Summer vacation paradise for family trips!

Hey everyone! I’ve discovered a hidden gem! Just got back from a two-day, one-night stay at the Yu Biboyuan Hotel in Liyang with my kids, and we didn’t want to leave! The hotel’s environment is so stunning it feels like stepping into a painting, and there are endless family-friendly activities to enjoy. Plus, I saved hundreds by booking a package on Ctrip! This guide will show you how to make the most of your trip while keeping it budget-friendly 💸

🌟 Highlights of the must-book hotel on Ctrip
✅ Prime location: Right at the entrance of Tianmu Lake Scenic Area! Search for "Yu Biboyuan Hotel" on Ctrip—only a 1.5-hour drive from Nanjing and 2.5 hours from Shanghai. No long journeys needed when traveling with kids!
✅ Stunning Chinese aesthetics: White walls, flying eaves, and Suzhou-style gardens—every photo looks like a classic Chinese painting! The lobby features landscape paintings and a Zen garden courtyard, even my picky kids exclaimed, "It’s like a place where immortals live!"
✅ Perfect family-friendly rooms: Highly recommend the "Lake View Family Room" on Ctrip! The room is super spacious, overlooking the lake, and soaking in the bathtub while watching the sunset is incredibly soothing.

📅 2-day, 1-night itinerary for families
Day 1: Check-in and water fun
12:00 👉 Check-in: Make sure to book a package that includes tickets! Confirm with the front desk about the complimentary tickets for Tianmu Lake Mountain Water Park, Nanshan Bamboo Sea, and Water World.
13:00 👉 Explore the hotel: Take the kids to stroll through the garden paths, catch small fish, feed koi, and enjoy a treasure hunt hidden in the family room 🎁
14:30 👉 Adventure at Mountain Water Park: Take a boat ride to enjoy the stunning lake views, chase butterflies on Longxing Island 🦋, and experience tea picking and making at China Tea Island—kids will love it!
19:00 👉 Electric music party at Water World: Just a 5-minute walk to Tianmu Lake Water World! The Caribbean Water City and Baby Paradise are perfect for toddlers, and the 8 PM music festival is an absolute blast 💥

Day 2: Bamboo forest and panda encounters
08:00 👉 Breakfast buffet: The hotel offers a mix of Chinese and Western breakfast options. The freshly made wontons and pumpkin porridge are a hit with kids—don’t forget to grab a few extra bowls!
09:30 👉 Nanshan Bamboo Sea adventure: A 20-minute drive away! Don’t miss the "Creekside Music Festival," where kids can splash around barefoot in the water. The bamboo forest crossing is thrilling 🎢, and the panda pavilion featuring "Xing’an" and "Huali" will melt your heart!
14:00 👉 Return trip: The overall experience is absolutely top-notch!

Post by YU·BIBOYUAN HOTEL | Jun 17, 2025