3-hour self-drive from Shanghai to stay in a bamboo sea hot spring villa, winter happiness maxed out

When the temperature drops, head straight to Liyang's "Zhuxi Valley"! Open the window to a vast bamboo sea, soak in your private hot spring, the heated pool feels like Bali, and after staying here, you'll be amazed~

- Hotel Name: Liyang Yushui Hot Spring · Zhuxi Valley Hotel
- Address: Nanshan Bamboo Sea Scenic Area, Liyang, Changzhou, Jiangsu (near Nanshan Bamboo Sea + Yushui Hot Spring, butler shuttle service)

- Transportation:
✅ Self-drive: 2.5-3 hours from Shanghai/Nanjing/Hangzhou, parking available;
✅ High-speed rail: Transfer from Liyang Station to scenic area bus, 40 minutes;
- Reminder: Only 50 villas! Peak hot spring season in autumn and winter, book early. "Tea/Chess" themed rooms have the best views.

🏞️ Environment: Hidden Bamboo Sea Secret Realm
- Villas built on both sides of the valley, open the window to see layers of bamboo sea, the wind sounds like a martial arts movie scene;
- Infinity heated pool facing the bamboo sea, swim even in winter, wearing a white swimsuit feels like Bali;
- Villas hidden in bamboo forest, super private, only hear stream water and birdsong, beautiful all year round (frost in winter, colorful forests in autumn).

🛏️ Rooms: 121㎡ + private hot spring access
Each room has an independent hot spring soaking pool (balcony in deluxe rooms too), soak while watching the bamboo sea, no crowded public pools;
- Private pool + large balcony, play in water in summer, sunbathe and drink tea in winter, super cozy;
- Thoughtful details: free minibar, capsule coffee machine, local welcome fruits, feel at home.

🍲 Food & Surroundings
Food: Bamboo Pavilion restaurant offers a super rich breakfast (Chinese, Western + local black rice), for main meals must try Liyang pig liver and Tianmu Lake fish head soup;
- Must-visit:
1. Yushui Hot Spring (butler shuttle, must try the mountaintop infinity pool);
2. Nanshan Bamboo Sea (ride the land rail to see pandas, check in at Hobbit Village);
3. Tianmu Lake (20 minutes by car, lake tour and claypot fish head meal).

💡 Practical Tips
1. Best season: November to February (hot spring + bamboo sea snow scenery);
2. Dress code: white/light colors, doubles your photo appeal;
3. Kid-friendly: has a children's center, parents can relax with peace of mind.