#Zhejiang Anji Jiangnan Tianchi Scenic Area Tour Guide (latest verification in August 2026) Jiangnan Tianchi is a national 4A-level scenic spot and a national water conservancy scenic spot. It is located on the top of the mountain of Tianhuangping, Anji, which is nearly 1,000 meters above sea level. It is essentially the upper reservoir of Tianhuangping Pumped Storage Power Station. Because the Panshan Highway resembles "Autumn Famous Mountains", the Alpine Reservoir is produced, and the four seasons are rich in gameplay. It is a popular destination for summer escape, stargazing, and parent-child/couple travel around Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. --- 📌 basic practical information ###1. Opening Hours & Tickets - ** Regular opening hours **: 07:00-18:00 (some hours in summer are extended to 18:30, subject to the announcement on the day of the scenic spot) - ** Basic ticket **: about 80 yuan/person, including Tianchi core area, popular science exhibition hall, observatory matinee, Tianchi Bamboo Sea, Oriental Reclining Buddha, Love Rose Garden - Free of charge: children under 1.2 meters - Offer: 1.2-1 half price for children, 20% off for seniors over 60 with ID card - ** Project Package **: 70-198 yuan, you can choose a combination ticket including grass skiing, hot spring, water world and other projects according to your needs - ** Tips **: Tourists have reported that they can buy half-price tickets at the hotel/restaurant next to the exit after 16:30/17:00, but the scenic spot will be cleared before dusk. If you want to shoot the sunset, it is recommended to confirm the time in advance. ###2. Traffic Guide - ** Self-driving (preferred!) **: - From Hangzhou: About 1.5 hours, take the Baizhang exit of Hangchang Expressway and go up the mountain along the 18-kilometer winding road - Departure from Shanghai/Suzhou: About 2.5-3 hours, take Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui Expressway to Anji Exit of Hangchang Expressway - From Nanjing: About 3 hours, take Ninghang Expressway to Shen Su Zhejiang Anhui Expressway and then transfer to Hangchang Expressway - ⚠️ winding mountain road bends, some sections of single lane, easy to get motion sickness in advance to prepare motion sickness medicine, novice drivers cautious driving, along the viewing platform can stop to take pictures - ** Public transportation **: First take the high-speed rail to Anji Station (40 minutes in Hangzhou, 2 hours in Shanghai), or take the express bus to Anji Bus Station, transfer to the CMB in Tianhuangping, and then transfer to the scenic coach to go up the mountain. - ** Parking **: The scenic parking lot is about 15 yuan/time, and there are enough parking spaces (about 2,000). --- ##🎯 core must play & four seasons play The overall walking intensity of the scenic spot is not high. It is recommended to play for 3-5 hours. You can choose items according to the season and preferences: ###✅ must experience throughout the year 1. ** Mountain road self-driving experience ** The 18-kilometer winding mountain road is called "China's famous autumn mountain". Along the way, there is a vast sea of bamboo, continuous water falls, and there is an Internet celebrity "Fujiwara tofu shop" on the top of the mountain. It is a pleasure to drive up the mountain in itself. 2. ** Lake & viewing clock in Tianchi ** On a sunny day, the lake is like a sapphire inlaid in the mountains. It is recommended to walk along the lake trail and look for a viewing platform to overlook the 360-degree valley landscape. It is best to take pictures when the water level is high in the afternoon, and the golden light is spread on the lake at dusk and sunset, which is the prime time for films. 3. ** Astronomical Science Popularization Base (a must for parents and children) ** In cooperation with the Shanghai Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, there is a solar calendar square and a large astronomical telescope with a diameter of 40CM: sunspots can be observed during the day, and galaxies can be observed at night (sunny day). It is a niche stargazing point in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. ⚠️ matinee closes at about 16:30, pay attention to arrange the time. 4. ** Science Exhibition Hall ** Zhejiang Province Patriotism Education Base, you can understand the power generation principle of Tianhuangping Pumped Storage Power Station, and read the introduction of "Tiangong Energy Cave" (underground plant), which is suitable for children to increase their knowledge. 