A Complete Guide to Tianmu Lake Hot Springs in Winter

🌋 Hello everyone! Looking for a warm and cozy place to spend the cold winter? Come to Tianmu Lake for a hot spring! This is a super detailed guide to Tianmu Lake Hot Springs. Just follow it and you won't be disappointed~ Pre-trip Preparation • Clothing: Prepare comfortable clothes to change into, swimwear (available for purchase in the hot spring area, but the styles and prices may not be great), and a bathrobe or thick coat to keep warm when going from the hot spring pool to the changing room. • Skin care products: Soaking in hot springs can cause skin dehydration, so bring moisturizing masks, creams, and body lotions to moisturize your skin in time after soaking. • Other items: A waterproof phone pouch is essential for taking pictures by the hot spring pool; you can also prepare a thermos cup to replenish water at any time. Transportation Guide • Self-driving: Starting from surrounding cities, navigate to "Tianmu Lake Tourist Resort". For example, it takes about 1.5–2 hours from Nanjing via the Ninghang Expressway. The road is smooth and the scenery is good. • Public transportation: First go to Liyang Station, and then take bus No. 9, 109, 118, etc. from Liyang Passenger Transport Station to the vicinity of Tianmu Lake Scenic Area. If you don't want the hassle, you can also take a taxi, which takes about 30–40 minutes from Liyang Station to Tianmu Lake Scenic Area. Hot Spring Recommendations Tianmu Lake Yushui Hot Spring • Features: A rare calcium bicarbonate hot spring in eastern China, rich in minerals and trace elements. The 52 outdoor pools are scattered in the bamboo forest. You can breathe fresh negative oxygen ions while soaking in the hot spring, as if you are integrated into nature. • Recommended pools: ◦ Couples Pool: Private and romantic, suitable for enjoying quiet time with your loved one. ◦ Fish Therapy Pool: Cute little fish will gently peck at the dead skin on the soles of your feet, which is itchy and super fun, and can make your skin smooth. ◦ Red Wine Pool: The faint aroma of red wine lingers around you. After soaking, you will feel like you are exuding a charming wine aroma, which can also promote blood circulation. • Price: Adult tickets are about CNY 258 on weekdays and about CNY 298 on weekends and holidays. You can book in advance on major travel platforms, and there are sometimes discounts. Hantian Banshan Hot Spring • Features: Located on the Tianmu Lake Peninsula, it has an excellent view. It is amazing to soak in the hot spring while overlooking the lake and mountains of Tianmu Lake! Moreover, the architectural style of the hot spring area is unique and full of vacation atmosphere. • Recommended pools: ◦ Lake View Pool: You can have a panoramic view of the invincible lake view. Soaking in the pool is like being integrated with the lake. ◦ Kissing Fish Pool: Similar to the fish therapy pool in Yushui Hot Spring, but here you can also enjoy the lake view, which doubles the experience. ◦ Petal Pool: The pool is full of fragrant petals. Soaking in it makes you feel like a fairy in the flowers, and it can also moisturize your skin. • Price: Adult tickets are about CNY 268 on weekdays and about CNY 328 on weekends and holidays. There are discounts for advance bookings. Itinerary and Precautions 1. Arrive at the hot spring area: First go to the front desk to complete the procedures and receive a wristband, which is the "key" to start your hot spring trip. It can be used to store clothes and record expenses in the hot spring area. 2. Change clothes: Find the corresponding changing room according to the wristband, change into swimwear, and lock clothes and valuables in the locker. Remember to bring a waterproof phone pouch and towel. 3. Hot spring experience: Start soaking in the low-temperature pool, such as a pool with a temperature of about 38°C. After adapting to the temperature, try a slightly higher temperature. Do not soak in each pool for too long, 15–20 minutes is appropriate. Drink plenty of water to replenish moisture during this period. Be careful to prevent slipping when getting up after soaking in a pool. 4. Rest and replenish: If you are tired from soaking, you can go to the rest area to eat some free fruits and snacks, drink some tea, take a nap, and restore your strength. 5. End and return: After the visit, return to the changing room to wash, change clothes, return the wristband to the front desk, settle the bill, and then you can happily return! Nearby Food • Fish Head Casserole: A must-eat in Tianmu Lake! The bighead carp head in Tianmu Lake has tender meat. It is stewed with tofu and other ingredients into a milky white soup, which tastes extremely delicious. It is recommended to go to "Wanghuling Fish Head Restaurant". Their fish head casserole is super authentic. • Liyang Zagan: Pork, pig liver, dried bamboo shoots, etc. are tied with small intestines and braised. It has a rich taste and is fragrant but not greasy. Many local farmhouses can eat it. • Yanlai Mushroom Tofu: A limited autumn delicacy. Yanlai mushrooms are delicious and stewed with tofu. The soup is rich and super delicious for mixing with rice. 💖 Everyone, come to Tianmu Lake to start a warm and healing hot spring trip! After soaking in the hot spring, try the local delicacies. It will definitely be an unforgettable vacation experience~