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#Xiandao Lake Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
A Tour Around Wuhan: Xian' Dao Lake in Huangshi
Xian' Dao Lake is located in Wangying Town, Yangxin County, Huangshi City, with 1002 islets shining like stars scattered in a jade plate. The visibility of the lake water reaches 5 meters, and the concentration of negative air ions is 1010 per cubic centimeter.
Xian' Dao Lake is a provincial-level ecological tourism scenic area and a national 4A-level scenic spot. It is known as one of the 'Three Great Thousand Island Lakes' in the world, alongside Qiandao Lake in Hangzhou and Thousand Islands Lake in Canada. It got its name from an ancient plaque on the cliff by the lake that reads 'Ling Tong Xian Dao'.
The lake view is very beautiful, with good water quality and a pretty appearance, giving a sense of a seaside holiday. Attractions and activities include:
Mountain Magic Carpet, Glass Skywalk
Cliff Swing, Glass Slide
Glass Rafting, Film and Television Via Ferrata, High Altitude Zip Line, Massage Slide
Sky City is a purely man-made attraction, suitable only for photo opportunities, especially for pretty girls who love to take pictures. Cable car for ascending and descending the mountain (140/person)
At Xian' Dao Lake scenic area, you can take the magic carpet to go up the mountain (30/person), and glass rafting to go down (50/person). The mountain is not high, but the descent is quite steep.
There is actually a fairy-tale place within 2 hours around Wuhan! So romantic!
There is actually a fairy-tale place within 2 hours around Wuhan! So romantic!|||I've come to the City in the Sky again!
This place has become a treasure spot for my family and me. It's a short 2-hour drive from Wuhan, and you can experience the scenery of foreign islands, which is really worth it and delightful!
We've really visited this place n times, and each experience is different. Different weather brings different views. Here's a detailed guide I've prepared for everyone, remember to save it!
Taking the cable car up and down the mountain can save a lot of energy for sightseeing, it's definitely a blessing for the lazy! After getting off the cable car, a wonderful romantic journey begins!
1⃣️1314 steps. There are many rest areas in between, hold your loved one's hand and set off bravely!
2⃣️A letter from the sky. A white rectangular frame, whether sitting, standing, or lying down, freeze yourself and the star-studded Xianhu Island, and send it to a better future self!
3⃣️The little flying house with colorful balloons. A fairy-tale colored little house stands on the edge of the cliff, gently push open the doors and windows, as if opening a colorful fairy tale world!
4⃣️Pink beach. Who doesn't have a pink girlish heart! On the pink beach, there are coconut trees, beach loungers, and moon swings, walk barefoot over, and experience a different beach style!
5⃣️Cliff swing. Definitely a game for the brave! Sit on the swing, swing into the air, enjoy the sensory stimulation and the loud shouts!
6⃣️Buddha's hand reaching to the sky. Climb the steps and feel the sensation of being held in the palm!
7⃣️Cloud ladder and bird's nest. Suitable for taking kids up to the clouds!
8⃣️The Mirror of the Sky. At an altitude of 520.1314 meters, it's the world's largest glass-bottomed viewing platform! It's also the pinnacle of the scenic area! Walking on it, feel the vibration of the wind, the visual impact of looking down through the void, and take in the beautiful scenery of the entire Xianhu Lake!
Route A:
You can return to the Mirror of the Sky and take the cable car back, which is more relaxing. It's recommended for friends with children as it's not too tiring.
Route B:
After reaching the Mirror of the Sky, continue walking forward, there are other beautiful sights along the way, suitable for hiking, friends with good physical strength can try.
About accommodation🏠
Before the trip, I found a newly opened homestay, Shanju Qiuming, which is very close to the scenic area, about a 5-minute drive. The style of the homestay is the new Chinese and wild luxury wabi-sabi resort style that I recently like, each room has an independent small courtyard, quiet and tranquil. Some rooms can even take a hot spring bath in winter, which sounds very comfortable.
