Li Mu Tai, Tianjin’s “Little Jiuzhai”| Waterfalls, forests, and mega slides for endless fun!

| Waterfalls, forests, and mega slides for endless fun!
📍 Li Mu Tai in Brief
Li Mu Tai in Jizhou, Tianjin, is a national 4A-rated scenic area known as "Tianjin's Little Jiuzhai." In April, azaleas and pear blossoms cover the mountains, and in May, waterfalls cascade and streams are crystal clear. It is a rare natural oxygen bar around Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei~ You can also experience going down the mountain on a super long slide!

1⃣ Recommended Route (Easy Version):
Scenic Area Gate → Sightseeing Bus (CNY 30/person) → Tiandao Waterfall → Summit Trail → Slide Downhill (CNY 50/person) → Pear Blossom Terrace

✨ Featured Activities
🤡 Must-Try: 1,500-meter granite slide, like riding a roller coaster down the mountain. The speed is controllable, not thrilling but super fun! (Get protective gloves and pants before sliding to protect your hands and clothes~)

🥚 Hidden Gems:
1️⃣ "Fairy Bathing Pool" next to Tiandao Waterfall, with crystal clear water
2️⃣ The shallows by the stream are suitable for dogs to play in the water

📸 Photo Guide
Must-Shoot Spots: Tiandao Waterfall (wide-angle lens), Pear Blossom Terrace
👗 Outfit Suggestions: Light-colored dress/forest-style outdoor clothing + comfortable sneakers (some sections require hiking)

🚗 Useful Information
1️⃣ Self-Driving: 1.5 hrs from Tianjin city (navigate to "Li Mu Tai West Gate Parking Lot")
2️⃣ Bus: Take special line 12 from Jizhou Bus Station (CNY 8｜two buses at 7:30/13:30)
3️⃣ Tickets: CNY 70 (half price for students｜including insurance)

🍜 Nearby Food
Must-Try: Jizhou Reservoir Fish, Fried Chinese Prickly Ash Shoots with Eggs, Farmhouse Free-Range Eggs Fried with Toona Sinensis
Recommended Restaurant: "Shanshui Renjia" Farmhouse Restaurant at the entrance of the scenic area

🏡 Accommodation Nearby
1️⃣ Luxury Style: "Shanjin Su" Designer Homestay (CNY 600+/night, 270° mountain view room)
2️⃣ Internet-Famous Style: "Yujian" Mountain Wild Homestay (CNY 400+/night, infinity pool + star room)
3️⃣ Down-to-Earth Style: "Wangsong Xiaoyuan" Farmhouse (CNY 150/person including three meals)

🎁 Souvenirs
Jizhou Sesame Paste Eggs
Wild Jujube Juice
Jizhou Persimmon Cake (soft, glutinous, and seedless)
Li Mu Tai Wild Honey (available at the entrance of the scenic area)

When the mist from the waterfall hits your face, you realize that spring in the north can be so wild!