[2025 Liyang Attraction] Travel Guide for Paradise of Birds (Updated Jul)

### **Liyang Premium Travel Guide: Museums, Pingqiao Stone Dam, Nanshan Bamboo Sea** **📍 Liyang Museum** - **Highlights**: Architecture inspired by the Eastern Han Dynasty's "Jiaowei Qin" zither, with mesmerizing light and shadow effects. The atrium photo spot resembles a scene from a Miyazaki anime. - **Must-see**: - **Zhonghua Dawn Ape Fossil** (45-million-year-old primate) - **Spring and Autumn Period Golden Melon Seeds** (linked to the legend of Wu Zixu's "Repaying Kindness with Gold") - **Tips**: Free entry with reservation; arrive before 9 AM to avoid crowds. **🌊 Pingqiao Stone Dam** - **Highlights**: Asia's largest masonry arch dam, with spectacular waterfalls during the rainy season—perfect for wading and water play. - **Best season**: Summer after rain (most dramatic waterfalls) or late autumn (mountain scenery like an oil painting). **🎋 Nanshan Bamboo Sea** - **Highlights**: Vast bamboo forests, panda exhibit, Wuyue First Peak, and a natural oxygen bar. - **Recommended activities**: - **Combo ticket (~¥250)**: Includes mini train, cable car, and ground rail for a relaxed tour. - **Route**: Panda exhibit → Golden Bridge → Wuyue First Peak → Bird Paradise. - **Tips**: Visit on weekdays to avoid queues; try bamboo shoot ice pops. **🏨 Handpicked Accommodations** 1. **Luxury**: Nanshan Bamboo Sea Yunling Resort Hotel (infinity pool + vouchers for claypot fish head). 2. **Boutique stay**: Bamboo Sea Star Restaurant (near scenic area, surrounded by mountain springs). 3. **Transit-friendly**: Homestays near Pingqiao Stone Dam (convenient for local exploration). **🍽️ Must-try Cuisine** - **Tianmu Lake Claypot Fish Head** (tender, no fishy taste) - **Nanshan Bamboo Shoot Feast** (hand-peeled shoots, bamboo tube rice) **📅 Suggested Itinerary**: **Day 1**: Liyang Museum → leisurely stroll at Yanhu Park → stay downtown **Day 2**: Nanshan Bamboo Sea (full day) → stay nearby **Day 3**: Pingqiao Stone Dam → Shenxijie Village (quaint ancient village) → return Liyang blends nature, history, and design aesthetics—ideal for slow travel! 🚗💨

Every breath feels like it's full of oxygen. I found this magical green place in Liyang. Take the mini train from the Miyazaki animation to shuttle through the bamboo forest. Soak in the first hot spring of spring. This feeling is so wonderful. It is also a great place for outdoor hiking and family trips. ⛰Scenic Area: Liyang Nanshan Bamboo Sea Scenic Area 📍Address: No. 10 Xiachangyuan, Lijia Garden Village, Daibu Town, Liyang City, Changzhou 📝[Travel Route] Scenic Area Entrance ➠ Ground Mini Train ➠ Ground cable car ➠ Jiming Village ➠ Panda House ➠ Ground cable car Return ➠ Cableway ➠ No. 1 Peak of Wu and Yue ➠ Cableway Return ➠ Longevity Star Square ➠ Bird Paradise ➠ Jinghu Lake Must-see attractions: 1. There is a mini train that travels through the bamboo forest in Nanshan Bamboo Sea. Be sure to experience the magical journey of traveling through the bamboo forest. 2. You must not miss the adorable appearance of the giant pandas. 3. You can take the cable car of No. 1 Peak of Wu and Yue to experience the beautiful scenery of watching the sunset on the top of the mountain. 4. There are also bamboo pole dance interactions and Nanshan Bamboo Sea Mountain Climbing Festival activities in the scenic area during the Qingming holiday! I can't wait~ 5. Experience Yushui Hot Spring to relieve a week's fatigue. Moreover, different hot spring pools have different characteristics. There are also various spring-themed flower pools, which are so romantic. About accommodation I stayed at Tianmu Lake Yushui Hot Spring Zhuxigu Hotel. Not only does it have a super large infinity pool, but also a bamboo forest and sea of clouds when you open the window, which is a great experience.