🏠: Shanju Qiuming Homestay
📍: Next to the Village Committee of Gaoshan Village, Wangying Town, Yangxin County, Huangshi City, Hubei Province
Precautions:
1⃣️You can choose to return the same way when going down the mountain, but you will miss the joy of the shouting spring and the beauty of the bamboo forest.
2⃣️Friends who bring drones should act according to their abilities, as the wind speed on the mountain is high, fly cautiously!
A Must-Collect Travel Guide to Xian Dao Lake in Huangshi
Xian Dao Lake is one of the world's three major 'Thousand Island Lakes✨', known as 'the most peculiar lake in Jingchu🥇'. It is located in Wangying Town, Yangxin County, Huangshi City, at the northern foot of Mufu Mountain, 140 kilometers from Wuhan and 130 kilometers from Lushan. The lake is dotted with 1002 islands across 46,000 acres of water, resembling a constellation in the Milky Way☄.
I've heard about this place for a long time, but I've never been there. It just so happens that the small car group focuses on 2—6 people mini tours, and I found it's really suitable for a group of people to customize their itinerary and have fun together! Activities like water fights🔫 and barbecues🍡 are all possible!
🌈Xian Dao Lake
1⃣️ East Line of Xian Dao Lake: Wangxian Cliff + Glass Skywalk + Guanyin Cave (many attractions, various activities)
⏰Approximate playtime: 4h
✅Lazy way to play: Lake cruise → Guanyin Cave → Elevator up the mountain → Glass Skywalk → Internet-famous swing → Wangxian Cliff → Slide → Glass rafting → Return to the dock
2⃣️ West Line of Xian Dao Lake: Xian Dao Gallery + Xian Long Island
⏰Approximate playtime: 3h
✅Suitable for playing with children: Lake cruise → Xian Dao Gallery → Peacock Garden → Love Island → Grass sliding → Bamboo raft
3⃣️ Sky City of Xian Dao Lake
⚠️Be sure to buy round-trip cable car tickets🚠 online in advance, otherwise, you will doubt life climbing up
Sky Realm Circular Viewing Platform → Cliff Swing → Mirror Maze → Jungle Crossing Aerial Zip Line → Rainbow Slide → Jungle Flower Sea → 3D Magic House
✅I never expected to find such a fairyland secret and Sky City nearby. The dreamy scenery of islands from afar, and the healing landscape of mountains and islands can be fully appreciated from the 520-meter-high glass viewing platform.
📌Small car group itinerary
Day 1⃣
Wuhan—Xian Dao Lake
Meeting point:
8:30 Hankou Tudao Street Exit A
9:00 Xiaogui Mountain Exit C
11:30 Ascend to the viewing platform, photographing the thousand islands
12:00-13:00 Have a special farmhouse meal together
14:00-17:00 Start the kayak exploration trip in the fairyland of Xian Dao Lake
17:00—21:00 Exquisite afternoon tea, BBQ, bonfire music night
Day 2⃣
8:00-9:00: Breakfast
10:00-12:00: All-terrain ATV beach buggy
12:00 Lunch
14:00-15:00 Picking
15:00 Return trip
Tips:
1⃣️Choosing this route, it is not recommended to bring too much water and food, as they are available for sale along the way. Traveling light will enhance the experience.
2⃣️The famous 'Mirror of the Sky' at Xian Dao Lake is another place. If you have good physical strength, you can arrange to visit the East Line in the morning and Sky City in the afternoon.
3⃣️There are discounts for the elderly on the East Line, remember to bring your ID card.
👏Going to Xian Dao Lake for the first time without a professional guide can be really troublesome, and sudden situations may not be handled in time!
👏It is recommended to choose a mini car group for travel, with a professional guide to lead the way to the top, providing us with higher quality services!
For more detailed services, please feel free to inquire🎀
Hubei's Premier Marvelous Lake - Xian' Dao Lake in Huangshi
Xian' Dao Lake is not a fairyland but is more enchanting than one, with extremely beautiful scenery, it's a haven on earth.
