Things to do in Liyang

The tranquil lake and bamboo forest are breathtaking. After visiting the panda enclosure, I also watched a lion dance performance up close for the first time. Climbing the highest peak in Wu and Yue provinces, one can stand with one foot in three provinces. Nanshan Bamboo Forest is highly recommended.

I had a wonderful time at Yushui Hot Spring during the National Day holiday! Soaking in the hot springs amidst the bamboo forest is incredibly relaxing, and we happened to be there during the National Day celebrations, which included releasing sky lanterns – a really fun and atmospheric experience. Luckily, it wasn't crowded that day, the water was quite clean, and the service was excellent. I felt completely refreshed after my soak.

We're finally free! So happy! The whole family went out to relax and have some fun. Tianmu Lake is easily accessible, only a little over an hour away. The scenic area is clean and tidy, the lake is like a mirror, reflecting the mountains and flowing clouds—a beautiful landscape of clear waters and verdant peaks. Absolutely stunning.

The cruise ships are still old-fashioned. When will they be changed to have a seating area with a central walking area and a large, open outer deck with railings? Aside from the mountain climbing and some children's games on Longxing Island, the viewing platform needs a designer to integrate it with the surrounding environment! The elevator can only go up, not down!

This hot spring has a stunningly beautiful environment with tranquil and pleasant scenery. The staff are exceptionally warm, attentive, and considerate, making soaking in the hot spring incredibly relaxing and comfortable – a truly perfect experience!

I took the elderly and children to experience rafting. 95% of the whole process was shaded by trees on both sides, and there was no big slope. It can be said to be a "cowardly rafting" and friendly to the elderly 😂😂! In the spacious and flat area, playing water fights is a great fun. A water scoop is a must, and water guns can be purchased in advance. The children had a lot of fun and wanted to play again 😂

The children especially like the Water World. We went to Suzhou for a few days and on the way back we specially passed by Tianmu Lake and played in the Water World for an entire afternoon. This is the second time we have been there this year. The child said that he would bring his sister here to play in the water next year.

There were too many people during the holidays. It's quite a large place to walk around. I couldn't get on the mini train because the queue was at least 2 hours long. The fireworks show and light fountain at night were pretty good, and the performances in the public square were also quite nice.

As a free attraction in Liyang, I think it is worth a visit. Although it is a man-made dam, it still looks quite impressive, especially after the rain when there is enough water. The effect of the small waterfall is quite obvious [strong] Climbing up the steps and walking on the long corridor of the dam still feels a bit magical. There is also a small path through the corridor to see the scenery upstream of the reservoir, where villagers live and picking is available in season. Downstream is a long corridor, which is truly a forest oxygen bar. The air after the rain is refreshing, and children can also play by the stream, which is very enjoyable.

Overall, it was a good experience. Strolling through Shanjuan Cave in a light drizzle had a unique charm. I visited more than 30 years ago, and this time I found it had changed a lot. The scenic area is well-developed, and the paths are much easier to navigate. The only thing I think needs improvement is Luoyan Mountain, which you can take the cable car up to. There's not much to see on the mountain, mainly just a small pavilion. It would be better if there were more attractions to visit.