park (cruise + Longxing Island + China Tea Island)
Lunch: Fish head restaurant near the scenic area (80-120 RMB per person)
Afternoon: Liyang Museum (1.5 hours) → Drive along Highway 1 (navigate to "Heart of the Goddess" viewpoint)
Evening: Check in at Yushui Hot Spring Resort Hotel, soak in hot springs to relax

Day 2: Deep Breath in Nanshan Bamboo Sea
Morning: Nanshan Bamboo Sea Scenic Area (mini train → Jiming Village → Panda Pavilion → Wu-Yue Peak)
Lunch: Bamboo Sea farmhouse (try black rice + bamboo shoot feast)
Afternoon: Quiet lake bamboo raft drifting → return trip

🏨【Accommodation Guide】

✅ Yushui Hot Springs · Zhuxi Valley
Private villa with hot spring ♨️, balcony pool facing the bamboo sea
💰1.5k+/night, go all out if budget allows!
✅ Nanshan Bamboo Sea · Zhilanqiu
Moroccan-style white house 🌵, pool + floor-to-ceiling windows perfect for photos
💰800+/night, best value for money
✅ Budget option: choose homestays around Tianmu Lake, 200+ RMB for lake view rooms!

💡 【Tips · Hard-Earned Experience】

⚠️ Avoid:
Don’t wear green in the bamboo sea! Photo disappearance warning!
Choose live fish for fish head, small shops may use frozen fish

📌 Off-the-beaten-path:
Highway 1 "Love Tricks" section, trees hung with love letters 💌
Dig wild mushrooms (wild fungi) in late autumn, fresh to soul-shaking!

🚗 Transportation:
Self-driving is most convenient! About 2.5 hours from Hangzhou/Shanghai
High-speed rail to "Liyang Station," taxi to scenic area 30 min