Xian' Dao Lake is also a provincial-level ecological tourism scenic area, a CCTV film and television shooting base, and a national 4A-level scenic spot. It is known as one of the 'Three Great Thousand Island Lakes' in the world, alongside Qiandao Lake in Hangzhou and Thousand Islands Lake in Canada.
Xian' Dao Lake has undergone tremendous changes over time. The Tang dynasty poet Luo Binwang's hermitage and mausoleum's holy relics are still present, the 'Flying Bell' from the late Ming dynasty's Jiajing year of Jia Yin is well-preserved, and the inscriptions on the 'Ling Tong Xian Dao' stele are clear and distinct.
Address
No.1 Special Wharf Road, Wangying Town, Yangxin County, Huangshi City, Hubei Province, Xian' Dao Lake Tourist Center
Opening Hours
All year round: Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 17:30 (Ticket sales from 8:00-14:30)
Note
Xian' Dao Lake and the City in the Sky are two separate scenic areas, but they are very close to each other
Admission
Xian' Dao Lake includes the East and West lines, the cost includes the main ticket + boat ticket
Huangshi Tourism Annual Pass (100 yuan, includes the main tickets for the East line, West line, and the City in the Sky)
Hubei Tourism Annual Pass (300 yuan, only includes Xian' Dao Lake) allows free main ticket
An additional 40 yuan for the boat ticket is required
Some attractions require an additional fee
City in the Sky, admission is 100 yuan, cable car round trip is 150 (one way 70, the other 80)
You can choose to hike the whole way, or take a one-way cable car, or both ways by cable car
Huangshi Tourism Annual Pass only includes the main ticket for the City in the Sky, cable car is charged separately.
Tips for Visiting
Book accommodation in advance, purchase/reserve tickets
Ice cream/water is available for sale in the scenic area
If you bring children, you can bring your own snacks/fruits
Super suitable for photography, wearing bright colors will be very photogenic
Xian Dao Lake: The number one marvelous lake in Jingchu, and the largest man-made lake in China
Located in Huangshi City, Hubei Province, nestled at the northern foot of the Mufu Mountain Range, it is a city renowned for its historical and cultural significance, as well as a destination for ecological tourism. Here lies a magical expanse of water known as Xian Dao Lake.
Xian Dao Lake is one of the largest man-made lakes in China, covering an area of 46,000 acres. Within its waters, 1,002 islands are scattered amidst the green waves, creating a naturally privileged landscape, earning it the title of 'The number one marvelous lake in Jingchu'.
The islands of Xian Dao Lake are colorful and varied, resembling deer, cranes, turtles, fish, ducks, lotuses, and more, with some symbolizing auspiciousness, happiness, wealth, longevity, and so on. Each island has its own touching story that makes visitors linger and forget to return. The water quality of Xian Dao Lake is crystal clear, with schools of fish and shrimp, egrets flying over the water, willows perfect for fishing by the water's edge, and fragrant flowers and grasses along the shore. Xian Dao Lake presents different scenic views in each of the four seasons: blooming flowers in spring, shady trees in summer, mountains full of red leaves in autumn, and pristine white snow in winter. No matter when or where, one can always feel the charm and vitality of nature.
From an aerial view, the green mountains stretch along both banks, and a thousand islands compete in beauty within the lake. The islands, with their varying shapes, are scattered like stars, close yet distant, resembling a dazzling array of stars falling onto a jade plate, a spectacular sight to behold. This is the wonder of Xian Dao Lake's thousand islands competing in beauty. It is a beautiful calling card for Huangshi City and a scenic spot in China. You are welcome to Xian Dao Lake, to experience the beauty of a thousand islands and enjoy the joy of a fairyland.
My Moments are being bombarded with questions - this is not abroad, it's right here in Hubei
😀 It takes about two hours to get from Wuhan to Xian Dao Lake Scenic Area in Huangshi. Have an early morning on Saturday, and you can start having fun before noon~ If you don't want to stay overnight, I think it's perfectly fine to make a round trip in one day if you leave early!
