Qiandao Lake, located in Chun'an County, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, is a water resort with beautiful natural scenery. A visit to Qiandao Lake will immerse you in the beauty of the lake and the mountains and the magnificent landscape of China's largest man-made lake.
From Hangzhou, you can choose to drive to Qiandao Lake. Transit through Hangzhou, drive onto G25 Hangzhou-Qian Expressway, then turn right at Yangxi Hub to enter Qiandao Lake Branch Scenic Expressway. The journey is 129 kilometers and takes about 90 minutes by car. When you arrive at Qiandao Lake, you will find yourself in a fairyland of lakes and mountains.
The main attractions of Qiandao Lake are located around Qiandao Lake Town, and you can choose to find suitable accommodation here. In this beautiful town, you'll enjoy a laid-back lakeside vibe while it's quick and easy to set off to explore the nearby attractions.
For the first stop, it is recommended to visit Meifeng Island. The island is located on the Zhuangyuan Peninsula at the western end of the central lake area of Qiandao Lake, 12 kilometers from the town of Qiandao Lake. Meifeng Island is identified as a first-class scenic spot of Qiandao Lake because of its scattered archipelagos, crisscrossed harbors and ecological environment. When you climb the Meifeng Observation Deck, you will overlook more than 300 large and small islands, as if you are in a painting.
You can visit Monkey Island. Formerly known as the Yunmeng Islands, Monkey Island is composed of more than ten verdant islands of all sizes. Through the Chinese Academy of Sciences' water trapping method, it has become a veritable monkey island. The island is home to monuments such as the Hairui Temple and the Ninggu Bell Tower, which take you back in time.
Afterwards, head to Lock Island, a unique attraction on Qiandao Lake. The whole island is filled with all kinds of heart locks, and 160,000 locks make up a unique world. There is also China's first lock museum - China Lock Exhibition Hall, allowing you to appreciate the artistic charm of locks.
Finally, visit Santan Island at the junction of the central lake area and the southeast lake area of Qiandao Lake Scenic Area. This scenic spot covers an area of 80 hectares and brings together many cultural monuments such as Yingshan Academy, Shixia Academy, and Shufu Academy, as well as buildings such as Longmen Pagoda and Langguan Pagoda. There is not only the beauty of mountains and rivers, but also the accumulation of history.
The whole trip to Qiandao Lake will take you to appreciate the beauty of natural scenery and feel the unique cultural and historical heritage of Qiandao Lake. In this beautiful landscape of lakes and mountains, you will find peace of mind and make unforgettable memories of your trip.
Recommended for winter outings