5. ** clock in niche ** - Tianchi Bamboo Sea: 2 kilometers of Bamboo Trail, where you can rest in the Bamboo Building, enjoy tea, and fish in Jade Lake - Oriental auspicious reclining Buddha: a natural reclining Buddha on Spirit Vulture Peak, surrounded by rays at sunrise and sunset - Love Rose Garden, Cherry Garden: suitable for taking photos when cherry blossoms and roses are in full bloom in spring ###🌞 summer (June-August) exclusive gameplay - ** Tianchi Water World **: You can experience water skiing and other water projects in the reservoir. The temperature on the top of the mountain is 5-6 ° C lower than that in the urban area, making it a good place to escape the summer - ** Ride around the lake **: Ride along the lake with mountain wind, easy and comfortable - ** Stargazing Camping **: Less light pollution on sunny days and nights, you can camp on the top of the mountain to see the Milky Way with your own tent (you need to confirm the camping regulations of the scenic spot) - ** Surrounding creek traceability **: There are free bamboo sea traceability points along Changgu Dongtian, Daxi Village, and Hidden Dragon Waterfall along the Panshan Highway, and the water is super cool in summer ###❄️ winter (mid-December - mid-February of the following year) exclusive gameplay - ** Wild Ski Resort **: 60,000 multi-square meter ski resort, there are multiple snow projects, it is an old outdoor ski resort in Jiangnan area - ** Alpine Hot Spring City **: Carbonated Spring (known as "Heart Soup"), there are nearly 50 soup pools, divided into health care, traditional Chinese medicine, canyon style and other areas, super comfortable after skiing, hot springs usually open in mid-December ###🌿 spring and autumn season play - Spring: The mountains are full of flowers and clouds, and you can see the alpine evening cherry blossoms in mid-April - Autumn: The forest is dyed, and the sea of clouds occurs frequently, suitable for mountaineering, walking, and taking pictures - Sports: grass skiing, grass cross-country, archery, ziplining, sandboarding, real CS, rock climbing and other expansion projects, suitable for team building and young people --- 🗺️ recommended route ###Half-day leisure line (suitable for taking pictures in the clock) Drive up the mountain → stop at the observation deck along the way to shoot the bamboo sea/panshan road → clock in the top of the mountain Fujiwara tofu shop → enter the scenic spot and walk around the lake to the core observation deck to shoot the Tianchi → visit the astronomical science base → view coffee (the floor-to-ceiling windows on the first floor look at the mountains, the red stairs on the second floor are Internet celebrity seats) drink coffee and wait for the sunset → return ###One day depth line Morning: Arrive at the scenic spot → visit the popular science exhibition hall to learn about power station knowledge → astronomical base to observe the sun → Tianchi bamboo sea walk Noon: Scenic resort or mountain top farm dishes to eat Anji local dishes (recommended bamboo shoot related dishes) Afternoon: choose summer water play/spring and autumn grass skiing archery/winter skiing → cycling/walking around the lake → love rose garden, reclining Buddha clock in Evening: observation deck and other sunsets → sunny days can stay until evening stargazing → return or stay at the top of the mountain bed and breakfast ###2 days and 1 night peripheral linkage (reference) Day1: Self-drive on the mountain highway → play in Tianchi, Jiangnan → watch the sunset and stargazing at the top of the mountain → stay in Tianhuangping B & B (many with swimming pools and private soup) Day2: You can choose to go to Hidden Dragon Baishuoxi Chaoxi/Changgu Dongtian to see the underground power station/Yunshang grassland to play → return --- ##⚠️ Pit Avoidance & Precautions 1. It is forbidden to fly drones in the scenic spot, do not carry them 2. Some sports, water world and hot springs may not be open in off-season (non-summer and winter). It is recommended to call to confirm before traveling: 0572-5041858. 3. The temperature on the top of the mountain is 5-8 ° C lower than that in the urban area. Even in summer, it is recommended to bring a thin coat. It will be cool to watch the sunset in the evening and stargazing at night. 4. There are many bends on the winding mountain road, do not occupy the road, wait patiently when encountering a slow car, and avoid motion sickness 5. Tickets are valid on the same day. You need to buy a new ticket after leaving the park. 6. Pets are prohibited from entering the park, and the scenic spot provides free parking, WiFi, luggage storage, toilets and other facilities 7. Take pictures and choose sunny days first! The color of the lake will be discounted on cloudy days, and the highest film rate will be at sunset and blues time (half an hour after sunset).