Uncover the Secrets of Qiandao Lake: What Treasures Lie Hidden Among 1,000 Islands?

Qiandao Lake, located in Chun'an County, Zhejiang Province, is a man-made lake formed by damming and storing water to build the Xin'anjiang Hydropower Station in 1959. With 1,078 islands scattered throughout the lake, it boasts stunning natural scenery and an excellent ecological environment. It is a comprehensive tourist destination integrating leisure, vacation, sightseeing, and water sports. Here is a Qiandao Lake travel guide to help you have a wonderful trip: Recommended Attractions - Qiandao Lake Scenic Area: The core scenic area of Qiandao Lake, including the Central Lake Area and the Southeast Lake Area. Meifeng Island in the Central Lake Area is an excellent place to climb and enjoy a panoramic view of more than 300 islands of various sizes. Moonlight Island consists of five islands embracing each other, with love as its theme, and has Love Garden, Xi Garden, Heart Garden, Dream Garden, and Yi Garden. Huangshan Tip in the Southeast Lake Area can fully display the natural beauty of Qiandao Lake's green mountains and clear waters. Climbing to the top of the mountain, you can see more than 90 islands. Mishan Island is famous for Mishan Temple, and it is said that the story of "three monks having no water to drink" originated here. - Tianyu Mountain Viewing Platform: Offers a broad view, overlooking the entire Qiandao Lake and Qiandao Lake Bridge. It is a great place to breathe fresh air in the morning or enjoy the sunset in the evening. - Qinchuan Village: An ancient village with a history of more than 700 years. The village preserves a large number of Ming and Qing buildings. The architectural style integrates the characteristics of Huizhou and Western Zhejiang residential buildings, full of simple charm. - Qiandao Lake Huma Adventure Park: Has many highly experiential online celebrity projects, such as glass plank roads, zip lines, and rock climbing, suitable for tourists who like excitement and challenges. Recommended Food - Qiandao Lake Fish Head: This is Qiandao Lake's signature dish. The fish head is large and plump, the meat is tender, the fish soup is rich and delicious, and it is nutritious. - Chun'an Chili Sauce: A chili sauce with Chun'an characteristics, with a spicy and delicious taste. It can be used with various dishes to add flavor. - Qiandao Jade Leaf: A special tea of Qiandao Lake, belonging to the green tea category. The tea leaves are flat and straight, with a green color, a clear and long-lasting aroma, and a fresh, mellow, and sweet taste. Accommodation Options - Amanyangyun Qiandao Lake: The hotel is nestled among the lakes and mountains, with a private "heart-shaped island", beautiful environment, luxurious facilities, and thoughtful service. - Minghao International Resort Hotel Qiandao Lake: The hotel is located on Menggu Road, Qiandao Lake Town, with a C-position lake view of Qiandao Lake and a private water curtain movie. It also has a parent-child park, suitable for families with children to check in. - Kaiyuan Resort Qiandao Lake: The hotel is located at No. 888 Yangguang Road, Kirin Peninsula, Qiandao Lake Town, with beautiful lake views and rich leisure facilities. The children's playground is very popular among children. Transportation Guide - External Transportation: - Airplane: You can first arrive at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, and then take the airport bus to Qiandao Lake at the airport, which takes about 2.5 hours. - Train: You can first arrive at Hangzhou Station or Hangzhou East Station, and then take the express bus to Qiandao Lake at Hangzhou West Bus Station, which takes about 2 hours. - Self-driving: Starting from Hangzhou, drive along the Hangqian Expressway and get off the expressway at the Qiandao Lake exit, the whole journey takes about 1.5 hours. - Internal Transportation: - Bus: There are some bus lines in Qiandao Lake Town that can go to the main scenic spots, but there may be fewer buses, so you need to pay attention to the operating hours. - Taxi: There are many taxis in Qiandao Lake Town, which is convenient for traveling, but the cost may be higher to some remote attractions. - Car rental: If there are many people traveling together or you want to travel more freely, you can consider renting a car locally.