Trip Moments Recommendations
#Thousand Island Lake Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Qiandao Lake|A must-visit niche spot
|A must-visit niche spot. Qiandao Lake|A must-visit niche spot🎈
💫Speaking of the less crowded and beautiful niche spot in Qiandao Lake
I recommend [Qiandao Lake Botanical Garden)
Green plants, blue lakes, winding paths
Compose a beautiful scenery of lake and mountain
💫The botanical garden is located on Deer Island in the central lake area of Qiandao Lake
Surrounded by water on all sides, a bridge connects with the outside world,
The island environment is elegant, and the shape resembles a running deer
The entire scenic area is divided into one axis, one core, one belt, and five areas
Set up the mirror of the sky, wedding lawn, suspended viewing
Angel's Eye, Deer Roaring Platform, Hydrangea Bay, Weeping Cherry Courtyard, etc.
Recommended reasons:
1️⃣This place is very suitable for taking pictures, many positions are really good, and they look good no matter how you take them.
2️⃣On non-holidays, there are very few people, really few people, no need to line up to take pictures of the popular positions.
3️⃣The design of the viewing platform corresponding to each point is very clever, not only suitable for taking pictures, but also suitable for enjoying the scenery along the way.
🎫Ticket: 30r per person
Scenic area sightseeing car round-trip ticket: 10r per person
⏰Time: 9:00-17:3017:00 stop admission
🏡Accommodation recommendation
1️⃣Qiandao Lake·Qingjing Homestay
Qiandao Lake 270-degree floor-to-ceiling window with stunning lake view homestay, the overall minimalist tower is suitable for taking pictures in the room or outdoors, in the afternoon, invite friends to drink tea and chat by the lakeside, taste desserts, the lake beside is sparkling, the mountains in the distance are overlapping, standing here, close to the mountains and waters, stretch your mind.
2️⃣Qiandao Lake·Water and Stone
The location of the homestay is very good, in a bay of Qiandao Lake, like a haven. The overall design of the homestay retains the original brick and tile walls of the house, combined with modern log-style design, allowing people to better experience the unique beauty here.
Hangzhou Winter Outing Guide | Thousand Island Lake One-Day Tour
Thousand Island Lake Scenic Area, as the oldest resort in Zhejiang, has many different ways to play, and tourists of all ages and travel purposes can find suitable ways to play here. Here is a summary of a classic Thousand Island Lake one-day tour guide for your reference. All photos are directly from the phone.
First, classic boat sightseeing:
The boat sightseeing of Thousand Island Lake is divided into two routes: the central lake area and the southeast lake area. The central lake area has more tourists and better self-funded entertainment projects on the island; the southeast lake area is relatively quieter and has better natural scenery. There used to be three routes in the southeast lake area, but when I went there were only two, which were 9:30-10:30 in the morning (Guihua Island, Tianchi Island and Huangshan Tip, about 6 hours in actual measurement), and 12:00-13:00 at noon (Tianchi Island and Huangshan Tip, about 4 hours). The place where the story of the three monks had no water to drink, Mingshan Island, is now closed. The central lake area should still retain three routes, which are 8:00-9:50 (Meifeng Island, Yule Island and Longshan Island, about 6 hours), 10:00-11:50 (Meifeng Island, Yule Island and Moonlight Island, about 6 hours), 12:00-13:00 (Meifeng Island and Moonlight Island, about 4 hours). Many people do not understand this time interval very well. To give an example, the meaning of 9:30-10:30 in the southeast lake area is that starting from 9:30, as long as a boat is full, it can set sail. The ticket sales time will end at 10:30, and the last boat will leave at 10:40 regardless of the number of people. Each boat is equipped with a tour guide who will explain some stories and island notices.
Second, watch the sunset
In winter, basically the boat sightseeing is close to sunset time when you come back, and there may be some time to buy coffee. There are many places to watch the sunset in Thousand Island Lake. The most popular sunset viewing spot in the city is Tianyu Mountain, with a ticket price of 50 yuan, an uphill escalator of 25 yuan, and a downhill bus of 10 yuan. In addition, there used to be a small road for hiking up the mountain, but now it has been changed to an escalator and is not allowed to walk (except for locals). If you want to walk, you can only walk on the road. I personally recommend the sunset viewing spot is the Fangfei Hidden Pearl Park on the lakeside of the road opposite the gate of Tianyu Mountain. Not many people know about this place, and there is no need to grab a spot. You can also sit on the steps and slowly watch the sun set in the lake. The angle of the sunset is not inferior to Tianyu Mountain. The most important thing is that it is free.
Third, have a big meal
Almost every street and street in Thousand Island Lake is eating fish heads, and fish heads have become the unique signature food of Thousand Island Lake. You can consider the old brand, many stars have also come to this card, some dishes are actually very distinctive. But to be honest, eating fish heads in Thousand Island Lake is just a sense of ceremony, it is not necessary to eat, especially as a Jiangsu and Zhejiang person, thick soup fish heads are almost in every city, and there is no obsession.
Fourth, stroll the night market and drink coffee
Going to a new city to check in to a characteristic coffee shop has almost become a MUST, and I recommend the Top Coffee in Qilong Night Market. In addition to a bit of Hong Kong and Chongqing mountain city feeling, Qilong Night Market is actually very short, a bit desolate, and there is nothing impressive, except for this coffee shop. The recommendation does not need to explain the reason, you will know when you go, you will not be disappointed.
JUST A PERFECT DAY.
