Liyang: An Underrated Hideaway - 3-Day, 2-Night Trip Guide to Avoid Pitfalls

Address: Tianmu Lake Tourist Resort, Liyang Opening Hours: Tianmu Lake Scenic Area 8:00-17:30 | Nanshan Bamboo Sea 8:00-17:00 Tickets: Tianmu Lake Landscape Park ¥120 | Nanshan Bamboo Sea ¥80 | No. 1 Scenic Road Free Transportation: High-speed rail to Liyang Station + 30-min taxi ride Self-drive: From Nanjing/Changzhou → Changshen Expressway Liyang South Exit | From Shanghai → Huyi Expressway to Changshen Expressway ## Travel Guide 1. **Tianmu Lake Landscape Park** Hulishan: Climb Cixiao Cultural Park for panoramic lake views, surrounded by cherry blossoms in spring. Longxing Island: Take a boat to this island, hike to see egrets and Butterfly Valley, and enjoy a 360° viewing platform at the summit. Tea Island: Experience tea-picking, savor Tianmu Lake white tea, and capture stunning photos of bamboo reflections on the lake. 2. **Nanshan Bamboo Sea** Jinghu Bamboo Raft: Glide through acres of bamboo forest on clear, mirror-like waters. First Peak of Wu-Yue: Ride the cable car to the top for views of the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Anhui border, often shrouded in dreamy clouds. Panda House: Meet internet-famous pandas "Huali" and "Xing'an," and stroll the bamboo trails perfect for families. 3. **Liyang No. 1 Scenic Road** Rainbow Section: Vibrant red-yellow-blue road stripes—a must-photo spot! Stop by Shennü Lake Rest Area and Miluo Dam Viewing Platform. Sky Road: Rolling hills create a "road in the sky," ideal for drone footage. Lüzhuang Reservoir: Red autumn metasequoia forests cast painterly reflections. 4. **Bieqiao Original Village** Rice Dream Space: Giant straw sculptures (dinosaurs, castles) for whimsical countryside fun. Hobbit Houses: Hillside cottages + flower fields, straight out of Middle-earth. Photo Date: May 13, 2025 Embrace autumn’s charm—explore Liyang’s bamboo sea, drive the rainbow road, and discover its hidden landscapes!