So far, my favorite hidden gem in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai has appeared…

Officially certified as the "Back Garden of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai"! Two days is simply not enough time to explore everything. I've already added it to my list of places to revisit many times～** 🌿 Unlock a 2,200-year-old historical town in 48 hours. Follow me on a magical two-day, one-night self-driving tour of Liyang, a millennium-old Jiangnan town! ✨ Day 1: Breathe in the fresh air of Nanshan Bamboo Sea + Tianmu Lake scenic drive 📍 Morning: Nanshan Bamboo Sea: Step into a Miyazaki summer "Heavenly Nanshan, Dreamlike Bamboo Sea" truly lives up to its name! Thousands of acres of bamboo forest soothe the soul. Take a vintage train 🚂 through the bamboo groves, and the dappled light and shadows will make you feel like you've stepped into the movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"! Be sure to visit the panda house 🐼 at the top of the mountain to see the adorable national treasures munching on bamboo. The cable car 🚡 is highly recommended! Riding in the Austrian-imported cabins through the bamboo sea feels like traveling through a time tunnel. It's super impressive! Remember to look for the hidden "longevity" characters throughout the scenic area (it's said there are 108 of them). 📍 Afternoon: Tianmu Lake scenic drive: Check in at popular spots 🚗 Shahe Bridge: The bridge is beautifully reflected in the lake surface, especially from a drone's perspective! 🎨 Fangsuo Commune: A Jiangnan aesthetic village where modern and traditional elements collide. When the lights come on at dusk, it resembles a traditional ink painting. The bookstore and cafe are perfect for taking photos📸. 🙏 Bao'en Temple: Pretend you're in Southeast Asia! This golden-roofed temple has its own exotic filter. The interplay of light and shadow on the yellow walls creates a Zen-like atmosphere that's also incredibly photogenic. 🌅 Yunding Viewing Platform: Enjoy a free panoramic view of Tianmu Lake. At sunset, the lake surface is dyed gold, creating a naturally stunning view! 🏡 Accommodation: Tianmu Royal Lake Hot Spring Resort Located on the shore of Tianmu Lake, the hotel is surrounded by the lake on three sides and mountains on the other. It faces Zhuangyuan Pavilion, Taigong Mountain, and other scenic spots. Stay in a hot spring ♨️ paradise surrounded by lakes and mountains, enjoy a private hot spring room, savor authentic Liyang cuisine (fish head soup/wumi rice), 🐠 soak in hot springs, and enjoy the amusement park, all in one place. ✨ Day 2: Liyang Highway No. 1 + Jellyfish Mountain + Liyang Museum 📍 Morning: Liyang Highway No. 1: Scenic drive on the rainbow road 🌈 The red, yellow, and blue center lines stretch endlessly, like a road into a fairy tale world! Along the way, check in at the "Heart of the Goddess" station and the most beautiful sky road, Shennü Lake. Roll down the car windows and capture stunning road trip photos. Feel the ultimate freedom! 📍 Noon: Jellyfish Mountain: Explore a hidden gem The natural mineral mountain forms a turquoise blue lake, complemented by steep cliffs resembling the White Cliffs of Dover. My friends all thought I had gone abroad! 📍 Afternoon: Liyang Museum: Encounter with an alien spaceship The futuristic, twisted building houses the thousand-year history of Liyang! The bronzeware and folk custom exhibitions are fantastic. Take photos of the "floating spaceship" on the outer lawn, a popular spot where technology and nature collide.