Liyang Tianmu Lake: A Severely Underrated Gem of a Travel Destination

I've visited this treasure of a small town, Liyang, multiple times over the past three years, and each trip unlocks new surprises 🥳. Here, mountains and waters blend seamlessly—Tianmu Lake's scenic beauty rivals that of Qiandao Lake. The vast bamboo forests feel like stepping into a natural oxygen bar, offering profound relaxation for both body and mind. Now in the vibrant month of March, it's the perfect season for a spring outing. If you're planning a trip to Tianmu Lake during the Qingming holiday, don't miss this carefully curated 2-day, 1-night travel guide❗ 【Travel Guide❓】 **Day1️⃣ Tianmu Lake Scenic Park** **Itinerary🚶** Park Entrance → (Boat from Pier) Longxing Island → (Boat) Tea Island → Huli Mountain → Lakeside Plaza → Exit **❶ Longxing Island** ✔️ Choose to hike around the island for an immersive nature experience, or trek through the bamboo forest for 30 minutes to reach Tianmu Overlook, where you can take in the breathtaking lake and spring scenery. ✔️ Pause at Colorful Butterfly Valley to admire the vibrant, diverse butterflies. ⛴️ Boats depart every 30 minutes; note that the last boat leaves Longxing Island at 16:30. **❷ Tea Island** ✔️ Features sandy beaches, boardwalks, bridges, and ancient architecture—perfect for photo ops. ✔️ Participate in spring tea culture activities, enjoy tea art performances, learn about tea traditions, or even try handcrafting tea yourself. **❸ Huli Mountain** ✔️ Walk or take a sightseeing cart from Tea Island to Huli Mountain. Climb the Zhuangyuan Pavilion for panoramic lake and mountain views. ✔️ Pass through a dreamy butterfly-themed flower field for effortlessly atmospheric photos. ☆ During Qingming, special events like "Enchanted Butterflies," "Butterfly Fairy Strings," "Lakeside Butterfly Dance," and "Butterfly Flower Market" will be held. **📅Day2️⃣ Tianmu Lake Nanshan Bamboo Sea** **Itinerary🚶** Park Entrance 🚶🏻 → Mini Train 🚂 → Cable Car 🚞 → Jiming Village → Panda House 🐼 → Return by Cable Car 🚞 → Gondola 🚡 → Wu Yue's First Peak ⛰️ → Return by Gondola 🚡 → Longevity Square → Bird Paradise 🐦 → Jinghu Lake 🚣🏻 → Exit ➡️ ☆ Ride the mini train and cable car through the bamboo sea, soaking in the vast, serene greenery. ☆ Visit the Panda House to meet adorable pandas Huali and Xing'an. ☆ At Bird Paradise, observe a variety of bird species. ☆ Glide across Jinghu Lake on a bamboo raft for a leisurely escape. **【Transportation❓】** 🚗 **Drive**: Navigate directly to📍Tianmu Lake Scenic Park. 🚄 **High-Speed Rail**: From Liyang Station, a 15-minute taxi ride takes you to the park. **【Accommodation❓】** 🏨 **Tianmu Lake Encounter·Bibo Garden Hotel** ✔️ Prime lakeside location right at the park entrance for easy access. ✔️ Elegant neo-Chinese design with balconies offering stunning lake and mountain views. ✔️ Stay includes🎫2 Tianmu Lake Scenic Park tickets +🎫2 Nanshan Bamboo Sea tickets—exceptional value!