Spent three days in Liyang, and my spending philosophy collapsed

Liyang Summer Cooling Guide｜A hidden healing small town in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai is here!

The biggest surprise this summer is that this small town, only 26 minutes by high-speed train from Nanjing, actually hides so many magical spots! The blue waves and bamboo sea paired with the rainbow road are like a summer straight out of a Studio Ghibli animation~

🌈【2 Days 1 Night Essential Route】
Day 1: Tianmu Lake → Nanshan Bamboo Sea → Hot Springs
- Tianmu Lake: 🎫120 RMB/person, take a boat to experience the charm of the "Little Thousand Island Lake of Jiangnan," and the lake fish is super fresh!
- Nanshan Bamboo Sea: 🎫80 RMB/person (cable car extra), a secret realm of 35,000 acres of bamboo forest, the popular little train is perfect for photos 🚂
Tips: Fewer people and better light after 4 PM, remember to take photos of the bamboo raft reflections at Jinghu!

Day 2: No.1 Road → Shenma Farm → Return trip
- Liyang No.1 Road: Free! The rainbow section is at the Wawu Mountain segment, recommended to drive or rent an electric scooter (50 RMB/hour)
- Shenma Farm: 🎫30 RMB, an Instagram-worthy photo spot, the alpacas are so cute 🦙

🚗 Transportation Guide:
Nanjing South → Liyang high-speed train 26 minutes (second class seat 34 RMB)
Recommended to rent a car and drive, about 30 minutes between attractions

🍜 Must-try Foods:
1️⃣ Tianmu Lake Fish Head King (Tianmu Lake Hotel)
2️⃣ Black Rice (available at local farmhouses)
3️⃣ Zha Gan (Zhanxi Fu Restaurant)

💡 Useful Tips:
✔️ Bring mosquito repellent in summer! Mosquitoes are fierce in the bamboo forest
✔️ Wear light colors, perfect match with the green background
✔️ Travel off-peak on Wednesday/Thursday, weekends are a bit crowded