#Jiangnan Tianchi (Tianhuangping pumped storage power station) Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
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Address:
Tianhuangping Town, Anji County, Huzhou City
Opening times:
Opens at 09:00-17:00Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
Phone:
0572-5041858,0572-5132151,0572-5132251
Anji-Jiangnan Tianchi
Family members wanted to open a trip to Tianhuangping, known as China's Akina Mountain, so they set off on a weekend with good weather... Indeed, the mountain road made me dizzy😵💫 There is also a Fujiwara Tofu Shop on the top of the mountain, which is almost complete
The mountain road is actually easy to drive, probably because the speed is not fast, because I always encounter slow cars (the kind of 30 yards), I can only follow behind and slowly look for opportunities to overtake, because there is only one lane, many are solid lines...
As you approach the top of the mountain, you can see the Fujiwara Tofu Shop. If you go in and consume, you can park for free. It's not bad to sit down and have a cup of milk tea to warm up. If you go further, it's Jiangnan Tianchi Scenic Area. The ticket is 80! To be honest, there's not much to visit. It's just a reservoir. When we went there, there was a geological disaster before, and the water was turbid. It didn't look good in summer, and I saw that the sign inside stipulated that drones could not be flown, so I had to fly a little outside, and I couldn't see anything.
🌟Highlights: Mountain road, known as China's Akina Mountain
🕙Business hours: All day, but Jiangnan Tianchi is before 17:00
✅Must experience: Pure check-in, Fujiwara Tofu Shop
SAMANTHA EDWARDS
The most beautiful county in China, the most beautiful self-driving one-day tour route in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai
🌟 Anji is really a good place for self-driving oxygenation
Drive for 1.5h, you can have a leisurely and comfortable weekend
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🌟【Self-driving travel must check-in route】
White Tea Viewing Platform➡Deep Blue Plan➡Xiaohang Pit➡Jiangnan Sky Pool
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🌟【Attractions Check-in Strategy】
1⃣Deep Blue Plan
A good place for self-driving oxygenation The drive is very convenient There is a parking lot at the door It seems to come to a "little Iceland"
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2⃣Xiaohang Pit
Zhejiang version "Xinjiang" Little Yili Self-driving here for camping and picnic is super comfortable
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3⃣Jiangnan Sky Pool
Self-driving "Devil's Highway" winding and twisting 18km journey Super experiential
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4⃣White Tea Viewing Platform
Anji's must-visit viewing platform Looking at the tea garden outside the window from the viewing platform It's like being in a natural world covered with oxygen
lucien_valerian_everhart
It's not that I can't afford to go to Changbai Mountain! But the Tianchi in the south of the Yangtze River is more cost-effective
I've been planning this ski trip with my friends for a long time, and it's finally arranged.
After a long time of consideration, I decided to go to Tianchi in the south of the Yangtze River this time. The scenery along the way to the mountain is very beautiful, and the snow scene is really amazing!
Here comes the strategy
Business hours are from 8:30 in the morning to 20:00 in the evening
We set off from Xiaoshan, Hangzhou, and the round trip takes about 3 hours (self-driving tour is recommended)
After parking the car, you can walk to the ski resort in a few minutes! Equipment
You can bring your own snow goggles, helmets, gloves, snow boots, snowboards. If you don't have a snowsuit, you can rent one in the ski resort.
Ski resort
Sixty thousand square meters, although the area is not large, but there are relatively few people, it is very suitable for taking pictures and checking in.
Share some small tips for taking pictures
Remember to take pictures before skiing!
Otherwise, your face will be frozen and your makeup will be ruined~
The snow scene with a woolen hat and earmuffs looks very good, and it's very photogenic. After skiing, we went to the hot spring again hhh
We went to the Bamboo Forest Hot Spring, it was really comfortable. There are many kinds of hot spring pools to choose from! There are wine pools and rock baths indoors
There are more outdoor pools, such as milk pool, tea pool, Shouwu pool, sulfur pool... At about 3-4 o'clock, the sun is just right, and the photos are really beautiful
(The changing room is a bit far from the hot spring pool, everyone is advised to keep warm on the way)
This experience was great, even as a beginner, I had a lot of fun.
