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Chun'an is a place where thousands of rivers converge into a peaceful undulation, a place where green mountains and jade abyss meet. Qiandao Lake is the dark blue sky that I have long dreamed of. I have longed for it, and finally, on this warm winter day, I made the journey to Qiandao Lake.
The deeper the love, the more reluctant I am to leave. I spent six days and five nights to complete a self-driving tour around Qiandao Lake. I saw a different Qiandao Lake and its unique charm.
Lift the curtains to glimpse the romantic beauty of the lake, a painting of looming green mountains and vast expanses of water. Wenxin Island Butterfly Resort Hotel, known as the "Water Palace" of Qiandao Lake, offers a panoramic lakeside island hotel with every room featuring a lake view, creating a poetic 360-degree view of the lake.
The beauty of the superior lake view room is unforgettable, and you can enjoy the beauty of the lake 24 hours a day, whether it is the sparkling water or the setting sun.
The Deep Sleep Lake View Suite offers the solace of a sweet dream. The spaciousness of the room evokes a romantic reconciliation with the turmoil of the past. It's a tranquil escape within the vastness of time, a beam of natural, warm light filtering through the gauze curtains...
The cozy courtyard in light gray tones stands by the lake, independent and private. The rooms are simple and comfortable. Accompanied by the mountains and rivers, dreams are leisurely.
The breakfast room on the fourth floor offers simple, nutritious, and delicious meals. Beneath the bamboo curtains, savor the beauty of the morning. The lush green mountains on both sides and a few leisurely fishing boats create perfect photo spots.
RV camping and lakeside strolls are all part of the human world of mountains and rivers. The setting sun shines gently on the water. It is comfortable and safe here. Slow down time, slow down again, and lying down may also be salvation.
Cycling under the warm sunshine by the lake, passing through the colors of autumn, parallel to the blue of the lake, the sky and the earth are peaceful, the water waves are dotted with stars, and the story of the lake can be best discovered by cycling slowly.
The lake is beautiful, with thousands of islands inlaid with pearls. The ripples gently welcome the sunset. The water palace is well-deserved of its reputation. A dazzling sunset says goodnight to the beautiful scenery.
Beautiful enough to make you scream, fun enough to make you scream, exciting enough to make you scream, Shanghai Ma Adventure Park, the screaming starts from Cable Car No. 1. The colorful cable car carries people to the depths of the mountain top, and the sight is full of beautiful scenery.
Take Cable Car 1 to the midpoint of the mountain, where you'll find a rainbow slide, rocket bungee jumping, off-road motorcycles, super skateboarding, archery, gunfire, the cute pet park's bouncing cloud, the internet-famous swings, the kid-favorite and dad-strengthening roller coaster, and a human-printed wall. Before boarding Cable Car 2, you can swing and stroll through the mountains... The warm afternoon sun sets the stage for the next exciting journey.
The 800-meter-long No. 2 cable car goes above the sea of clouds, connecting thousands of islands and mountains. Above the clouds, you can overlook the unique beauty of Qiandao Lake.
Above the clouds, there are clouds above the clouds. The Yunding Sky Dome glass observation deck, with a span exceeding the Guinness World Record, offers a unique view of Thousand Islands Lake. For those brave enough, try the thrilling "Step by Step" ride. If the glass deck doesn't satisfy your vision, you can try the high-altitude flight experience. The magical Mirror Palace is also worth a high school dream, where reality and fantasy intertwine.
The glass slide is highly recommended. Its speed is top-notch, the ride is comfortable and hassle-free, and it's easy to operate. The super scooter, with a 4.6km track, offers breathtaking views of the mountains.
Shanghai Ma Paradise, a fun and adventurous trip, is worth three screams.
It is the ink-black mist and rain, the poetic talk of the world, the pastoral idyll, the green shirt as if it were yesterday. It is the secret islands of Qiandao Lake.
In the early morning, on the lakeside path, with a gentle breeze, you can stroll and sing, live in the secluded mountains, and look at your reflection in the water. Here, you can be an ordinary person again.
The all-day restaurant on the lake has 270-degree transparent floor-to-ceiling windows. The lake and mountain scenery outside the breakfast room window is shrouded in curling smoke.
Sky Mirror - The roof of the circular restaurant is a sky mirror suspended above the lake, resembling the sky and a spaceship docked here in outer space. It is mysterious and beautiful, and under the light and shadow, it presents the light from the universe.
Interstellar Lawn Skydome - Experience high-end camping on the interstellar lawn, brewing tea around the stove, with the warm sun shining, quiet, warm, empty, and free...