📋DAY1⃣ Sky City
👉 Arrive at noon, drop off luggage, and rush to the attractions.
🎫【Ticket】Combo ticket 249 RMB per person, includes Sky City ticket + Jungle Crossing + Sky Mirror + round-trip cable car.
🚶【Route】Take the cable car up the mountain. I thought it was right there when you get off the cable car, but the real start is after you get off - climb '1314 steps' to the top of the mountain~ It's a bit tough😅, remember to protect yourself from the sun!
🌅【Scenery】Several scenic spots for photo ops are all connected, and from the top of the mountain, you can overlook the entire Xian Dao Lake, with pink beaches, cloud ladders, Buddha's hand, etc., all very photogenic📷. The feeling of having the whole glass viewing platform to yourself at the end is also pretty good‼️ For those who are afraid of heights, look ahead and at the clouds, don't look down.
🚡【Cable car or walk down the mountain】Off-road vehicle & kayak
🚙 Off-road experience is thrilling as you go over hills and dales‼️ The road is quite dusty, remember to wear a mask when playing~
☀️ Kayaking is great in the midsummer, watching the sunset🌇 on the lake surface is super beautiful~ Recommend using a paddleboard for better photo ops.
✔ Wanted to try all the attractions, but due to time constraints, the first day's itinerary and activities were quite packed, indeed tiring but worth it👍
🍲【Dining】There are several restaurants along the way to the inn
📋DAY2⃣ Xian Dao Lake
⭐ Xian Dao Lake is divided into East and West lines‼️ Both routes are priced the same
🎈 East line: Wang Xian Cliff, Glass Walkway, Guanyin Cave, round-trip boat ticket
🎈 West line: Xian Lake Gallery, Xian Long Island, round-trip boat ticket
📍 Recommend the East line, more scenic spots, more interesting......
🎫【Ticket】East line 110 RMB per person, includes round-trip boat and attraction tickets
🛶【Pier】Frequent departures, and it's quite fast if there are enough people, about a 40-minute boat ride to reach✔ Wang Xian Cliff
🚠【Scenic Area】You can choose to climb up and down the mountain or take the cableway, each section of the cableway is charged separately💰
Going up: Sit on a sliding belt to go up the mountain, my first time encountering this operation🤩30 RMB per person
🌟 Glass Walkway: Great for photos📷
🌟 Glass Rafting: 50 RMB per person
Going down: Wear special sliding pants and gloves, the slide is speed controllable, suitable for all ages😜30 RMB per person
✔ Guanyin Cave
After Wang Xian Cliff, return to the pier🚤 to Guanyin Cave, a ten-minute boat ride‼️ Remember to ask the staff and confirm the destination of the boat~
【Attraction】A short mountain path + cool Ru Yuan Cave, not much to play, we finished quickly🔚, went to the pier to wait for the boat and headed back🎉
Where to go for the holiday? Go to Xiandao Lake Scenic Area, Wangying Town, Yangxin County, Huangshi City, Hubei Province
Xiandao Lake, originally named Thousand Island Lake, also known as Wangying Reservoir, is located in Wangying Town, Yangxin County, Huangshi City, at the northern foot of Mufu Mountain. It is 140 kilometers away from Wuhan, a major city in central China, and 130 kilometers away from Lushan. National Highways 106 and 107 pass by. The area covers 276 square kilometers, with 1002 islands embedded in 46,000 acres of water surface, just like a galaxy constellation, not a fairyland but better than a fairyland, enjoying the reputation of 'the first strange lake in Jingchu'.
Xiandao Lake has excellent vegetation and species clusters, with an air negative ion concentration of 1010 per cubic centimeter, a lake water visibility of 5 meters, an average summer temperature of about 25 degrees, and a winter temperature of about 8 degrees. There are also many caves along the lake shore, with streams inside the caves. Xiandao Lake is a provincial-level ecological tourism scenic area, a CCTV film and television shooting base, a national 4A-level scenic spot, and is known as one of the 'three major Thousand Island Lakes in the world' together with Thousand Island Lake in Hangzhou and Thousand Island Lake in Canada.
