Tianmu Lake Yushui Hot Springs

　　Highlights

　　1. Adjacent to Nanshan Bamboo Sea, the spring water is natural. While soaking in the outdoor hot springs, you can also enjoy the bamboo forest and mountain scenery.

　　2. There are not only mineral-rich natural soaking pools, but also infused wellness pools, private couples’ pools, and dynamic massage pools.

　　Tianmu Lake Yushui Hot Springs is adjacent to Nanshan Bamboo Sea. The spring water is natural and rich in minerals. It is divided into five zones: Infused Zone, Dynamic Zone, Couples Zone, Specialty Zone, and Natural Zone, with a total of 52 open-air soaking pools. While you soak outdoors, you can also admire the beautiful bamboo forest and mountain scenery and breathe fresh air. Soaking in the hot springs under the starry night sky is a special experience, and even more atmospheric when it’s snowing.

　　When purchasing your ticket, you will receive a wristband that shows your locker number. It serves as the electronic key to your locker and also as a tab for any extra purchases, so please keep it safe. After going to the changing room (where you store your belongings), change into your swimsuit, take a shower, then pick up a towel. Walk past the indoor pool area, and you can then head out to the open-air hot springs. The temperature of each pool is displayed nearby. It is recommended to start with the lower temperature pools and then move to the higher ones. Each soak should ideally last no more than 10 minutes. You can hang your towel on the nearby rack and wrap it around your body after getting out to avoid catching a chill.

　　The Infused Zone includes wellness hot springs such as Rose Pool, Angelica Pool, and Ginseng Pool, all with text descriptions so you can choose according to your needs and preferences. Nearby, there is also a fish therapy pool, which is charged separately at 15 RMB per person. The Dynamic Zone features multiple pools that spray hot spring water, allowing you to sit or lie down and enjoy a water jet massage. The Couples Zone includes pools such as Poppy Pool, Mandarin Duck Pool, and Heart-to-Heart Pool. Some are surrounded by bamboo forests, while others are tucked behind rocks, offering a degree of privacy. The Natural Pools are closer to the woods, making the experience incredibly relaxing.

　　You can also try the Specialty Zone’s mineral sand bath and sea salt bath. The mineral sand bath involves lying on hot sand wearing a disposable special robe, with the warm sand covering your entire body. It helps relieve fatigue and improve circulation. While enjoying the mineral sand bath, you may close your eyes and relax. When the appropriate time is up, staff will call you to get up and rinse off in the shower room. The mineral sand bath is charged separately at 25 RMB per person and may require queuing during busy times. Next to the mineral sand bath is a stone slab bath room where you can lie on warm stone slabs to relax.

　　In addition, Yushui Hot Springs also offers aromatic spa services. For specific prices, please refer to the on-site price list. There are also food and beverage stalls selling barbecue, ice cream, drinks, etc. The prices are slightly higher but acceptable, and payment is also made via the wristband. After soaking, you can go to the second floor of the main building to pick up some fruit and drinks, find a lounge chair to rest, and watch TV programs. When leaving Yushui Hot Springs, you need to return the wristband and settle the bill.

　　If you have ample time, consider staying overnight near the hot springs. The next day, you can continue to explore attractions such as Nanshan Bamboo Sea. There are various hotels and inns at different price points nearby. For details, please check

　　http://hotels.ctrip.com/hotel/liyang1358/zone10981.

　　Transportation Bus

　　Take bus 109 from Liyang Long-Distance Bus Station to Yushui Hot Springs Station. Operating hours are 5:30–17:40, with a frequency of about every 15 minutes.

　　Self-Drive

　　From Shanghai: Take the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway, exit at Wuxi North, transfer to the Xiyi Expressway, exit at Yixing West, transfer to the Nanjing-Hangzhou Expressway, exit at Liyang South, then drive 8 km south to Tianmu Lake Scenic Area.

　　From Nanjing: Take the Nanjing-Hangzhou Expressway, exit at Liyang South, then drive 8 km south to Tianmu Lake Scenic Area.

　　From Hangzhou: Take the Hangzhou-Nanjing Expressway, exit at Liyang South, then drive 8 km south to Tianmu Lake Scenic Area.

　　From Changshu, Zhangjiagang, or Jiangyin: Take the Yangtze River Coastal Expressway to Changzhou, exit at Hengshanqiao in Changzhou, take Provincial Highway 239 to Liyang City, and follow the signs to Tianmu Lake Scenic Area.