Riding along the lakeside, the scenery is pleasant, the mind is peaceful, and people are grazing their souls among the mountains and rivers.
The ladder by the lake is the height for making wishes and dreams, and the internet-famous swing faces the mountains, rivers, and seas, swinging the lingering autumn air...daze in the warm afternoon sun.
Circumnavigating the golden belt of green mountains and clear waters of Qiandao Lake, the luxury yachts show not only the scenery of the lake and mountains, and what you appreciate is not just the shimmering waves, but the painting written by the mountains and rivers, which is the harmonious image of the round sky and the square earth nestled between the mountains and waters.
Far away from the complexity and hustle and bustle of the world, everywhere is pastoral and fashionable and romantic. This is Mushui Bay, a paradise in Qiandao Lake, the most beautiful water in the world.
A city's past and present, its sinking and rebirth. Time passes by, never leaving. 1400 is a number, but it's more than just a number.
Wenyuan Lion City is the revival of the 1,400-year-old civilization of the underwater ancient Lion City. It is a translation of time and space, and a revival of the original texture and style of the ancient Lion City.
Entering Lion City from the ancient city’s Xingwen Gate, every scene before your eyes is a replica of the Lion City of the past.
The name of Lion City originates from the Five Lion Mountains, where five hills stand side by side, resembling a lion. Ancient Lion City boasts a rich cultural heritage. Today, Lion City has been transformed through time and space, with its historical sites still visible. Seven memorial archways evoke stories of loyalty, filial piety, and family values. The Imperial Examination Archway and the Number One Scholar Archway showcase its profound literary tradition.
This city is elegant and tranquil, quietly telling the story of its thousand-year-old past and rich history.
The creaking sound of the loom tells the story of the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage, and we are all just passers-by at the photo-taking spots on the street.
The old traces of the cobblestone road, the objects hanging in the weaving workshops on the street, spend an afternoon to empty your mind and search for the time 1,400 years ago in the Lion City.
In the early morning, drive for a quarter of an hour to enjoy the sunrise with clouds ten feet high and the light shining down, overlooking the mulberry fields.
Not far ahead is the Xiayuan Reservoir. Although it is hidden deep in the top of Xiayuan Mountain, it is still stunning. Surrounded by mountains and rippling blue waves, it is called the "Thousand Island Lake" on the top of the mountain, with green mountains reflected in the water and sparkling water.
Here, the Cloud Valley and Pine Stream are a place where you can focus your mind and also a place where you can return to your heart...
Each of the 15 suites, each over 50 square meters, bears an idyllic name: Lu Chai, He Ting, Gu Jian, and others. The rooms are exquisitely cozy, designed to maintain an eco-friendly environment of warmth in winter and cool in summer. Guests can soak in the hot springs and savor fine wines, gently soothing away the day's fatigue.
The shared space is spacious and comfortable, with a library on the first floor where you can read a few books and enjoy the passing of time. It can also be used as a reception room for large gatherings. At night, you can gather firewood, light a fireplace, cook wine around the fire, and chat about life.
The small bar, tea bar, and karaoke room on the second floor are perfect for enjoying the rhythm of your trip. Across from the bar is a multimedia conference room, perfect for combining travel and work.
The courtyard has a sunken infinity swimming pool with a mirror-like surface. The autumn scenery is infinitely performed here. While riding in the warm sunshine, the spiritual energy between the mountains and rivers comes into being.
The 2,000-square-meter lawn in the backyard is not just a place to relax. The bonfire at night amplifies the daytime dreams, and the blooming fireworks fulfill the hopes.
This is the place where you can free your soul and gain freedom. This is the Cloud Valley and Pine Stream.
The water is gurgling, and the smoke is curling up - Xiajiang Village, a beautiful village on the shore of Qiandao Lake, has a history of 800 years and is known as the "Yashu Gorge".
From a poor mountain village with mud-walled houses, half-year food shortages, and girls who refused to marry men from Xiajiang, it has now been transformed into a beautiful village with busy farmhouses and B&Bs, attracting many tourists to Xiajiang.
It is the filming location of the "My Hometown and Me" film series, a free treasure check-in spot that must be visited during a self-driving tour around Qiandao Lake, and the best tourist village selected by the United Nations World Tourism Organization.
Accompanied by green mountains and surrounded by green waters, there are houses with white walls and gray tiles, scattered in an orderly manner. This is a green, rich and beautiful village, where dreams begin.