Of course, everyone's travel points are different. Thousand Island Lake also has popular photo spots such as the lakeside lighthouse, beer town, and Fuwen Township Central Primary School, as well as more challenging ways to play such as cycling around the lake, mountain hiking, and underwater ancient city exploration. For reference only.
Thousand Island Lake Fantasy Trip | Breaking into the Dream World | Time Tunnel and Dream Valley
📝 🧚♀️✨
Beautiful Thousand Island Lake trip, there are N ways to start, today I want to take you into a different Thousand Island Lake, start a fantasy trip.💫
🏞️ Thousand Island Lake
Thousand Island Lake is located in Chun'an County, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, is a large lake with 1078 islands and a water area of 573 square kilometers. It was originally peaceful and quiet, but when you enter the time tunnel, you will step into a world full of fantasy colors!🌈
🚂 Time Tunnel
First, let's come to the time tunnel of Thousand Island Lake, which is like the entrance to the dream world. As soon as you enter the time tunnel, you will feel a unique energy, as if time is stagnant here. Cross the tunnel, meet the past and present of Thousand Island Lake, this is a great place to take pictures, add a touch of fantasy to your photos!
Ticket🎫: 98 (online booking ¥90)
Time🕒: 09:00-17:30
Address📍: Dream Girl Road, Thousand Island Lake Town, Chun'an County, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province
387, 389
Highlights:
🔸Underwater Ancient City: Reappear the past life of Thousand Island Lake, 360° full wrap immersive space, enjoy the beauty of Thousand Island Lake.
🔸Fly over Thousand Island Lake: Through the fantasy sound and light, feel the shocking scene of the flood drowning the ancient city.
🔸Four Seasons Romance: The beauty of spring, summer, autumn and winter is presented one by one.
🌿 Dream Valley
Next, let's move on and come to Dream Valley. This is a magical place. As soon as you enter Dream Valley, you will immediately feel the fresh air of the ocean and the beauty of nature. There are all kinds of paths and tree houses here, you can stroll among them, explore unknown adventures.
Address📍: Dream Girl Road 370, Thousand Island Lake Town, Chun'an, Hangzhou
🌟 Tips and Precautions:
- It is recommended to ride to the Time Tunnel and Dream Valley, many places in Thousand Island Lake can rent bicycles, very convenient.
- Prepare comfortable shoes and light clothes, so that you can be more comfortable in the exploration.
- Don't forget to bring your camera and selfie stick, record the beautiful moments of this dream trip!📷✨
The Time Tunnel and Dream Valley are two places that you absolutely can't miss on this trip. I hope you can find your own miracles and joy in this dream world.
The Sky City of Thousand Island Lake allows a 360-degree view of the lake
📍Jiangjia Town, Chun'an County, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province
🔎Thousand Island Lake Shanghai-Ma Adventure Park
It's truly a 'heartbeat park' that young people love! A place that combines all kinds of thrills and fun, it's definitely worth a visit!
📈The attractions are spread over two hills, here's my guide:
Order of play:
First cable car🚡——🌈Rainbow slide——🚀Rocket bungee
Second cable car🚡——Sky Island——Sky Walk——High Flying——Glass Slide——Super Skateboard
4️⃣Projects that I think are really fun❗
1. Cable Car Crossing: The cable car ride is half an hour long, with great views all the way, especially when you're halfway through, you can see the beautiful scenery of Thousand Island Lake.
Friendly reminder: Don't forget to take pictures after the second cable car ride, it's really beautiful!
2. Sky Island: The bottom is all glass, a viewing platform at an altitude of over 800 meters. Here, you can see the real 'drone view', overlooking the entire beauty of Thousand Island Lake.
3. Sky Walk: This is a challenging and exciting project, a colorful single-plank bridge encircles the outside of the viewing platform. Walking on it, it's like stepping in the sky, if you're brave, you'll love it.
4. Super Skateboard: The nearly 5 km long skateboard slides from the top of the mountain to the foot, the bends along the way make you feel like you're driving a crazy car, it's a very suitable experience for the brave.
✨Some tips for playing
1. The whole park takes about 3 hours to play. In addition to the attractions, you can also take pictures of the 'thousand islands and mountains' at the top of the mountain.
2. The park is built on the mountain of Thousand Island Lake, the first cable car ride is quite long, the mountain is really high, but the scenery along the way is excellent
3. After the first cable car ride, don't rush to the second one, play the rainbow slide first, save the super skateboard for the return trip
4. The second cable car reaches a higher peak at an altitude of over 800 meters, the high-altitude attractions are already very exciting, it's a real 'thrill adventure park', Sky Island, Sky Walk, High Flying, Glass Slide are all here
5. After playing the glass slide, you'll be near the first cable car stop, then go play the super skateboard back to the foot of the mountain (super fun!
