It's really fun to take kids up the mountain. The climb to the waterfall is manageable, and the kids are well within their abilities! They can also experience the joy of hiking. The water is really cool and refreshing, and the falls are spectacular. The forest is also quite extensive, and it's very refreshing and refreshing. It can still be a bit hot in the summer, except for the waterfalls. At night, you can watch fireflies from a distance, but when they flash together, a little over two in number, it's still amazing! I've never seen fireflies before, and it was a real treat to see these animals in nature like this. The kids were also very happy. After watching the fireflies, the sky was filled with stars, shining brightly. I chatted with the kids all the way, looking at the sky and the stars. The kids also said they'd never seen stars like this before, and that city kids can't see stars like this at night these days! Along the way, I chatted with the kids about everything, enjoying the stars and fireflies as our companions. The hotel is also located within the scenic area, and the surroundings are stunning. There are streams and lakes filled with tiny fish, and the water is crystal clear. There are also so many flowers: sunflowers, morning glories, and some I don't know the names of. There are also the rouge flowers we loved playing with as kids—they're all so pretty! There's even a squirrel house 🏠, and so much more. The kids went to the waterfall and played with water guns.
We didn't go to the main rooftop terrace, which was a shame. To see the fireflies, we chose a hotel halfway up the mountain instead of at the top. Once we got there, we realized there was a time limit, so we didn't make it. The drive up to the terrace took another half an hour, which was too long. We ultimately didn't go, which was a shame, but it also gave us another thought about going back. We enjoyed water play, waterfalls, hiking, and firefly watching. Buses are available throughout the mountains, perfect for those times when walking becomes difficult. The roads are lined with lush greenery, filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers. The cicadas were a bit too loud, and their chirping echoed throughout the mornings and evenings.
Tiantai Mountain is also known as Asia's leading firefly viewing destination, so visiting in May would be even better, as the sights are likely even more impressive.
Tiantai Mountain is truly worth a visit with children! It's a highly recommended and fun place to visit in the summer. It's not far from Chengdu, and you can also visit Qionglai for delicious food, Jiaguan Town for tea, and the ancient town. Further down, you'll find Lushan Mountain. We also visited the Red Army base, and the museum introduced the children to revolutionary culture. With all these attractions packed into our itinerary, we had a truly packed three days and two nights!