Off-Peak Family Trip｜Nanshan Bamboo Sea + Tianmu Lake Complete Guide

Escape the travel peak seasons in autumn and winter, and take your kids on a two-day, one-night family trip to Nanshan Bamboo Sea and Tianmu Lake. You can enjoy stunning natural scenery and experience a variety of fun activities. Be sure to save this super detailed guide! 📍Day 1: Nanshan Bamboo Sea 🕐Duration: 5-6 hours 🎫Tickets: 80 RMB/adult 🚏Recommended Route: ✅First Segment: Main Gate → Jinghu Lake → Shouxing Square Walking is recommended, about 1 hour in total. The autumn scenery along the way is breathtaking. The water in Jinghu Lake is crystal clear, where kids can feed the little fish by the shore. You’ll also pass Bird Paradise, where feeding birds costs 15 RMB per time. Further ahead, enjoy an exciting bird performance. At the last part, the Endangered Birds Park features adorable flamingos that will surely amaze the kids. ✅Second Segment: Shouxing Square → Jiming Village → Return This route requires taking the monorail both ways; walking is not possible. The round-trip monorail ticket costs 80 RMB per person. The popular red monorail runs through the bamboo sea; sitting at the front or back of the car is recommended for capturing beautiful family photos. The Panda Pavilion is located in the historical and cultural area, where the cute giant pandas will delight the children for a long time. The lion dance performance in Jiming Village is also spectacular, and the Bamboo Culture Museum lets kids learn about the charm of bamboo culture. ✅Third Segment: Shouxing Square → Wuyue First Peak → Return Take the aerial cable car up the mountain, 40 RMB one way per person, then walk down, about 15 minutes. Wuyue First Peak is the highest point in Nanshan Bamboo Sea. In autumn and winter, standing here to overlook the bamboo sea with layers of swaying bamboo in the autumn breeze is magnificent. It’s a great spot to take memorable photos with your kids. ✅Fourth Segment: Shouxing Square → Take the small train down the mountain, 15 RMB one way per person Ride the small train slowly down the mountain to end the day’s activities. Kids can enjoy the scenery along the way from the train. 📌Tips for the trip: ✔️It’s more cost-effective to buy a combo ticket including entrance, small train, and cable car. ✔️Be sure to try the bamboo shoot ice cream; vanilla and cucumber avocado flavors are kids’ favorites. 📍Day 2: Tianmu Lake Landscape Park 🕐Duration: 5-6 hours 🎫Tickets + Boat Ride: 158 RMB/adult (discounts for children and seniors; local residents of Liyang enter free) 🚏Recommended Route: Pier → Longxing Island → China Tea Island → Huli Mountain Longxing Island and China Tea Island require a boat ride; China Tea Island can be reached on foot to Huli Mountain. ▪️Longxing Island 🕐Duration: About 2 hours to circle the island The island features Butterfly Valley, Peacock Garden, and Squirrel Garden, where kids can get close to animals. The entire island has hiking trails. The autumn and winter forest colors are rich, and the view of Tianmu Lake is pleasant. It’s also a good way to exercise the kids. ▪️China Tea Island 🕐Duration: About 1 hour to circle the island Tea Island is themed around tea culture, with attractions like the Chinese Tea Culture Garden and Tianxia White Tea House. Take your kids to learn about Chinese tea culture, experience tea brewing and tasting, and feel the charm of traditional culture. ▪️Huli Mountain 🕐Duration: 1 hour The traditional culture area of Huli Mountain has many cultural museums. Parents interested in Chinese classics can take their kids for an in-depth visit and explain classical knowledge. 📌Money-saving tips: ✔️There is a combo ticket for Nanshan Bamboo Sea + Tianmu Lake (including boat): 260 RMB/person (only 230 RMB/person if booked one day in advance) ✔️Tickets can be booked via the “Sometimes Liyang” mini program. 🏨Accommodation Guide: Recommended stay at Liyang Tianmu Lake Hantian Resort, a well-known family-friendly resort with excellent facilities.