6. There's a parking lot at the entrance of the park 🅿️(there's a 'Qiu Shan Village' sign)
7. There are no restaurants in the park, so you need to bring your own food, or eat at a small restaurant at the entrance, the average cost is 205. The park stops admitting visitors at 15:30, so be aware of the time
8.⏰Opening hours: 8:30-17:30 (15:30 stop ticket checking) You need to reserve enough time
8. The temperature on the mountain is a bit low, you can bring a thin jacket
9. The skateboard requires visitors over 14 years old to play, multiple people are not allowed to ride
The city by the lake
#visithangzhou
Hangzhou is a city in Eastern China and is easily accessible by air, road and rail. The city has a big lake with lots of activities taking place around the lake. Just outside of the city is an area called Thousand Island Lake which is an area with lots to see and do. Some of the popular activities include bike riding, hiking and visiting a bee farm to learn about honey and candle making. Hotels in the area are very cheap and local dishes will usually include fish or prawns from the river #awesomepic #urbanexplorer #foodie #mountainview #tripblazers
The Thousand Islets of Qiandao Lake
Qiandao Thousand Island Lake, also known as Qiandao Lake, is a lake located in Chun'an County, Zhejiang province, People's Republic of China. It is an artificial lake created by the completion of the Xin'an River hydroelectric station in 1959. The lake has an area of 573 square kilometers and is surrounded by more than 1,078 islands, of which the largest is called the Qiandao Island. It is well known for its crystal-clear water and underwater scenery. It has become a popular tourist destination in China and is known for its beautiful landscapes and sightseeing activities.#qiandao #hangzhou #china
Thousand Island Lake
Thousand Island Lake is situated close to Hangzhou and most easily accessible through private car or a tour (like we did). Around the lake, there are multiple activities to get involved in such as kayaking and cycling which is easy to source.
We stayed in a lodge close to the lake which was modern with nice views. The lodge was able to organises some of the activities for us alongside other more relaxing activities such as indoor swimming #mountainview #nature #travelchina
Spring in Thousand Island lake - China 🇨🇳
Flower fields is a beautiful experience to see in person when visiting Thousand Island Lake. You can perfectly plan to stay two or three nights of your holidays in this place to enjoy all the landmarks, food and activities. This place is surrounded just with nature and fresh air. There are many trail options which are serene, peaceful, not crowded, lush green and an easy to hike. Spring and early summer seasons are the best times to visit as you will see more colourful flowers during your hiking. This is an incredible experience for those who love nature and flowers.
#passionpassport #holidays #exploring #china
#passionpassport
Spend a weekend in Qiandao- city of Islands.
Getting There- Fast train or private car.
Attractions - The absolutely beautiful view from the top of Tianmu mountain 🏔 . The views of the islands was so beautiful 😍 . The city was very peaceful and great to be at for a weekend trip. The hot air balloon experience 👌.
Hotels - There is a variety of high end hotels.
Food & Restaurants - The city does not have that much with regards to western restaurants but the Chinese restaurants also serve really good local meals😋. The hotels also provide buffets as options.
Qiandao was a really beautiful small city just outside of Hangzhou😊. It is mostly surrounded by little islands and beautiful views of the lake water🏝. If you feeling adventurous, there is some water sport activities that you can try out or if you are the avid hiker, you can use that opportunity to go up Tianmu ⛰ . The hike up the mountain 🏔 on a hot day was a really tough but enjoyable experience. The hot air balloon experience was a great one as the views again really were beautiful 😍. After the hot air balloon experience, we tried out some quad biking. It is definitely something you should try out on your next trip to the Thousand Islands🙌.
#qiandao #thousandisland #thisischina #tianmumountain #urbanexplorer
Lake, reservoir or tourist attraction?
If you’ve been in China, you probably bought that bottle of water with a red cap available pretty much everywhere! But I bet you never wondered about its source right!?
Well, Thousand Island Lake, 千岛湖 is the source of the Nongfu Spring Water! Apparently, the lake also supplies water to neighbouring cities like Hangzhou. It owes its birth to a failed reservoir project that resulted into a big lake with sprawling islands. Consequently, tourism was developed and led to the growing presence of hotels and water activities around the lake.
Boats cruising the lake offer visits to two or three islands. We chose to take the speed boats as they are available at any time and also take you to three islands. The tour costs 295¥ per person. There’s a cheaper option, but it’s only available on scheduled hours.
To have a view of the islands, the view point at the top is accessible by cable car or by walk. As it was hot and humid, we chose the comfort of sitting in a cable car at an extra cost of 50¥ per person. We were told that walking all the way up takes about 30 mins. There’s also a small shop for snacks and refreshments. Nothing to boast about for the second island which felt rather plain. We walked around for a waterfall and a fish pond. On the Monkey island, you can buy fruits in a bowl to feed the monkeys.
How to go - 🚗 A local friend drove us there. It was about a two hour drive away from Hangzhou.
OR 🚆 Take a train to Qiandao Hu Railway station 千岛湖站, then 🚕 to the wharf.
#lakeview#staycation#laketour#summervacation#boattour#travelstories#zhejiang#weekendgetaway
Thousand Happy Memories
Qiandao Lake is an amazing weekend adventure suitable for couples or families. While we were there we did a bunch of activities from kayaking to swimming and they even have hot air balloon rides. But we weren’t brave enough to rent one out.
⛴ The lake is quite big with small little islands and enclaves scattered arriving. making it look more like the coast of Bali than a lake inside China. The hotel we stayed at had a infinity pool overlooking the lake to get best of both worlds. the view of the lake and the comfort of a heated swimming pool 😊
All in all, I would definitely reccomend this lake and the beaches around it for a stroll and a picnic. There are boats that can take you around the whole lake to see more of it. A must see when in China 🙂
#christmasgiveaway
#beach
#lakes
Hot air balloon, Thousand islands lake
Getting There - by Didi Tianjire Qiqiu Club
Attractions - hot air balloon, paragliding...
