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Water fun & Cool Retreats
Top 50 Water fun & Cool Retreats in Jiangsu [2025]
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Liandao Island
4.3
/5
5268 reviews
7.8
From £4.35
Lian Island | >100 km from downtown
Phone 400-828-2898
Address: Liandao Seaside Tourist Resort, Liandao Town, Lianyungang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No.14 of Best Things to Do in Jiangsu
Highlights:
Stroll along the coastal path with mountain and sea views
A perfect blend of forest adventure and ocean fun
Saved by 145 users2983 positive reviews
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There are two beaches, but they can't be compared with the beaches in Sanya. You can only play casually. The transportation within the scenic area is relatively convenient, so you don't have to walk much. With the elderly and children, the weather was too hot, so we basically didn't play much and ended our trip here.
It's definitely worth the trip. Children under 1.4 meters are free. A sightseeing ticket is a must-buy, as it's a great way to enjoy the scenery. First, take the miniature train to Dashawan. The beach is clean and the water is clear. Showers are 10 yuan for adults and 5 yuan for those under 1.4 meters. Then take the sightseeing bus to Sumawan. The waves are strong, so it's not suitable for swimming, but it's great for taking photos and making a vow. Finally, take the bus back to the visitor center. Parking is free. Items in the scenic area are also reasonably priced, with a single piece of Kawaii for 5 yuan. There are also shops like Shanghai Auntie. The experience is excellent, with great value for money.
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China Dinosaurs Land
4.6
/5
62087 reviews
8.4
From £20.50
Based on 766 reviews
Universal Dinosaur Park/Changzhou Olympic Sports Center | >100 km from downtown
Phone 400-616-6600
Address: No. 60, Hehai Road, Xinbei District, Changzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Selected for 2 years in a row
Saved by 416 users33493 positive reviews
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There were just too many people going there on holidays, and the activities were incredibly popular, with tours starting at two to three hours. My daughter was afraid of the danger, so she only spent half the afternoon there and went back early.
Transportation
If you're driving, you can find the China Dinosaur Park by navigating to it. If you take the high-speed rail to Changzhou North Station, it's about a 10-minute taxi ride to the park.
Itinerary
Morning: First, visit the Dinosaur Gene Research Center and ride a sightseeing bus through the jungle, experiencing realistic 3D special effects. Then, visit King Kong and experience the thrill of a gorilla lifting a car and shaking it. Then, visit the 4D Special Effects Theater and watch the 15-minute film "Pterosaur Rider."
Lunch: Enjoy a meal at the Dinosaur Park restaurant or relax on the lawn near Neverland Manor and enjoy your own picnic.
Afternoon: Visit Neverland Manor and take your children on attractions like the carousel and mini Ferris wheel. Then, explore Jurassic Adventures, where you can experience whitewater rafting and cave rafting. If time permits, watch the parade starting at 2:00 PM.
Evening: Watch the luminous float parade at 7:30 PM, followed by a night view of Lake Denasso and its light show.
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Tianmu Lake Nanshan Bamboo Sea Scenic Spot
4.6
/5
18035 reviews
7.1
From £8.08
Based on 119 reviews
South Hill Bamboo Sea and Yushui Hot Spring Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 400-188-8588
Address: Nanshan Bamboo Seaview Area, Tianmu Lake Tourist Resort, Fuyang City, Changzhou
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
No.11 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Jiangsu
Highlights:
Take the ground rail to see the two pandas up close
Panda doll rap performances during the Spring Festival
Saved by 445 users9925 positive reviews
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Tianmu Lake Nanshan Bamboo Sea Scenic Area
Enter the scenic area and start the hike up the mountain. Take a scenic bus uphill, then take a cable car 🚡🚡 to the summit. At the top, you can see the adorable giant pandas peeking out from the indoor arena. At the end of the tour, take the cable car back down to the middle of the mountain, then enjoy a leisurely walk down. The mountain is filled with vast expanses of bamboo, a true forest oxygen bar. There are also numerous rockery and streams, perfect for children to play in. On the way down, you'll see parrots 🦜🦜, peacocks 🦚🦚, and other birds.
Nanshan Bamboo Sea is a 5A-level scenic spot. The facilities are very good and the environment is great. It is comfortable to stroll in the bamboo forest. You can also see pandas and flying birds. There are also small trains and cable cars, so you can enjoy the beautiful scenery from all angles.
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Maoshan Forest World
4.5
/5
4001 reviews
6.3
Oriental Saltlake Resort | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0519-88980666
Address: No.169 Maodong Forest Farm, Xuebu Town, Jintan District, Changzhou
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Featured in Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Refreshing and thrilling summer jungle rafting
Enjoy a cool summer in our specialty pool
Saved by 227 users3434 positive reviews
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My family, Maoshan Forest World is a dream! From the moment we stepped inside, the fresh air and lush greenery washed away all fatigue. In the Bamboo Forest Adventure, the Maoshan monkeys were lively and agile, and watching them dive was a joy. The capybaras in the Magical Black Forest were incredibly adorable, allowing for close interaction. The newly launched Fantasy Rainforest Pet Bathing Area, where the capybaras relaxed in the water, instantly captivated me! The rafting recommended by Aunt Jinyan was also a blast. Not only is this place fun to explore, but the photos are also fantastic, making it easy to create stunning images. I'll definitely be back next time!
Coming to Maoshan Forest World and rafting with friends was like a joyous party. Everyone on the rafts laughed and joked, engaging in frantic water fights with water guns and scoops. Laughter and screams echoed through the valley. This vibrant and joyful atmosphere immersed everyone, forgot all worries, and left behind only endless joy and memories. At the restaurant, Ms. Liu Zhen enthusiastically introduced the dishes to us, and they were all delicious. Thank you very much.