Xiandao Lake has undergone tremendous changes. The relics of the Tang Dynasty Luo Binwang's catalogue hidden mausoleum still exist, the 'coming bell' preserved intact in the Jiajin year of the Jiajing period at the end of the Ming Dynasty, and the inscriptions on the 'Ling Tong Xiandao' stele are clear.
Depart from Wuhan 2h | Listen to the rain under the eaves, sleep with the mountain as your pillow
| Listen to the rain under the eaves, sleep with the mountain as your pillow. Plan a weekend trip to the Sky City Scenic Area with your family.
Considering bringing children, don't want the itinerary to be too rushed.
So a two-day and one-night itinerary was arranged.
Unexpectedly found this homestay with unique poetic charm.
The homestay is built with raw stones, gray mud paint, raw wood and other materials, combined with banana, iron tree, turtle back leaves and other plants.
The whole homestay presents a wild luxury, retro, holiday style 2.
Xian Island Lake Mountain Autumn Twilight Homestay.
Hubei Province, Huangshi City, Yangxin County, Wangying Town, Gaoshan Village, self-driving 2h.
63 guest rooms (couples, parent-child, suites).
Homestay to Sky City Scenic Area 6min.
Homestay to Xian Island Lake Ecological Tourism Scenic Area 7min by car.
Exclusive butler service (this point is worth boasting, very responsible young man, help with luggage, responsive).
Accommodation includes breakfast, and there are also delicious food and snacks nearby.
'After the new rain in the empty mountains, the weather comes late in autumn. The bright moon shines between the pines, and the clear spring flows on the stones.'
Every grass and tree, birds and insects singing, all things coexist.
This place is suitable for couples, friends to rest here for a night.
Feel the sunshine and clouds.
It is also suitable for parent-child families, open the door, immersive experience of nature. Sit under the eaves to listen to the rain and drink tea, read a good book.
Turn around, forget the worries of the world!
New Year's Day 2024 travel, check-in at Xianhu Island, Huangshi
Xianhu Island is one of the world's three major 'Thousand Island Lakes', enjoying the reputation of 'the first strange lake in Jingchu', located in Wangying Town, Yangxin County, Huangshi City, at the foot of Mufu Mountain, 140km from Wuhan, 130km from Lushan, with 1002 islands embedded in 46,000 acres of water surface, like the Milky Way constellation, there are also cruise ships, afternoon tea, BBQ, beach off-road, picking and other projects, very suitable for a few good friends to go together, walking the baby is also very happy!
Xianhu Island travel guide:
1️⃣East Line: Wangxian Cliff + Glass Plank Road + Guanyin Cave
This line has many attractions, many ways to play, and the play time is about 4h
Lake cruise → Guanyin Cave → Take the elevator up the mountain → Glass Plank Road → Internet celebrity swing → Wangxian Cliff → Slide → Glass rafting → Return to the pier
2️⃣West Line: Xian Island Gallery + Xian Long Island
The play time is about 3h, suitable for playing with children
Lake cruise → Xian Island Gallery → Peacock Garden → Love Island → Grass sliding → Bamboo raft
3️⃣Xianhu Lake Sky City
⚠️Be sure to buy round-trip cable car tickets in advance, otherwise you will climb to doubt life
Sky City viewing platform → Cliff swing → Mirror maze → Jungle crossing high-altitude cableway → Colorful slide → Jungle flower sea → 3D magic house
I really didn't expect that there are such fairy secret places around Wuhan, the healing scenery of mountains and islands can be seen at a glance as long as you climb the 520-meter glass viewing platform!
⚠️Tips:
1️⃣Don't bring too much water and food, there are sold on the road, the experience will be better if you go light
2️⃣The famous 'Mirror of the Sky' in Xianhu Lake is another place, partners with good physical strength can arrange the east line in the morning and Sky City in the afternoon
3️⃣The east line has discounts for the elderly, remember to bring your ID
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