Hotels - have it around in the area
Food & Restaurants - Do not eat before your fun flights
Shopping - Who cares about it
#urbanexplorer
City of lakes
When I first heard the name of the city, I didn't realize that they actually mean it. Thousand island lakes (千岛湖) is a manmade waterways that had split the city into thousand islands 🏝️ (although I didn't individually count though 😜). Our first day, was almost washed out because of heavy rain while on second day mother Nature was mercy on us and we biked our way to this hiking 🥾 point. It is actually an observatory on the top of the mountain from where you can see the lake & mountains. Sunset 🌄 is the best time to be there. It took nearly an hour to reach to the top, there are some shops on the way too where you can buy stuffs. The difficulty is easy and anyone can do this !! Next time definitely try this out folks 🤗 #thousandisland #zhejiang
#summervacation#hikingtrails
The thousand islands under the aerial photography, 1078 islands, dotted with beautiful scenery of the water and the sky, like a world of wonderland, also photographed a heart of the island
Meifeng Island is the highest island in Qiandao Lake. There is a sightseeing platform on the top of the mountain. It is the best viewing place in Qiandao Lake. The tickets for Qiandao Lake have been photographed here, so this is also a place where tourists must punch cards. You can choose to take the cable car or climb on the top of the mountain. On foot, it takes about 15-20 minutes, so most of them choose to go up the mountain. It feels good to stand on the top of the mountain. The last time I stood here, I took a lot of photos. This time I took the drone. You can fly higher to bird's eye view of the entire island of Thousand Island Lake.
The islands of big and small are very beautiful on the water, and they can't help but sigh the wonders of nature. The waters of Qiandao Lake are clear and green. Nowadays, the water quality of the scenic spots in many places is very poor. It is rare to have such clean water, and it is still such a large lake area.
There is a wonderful stage performance on the Snake Island with a cafeteria. All tourists should be settled here for lunch. Lunch is self-help, with 35 yuan and 55 yuan. The performance of Snake Island did not come to see for the first time. This time I went to look at it. It was roughly some water performances, acrobatic performances and some song and dance performances from Thailand. The performance is circular, and you can go out and play other games when you see repeated performances.
Longshan Island is not far from the cruise ship terminal. The island is large in size, but there are not many places for tourists to watch. The island's pier can be seen with a clean "Lian" character. This island is about the Ming Dynasty Qingguan Hairui.
The Splendid Qiandao Lake (Chun'an)
Departing from Huangshan, taking the Shendu Port in Shexian County, we arrived at Meifeng Island at 12 o'clock. There's no need to take the cable car as it's a quick ascent; a brisk ten-minute walk will do. The view from the observation deck is quite impressive, of course, provided that the weather is cooperative. After an hour of photography, a half-hour boat ride took us to Moonlight Island, which was rather dull, filled with a bunch of keys, locks... and what seems to be a wedding photography base. The final attraction, the Scholar's Bridge, is just a suspension bridge. The total playtime on the islands is about an hour, and then the return trip to Huangshan takes over seven hours. The actual time spent on the islands is two hours; there's not much to do, really... The remaining nearly ten hours are spent on boats and buses.
Just came back from Qiandao Lake, listen to my real feelings!
Qiandao Lake is really too beautiful! 😍 You must go on a sunny day to see the blue lake, as if you are in a fairy tale world! 🌤️ Highly recommend a self-driving tour around the island, it feels very much like a vacation ⛱️, Huangshanjian, Tianyu Mountain Water Slide, and Chunyang Line self-driving are all good! Every part of the journey is full of surprises and expectations! 🚗
Self-driving route recommendations are here! 🚗 Chun Kai Line and Chun Yang Line are both good choices! First navigate to "Qiandao Lake Bridge", locate Fenkou Town and you will see "Chun Yang Line" and "Chun Kai Line", choose "Chun Yang Line" first, and when you arrive at Fenkou Town, choose "Chun Kai Line" to navigate to Qiandao Lake Bridge and you're OK! ⛳️ Easy self-driving, enjoy a wonderful journey!
Next, I will share 6️⃣ photo spots that I consider sacred! 📸
❶ Beer Town: Beer Museum 85r1 per person, a landmark of Qiandao Lake, the lighthouse is super photogenic! 🍺📷 Turn right into the town, pass through the racetrack and parking lot, and you can see it, you can park your car by the lake. This is definitely a great place for photo check-ins! 🚗🌅
❷ Tianyu Mountain Observation Deck: Overlooking Qiandao Lake, watching the sunset C position, the ticket is 50/person. Standing here, you can have a panoramic view of the beauty of Qiandao Lake, especially in the evening, when the sunset glow is reflected on the lake, it is simply breathtaking! 🌄🎫
❸ Central Lake Area: Meifeng Island, ticket 185r/person, including boat ticket; cable car needs to be purchased separately, round trip 60. Climbing up to Meifeng Island, you can overlook the entire beauty of the Central Lake Area, with a broad view, making one feel relaxed and happy! 🏞️🚡
❹ Southeast Lake Area: Mainly to see Huangshanjian, ticket 185r/person, including boat ticket. Huangshanjian has beautiful scenery and is a highlight of the Southeast Lake Area, not to be missed! 🏔️🚤
❺ Jiangbu Bridge: One of the Qiandao Lake cycling routes, the sunset here 🌄 is beautiful. Watching the sunset on Jiangbu Bridge is a different kind of romance and comfort! 🚲🌅
❻ Qiandao Lake's beautiful sea of clouds sunrise 🌄, no less than Huangshan ⛰️, free, in Hujiaping Village. The sea of clouds sunrise here is amazing, as if you are in a fairyland! 🌄💨
Transportation is also very convenient! 🚊High-speed rail: to "Qiandao Lake" station; 🚌Bus: Passenger Transport Central Station/Passenger Transport North Station; 🚗Self-driving: Self-driving is the most convenient! No matter which mode of transportation you choose, you can easily reach Qiandao Lake and start your wonderful journey! 🚗🚄🚌
Of course, how can you miss the local food when you come to Qiandao Lake? 😋 Here, lake delicacies are the main focus, Qiandao Lake fish head, Qiandao Lake snails, etc. are all delicious not to be missed! 🐟🍲 There are also Chunan rice soup, four-color rice cakes and other special snacks, with a unique taste that is unforgettable! 🍚🍢
In short, Qiandao Lake is really a super beautiful place! Whether it's natural scenery or food culture, it makes people linger and forget to return! Come on a trip that you can just go on! 🎉🌈
Qiandao Lake is truly magnificent
Hangzhou's surrounding treasure spots
Qiandao Lake has a place of its own
Driving around the lake, cycling, boating, eating fish heads
There are many ways to play, and it's not far from the main urban area.
