Tianmu Lake, located in Liyang, Jiangsu Province, is a nationally rated AAAAA-level scenic area. Here, a stretch of azure water unfurls the gentle charm of Jiangnan, while 35,000 mu of bamboo groves extend the serenity of the mountains, and a single hot spring gathers the ease of all four seasons. With landscapes, bamboo seas, and hot springs as its natural palette, Tianmu Lake integrates sightseeing, leisure, family fun, residential stays, and MICE services, transforming a visit from merely viewing scenery to actually living within it.
【Tianmu Lake Shanshuiyuan Scenic Area – One Lake Reveals the Essence of Jiangnan】
The Shanshuiyuan Scenic Area is the most concentrated expression of Tianmu Lake’s poetic landscape and the perfect starting point to understand why “one lake reveals Jiangnan.” With hills resting upon the water, scattered islets, and a winding shoreline, the expansive lake unfolds gracefully between distant peaks and the sky. A pleasure cruise lets you watch the water’s hues shift with the boat; ascend Longxing Island for a panoramic view, or stroll along Huli Mountain to trace Liyang’s cultural heritage through stories of filial piety, scholarly honor, and remarkable stones—where natural beauty and Jiangnan’s cultural lineage mirror each other.
Further along the shore, China Tea Island and Jiangnan Tea Village invite you to pick tea, savor brews, experience intangible cultural heritage, and enjoy pastoral activities, presenting a living Jiangnan that is explorable, viewable, and participatory. Attractions like Butterfly Valley, Ocean World, and Elf Kingdom offer even more discovery for families. Shanshuiyuan combines the leisure of boat sightseeing with rich ecological interactions and cultural tours—a lakeside mountain retreat where you can slow down and that the whole family can enjoy together.
【Tianmu Lake Nanshan Bamboo Sea Scenic Area – Heavenly Nanshan, Dreamlike Bamboo Sea】
The Nanshan Bamboo Sea spans 35,000 mu of dense, verdant bamboo, rolling with the mountain contours as gentle breezes pass through the forest. Here, natural ecology blends with bamboo culture, longevity culture, and ancient village heritage. It is not only an oxygen-rich natural haven amid bamboo, but also an eastern mountain retreat where you can delve deep into the woods and feel time slow down.
Starting from Jinghu Lake, take a bamboo raft to experience the tranquil reflection of water and bamboo, ride a small train through the forest, and then ascend via ground cable car or aerial ropeway into the heart of the bamboo sea. Jiming Village preserves the ancient character of a settlement at the junction of three provinces; the Panda Pavilion and Bird Paradise add engaging family exploration. Climb to the First Peak of Wuyue for a sweeping view of the vast bamboo ocean and distant clouds. From foot to summit, Nanshan Bamboo Sea offers a layered progression that turns “entering the bamboo forest” into a truly immersive mountain journey for both body and mind.
【Tianmu Lake Yushui Hot Spring – A Hot Spring in the Bamboo Forest】
Nestled deep in the Nanshan Bamboo Sea, Yushui Hot Spring follows the mountain slope, with pools hidden among the bamboo groves. Sixty outdoor open-air baths are scattered along the hillside and waterside, where the warm spring water and the fresh scent of bamboo intermingle through the seasons. The iconic “Bamboo-Tip Spring” perches above the bamboo canopy, offering sweeping views of the bamboo ocean on one side and tea gardens and green hills on the other, extending the bathing experience into a broader natural panorama.
Five themed zones—health-enhancing additives, romantic couples, natural landscapes, hydrotherapy, and children’s fun—cater to different ages and travel scenarios. Whether you retreat into the layered forest to relax in warm pools, enjoy splashing time with family, or soak in the tranquility under the stars and moon amid mountain and bamboo shadows, Yushui Hot Spring is more than a simple bath—it is a restorative rest in the bamboo sea, embraced by nature and designed to reset your pace.
【Tianmu Lake Water World – A Cool Paradise Born by the Lake】
Located within the Shanshuiyuan Scenic Area, Tianmu Lake Water World is an eco-friendly lakeside water park built upon the natural landscape. The 400-meter Maya Drift twists and turns, while the 3,800-square-meter Super Typhoon Wave Pool transitions from gentle ripples to surging swells, making water fun, cooling off, and joyful gatherings the most direct way to enjoy summer.
Family Big Slide, Giant Serpent, Giant Bowl Slide, Parallel Water Loop, Racing Slide, and Free Fall offer thrilling drops, spins, and weightlessness for adventure seekers. Baby Paradise and Caribbean Water City provide more accessible and family-friendly play spaces for younger children. Whether you want a refreshing family getaway or an energetic adventure, Tianmu Lake Water World brings a distinct summer rhythm to lakeside vacations.
【Hotels – Staying as Another Way to Enter Tianmu Lake】
Hotels here are not mere stops outside the scenery but another gateway into Tianmu Lake itself. By the lake, Yu · Tianmu Lake Hotel connects family vacations with Shanshuiyuan and Water World, capturing the morning and evening hues of the waterside. Tianmu Lake Yu · Bi Boyuan Hotel balances poetic residence with business travel. Tianmu Lake Yu · Hu Linli Hotel offers lakeside cabins for nature lovers. Deeper into the bamboo sea, Tianmu Lake Yu · Zhuyinju Hotel channels Huizhou-style elegance for a mountain-living experience. Tianmu Lake Yushui Hot Spring · Resort Hotel delivers five-star resort services linking bamboo and hot springs. Tianmu Lake Yushui Hot Spring · Sen Hotel offers forest stays with starry skies, green fields, and family-friendly LOFTs. Tianmu Lake Yushui Hot Spring · Inn preserves the rustic refinement of a Jiangnan courtyard. Tianmu Lake Yushui Hot Spring · Zhuxigu Hotel provides private hillside villas with in-room hot spring pools and Chinese aesthetic living, offering a more exclusive luxury retreat.
See the lake, step into bamboo, enjoy the water, soak in hot springs, and reside amid mountains and waters. Tianmu Lake’s diverse yet interconnected product portfolio meets the needs of families, couples, groups, and corporate/MICE travelers alike. Here, scenery is more than a view, and a vacation is more than a single trip—from daylight lakes and mountains to starlit springs, from one attraction to a complete lifestyle, Tianmu Lake transforms the beauty of Jiangnan into a daily experience that is accessible, livable, and well worth returning to again and again.
