Taihu Performing Arts Town (Taihu Tuying Ecological Wetland Cultural Park), Changxing County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province (The information is comprehensive with the latest official and cultural tourism information in 2026, and priority is given to referring to the measured content of local cultural tourism and tourists) --- ####1. Basic information of scenic spots 1. ** Location and Positioning ** The scenic spot is located in Taihu Longzhimeng Tourist Resort in Changxing County, facing Taihu Lake in the east and surrounded by Ben Mountain on three sides. It is a national 4A-level lake-type wetland and the core ecological plate of Taihu Performing Arts Town - the wetland is connected to Taihu Ancient Town Performing Arts District in the north and Ben Mountain in the south, forming a one-stop play pattern of "visiting wetlands during the day and watching performances at night". 2. ** Opening hours ** - Summer season (April-November): 8:30-17:00, stop ticket sales/admission at 16:00, the latest departure time is 16:00, and you need to leave the island by boat at 16:50; - Winter season (December - March of the following year): 8:30-16:30, stop ticket sales/admission at 15:30, and leave the island by boat at 15:30 and 16:20 at the latest; The park is closed all day on New Year's Eve. 3. ** Tickets and preferential treatment policy ** - The listing price of the wetland is 120 yuan/person (including round-trip cruise ships); free entry to the Taihu Performing Arts City neighborhood, and tickets for the performance are purchased separately. There is currently a 100 yuan 3-day pass (half price for staying at Dragon Dream Hotel); - Free ticket: Children under 1.2 meters are free of charge, and only need to pay 50 yuan for the ticket; - Half price: 1.2-1 children, 60-70 years old, over 70 years old, full-time students, 30-year-old teachers, disabled people, active duty/retired soldiers, holders of national guidance certificates, members of Changxing County Photography Association, and unpaid blood donors. Preferential tickets need to be purchased on site. 4. ** Traffic Alert ** Self-driving navigation "Taihu Tuying Ecological Wetland Cultural Park" or "Taihu Dragon Dream Yashi Lakeside Hotel Pier", both docks can be accessed by boat; there are free shuttle cars in the resort to and from the wetland, performing arts city, hotels and ancient towns. --- ####2. Core tour route (divided into "Wetland Ecological Line" and "Performing Arts Carnival Line", which can be combined into a 1-2 day itinerary) #####▶️ daytime: Taihu image wetland ecological recreation (recommended 3-4 hours) The total area of the wetland is 5,000 mu, including 3,000 mu of water. It is composed of four major ripples and more than 20 ecological islands: Dafang, Chenwan, Zhouduyang, and Yalanyang. You must take an antique boat to enter the park. The boat ride takes 15-20 minutes. The route passes through reed water alleys and metasequoia forests, which is one of the core experiences. 1. ** First stop: boat tour to enjoy the wetland scenery ** On the way to the boat, you can observe egrets, black swans and other water birds. In summer, lotus ponds are contiguous, autumn reeds are all over the sky, and the Jiangnan wetlands with dense river networks are full of wild interest. The density of tourists is low, making it suitable for taking pictures and venting. 2. ** Second stop: clock in core island ** - ** Egret Island **: Take the lotus pond wooden plank road, board the bird watching platform, and observe the perch of waterbirds up close. It is an excellent photo spot when the lotus flowers are in full bloom in summer; - ** Farming Island **: Walking on the pastoral trail, you can experience agricultural activities (there are parent-child projects such as lobster fishing and squirrel granary construction in the research season), and feel the fishing and farming culture in the south of the Yangtze River; - Parent-child families can experience the wetland research route: including immersive projects such as boat exploration, nature sketching, paddle board challenges, etc. It is a "walking nature classroom". 3. ** Optional experience ** Tourists who like a slow pace can choose an additional bamboo raft rafting (80 yuan/person), shuttle through the reeds to watch the fish eagle fishing, and have a more original ecological atmosphere. ####▶️ afternoon + evening: Taihu Performing Arts Town (Taihu Performing Arts City + Taihu Ancient Town) Performing Arts Carnival (recommended 6-8 hours) From the wetland, you can walk or take a shuttle bus to the Performing Arts City. It focuses on the "indoor performance summer escape + night outdoor show" mode. The latest performances and gameplay in 2026 are as follows: 1. ** Afternoon indoor performance (suitable for summer vacation, it is recommended to enter the park at 9 o'clock and make an appointment in advance) ** - 10:39-11:10 "Shocking Illusion" Magic Show: CCTV Spring Festival Gala-level illusion performance, suitable for all ages; - 13:15-13:50 "Miracle" Russian ice show: ice ballet + difficult stunts, pay attention to the low temperature in the front row, and can bring a thin coat; - The block can experience Jialu paper umbrella handmade (50 yuan/person), draw ironworks and fireworks as a souvenir, or visit the opera merchandise store to choose Kunqu opera face mask and shadow puppetry ornaments. 2. ** Evening + Night Core Show (must see) ** - 18:15/19:45/21:15 "Qianqiu Beauty · Xi Shi": A large-scale live-action performance, using the mountains and rivers of Taihu Lake as a curtain, telling the story of Xi Shi and Fan Li, fusing the history of Wu Yue's struggle for hegemony, and ending with a water curtain showing the scene of boating on Taihu Lake, each session is 1 hour long; - 19:30 "Taihu Iron Flower Show X Fireworks Show": Intangible Cultural Heritage iron flowers with fireworks, the best viewing position is the upper floor of the concentric bridge, it is recommended to occupy the space 30 minutes in advance; - 20:20 "Qianqiu Beauty · Xi Shi" has a large-scale high-altitude fireworks at the end of the show; water dance shows and water tours are added on weekends and holidays, and Saturday's 21:25 fireworks show is the most complete; - There are also regular performances of "Drunken Beauty Taihu Lake" on a daily basis. Street art covers more than ten forms such as encouragement, acrobatics, and Guochao shows, which are staged in the ancient town neighborhood throughout the day. 3. ** Food Tips ** The price of snacks in the ancient town is higher (about 45 yuan for a bowl of noodles). It is recommended to go to Xianhu Fisherman's Home outside the park. The 158 yuan lake fresh set includes steamed white fish, mussel tofu, and whitebait running eggs, which are local specialties. The restaurants on both sides of the water stage have the lowest consumption and block the line of sight, so it is not recommended. --- ####Three or one day classic itinerary reference 8:30 to the wetland pier by boat to enter the park → 9:00-12:00 to visit Egret Island, farming island, and take pictures of wetland scenery → 12:30 to eat lake lunch outside the park → 14:00 to enter the performing arts city shopping area and watch indoor performances → 18:00 to eat simply after dinner, occupy a space and wait for the iron flower → 19:30 to watch the iron flower show → 20:20 to watch "Qianqiu Beauty · Xi Shi" + the end of the high-altitude fireworks → 21:30 return. ####4. Practical Tips 1. The best shooting point for fireworks: don't wait in the ancient town, the large lawn in front of the conference center is unobstructed, and the panorama of "tower + fireworks + lake" can be photographed; 2. Wetland cruise is a must-take, don't miss the departure time, and take mosquito prevention measures in summer and autumn; 3. Every Sunday evening in August, there will be a sunset concert in Taihu Lake (near the resort), and you can stop by the clock in time; 4. If you want to play more relaxed, you can stay at the Dragon Dream Yashi Lakeside Hotel (cost-effective, just a few minutes walk to the Performing Arts City), buy a 100 yuan 3-day performing arts pass, and play wetlands and performing arts projects in 2 days.