Jiangjiazhen, a town with unique charm, tells the story of the vicissitudes and changes of the Lion City
Jiangjiazhen is located in the southwest of Chun'an County, 39 kilometers away from the county seat. It is bordered by Jieshou Township to the east, Qiandao Lake to the southwest, and Langchuan Township to the west, and is one of the first batch of 13 'charming towns' in Hangzhou.
Jiangjiazhen is surrounded by the lake on three sides and mountains on one side, with the town in the lake and the lake in the town, under the blue sky and white clouds, bowing to the rippling blue waves, it is a typical Jiangnan landscape town.
Jiangjiazhen relies on the mountains and waters for its livelihood, and has built a 4A-level tourist attraction Wenyuan Lion City, a 3A-level tourist attraction Longchuan Bay, as well as Yihe Water Park, Haisheng Music Park, Hanhong Ink Fragrance Hall, and Longchuan Bay International Fishing Center.
Visitors who come to Jiangjiazhen for the first time will definitely be attracted by several strange archways beside the Qiandao Lake Greenway. The first archway has eight big characters on the left side that read 'Underwater ancient city, home on the shore.' It turns out that Jiangjiazhen is the birthplace of the Sui'an civilization and the land where the Xin'an culture continues. At the end of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Hong Shaodan, the Minister of the Army, retired to Jiangjia Kangtang. Zhu Xi, a famous Neo-Confucian scholar of the Song Dynasty, visited Jiangjiazhen many times for cultural lectures, and cultural relics such as Yingshan Academy and Baiqin Tower still exist.
In 1959, due to the construction of the Xin'an River Reservoir, the ancient city of Sui'an - Lion City, sank to the bottom of the lake, which is the source of Jiangjiazhen's historical context. After the Lion City was submerged under the lake, the name of Sui'an County ceased to exist. Some residents moved far away, while others settled nearby. Lion City has become their lingering nostalgia.
Jiangjiazhen is not large in area, with a permanent population of just over ten thousand. On both sides of the antique streets, Huizhou-style buildings stand in rows, complementing the architectural style of Wenyuan Lion City, vividly telling the story of a city's vicissitudes and changes.
📍Detailed address: Jiangjiazhen, Chun'an County, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province
Hangzhou, Zhejiang · Qiandao Lake | When a whale falls, myriad life flourishes
When a whale falls, myriad life flourishes. Born here, perishes here
Returns here, nourishes here
“In 1959, to meet the electricity demand of surrounding cities, the Xin'an River Reservoir was dammed to store water. The residents living in Qiandao Lake (originally two ancient cities) were informed to evacuate, and everyone hastily left the place where they had lived their entire lives with only simple belongings. Six months later, 27 towns, 1,377 villages, 300,000 mu of fertile land, and thousands of houses were submerged overnight under Qiandao Lake.”
Like a giant whale
Alive, it swallows plankton, revered by the insignificant as it passes, and settles as an oasis of life in the depths of the sea
The aftereffects of my Qiandao Lake trip are so strong, listen to my real feelings!
Qiandao Lake is really too beautiful, you must go on a sunny day to see the azure lake; I highly recommend a self-driving tour around the island, it feels very much like a vacation⛱️, Huangshan Jian, Tianyu Mountain Water Slide, and Chunan Line self-driving are all good
Self-driving route recommendation: Chunkai Line, Chuyang Line
Navigate to "Qiandao Lake Bridge", locate Fenkou Town and you will see "Chuyang Line" and "Chunkai Line" 2⃣️ routes, first choose "Chuyang Line", when you reach Fenkou Town then choose "Chunkai Line" to navigate to Qiandao Lake Bridge and you're OK
Sharing 6️⃣ photo spots that I consider sacred:
❶ Beer Town: Beer Museum 85r1 per person, a landmark of Qiandao Lake, the lighthouse is super photogenic; turn right into the town, pass through the e-racing track and parking lot, and you can see it, cars can be parked by the lake
❷ Tianyu Mountain Viewing Platform: Overlooking Qiandao Lake, watch the sunset C position, ticket 50/person
❸ Central Lake Area: Meifeng Island, ticket 185r/person, includes boat ticket; cable car needs to be purchased separately, round trip 60
❹ Southeast Lake Area: Mainly to see Huangshan Jian, ticket 185r/person, includes boat ticket
❺ Jiangbu Bridge: One of the Qiandao Lake cycling routes, the sunset here🌄 is beautiful
❻ Qiandao Lake's stunning cloud sea sunrise🌄, no less than Huangshan⛰️, free, at Hujiaping Village
🚊High-speed train: to "Qiandao Lake" station
🚌Bus: Passenger Transport Central Station/Passenger Transport North Station
🚗Self-driving: Self-driving is the most convenient
Local delicacies😋
Mainly lake delicacies, Qiandao Lake fish head, Qiandao Lake snails, etc.
