Liyang, Jiangsu | A Healing Journey on the 365-Kilometer Rainbow Road

Hidden in the heart of Jiangnan, a green wonderland! 35,000 acres of bamboo forest 🎋 + the clear scenery of Tianmu Lake, just a 1.5-hour drive to escape the city noise, a great choice for oxygen and relaxation～Save this personally tested and useful guide now! 📝 Address: Along Highway No.1, Liyang City, Changzhou 🎫 Tickets: Free (some attractions and experiences charge separately) "Five Must-Experience Activities": 1. Rainbow Section of Highway No.1 | Free A 365-kilometer colorful road 🌈 connecting mountains and villages. Driving through, the window is filled with layers of green, every snapshot is a fresh masterpiece 📸 2. Nanshan Bamboo Sea | 80 RMB/person Stroll through the bamboo forest and listen to the wind rustling the leaves 🍃, take the cable car to overlook the vast green sea, the mountaintop Cloud Top Western Restaurant offers great views, remember to book in advance ⏰ 3. Tianmu Lake Boat Tour | 100 RMB/person Sail on the shimmering lake 💦, early morning or evening mist on the lake creates a fairyland atmosphere, and you can get up close to the "Blue Tears" phenomenon 🌊 4. Shennü Lake Station | Free A hidden rest stop along the highway, with open lawns perfect for picnics 🧺, lakeside boardwalk for a relaxing stroll and breeze, easy to capture natural and relaxed photos 5. Intangible Cultural Heritage Handcraft Experience | 50-100 RMB/person Try bamboo weaving or white tea frying in Liyang 👐, handmade crafts can be taken home, full of ritual feeling ✨ "Must-Try Local Flavors": - Tianmu Lake Claypot Fish Head | 180 RMB per person Milky white rich soup, fresh but not greasy 🥣, tender fish meat without fishy smell, a local signature must-try - Wumi Rice | 20 RMB/serving Steamed with black tree leaf juice, the rice grains are black and shiny, fragrant and soft 🍚 - Liyang White Tea | 50-200 RMB/pack Clear and sweet tea soup 🍵, leaves a lasting fragrance on lips and teeth, buying some loose tea as souvenirs is quite suitable - Country Wild Vegetable Restaurant | 60 RMB per person Seasonal wild vegetables like purslane and shepherd’s purse 🥬, cooked on a traditional stove to restore the original flavor of the ingredients "Two Days One Night Itinerary": 🗓️DAY 1 Morning: Drive the Rainbow Section of Highway No.1 + check in at Shennü Lake Station Afternoon: Walk in Nanshan Bamboo Sea + cable car sightseeing Evening: Taste claypot fish head + lakeside stroll to enjoy the night view 🌙 🗓️DAY 2 Morning: Tianmu Lake boat tour + intangible cultural heritage handcraft experience Afternoon: Tea tasting in tea garden + souvenir shopping + leisurely return trip 🚗 "Super Practical Tips": 🌸 Best Season: April to November (spring for bamboo greenery, autumn for fall scenery) 🏡 Accommodation Recommendation: Resorts or bamboo forest homestays around Tianmu Lake ⚠️ Avoidance Guide: Scenic areas around the park tend to be congested during holidays, it is recommended to travel off-peak and start early to avoid traffic jams