The Nanshan Bamboo Sea in Tianmu Lake, a national 5A-level tourist attraction and a longevity town in China, spans across 35,000 mu of lush green bamboos. Nestled at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui, it boasts a delightful ecological environment, making it one of the few natural oxygen bars in the Yangtze River Delta.
**Recommended Tourist Routes:**
**Classic Route:**
1. Begin your journey by taking a sightseeing bus at the entrance of the scenic area, which takes approximately 8 minutes.
2. Walk for about 3 minutes to reach the entrance of the ground cable car at Jinniuling Square.
3. Board the ground cable car for a 3-minute ride.
4. Explore the historical and cultural area for about 1 hour.
5. Return via the ground cable car, which takes about 3 minutes.
6. Walk for 5 minutes to the entrance of the overhead cableway.
7. Take the overhead cableway for a 6-minute ride to the Wuyue viewing area.
8. Spend about 30 minutes sightseeing at the Wuyue viewing area.
9. Take the overhead cableway back, another 6-minute ride.
10. Walk for about 2 minutes to the small train station.
11. Ride the small train to Jinghu Dam, which takes approximately 10 minutes. (Optional: If you wish to experience a bamboo raft, disembark the small train and walk back for 5 minutes to the bamboo raft place at your own expense.)
12. Walk out of the park for about 5 minutes. (Alternatively, if you prefer to walk back, you can skip the small train on the return trip and walk out of the park for 40 minutes.)
**Leisure Route 1:**
1. Start by taking a sightseeing bus at the entrance of the scenic area for about 8 minutes.
2. Walk for about 3 minutes to the entrance of the ground cable car at Jinniuling Square.
3. Take the ground cable car for a 3-minute ride and spend about 1 hour sightseeing in the historical and cultural area.
4. Return via the ground cable car, which takes about 3 minutes.
5. Walk out of the park for about 40 minutes.
These routes offer a variety of experiences, from cultural exploration to leisurely strolls, ensuring a memorable visit to the Nanshan Bamboo Sea in Tianmu Lake.Leisure route 2:
– Take a sightseeing bus at the entrance of the scenic area for about 8 minutes.
– Walk for about 3 minutes to the entrance of the overhead cableway at Jinniuling Square.
– Take the overhead cableway for about 6 minutes.
– Spend about 30 minutes sightseeing in the Wuyue viewing area.
– Take the overhead cableway back for about 6 minutes.
– Walk out of the park for about 40 minutes.
Opening hours:
– From January 1st to September 30th: Open from 08:30 to 17:00.
– From October 8th to December 31st: Open from 08:30 to 17:00.
– From October 1st to October 6th: Open from 07:30 to 17:30.
– On October 7th: Open from 08:00 to 17:30.
Preferential policies:
– Children:
– Those under 1.4 meters (inclusive) are exempt from the entrance ticket.
– Those under 1.2 meters (inclusive) are exempt from the tickets for small train, ground rail and cableway, free of charge.
– Those between 1.4 meters (exclusive) and 1.5 meters (inclusive) enjoy half-price entrance ticket.
– Those between 1.2 meters (exclusive) and 1.5 meters (inclusive) enjoy preferential prices for small train, ground rail and cableway.
– Students:
– Minors from 6 years old (exclusive) to 18 years old (inclusive) can enjoy preferential prices with their ID cards.
– Full-time undergraduates and those with lower educational backgrounds can enjoy preferential prices with their student ID cards.
– Elderly:
– Those aged 60 years old (inclusive) to 70 years old (exclusive) can enjoy half-price entrance ticket with valid certificates, and there is no preferential treatment for transportation in the scenic area.
– Those aged 70 years old (inclusive) and above can be exempt from the entrance ticket with valid certificates, and there is no preferential treatment for transportation in the scenic area.**Free Admission and Discounts:**
– **Active Military Personnel:** Entry is free for those with an active military ID card.
– **Individuals with Disabilities:** Free entry is granted to those with a valid disability certificate.
– **Local Citizens:** Local citizens are exempt from paying the main entrance ticket.
– **Types of Valid Certificates:** Press cards and tour guide certificates issued by the state are recognized for entry purposes.
– **Transportation Discounts:** There is no discount for small transportation within the scenic area.
– **Supplementary Note:** The information provided is for reference only. Please check the specific details from the scenic area on the day of your visit.
**Service Facilities:**
1. **Parking Lot:**
– **Name:** Nanshan Bamboo Sea Parking Lot
– **Pricing:** Small vehicles (9 seats and below) 15 yuan/car/time; large vehicles (more than 9 seats) 20 yuan/car/time.
– **Location:** Opposite the archway of Nanshan Bamboo Sea Inn.
– **Capacity:** Approximately 3000 parking spaces.
2. **WIFI:**
– **Account:** TMHSSY
– **Password:** No password required
– **Coverage:** Full coverage within the area.
3. **Mobile Phone Charging:** Charging power sockets are available at the operation center.
4. **Luggage Storage:**
– **Pricing:** Free
– **Location:** Ticket center at the entrance of the scenic area
– **Requirements:** Storage requires certificates.
5. **Scenic Area Interpretation:** Interpretation services are provided at the tourist center.
6. **Transportation within the Park:**
– **Pricing:** One-way 50 yuan/person, round trip 80 yuan/person.
– **Location:** Longevity Star Square.
7. **Toilets:** Multiple toilets are located throughout the park, including the scenic area gate area, Jinghu area, Little Bird Paradise area, Longevity Star Square area, Jinniuling area, historical and cultural area, and near the upper station of the cableway. They are marked with eye-catching signs for easy identification.
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**Smoking Areas:**
The scenic area has designated smoking areas at multiple locations throughout the grounds.
**Nursing Room:**
Address: Located near the tourist center, the nursing room is easily accessible for visitors.
**Catering:**
There are several catering options available within the scenic area, all marked with eye-catching signs. These establishments support both WeChat and Alipay payments for your convenience.
**Convenience Stores:**
Multiple convenience stores can be found in the scenic area. They are strategically placed in the historical and cultural zone as well as near the exit. These stores also accept Alipay and WeChat for transactions.
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