There are also Chunan rice soup, four-color rice cakes, and many other snacks
After traveling all over Hangzhou, I finally found a fairy tale world like that of Nalati
In Qiandao Lake, Hangzhou, I found grass that rivals the ground cover in Beijing Olympic Forest Park North, and Shanghai Huakai Haishang Ecological Park. The vast lawn is at your disposal to relax with roses🌹; The campsite is mainly divided into three major areas: Sculpture Park, Flower Field by the Path, and Dreamy Meadow, making one feel in the city yet away from the noise, 🐶 pet-friendly, where cute dogs can play on the big lawn, a superb place, come here for the cool autumn days~
"Hide in the ground cover, play hide and seek with autumn"
📍 51CAMP·Qiandao Lake Ideal Garden Campsite
Self-driving navigation: Ideal Garden No.15 Huanzuo Line, Chun'an County (Qiandao Lake Tourist Resort Jinxianwan Block) adjacent to Qianhuang Expressway Wangzhai exit, 20 minutes' drive from Qiandao Lake High-speed Railway Station🚄
* Tickets: Admission 38/person (with a drink), pack-up camping 599 (including meals) etc.💰
1⃣️ Campsite's various installation arts: Utilizing the site advantages of "flowers, grass, woods, lake", mainly featuring sculptures by famous artists, a sea of ground cover flowers, high photo-taking rate🤳
2⃣️ Watch the sunset🌄 and sunrise, spiritual fortress to view the starry sky🌃
3⃣️ Lawn cinema🎬: Around 8 pm, the campsite will have a bonfire KTV party🔥, and the cinema is free of charge; with the mountain breeze on your face, under the ideal starry sky, fairy sticks🎆, evening breeze, insect sounds, stories, the holiday atmosphere is maxed out
4⃣️ Children's playground area🎠: Inflatable castle beds, various play slides, frisbees
5️⃣ Electric mountain bikes🚴
💡Tip:
✅ The best way to get there is by self-driving, there are free parking spaces within the campsite🅿️
✅ In autumn and winter, there is more dew at night, so bring a blanket, the air humidity on the mountain is high, and the temperature difference between day and night is large, so keep warm, wear a windproof, scratch-resistant, and waterproof jacket~
✅ If you set up the tent yourself, bring a camping car for convenient transportation, and the parking spots are very user-friendly
✅ The camping facilities are also very complete, with single-person public toilets, pack-up style 24-hour hot water, separate dry and wet shower rooms, heating, and WiFi coverage throughout the campsite~
🔔: When you're in nature, you should be a bit 'wild', refuse to just lie down, quickly bring your camping gear, go wild with freedom, and reconcile with life.
Chun'an Moxiang Lake Park, step into the legendary world where Zhu Xi comprehended the Tao at Fangtang Pond
Moxiang Lake Park is located in Jiangjia Town, Chun'an County. Nestled against the mountains and beside the lake, it is a place of refreshing natural beauty. Moxiang Lake is an inner lake of Jiangjia Town, connected to the Thousand Island Lake by the Jiumen Bridge. With small boats and fishermen's songs, egrets playing in the sky, the beautiful reflection of the ancient town, a colorful sea of flowers, and legendary stories... The park boasts beautiful natural scenery and a rich cultural atmosphere.
The living water of Fangtang continuously flows into Moxiang Lake. Speaking of Fangtang, we are reminded of the poem 'Feeling Upon Reading' by Zhu Xi, a philosopher of the Song Dynasty: 'Half an acre of square pond opens like a mirror, with the light of the sky and the shadows of clouds lingering. I ask the channel how it can be so clear, it's because of the living water that comes from the source.'
Indeed, this Fangtang is that very pond, no wonder the lake is named 'Moxiang'. When Zhu Xi traveled to Jiangjia Ying Mountain Academy to lecture, he left behind this popular poem, engraving a deep cultural mark on Jiangjia.
The Ying Mountain Academy, with nearly a thousand years of history, is located at the summit of Ying Mountain, ten kilometers from Moxiang Lake. The living water from the half-acre square pond beside the academy eventually flows into Moxiang Lake and then into the embrace of Thousand Island Lake. During the two Song dynasties, 25 scholars from the Zhan family graduated from Ying Mountain Academy as Jinshi, one of whom was even the top scorer, known as 'the most successful in the imperial examinations of the two Song dynasties'.
Back in the day, Zhu Xi had an epiphany by the stream, achieving sudden enlightenment and spontaneously composing the timeless 'Feeling Upon Reading', freeing himself from the confusion of Buddhism and the obscurity of Taoism, deeply integrating into the vast philosophy of Neo-Confucianism, and ultimately becoming a great synthesizer of Neo-Confucianism. This is called 'comprehending the Tao at Fangtang'.
Stepping into Moxiang Lake Park, visitors can appreciate the fragrance of ink, the purity of water, the beauty of flowers, and perhaps, like Zhu Xi, have an epiphany that takes their life to new heights.