The Globe Trotting Foodie
Reservoir with 360 view!
Situated at the end of a wonderful drive up the mountain through a series of zigzags and switchbacks with incredible views. Entrance was 80rmb for the day or 40 if you go after 4:30/5pm (which we did - you buy the ticket from the hotel/restaurant on the left right beside the exit of the park). They have a campground so it’s open all evening which means you can also go stargazing if it’s a nice clear night. The “park” has been a little neglected over time but still provides glorious 360 views of the surrounding valley. The waterpark area was not open when we were there but there was a “love chapel”, a nice walk up to a pagoda, and a strange castle like building on the edge of the road. The astronomy center closed at 4:30pm so we missed that but enjoyed walking around the reservoir to stretch the legs. It really is just a reservoir that they’ve made into a tourist attraction that looked like it was once popular but now is a little tired. Never the less, we were staying at a nearby hotel (Anji Miyue High Mountain Guesthouse) for the lovely views so we were happy to spend an afternoon walking off our delicious breakfast!
ScarletTheWanderer
Jiangnan Tianchi: A Playground Paradise Amidst Mountains and Waters
Jiangnan Tianchi offers picturesque scenery, with flexible ticket booking that makes it great value for money. For teachers with 30 years of teaching experience, there are even additional discounts available.
The mini-train and sightseeing cars provide good transportation options, but I personally don't think they are worth renting. Visitors can choose to walk and enjoy the fun.
The best spots for taking photos are the observation deck and the mini-train area, where the perfect blue sky and white clouds are an excellent backdrop, but don't forget to bring sun protection.
In terms of entertainment, grass sliding and the rainbow grass path are very exciting. Go-karting is even more thrilling. Family entertainment facilities also ensure that visitors of all ages can find their own fun.
For skiing enthusiasts, there are beginner, intermediate, and advanced slopes, suitable for beginners, and set against the beautiful backdrop of green mountains, bamboo, and Tianchi, making it an excellent skiing destination.
The hot springs with Tianchi as a backdrop are not to be missed either. The hot springs are of high quality, with an abundant supply of spring water, and are one of the largest, highest, and most beautiful hot springs in East China.
Whether you are a thrill-seeking skier, a leisurely hot spring lover, or someone looking forward to spending joyful time with friends and family, Jiangnan Tianchi is an excellent choice. Pick a sunny day and experience it with your family!
ALDEN JIMENEZ
Anji Travelogue: Checked in at Jiangnan Tianchi
Address: Jiangnan Tianchi Scenic Area, Tianhuangping Town, Anji County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province
Transportation: Self-driving to the destination, the scenic spot is located on the mountain top, with an 18-kilometer winding mountain road, which boasts beautiful scenery and is affectionately called China's Mount Akina by car enthusiasts
Travel Experience:
The scenic area is built relying on the Tianhuangping Pumped Storage Power Station, which is the largest in Asia and the second largest in the world. The project was initiated in 1992, construction started in 1994, and it was completed and put into operation in 2000. With an altitude of 928 meters, it is considered a high point in the Yangtze River Delta. It was created by excavating and filling the depression between Tianhuangping and Ge Tianling mountains, and damming the tributary of Taihu Lake, the Xitiao Stream. The average water depth is 42.2 meters, with a capacity of 8.85 million cubic meters, equivalent to a West Lake. The dam's pear-shaped top allows for walking or taking a tour electric cart around the dam. Under the blue sky and white clouds, the valley between the mountains is a populated market town. Zhejiang's landscape of 'seven mountains, two rivers, and one field' is evident here. At 350 meters halfway up the mountain, there is 'Longtan Lake,' known as 'green mountains on both sides reflecting on the flat lake.' On the other side of the dam, there are two artificial snow slopes built along the mountain, with a total area of about 60,000 square meters, open from December to February each year. Leveraging the pumped storage power station, the Jiangnan Tianchi AAAA-level scenic area was created, and in response to the craze for ice and snow sports, a popular outdoor snowfield was built. The combination of infrastructure and cultural tourism not only allows for energy storage and peak adjustment but also brings considerable tourism revenue. I genuinely admire the business acumen of the people of Zhejiang.
