Tianquan Lake Camping and Lake Paddling

Tianquan Lake is a reservoir-lake scenic area in Tianquanhu Town, Xuyi County, Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, China, set among forested hills in the western part of the prefecture. The Tianquan Lake Scenic Area offers lakeside camping and gentle lake paddling or boat trips, with camping bases such as the Wutongli camping base and the Tianquan Lake resort providing pitches and facilities. The activity is classed as easy: camping on prepared lakeside sites and paddling or boating on calm water requires no technical skill and only basic fitness, and it suits families and first-time campers. No formal age limit applies for camping, but children should be supervised near the water and should wear life jackets on boats. Equipment varies by base: some provide tents, sleeping bags, or rental kayaks and boats, while others expect visitors to bring their own, so visitors should confirm what is included when booking through Trip.com, Amap, or the base directly. A tent or sleeping bag, insect repellent, a warm layer for evenings, water, and a torch or headlamp are the usual personal items. Safety on the water depends on the operator staff, who typically issue life jackets and give a brief instruction before boating; visitors should wear them at all times, avoid swimming outside designated areas, and keep away from camp fires and cooking gear near tents. Emergency medical help can be reached by calling 120, and the resort or camping base staff act as the first point of contact. The best seasons are April-June and September-October, when evenings are cool and skies are clearer for stargazing. Summer brings heat, mosquitoes, and sudden thunderstorms, while winter nights are cold and most camping services are closed or limited. Visits range from a half day of paddling to an overnight stay, and bookings are advisable on weekends and public holidays.