Enjoy a relaxing two-day, one-night trip to Liyang, Jiangsu, with a laid-back pace and plenty of delicious food. Day 1️⃣ Old Liyang Chinese Restaurant - Liyang Museum - Bao'en Temple - Fangsuo Commune - Yue Restaurant 👁️‍🗨️Liyang Museum Free admission and no reservation required. While the interior isn't large, the exterior is impressive. The popular photo spot is outside the museum. Take the stairs to the right of the main entrance to see the spaceship-like structure. 👁️‍🗨️Bao'en Temple Free admission, no reservation required, and free parking. This temple has a Southeast Asian style, with exquisite roofing. It feels like strolling through Chiang Mai, very quiet and perfect for photos. 👁️‍🗨️Fangsuo Commune A transparent book tower that lights up at night. It's recommended to visit in the evening. The sloping ground and wooden tower create a perfect atmosphere for reading and relaxation. Besides the book tower, there are various bridges nearby, ideal for a leisurely walk. Day 2️⃣ Nanshan Bamboo Sea Scenic Area Scenic Area Entrance - Small Train - Longevity Plaza - Ground Cable Car - Panda House - Ground Cable Car - Longevity Plaza - Hike Downhill - Bird Paradise. This route is perfect for a full day of fun with kids. Remember to bring snacks! ❗️There are many ticket packages with hidden costs. I'll write a detailed post about this later. You can buy tickets in advance on the "Liyang Tourism" mini-program. 🍔Food ✔️Old Liyang Chinese Restaurant. Average price: CNY 90 Must-try dishes: Casserole Fish Head, Steamed Black Rice, White Celery, and Liyang Zhagan (a local specialty made with duck offal). The black rice is served with sugar, the casserole fish head soup is rich, and the Zhagan is especially delicious. It consists of duck intestines wrapped around duck gizzard, deboned duck feet, tofu, and other ingredients, served with a special sauce. The white celery has a peculiar taste that might not suit everyone. ✔️Yue Restaurant. Average price: CNY 95 A popular local restaurant serving private home-style cuisine. The dishes are prepared with care by the owner's family, who are all locals. The food is delicious and served quickly. 🍩Snacks ✔️Aunt Guo's Moon Cake These are huge, filled with various ingredients, and served with bean curd sheets and sauce. One is more than enough. ✔️Xiaojuan Steamed Rice Considering the generally low prices in Liyang, the CNY 12 price tag feels a bit high. It's not as delicious as some people say, quite ordinary. ✔️Aunt Mei's Stinky Tofu I couldn't get enough of it in Yixing, so I had to have more in Liyang. It's truly delicious. ✔️Country Style Little Chicken This is located in Daibu Town, a small town on the way to Nanshan Bamboo Sea. Don't let its size fool you; there's often a queue. The chicken is fragrant and crispy right out of the fryer, and even better with some seasoning powder. 🌿Travel Tips: 📌The scenic spots are outside the city center, so driving is recommended. 📌It's best to stay in the city center or near Nanshan Bamboo Sea for convenience. 🌟The next post will cover a detailed guide to Nanshan Bamboo Sea, including tips on what to see and how to avoid tourist traps❗️

Hi, I am Yeye Today I recommend a weekend trip guide to Liyang, including mountain climbing, lake viewing, and hot spring vacation experiences. 👍Most recommended: Nanshan Bamboo Sea Nanshan Bamboo Sea is a tourist attraction with the theme of ten thousand acres of bamboo sea. Here you can not only experience bamboo culture and longevity culture, but there are peacocks, bird paradise and free bird shows at the foot of the mountain. There are two directions to go up the mountain, one is to take the train to see pandas, and the other is to take the cable car or climb to see the ten thousand acres of bamboo forest on the top of the mountain. Climbing here really feels like breaking into the world of immortals, with bamboo forests all over the mountain, and a super atmosphere. 👍Most recommended: Yu Shui Hot Spring It is very close to Nanshan Bamboo Sea. The Zhujian Hot Spring is really beautiful. You can listen to the wind during the day and watch the stars and the moon at night. There are so many types of outdoor hot springs that a day is not enough to soak in it. It is fun and photogenic. 🌟Highlights: Heavenly Road - Goddess's Heart Tianlu is located at the Shennvhu Station section of Highway 1 Standing in the center of the road, you can see the rainbow road rising and falling one after another. 📝Note tips: It is recommended to drive to the Goddess' Heart on the first day, go to Nanshan Bamboo Sea and Hot Springs on the second day, and then return~ It is recommended to drive. After getting off the high-speed train, you still need to take a taxi for more than half an hour. There will be a lot of people on weekends and you need to queue in the high temperature. It is recommended that you go when it is cooler or on weekdays, especially families with children. ​ Bird Paradise