Grace.Roberts^47
Traveling with a dog | Anji Travel Guide Code
2024 First stop for traveling with a 🐶! Zhejiang Anji 🍂
It is estimated that it will take 2.5 hours to drive from Shanghai to Anji. As the attractions in Anji are quite scattered, it is strongly recommended to drive by yourself 🚗.
White Tea Viewing Platform / A Leaf Tea Drink (P2-5)
No admission fee, free parking 🆓. Shuttle bus 10 yuan / person round trip 🚌.
After the shuttle bus arrives at the top of the mountain, walk about 5 minutes to A Leaf Tea Drink, 48 yuan admission ticket 💰, including a cup of drink of your choice and three postcards 🍵📷. I have to say that this window is really great, drinking tea, taking pictures, teasing dogs, very leisurely 😌🐶.
Jiangnan Tianchi (P6-10)
Admission fee 80 yuan, parking 20 yuan, purchase one day in advance 70 💰.
Jiangnan Tianchi is not big, you can choose a small train and an electric car for play, the small train 🚂5 yuan / person, you can get off at any time. If you are not in a hurry, it is recommended to take a walk with the little dog 🐶, which is also very fast. The sparkling lake and the hairpin bends on the mountain road are very artistic 🏞️🍁.
Fujiwara Tofu Shop (P11-12)
Fujiwara Tofu Shop is actually a beverage shop 🥤. The price of drinks is slightly expensive, but the reduction is really high, coupled with the hairpin bends on the mountain road, it feels a bit like Akina Mountain 🏍️.
Lingxi Mountain Scenic Area (P13-16)
Anji's 4A scenic spot, the guest house bought a package ticket of 138 yuan / person, including admission ticket and round-trip cable car 🎟️🚠.
Important things to say three times! There are no people in Lingxi Mountain! No one! No one! It feels like the whole mountain top is packaged, it's too suitable for small dogs 🌳🐕.
🏠Erji·Rusu (P17-18)
A pet-friendly guest house with hot springs, streams, bars, swimming pools, open-air movies, playing in the water in summer, and soaking in soup in winter, it is very suitable for bringing babies and 🐶. When booking, I went for their private soup, and I was not disappointed. The photos are too good! 🛀📸
ExcursionEncounters
National Day Outing | Anji Jiangnan Tianchi • It turns out to be a pumped storage power station
| Anji Jiangnan Tianchi • It turns out to be a pumped storage power station.
🌟🌟🌟Jiangnan Tianchi is famous far and wide, located in Anji County at the northern foot of Tianmu Mountain in Zhejiang Province, at the nearly one kilometer high Tianhuangping. It is the first in Asia and the second in the world Tianhuangping pumped storage power station. The combination of such a majestic power station building and the beautiful and charming natural scenery, I have to admire the designer's skill, every tourist who comes to check in will sincerely admire, here is both a tourist attraction and a large reservoir power station.
🌟🌟🌟The first time I came here, I was really shocked. The natural and artificial elements are perfectly integrated here. The super large reservoir looks like a round large UFO from a bird's eye view. The surrounding pavilions and the Tianhuang Dilao stone pillars perfectly interpret the harmony between man and nature.
🌟🌟🌟Driving along the mountain road for half an hour, the 18-kilometer journey is attracted by the mountain scenery and shocked by the dangerous bends. After parking the car and walking down, I found a battery car and took a big circle around the reservoir. Of course, you can also choose to walk, but it takes a bit longer. Try to leave two or three hours for the entire visit, you can take a panoramic view of the reservoir.
