Generally speaking, the Taihu Lake Service Area is better than the Tianmu Lake Service Area, mainly in terms of service facilities, landscapes and types of shops.

The following is a specific comparison: 1. Service facilities: Taihu Service Area has relatively complete service facilities, including toilets, restaurants, lounges, etc., and provides better services.

The service facilities in Tianmu Lake Service Area are relatively simple and may not meet everyone's needs.

2. Landscape: The Taihu Service Area is located at the Taihu exit of the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway. It has a beautiful landscape and is suitable for fun and leisure.

Although the Tianmu Lake Service Area is also located at the expressway exit, the scenery is relatively average and may not be as attractive as the Taihu Lake Service Area.

3. Types of shops: Taihu Service Area has a wide variety of shops, including well-known brands such as Starbucks, KFC, Yoshinoya, and Peacebird, as well as a wide range of dining options.

In contrast, the shops in the Tianmu Lake service area mainly focus on local specialty restaurants, which may not suit everyone's tastes.

To sum up, the Taihu Service Area performs relatively well in terms of service facilities, landscape, and types of shops, and may be more in line with the needs of tourists.

However, which service area to choose depends on your personal preferences and needs.