Three Lakes and Eleven Islands – Breathtakingly Beautiful! This Heavenly Park in Tianjin is a Must-Visit for Xingtai Locals on Weekends!

🌊 Oh my! Discover Tianjin’s Hidden "Jiangnan Water Town"! A Gem Just 2.5 Hours by High-Speed Rail, Every Shot is Wallpaper-Worthy!

Girls! I recently stumbled upon this magical spot in Tianjin—thought it was just an ordinary city park, but it left me speechless with its beauty! 🌿 The layout of three lakes and eleven islands feels like bringing Suzhou gardens to the north. Rowing a boat while watching the sparkling lake, with weeping willows swaying like a maiden’s hair along the shore, I almost thought I’d time-traveled to Jiangnan! Best part? It’s just a 2-hour 45-minute high-speed rail ride from Xingtai, perfect for a spontaneous weekend getaway!

🚄 【Transport Guide】 High-Speed Rail Fans Rejoice!

Xingtai East → Tianjin West: 8 daily high-speed trains, fastest direct trip takes 2h 45m (tickets from ¥150+)

From the station, take Metro Line 3 to "Zhou Enlai-Deng Yingchao Memorial Station," then walk 800m to the park’s east gate!

▫️ Electric Boats: ¥120/hour for 4-seater (highly recommend the adorable swan boats)

▫️ Pedal Boats: ¥60/hour (great for couples to leisurely pedal)

▫️ Kobe Garden: Free but requires reservation (super photogenic Japanese-style courtyard)

▫️ Amusement Park: Roller coasters/ferris wheel rides cost ¥30-50 per attraction

📸 【Top 5 Instagrammable Spots】

1️⃣ Three Islands Bridge: Stand in the center for a panoramic shot—lake reflections, willows, and distant pavilions will get you hundreds of likes!

2️⃣ Kobe Garden’s Dry Landscape: Wear Hanfu or a kimono for photos—the blend of Japanese and Chinese architecture creates a time-travel vibe.

3️⃣ Bonsai Garden Corridor: At 3 PM, sunlight filters through the lattice windows—perfect for silhouette shots.

4️⃣ Amusement Park Ferris Wheel: Shoot at dusk when the lights turn on for maximum romance.

5️⃣ East Gate Cherry Blossom Path: Bring a reflector in April for the cherry blossom rain!

🚣♀️ 【Hidden Boating Tips】

A local Tianjin favorite since childhood! Start from "Bibo Pier":

▫️ Clockwise Route: Pass Jade Belt Bridge → Bonsai Garden → Kobe Garden (40-minute trip)

▫️ Counterclockwise Route: Cross Nine-Turn Bridge → Children’s Island (spot wild ducks)

⚠️ Tips: Boats are busiest after 3 PM on weekends—arrive before 10 AM!

🍜 【Nearby Food Map】

Inside the Park:

▫️ Lakeside Café: "Lotus Latte" (¥38) comes with a lotus foam art.

▫️ Old Pier Teahouse: Bowl tea (¥20) paired with Tianjin mahua (fried dough twists).

500m Outside the Park:

▫️ Nankai University Food Street: Try "Ersaozi Guobacai" and "Laoshengxiang Baozi."

▫️ Shandong Cuisine at "Weidingxuan": Must-order Braised Intestines! ~¥80/person.

Morning: Enter via East Gate → Bonsai Garden → Kobe Garden (2 hours for photos)

Noon: Lunch at Lakeside Café

Afternoon: 1-hour boating → 2 amusement park rides

Evening: Exit via West Gate → 10-minute walk to "Tianjin Tower" for sunset.

📌 【Important Notes】

1️⃣ Bring mosquito repellent! Lakeside bugs are vicious.

2️⃣ Wear comfy sneakers—walking the full park takes ~2 hours.

3️⃣ No pets allowed (except service dogs).

4️⃣ Weekend crowds triple—visit off-peak if possible.