Hadley Marvin II
Huzhou Travel Anji Edition, leisurely arrangement
Slow-paced self-driving tour guide|||National Day slow-paced short trip
Choosing Anji is right✔️
Exciting play, green field, fairy homestay
Whether it's relaxing or experiencing natural beauty
All can be realized in Anji🎏
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🍃【Driving time】
Hangzhou→Anji 1h
Huzhou→Anji 2h
Shanghai→Anji 1h
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【Recommended attractions】
💚Cloud Prairie
Little New Zealand dreamy alpine prairie amusement park~ Cliff heartbeat amusement park is super exciting! Take pictures!📸
💚Zhongnan Baicao Garden
A comprehensive treasure spot where you can visit the zoo, botanical garden, and amusement park, recommended for family outings❗️
💚Tianyuan Jialebi Park
Super friendly for young age! Turn back into a child in a second! The project is very fun🎯
💚Jiangnan Tianchi
Must go when the weather is good! The Tianchi is as blue as a mirror, the scenery is very beautiful and the photos are super good-looking🥹
💚Dazhuhai
Walk through the bamboo sea and walk in the clouds, the movie 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'🐉 shooting location
💚Xiaohang Pit
Anji's Little Xinjiang, must go camping🏕️
💚Anji Paddy Field
Dali Xizhou same style paddy field, you can play with pets🐶
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🍃【Four days and three nights itinerary reference】
DAY 1 Arrive in Anji｜🏠Check in homestay—Tea by the stove🍵
DYA 2 Exciting play｜Cloud Prairie🎢—Zhongnan Baicao Garden— Tianyuan Jialebi🎠
DAY 3 Leisure and entertainment｜Jiangnan Tianchi💦—Dazhuhai—Xiaohang Pit
DAY 4 Homestay fun｜Play in the water and see the paddy field—Return trip🚘
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🍃【Recommended accommodation】
🏠Huanxi Hearthstone Hot Spring Homestay
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Three independent villas, various style rooms
Clean and stylish design and comfortable experience
Can instantly eliminate the fatigue of the journey🍸
Private hot spring experience to relax, T-shaped swimming pool overlooking hundreds of acres of paddy fields～🌾
Courtyard lawn dining table, full of French romantic atmosphere
Tea by the stove, tea tasting and autumn appreciation
All kinds of decompression activities you want are available at Huanxi
It's simply too treasured🥹
DAWSON ROY
A few good friends, tasting tea and watching the snow, there's a unique romance in the mountains and fields
By the side of the South Lake, in the poetic and picturesque landscape, we are about to welcome the romantic arrival of heavy snow. In this valley, there is a warm shelter, waiting for the snowflakes to dance in the Mu Yunxi Valley Homestay. The fairyland of the snow kingdom is slowly opening its curtain.
🏡 Homestay Advantages:
Valley Scenery: Located by the South Lake, the window overlooks the mountains and rivers, and you can take in the changing beauty of the four seasons.
Winter Snow Charm: In winter, the heavy snow flies, turning the valley into a silver-wrapped fairyland, creating a unique snow scene residence.
Warm and Comfortable: The interior decoration is very warm, and it also incorporates the design of wooden elements, giving a sense of warmth at home outside the snow.
Thoughtful Service: The service here is very thoughtful, the boss and staff are warm and welcoming, giving a feeling of home. There is also a mahjong room and a KTV room where you can enjoy leisure time with friends.
❄ Nearby Attractions:
Tianhuangping: You can walk to Tianhuangping, where you can take a walk after the snow and get close to nature.
South Lake: The reflection of the South Lake is right in front of the guest room window, with the lake and mountains in full view.
Fujiwara Tofu Shop: Highly recommended!! It's a local specialty, tasting delicious delicacies, reflecting the warmth of the valley.
🌨 Booking Reminder: Due to the attraction of heavy snow, there is a large flow of guests in winter, it is recommended to book in advance, strive for a unique journey of dancing with the snow.
In this valley, let's live together in the snow, feeling the tranquility and romance of winter.