📍Detailed address:
Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou City, Chun'an County, Jiangjia Town, Moxiang Lake Park
Ticket Price: Free
⏳Time Reference: 1 hour
The rapeseed flowers are nearing their end, but they are still the brightest touch of spring
The 140-kilometer-long lake circuit road around Chun'an Qiandao Lake is lined with peach groves and rapeseed fields of various sizes. 'The wild wind in the garden blows the peach leaves bright green, and the spring dew on the ridges makes the rapeseed flowers yellow.' This largest lake in Zhejiang has also become a poetic destination. By the end of March, the rapeseed flowers are nearing their end, but those clusters tinged with greenery's golden yellow are still the brightest touch of spring.
Jiangjia Town, known as the 'Chinese version of the Norwegian fjords,' is like a scene from a painting, a line from a poem, with every flower and leaf bringing surprise. In this enticing spring scenery, there will always be a place for the beauty of rapeseed flowers.
On one side of the Moxiang Lake Park in Jiangjia Town, there are large patches of rapeseed flowers. The plants are thick and dense, nearly two meters tall, and when in bloom, they flow into a golden sea. Stepping into it, one is instantly swallowed by the sea of flowers.
After the rain, the mist around Moxiang Lake is swirling, and the rapeseed flowers on the shore are shimmering with gold, set against the green mountains and waters, white walls and black tiles, like a watercolor painting with a profound artistic conception.
📍Detailed address:
Zhejiang Province, Chun'an County, Jiangjia Town, by the Moxiang Lake
Come to Hangzhou for a date with Huang Zihongfan
Time: 2023.12.29 Friday 19:30
Venue: Hangzhou Theater
Fans who fell in love with 'The Sound of Music' now have their own tour! This trip to Hangzhou is really worth it. Prepare to watch our beloved dog while playing around the West Lake in Hangzhou, and get ready to spend the New Year in Hangzhou. For the new year, plan to visit Lingyin Temple to pray and experience the beauty of West Lake~
1. Lingyin Temple
Lingyin Temple, also known as 'Yunlin Temple', is located at the foot of Lingyin Mountain on the west side of West Lake. The temple environment is quiet and serene, and it is the earliest famous temple in Hangzhou, preserving many exquisite cultural relics from various dynasties. It is the place where Ji Gong became a monk, and it is said that prayers here are very efficacious, with a constant stream of pilgrims coming to worship and pray every day.
2. West Lake Scenic Area
West Lake is undoubtedly the symbol of Hangzhou's beauty, with the famous 'Ten Scenes of West Lake' surrounding the lake, where nature and culture complement each other, forming the core area of Hangzhou travel. You don't have to be obsessed with visiting every spot, but you can spend half a day or a whole day wandering by the lake. No matter how you play, it always makes people feel relaxed.
3. Qiandao Lake Scenic Area
Qiandao Lake, more accurately the Xin'an River Reservoir, is located in Chun'an County, Hangzhou, and is an artificial lake formed after the Xin'an River Dam was built. The water here is clear, and the lake is dotted with islands, making it a popular choice for vacations and leisure in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. There are more than a dozen rafting spots around Qiandao Lake, which are not to be missed for summer cooling.
Spring at Qiandao Lake
March visits to Qiandao Lake bring a simultaneous bloom of thousands of cherry trees, resembling clouds crossing the sky or a horizontal waterfall. The lakeside scenery, nestled among the red and green, is elegantly vibrant. One can't help but ponder the thousands of years of village life and farming traces, now silently submerged under the water, a testament to the saying 'time brings great changes to the world', evoking endless sighs.
When you come to Hangzhou, you must visit Qiandao Lake! It's really too beautiful!
Friends, I want to talk about this psychedelic trip, I was deeply fascinated by those mountains that seem to have never been tainted by the mundane world! Each peak seems to be on a pilgrimage, like distant relatives of the pyramids, that distance from the sun that's just a breath away, as if you could reach out and touch the edge of the universe, isn't that magical?✨
Right here, Qiandao Lake, she truly lives up to the name 'Thousand Islands', with islands scattered like grains of gold on the sapphire-like lake surface, standing firm over time, quietly telling their past stories🏝️.
Let me share with you my top beautiful photo spots, take out your notebook and jot them down!🗒️
📍Tianyu Mountain Viewing Platform - This place is simply the epitome of 'the higher you stand, the colder it gets', where you can overlook the spectacular Qiandao Lake Bridge, with emerald waters and dotted islands, every photo is postcard-worthy!
📍Shangjiangbu Bridge - Experience the joy of cycling, bathe in the afterglow of the sunset, take a cool back shot, it's stunning!
📍Wenyuan Lion City & Jiangjia Town - The ancient-style architecture takes you through time and space, with white walls and black tiles, if you're not amazed, it means you have no heart! The surrounding scenery is also super nice~
📍Fuwen Township Central Primary School - The campus scenery has a different flavor, remote but worth exploring.
📍Beer Town - A master of photo check-ins, and it's free! The seaside lighthouse is ingeniously designed, as if floating above the sea, amazing!
I've set a small goal for my itinerary🎯:
Day1: Jiangjia Town → Wenyuan Lion City → Beer Town & The Famous Lighthouse
Day2: Qiandao Lake Bridge → Tianyu Mountain Viewing Platform → Shangjiangbu Bridge
How could I, a foodie, not introduce the local cuisine?😋 Here, the Chun'an spicy dishes are the main attraction, spicy and satisfying; for those who don't eat spicy food, fish head is your soulmate, the soup is as white as milk, fresh and delicious; and you definitely shouldn't miss the small assorted fish!
