Tianmu Lake Scenic Area

　　Tianmu Lake Scenic Area is the centerpiece of the 5A-level Tianmu Lake Tourism Zone, showcasing the most enchanting and naturally beautiful aspects of the lake. It includes attractions such as the Filial Piety Culture Park, the Scholar Culture Zone, the Exotic Stones Museum, the Elf Kingdom, the Butterfly Valley, and China Tea Island. Surrounded by mountains on all sides with rippling blue waters, dotted islands, and winding, serene shores, the area captivates with its landscape of mountains embracing water and water reflecting mountains. A boat ride across the lake takes you through layered peaks, competing pine waves, and flying birds and beasts, offering a magical journey akin to wandering through a dreamland. Boat cruising is a classic activity here, accommodating over a thousand visitors at a time to explore Tianmu Lake.

　　The Scholar Culture is the highlight of the Lakeside Mountain Historical & Cultural Zone, while the Filial Piety Culture serves as the opening theme of the Traditional Culture Park. The Exotic Stones Museum houses a remarkable collection of rare stones from around the world, and the Jiangnan Tea Village on China Tea Island is a perfect spot to enjoy local cuisine and shop for unique souvenirs. The Butterfly Valley on Longxing Island takes you on a fantastical journey reminiscent of Zhou Guan’s Dream of the Butterfly. Three newly created exhibition halls — Butterfly Love, Butterfly Dream, and Butterfly Art — comprehensively showcase beautiful legends related to butterflies and their intrinsic value. The thoughtfully designed Elf Kingdom features Linda’s Stage, Duo’er’s Village, and Jimmy’s Playground, creating a joyful animal-themed park for children. Here, you can encounter the musical masterpiece of the animal kingdom — the spectacular performance by the Elf Band — and interact with the actors while exploring and having fun.

　　Transportation: Bus: Take bus No. 9 from Liyang Bus Terminal to Tianmu Lake. The first bus departs at 06:10, with services running every 15 minutes until the last bus at 18:30. The journey takes about 1 hour and costs 7 yuan. To return, you can board a bus on the roadside opposite Tianmu Lake Hotel. Self-driving: Shanghai (urban area) — Yan’an Elevated Road — A20 Outer Ring Road — Shanghai–Nanjing Expressway — Wuxi North — Xiyi Expressway — Hangzhou–Nanjing Expressway (heading toward Nanjing) — Exit at Liyang South — Provincial Highway 241 — Tianmu Lake Tourist Resort.

　　Address: No. 1 Huandong Road, Tianmu Lake Town, Liyang City, Changzhou, Jiangsu

　　Type: Lake · Water Sports · Island/Peninsula · Boat Tour

　　Rating: AAAAA

　　Recommended Visit Duration: 0.5–1 day

　　Phone: 0519-87983333; 0519-87980000; 4001888588

　　Official Website: http://www.tmhtour.com/

　　Opening Hours:

　　Tianmu Lake Scenic Area: 8:00–17:00; Last boat departure: Line A to Longxing Island at 15:30, Line B (without Longxing Island) at 16:00; Nanshan Bamboo Sea: 8:30–17:00; Yushui Hot Springs: Monday–Friday 13:00–22:30, Saturday 10:00–23:00, Sunday 10:00–22:30.

　　Ticket Information:

　　Tianmu Lake Scenic Area (including boat ride): Adult ticket 180 yuan.