Pingqiao Stone Dam

Jiangsu Liyang, a land of outstanding people and beautiful landscapes, with clear mountains and waters. The ancient city of Xinshi, with a long history, enjoys the geographical advantage of being at the junction of three provinces, with convenient water and land transportation, and rich natural resources, making it an ideal place for a peaceful life. ~ Scenic spots: 1. Pingqiao Stone Dam Located at the southern side of Tianmu Lake in Pingqiao Village, the Pingqiao River forms a waterfall as it flows down the dam. The 'Stone Dam Waterfall' is one of the eight scenic spots in Liyang, and if you're lucky, you might even see a rainbow when the sun shines. 2. Gaojing Garden Gaojing Garden is a modern garden full of historical allusions. The numerous historical sites and famous relics add a lot of color to it, making it a well-known attraction among the people of Liyang. The most historically significant structure in the garden is the Taibai Tower, which is built on a high mound. 3. Phoenix Park Named for the two ancient stone bridges called Phoenix Bridges nearby, the park features whitewashed walls and black tiles, small bridges over flowing water, lush forests and bamboo, and beautiful scenery. The park is divided into nine scenic areas: the Green Lake, Stele Forest, Bamboo Garden, Landscape Garden, Flower Garden, Children's Playground, Peony Garden, Plum Garden, and Yi Yuan Pavilion.

When it comes to Jiangsu, people may think of Nanjing, Suzhou, Yangzhou, etc., after all, in tourism, the thirteen Taibao are all famous To avoid the crowd, I specifically went to the treasure city of Liyang, which was strongly recommended by my friends before. Compared with the popular cities around, it is more like the backyard of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, very suitable for weekend vacations~ I have carefully organized a strategy, it is recommended to collect‼️ 🍃【Liyang Three-Day Two-Night Tour Route】 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟏：Liyang Museum➠Baoen Zen Temple➠Tianmu Lake➠Fang Suo Cultural Village 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟐：Liyang No.1 Road➠Pingqiao Stone Dam➠Hegu Village 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟑：Hegu Village➠Nanshan Bamboo Sea➠Return 🍃【About Transportation】 ❶ Friends from Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai are recommended to drive by themselves or take the high-speed rail directly to Liyang Station ❷It is recommended to rent a car or take the south/north line tourist bus in the city 🍃【5 Scenic Spots Worth Checking in Liyang】 ❶Nanshan Bamboo Sea Take a small train through the bamboo sea of ten thousand acres, as if traveling through Hayao Miyazaki's movie, the entire scenic area is very large and you can see small animals such as flamingos and pandas ❷Tianmu Lake Who would have thought! Liyang actually has two 5A-level scenic spots. As one of them, Tianmu Lake is like a blue gem left by God. It is said that it is very good to take a hot spring here ❸Fang Suo Cultural Village A Chinese village built with culture as the concept, small bridges and flowing water show the unique aesthetics of the Jiangnan water town, and the lights are super out of the picture in the evening ❹Liyang Museum It looks like an alien spaceship from the outside, where you can learn about the past and present of Liyang, and there are also rich bronze porcelain, calligraphy and painting stone tools, etc. in the exhibition hall ❺Baoen Zen Temple I was asked crazy! I really didn't go to Southeast Asia haha, the entire temple is Southeast Asian style, golden and brilliant 🍃【About Accommodation】 Hidden in the bamboo sea, listening to the mountain wind. On this trip to Liyang, I chose the homestay in Hegu Village. This private soup courtyard homestay far away from the city is too suitable for a weekend holiday. The room's various facilities are not lost to the star hotel. The rooms all have independent small courtyards and courtyard pools, where you can drink tea and soak in the soup, it's simply too comfortable~

