Enjoy Taihu Longzhimeng Amusement Park

Taihu Lake is one of China’s five largest freshwater lakes, spanning Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, surrounded by numerous attractions. Among them, Taihu Longzhimeng Park, located in Changxing County, Huzhou, Zhejiang, is a comprehensive tourism and vacation area that has gained much attention in recent years, especially suitable for families with children and young travelers. Here is a detailed guide for exploring Taihu and Longzhimeng Park:

1. Highlights of Taihu Longzhimeng Park
1. Large scale and diverse offerings

Covering about 12,000 mu (approximately 7.9 square kilometers), it integrates a theme park, animal world, water world, performance venues, ancient town, and hotel clusters, known as the "Yangtze River Delta Cultural and Tourism Aircraft Carrier."
Six core sections:

Animal World: Drive-through area for self-driving to view wild animals; walking area offers interactive experiences with giraffes, elephants, and more.
Happy World: Large land-based amusement park with thrilling rides like roller coasters and Ferris wheels, ideal for young people.
Water World: Open in summer, combining indoor and outdoor water parks with wave pools and slides.
Taihu Ancient Town: A cluster of ancient-style buildings with free nighttime light shows and water dance fireworks performances.
International Circus City: A must-see! The large-scale circus show "Magic Journey" offers stunning audiovisual effects.
Diamond Hotel: A landmark building with lake-view rooms overlooking Taihu Lake.

2. Unique experiences

Animal interaction: Feed giraffes, ride camels, and get close to red pandas.
Night tour of Taihu Ancient Town: Water dance and fireworks show every night from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM (even grander on weekends).
One-stop vacation: Multiple hotel options within the park, ranging from budget to high-end; recommended to stay 1-2 nights.

3. Practical information

Tickets: Available as single-entry or combo tickets (combo tickets are more cost-effective); circus tickets require advance booking.
Transportation:

Self-driving: About 1.5-2 hours from Hangzhou or Shanghai; parking fee at the park is 10-20 RMB/day.
High-speed rail: Get off at "Changxing Station" and take a taxi about 15 minutes.

Tips:

Expect large crowds during holidays; it’s best to visit during off-peak times.
The park is large, wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection.
Follow the official WeChat account for the latest show schedules.

2. Nearby Taihu Attractions for Combined Visits
If you have more time, consider visiting other Taihu attractions:

Wuxi Yuantouzhu: Famous for cherry blossoms in spring and beautiful red leaves in autumn.
Suzhou Dongshan/Xishan: Pick loquats and bayberries, and taste Biluochun tea.

3. Suggested Itinerary

2 days 1 night:

Day 1: Morning at Animal World + afternoon at Happy World, evening fireworks at Taihu Ancient Town.
Day 2: Water World or circus show, then stroll through the ancient town snack street before departure.

3 days 2 nights: Add a trip to South Taihu or Wuxi Yuantouzhu.

4. Notes

Some areas of Longzhimeng Park are still under construction; check the latest opening status before your visit.

Hope this guide helps you make the most of Taihu Longzhimeng!