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Oriental Saltlake Resort
4.5
/5
5738 reviews
6.7
From £9.22
Oriental Saltlake Resort | >100 km from downtown
Phone 400-809-7788
Address: No. 9 Yuxian Road, Xueyu Town, Jintan District, Changzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
No.13 of Night Attractions in Jiangsu
Highlights:
Enjoy refreshing summer fun at Mao Dongshuiku
A summer resort with cool streams and waterfalls
Saved by 130 users3674 positive reviews
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It's worth going and playing for a day! The time is not enough. There are many interactive games inside, the haunted house is scary, and the rafting queue time is long, but the overall credibility is high.
Maoshan Oriental Salt Lake City
To celebrate the opening of the Jiangyin High-Speed Railway, Jiangyin residents can enjoy free admission to Oriental Salt Lake City with their ID cards. It was a great opportunity to take the kids on a high-speed train ride. From there, you can take a bus or taxi directly to the scenic area. We chose the bus because we weren't pressed for time. The scenic area is quite large and features many indoor and outdoor performances. The kids had a blast walking the entire way.
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Yao Hu Town
4.5
/5
1222 reviews
6.3
From £15.01
Yao Hu Town/Longchi Mountain | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0510-68106666
Address: 江苏省宜兴市张渚镇窑湖路
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Featured in Night Attractions
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I spent a wonderful half day here. I took the train to the town at around 4 or 5 in the afternoon and left at 9:30 after watching the fireworks. It was perfect and the fireworks show was worth the price of admission. Although I didn't know how to play at the beginning, the hotline for the scenic spot was really easy to use and answered all my questions.
We went on May Day, it was still very good, there were fireworks at night, there were performances, and the scenery was good. We played with the children and strolled around. It was very comfortable and comfortable. The net red train did not sit because there were too many people in line. I heard that there is a water world to play in summer.
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Tiger Hill(Huqiu) Scenic Area
4.7
/5
28073 reviews
7.9
From £7.25
Based on 1,038 reviews
Suzhou Railway Station District | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0512-962015
Address: No. 8 Shanmen, Gusu District, Suzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No.3 of Gardens in Jiangsu
Saved by 1242 users19127 positive reviews
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The ticket price is too expensive. It is at most a medium-level scenic spot. It takes less than an hour to walk around it. As long as it is cultural, it needs explanations. Otherwise, there is nothing to see, just a leaning tower.
Take the children and the elderly out to play, take the battery car to the top of the mountain, and then walk down. The mountain is not high. If it is not too hot, it will be more comfortable to walk. The trees are very tall, which is nice.
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Huaguo Mountain
4.2
/5
7875 reviews
7.5
From £4.97
Based on 186 reviews
Huaguo Mountain Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0518-85723837
Address: No. 5, Yulin Road, Haizhou District, Lianyungang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Featured in Best Things to Do
3638 positive reviews10K views in last month
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The 🐒 in Huaguoshan is as friendly as it is said to be. You can feed it at close range, but you can't laugh at it. When you are feeding it, if someone laughs at it, it will show a "baring teeth" expression while eating, as if it is angry at you, which is very funny!
Huaguo Mountain is incredibly famous and a must-see destination in Lianyungang. As the highest peak in Jiangsu, it's certainly worth seeing.
As for Water Curtain Cave, a man-made cave carved with great effort, it's actually quite insignificant.
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Bihai Silver Sand (Venice Hotel on the Sea)
4.0
/5
3350 reviews
5.6
Qidong Evergrande Venice Resort | >100 km from downtown
Phone 4008-408-006
Address: Venetian Bihai Yinsha Scenic Spot on Henghai, No. 1 Hengda Road, Qidong City, Nantong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Surrounded by sea on three sides with stunning ocean views
Enjoy fun in the water with a variety of pools
Saved by 139 users1245 positive reviews
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Jiangsu's "Little Sanya" lives up to its reputation. Its two-toned sea and blue ocean are unique in all of Jiangbei. The recent Six Nations Fireworks Competition brought tens of thousands of people to the azure sea and white sand, causing severe traffic congestion during rush hour. Together with the newly opened Oriental Cape and Golden Beach nearby, Yuantuo Cape has become a three-legged attraction, and its popularity is steadily rising, with a promising future.
The sand on the beach is relatively fine, but the wind is too strong on May Day, so it is not suitable for swimming. You can dig in the sand. It is 6 kilometers from Jinshatan to Yinshatan. You can rent a small electric car for two people in the scenic area for 50 yuan for half an hour.
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Nianhua Wan
4.6
/5
26831 reviews
7.5
From £14.50
Based on 16 reviews
Mashan Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 4001287777
Address: No. 68, Mashan Huanshan West Road, Binhu District, Wuxi City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Selected for 2 years in a row
Saved by 503 users17856 positive reviews
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The environment is nice, but the train is a rip-off. 51 people is not cheap. I only took it once. The station is too far from the attractions. In fact, the attractions are not far to walk between. Instead of walking out of the attraction and then taking the bus to the next attraction, it is better to walk directly.
Located at No. 68 Huanshan West Road, Binhu District, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, the Zen Town of Nihua Bay covers 106.67 hectares. The scenic area is themed around "Zen," with architecture blending the charm of the Tang and Song dynasties with the characteristics of Jiangnan water towns. It boasts numerous attractions, including Xiangyue Flower Street, Nihua Pagoda, and Brahma Flower Sea. It also features performances such as "Zen Journey" and "Nianhua Yixiao." Here, visitors can experience Zen activities such as copying sutras and tea ceremonies, making it an ideal place to relax and experience Zen life.
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