After a round trip, the clarity of Qiandao Lake is like a wash, the lake surface is sparkling, simply like dancing gems✨. Choose to drive or cycle, or a light boat trip conversing with the lake🚢, have a bowl of steaming fish head🐟, or just sit and daze, enjoy the tranquility, let the lake and mountains fill you with strength and wisdom!🌟
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Aoshan Village by the Qiandao Lake, a sea of rapeseed flowers sways like golden waves
Aoshan is a small fishing village located in Jieshou Township, Chun'an County, 33 kilometers from Qiandao Lake Town and 6 kilometers from Jiangjia Town, situated in the middle area between these two tourist characteristic towns.
Aoshan Village is bordered by the waters of Qiandao Lake to the south and Aofeng Mountain to the north. With islands crisscrossing and harbors interlocking, the residential houses in the village are built against the mountain and by the lake, and many homestays have been opened within the village.
The rapeseed flowers can be said to be the 'spring top trend' of Aoshan. On the layered terraced fields, large swathes of thriving rapeseed flowers spread out with the dense spring rain of the south. They extend from the roadside all the way to the foot of the mountain. The sea of flowers surges like golden waves, with green mountains shrouded in mist and clouds, bees and butterflies dancing gracefully, and the vibrant vitality of spring vividly before your eyes.
Strolling on the field ridges. The flowers do not intoxicate, but people intoxicate themselves, as if isolated from the world's vanity and noise.
📍Detailed address:
Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou City, Chun'an County, Jieshou Township, Aoshan Village
Ticket price: Free
Qiandao Lake·Tianyu Mountain | Elevator Direct to the Summit with Guide
Qiandao Lake·Tianyu Mountain | Elevator Direct to the Summit with Guide
🍃From the foot of the mountain to the summit, you can take an elevator directly, saving the effort of climbing. Moreover, from the observation deck, you can overlook the entire Qiandao Lake Bridge and the magnificent scenery of Qiandao Lake.
✨It is important to note that the elevator has several segments, with a total duration of about 10 minutes, so pay attention to safety, especially for families with children.
💰The entrance fee for Tianyu Mountain is 50 yuan, which includes the cost of entering the mountain and accessing the observation deck. (Concession tickets are available for the elderly, children, and students) If you want to experience the escalator directly to the observation platform, an additional 30 yuan is required. If you do not wish to walk down the mountain, you can choose to take a bus for 10 yuan, or you can opt for the more thrilling water slide down the mountain for 150 yuan.
Hope everyone has a great time~
Spring has arrived in Hangzhou, and with it, the cherry blossoms
Spring has arrived in Hangzhou, and the cherry blossom season has followed! From mid-March to early April each year, Hangzhou is adorned with cherry blossoms, making it picturesque. Visiting the cherry blossoms at this time is like entering a romantic cherry blossom world, with the air filled with a faint fragrance of flowers, bringing joy to the heart. Today, Mao Mao Mao has carefully compiled a Hangzhou cherry blossom viewing guide for everyone, let's take a look!
1️⃣ **Prince Bay Park**: Hangzhou's spring business card, a sea of tulips and cherry blossoms in the same frame, is overwhelmingly beautiful.
2️⃣ **Liangzhu Overhead**: The blue-toned cherry blossom avenue at night is like a healing movie scene, refreshing and pleasing to the mind.
3️⃣ **Maojiabu**: A lesser-known cherry blossom viewing spot, where the spring February orchids are already in full bloom, intoxicating.
4️⃣ **Turtle Pond**: The Turtle Pond in spring is like an oil painting, with romantic cherry blossom rain adding to its charm.
5️⃣ **Children's Park**: Huge cherry blossom trees make it easy to take Japanese-style photos, overwhelmingly beautiful.
6️⃣ **Tea Museum**: A cherry blossom viewing spot more beautiful than Kyoto, you'll regret missing it.
7️⃣ **Manao Temple**: A lesser-known spot by the West Lake, a different spring awaits you.
8️⃣ **Quyuanfenghe**: Cherry blossoms and ancient architectural pavilions complement each other, creating a dreamlike southern spring scene.
9️⃣ **Alibaba Canteen**: A whole piece of cherry blossoms in front of the large glass windows, so romantic it brings tears, the photos are like movie scenes.
🔟 **Dongfang Middle School Bus Stop**: A romantic bus stop, as if walking into a Japanese drama scene.
1️⃣1️⃣ **Sige Cherry Blossom Garden**: A large cherry blossom forest, a great place for spring camping.
1️⃣2️⃣ **Baita Park**: The combination of trains and cherry blossoms, passing through the beauty of spring.
1️⃣3️⃣ **Huagang Guanyu**: Ancient architecture under cherry blossom trees, a model of Chinese aesthetic.
1️⃣4️⃣ Xinyi Square: The cherry blossom king by the neighborhood, full of life.
1️⃣5️⃣ China Yard Mengxi Garden: The most beautiful courtyard under the southern spring, worth a visit.
1️⃣6️⃣ Qiantang River Bridge: The solitary beauty of cherry blossom trees, picturesque.
1️⃣7️⃣ Yun Song Book House: A lesser-known spot by the West Lake, every step is a different exquisite scene.
1️⃣8️⃣ Binjiang Cherry Blossom Avenue: A different spring under the cherry blossom track, even more stunning from the air.
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