Known as the "Rainbow Road", this road traverses the mountains and countryside of Liyang, with picturesque scenery along the way. The road passes through lakes, rivers, mountains, and countryside, with both vast plains and steep mountain roads. Along the way, you can admire the rippling lakes, the misty mountain peaks, and the lush bamboo forests, feeling the magical charm of nature. For tourists who want to deeply experience Liyang No.1 Road, the following routes are recommended: Route One: Liyang City - Tianmu Lake - Nanshan Bamboo Sea - Liyang No.1 Road - Junction of Changzhou and Liyang This route is suitable for tourists who want to fully understand the natural scenery and cultural landscape of Liyang. You can first visit Tianmu Lake to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery and taste local food; then go to Nanshan Bamboo Sea to feel the depth of the bamboo forest and experience the traditional tea picking and tea making process; then follow Liyang No.1 Road all the way, admiring the scenery along the way; finally arrive at the junction of Changzhou and Liyang, ending the pleasant journey. Route Two: Liyang City - Pingqiao Stone Dam - Tianmu Lake - Liyang No.1 Road - Junction of Changzhou and Liyang This route is suitable for tourists who like to challenge themselves. You can first go to Pingqiao Stone Dam to appreciate the spectacular waterfall scenery; then go to Tianmu Lake to taste the lake and mountain scenery; then follow Liyang No.1 Road all the way, feeling the thrill of the winding mountain road; finally arrive at the junction of Changzhou and Liyang, ending this trip. Route Three: Junction of Changzhou and Liyang - Liyang No.1 Road - Tianmu Lake - Nanshan Bamboo Sea - Liyang City This route is suitable for tourists coming from the direction of Changzhou. You can start from Changzhou, follow Liyang No.1 Road all the way, admire the scenery along the way; after arriving at Tianmu Lake, you can taste local food,

April is the season for spring outings. Here you can find the bamboo sea of the south of the Yangtze, clear springs and streams. Take advantage of the Qingming holiday to relax in Liyang and enjoy the beauty of spring. ✅ About Transportation ▪️ It is recommended to drive by yourself (Hangzhou-Liyang 2.5h) ▪️ High-speed train directly to Liyang Station (1h from Hangzhou) ▪️ Local transportation in Liyang ❶ It is recommended to rent a car locally, with pick-up points at Liyang Station ❷ Local chartered car service, you can inquire at the B&B you stay ❸ No.1 Highway Tourist Bus Line (North/South/5r-10r) The South Line has more buses, while the North Line only has 2 buses per day (8:00/13:00) . ✅ Must-Visit Attractions ▪️ Nanshan Bamboo Sea 🎫 Ticket: 80r (does not include transportation within the scenic area) Here you can take a small train through the bamboo forest, boat on the quiet lake as if you are in a painting, walk the bamboo forest trails to breathe in nature, climb to the top of the Wu Yue's first peak to ring the bell for blessings, and overlook the entire bamboo sea! ▪️ Liyang Museum 🎫 Ticket: Free (closed on Mondays) Liyang is the hometown of the 'Jiaowei Qin', and the architecture is based on the Jiaowei Qin made by Cai Yong during the Eastern Han Dynasty. Here you can find Liyang's past/present/future and check in for the cultural bamboo shoot ice cream! ▪️ Pingqiao Stone Dam 🎫 Ticket: Free China's largest reservoir dam, standing under the waterfall over 20m high is incredibly thrilling! Come and check in at the same spot as Bai Zhang Ji! ▪️ Bao'en Zen Temple 🎫 Ticket: Free A very niche Southeast Asian style temple, blending Chinese and Thai architectural features. A casual photo makes friends think I went to Thailand, it's like a little Chiang Mai in Liyang ▪️ Fang Suo Fang Village 🎫 Ticket: Free It is recommended to visit during the blue hour. After the hexagonal book tower lights up, its reflection on the lake is super beautiful~ The stairs inside the book tower spiral up, and from the top you can overlook the entire cultural village! ▪️ Zheri Yicang 🎫 Ticket: Exhibition 29.9 Here you can spend a wonderful afternoon with friends having coffee/reading/visiting exhibitions! ▪️ Abandoned Airplane 🎫 Ticket: Free Hidden on Liyang's most beautiful No.1 Highway, any casual photo at the construction site ruins is full of industrial style! .