Off-the-beaten-path destinations for a festive Lunar New Year! Top picks for local trips

The Lunar New Year is approaching, and I declare that Liyang Tianmu Lake is the place with the most festive atmosphere. It's just a 1-hour drive from Nanjing, so let's go with our travel buddies! Here are some travel tips for Tianmu Lake, where you can experience folk performances and visit the fish market. It's down-to-earth and never boring. 🚶🏻‍♀️You can plan a whole day just for Tianmu Lake. Walk for five minutes to enter the park → Experience themed activities at the entrance → Take a boat at Benbu Wharf → Visit China Tea Island → Visit Longxing Island → Visit the Ocean World → Take a boat back Special Program Preview ❗️The fish leaping over the dragon gate at the entrance is very exciting, and you can also watch acrobatics like flying trapeze and wave bridge. 🤹🏻‍♀️ ❗️The Zhuang Zhou's Dream of a Butterfly on Longxing Island is also very realistic, with a real-life restoration. ❗️If you want to interact and play, go to the fish market, make fish lanterns, and watch the 1980s-style New Year shopping. If you have kids, don't miss the snack-grabbing activity. The lively atmosphere is what makes the New Year special. ❗️I can't believe anyone still doesn't know about the fish soup at the Lake Show Plaza, which was featured in the 2024 Spring Festival Gala. You can take beautiful photos there. I think it's a great idea to have the last trip of the year here. It's much more fun than spending a quiet New Year in the city.