This summer, with the scorching heat in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai region, all I wanted to do was escape into the mountains. We spontaneously decided to take the kids on a road trip to Tianmu Lake, Liyang. When booking a hotel, the Tianmu Lake Yushui Hot Spring Forest Hotel immediately caught my eye – and it turned out to be the best decision of the entire trip.
First, what made it easiest for parents: The hotel's summer 'attractions + accommodation' package is tailor-made for lazy people like me who can't be bothered to make elaborate Excel itineraries. The package included tickets to the Water World and Nanshan Bamboo Sea, saving us the time of comparing prices, queuing, and worrying about 'bad choices.' Although we only managed to visit these two places this time, it was enough to completely tire out the kids.
The location deserves a special shout-out: The hotel is just a five-to-six-minute walk from the entrance to the Nanshan Bamboo Sea scenic area. With kids constantly asking to ride the mini-train, we didn't have to drive around looking for parking or walk long distances under the scorching sun.
Now, for the service – many online reviews say 'the butler service is the soul,' and I can confirm it's true. On the day of check-in, Butler Wang Qinfang proactively added me on WeChat and sent a detailed schedule and map for our visit. She even helped us book and link the attraction tickets, so we just had to scan our ID cards at the entrance, completely hassle-free. She was like a 'local friend' in an unfamiliar city, shielding us from all the trivialities and uncertainties, leaving us only with wonderful moments of fun.
Upon arrival, we continued to be well looked after: The breakfast, with its Wumi rice and hot items, might not have been top-tier luxury, but it was freshly made and warm, and there was a dedicated children's self-serve area. Every evening, the hotel offered a comforting late-night congee (alternating between mung bean lily and pumpkin millet), which was 100 times better than takeout after a long day of playing. All staff members would squat down to greet the children, and when checking out, my child even spontaneously wanted to say goodbye to the front desk auntie.
In short, if you're a family with preschool or early elementary-aged children taking a road trip, this hotel is the type where you'll say, 'I don't regret staying here; my only regret is not staying another night.' Next time, I definitely need to experience the hot springs and bamboo rafting.
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