Just 0.5h from Nanjing! A Fairyland Getaway to Oriental Salt Lake City in One Day

Why Go: By day, it's a poetic Jiangnan watertown; by night, it transforms into a "celestial palace"! Mist-shrouded flower waterfalls, intangible cultural heritage crafts, breathtaking water-screen fireworks, and Hanfu photo ops—all in one immersive traditional Chinese experience! 📍Location Oriental Salt Lake City·Dao World, Maoshan, Jintan District, Changzhou, Jiangsu 🚉Transportation - Self-drive: ~1h20m from Nanjing (parking is free!) - High-speed rail: Nanjing→Jintan Station (25min), then 25min taxi to the scenic area ✨Must-See Attractions & Activities 1. Xiquan Pavilion - Highlights: Fairy mist & flower waterfall! Pavilions enveloped in mist with cascading floral displays. Strike a pose in Hanfu by the "Jade Pool" for dreamy photos straight out of "A Dream of Splendor". 👉Tip: Visit before 10am for thinner crowds and thicker mist! 2. Mountain City Charm - Highlights: Giant floral gourd! Thousands of flowers cascade from rooftops, framing a 3m glowing gourd—whimsical by day, magical by night like an "immortal realm barrier". 3. Paper Flower Array - Highlights: Intangible heritage paper-cutting! Hands-on Jintan paper-cutting (national-level heritage), perfect for families. Take your artwork home as a souvenir! 4. Maoyan Pier Nightscape - Highlights: Celestial palace! Lantern-lit pavilions reflect on water, while drone + water-screen fireworks (Nezha-themed!) explode overhead—like stepping into a Tang Dynasty lantern festival! ⏰Fireworks: Weekends at 20:00 (check daily schedule) 5. "Free and Easy" Show - Grand finale: 360° panoramic stage! Landscape dance + multimedia effects showcase Maoshan Taoist culture, ending with sky-filling fireworks—worth every penny! 🎫Tickets - Adult: ¥150 | Night ticket (after 15:00): ¥79 - Hidden perk: Discount for visitors wearing full Hanfu! 📌Pro Tips ✅ One-day itinerary: Xiquan Pavilion → Mountain City Charm → Paper Flower Array → Lunch (Jianghu Snack Street) → Maoyan Pier → Pear Blossom Illusion → "Free and Easy" show + fireworks ✅ Essentials: Hanfu (rentable onsite), mosquito repellent, power bank (nightscapes drain batteries!) ✅ Stay: Chong'er Inn offers mountain views + breakfast & ticket packages. ✅ Lazy hack: Compact but stair-heavy—wear comfy shoes! Shuttle carts (¥10/ride) available. In a nutshell: This place is enchanted—a demure Jiangnan maiden by day, a glittering mythic realm by night. Pack "magic, heritage, and fireworks" into one unforgettable day! "Spring's beauty pales when compared to holding the Milky Way in your arms at night." 🌸🌙