The quiet and peaceful village is full of ancient style and charm, and is surrounded by green. Looking down at Xiajiang Village, it is a beautiful landscape painting painted by nature with great care.
Light Matcha tea, the drink of green water and green mountains tea, originated from Shennong's stroll in Qiandao Lake Matcha Manor, which is clear and leisurely, detached from the world.
The evening sun is still warm, shining on the tea gardens growing around the mountains. Time brews the fragrance of tea. Stay at the Three-Day Tea House B&B in the Four Seasons Engraved Manor. Wearing the Hanfu provided by the manor, you can experience the art of tea-making in the Song Dynasty. Following the teacher's explanation, time stopped in the Song Dynasty, and stopped in the scene of drinking tea and chatting.
This is a class about tea. The teacher uses tea as a medium of instruction. Tea flourished in the Tang Dynasty and reached its peak in the Song Dynasty. The Song Dynasty tea-making culture continues to this day. In the process of learning how to make tea, you'll experience the ancient way of drinking tea. It depicts time and paints the present moment in poetry.
After experiencing the special tea-making, you must try the manor's special set meals: exquisitely presented, with a combination of cold dishes, hot stir-fries, and stews, it is nutritious, delicious, and beautiful.
Sanri Tea House is a 60-year-old house with a traditional wooden structure and five teahouses. Both the interior and exterior are Japanese-style structures, with a dry landscape garden and a Zen matcha dojo. On a day in early winter, warmth slowly comes from the wooden floor. The two tatami mats are cozy and comfortable. Going up the stairs, the tea room on the attic exudes poetry.
This is Qiandao Lake, this is Matcha Manor. Here, if you are not a god, you will feel like a tea fairy.
The mountains are flawlessly beautiful. This is the Red Valley, a rare virgin forest in western Zhejiang.
The secret jungle and the sound of waterfalls are the paintings that embellish the mountains and the vitality of the primeval forest.
As you climb the steps along the Red Valley, the negative oxygen ions blowing in your face will soothe your body and mind, and the sound of water hitting the stone surface will be pleasing to your ears. Not far away, you will see a line of sky.
The waterfall cascades down from the sky like a white line, circling dozens of cascades. The Red Valley features a series of steps built into the mountainside, each cascading down to its own distinct shape, creating a unique spectacle. Three flowing streams form the Chinese character "川" (a Chinese character for "川"). Dragon and Tiger Pond embodies the spirit of dragons and tigers. Continuing upward, you'll reach flower fields, where you can sip tea, rest your feet, and listen to the soothing sounds of the waterfalls.
Among the many waterfalls, the most worth visiting are definitely the Eight Immortals Waterfall and Rainbow Waterfall. The Eight Immortals Waterfall looks like water falling from the sky. Several large rocks form a natural staircase, which hangs down leisurely, just like the Eight Immortals discussing the past and present in the mountains.
The Rainbow Waterfall is like a rainbow with white as the main melody, hanging in the mountains and forests, as long as a ribbon, waving and floating in the air.
The way up is mostly stone steps, and all you see are dense forest paths, which are breathtakingly beautiful. You have reached the top when you reach Taoyuanli.
Tasting mountain tea and gazing out from a high vantage point, the beauty of the Red Valley is picturesque and poetic.
Hidden in the "Lanshan" valley, there are several new Chinese-style single-family villas, which contain a quiet literary style. The tranquility at night is a surprise, and it is also the nature of the mountain and lake.
Rooms include standard rooms, king-size rooms, and suites, all facing the sun, bathed in sunlight during the day, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Balconies in standard rooms offer picturesque views of the street, a serene portrayal of peaceful times. Bedding is of star-quality, offering a touch of luxurious sophistication.
There is light pouring into the lobby. The sunlight shines through the windows and is edited into beautiful lines of light and shadow, which are reflected on the floor indoors, overlapping the exhibits. This may be the romance of light and shadow.
Those paintings and calligraphy show the literary and artistic atmosphere of the mountains, forests and lakes. Read a book and enjoy the quiet time. There is no need to think too much. This is the paradise of Qiandao Lake, where you can write poetry, paint and fall into a deep sleep.
The morning sun shines, and I sip tea in a wooden pavilion in the bamboo forest at the foot of the mountain. The sun cuts through the bleakness of autumn, presenting a red hue. This tranquility is hidden in the autumn.
Organic vegetables grown by local farmers are pesticide-free and avoid the bumpy roads, ensuring the dishes are pristine. Fresh seafood from Qiandao Lake is also fresh daily. Every meal is a surprise and the unexpected, the flavors a gift from nature and the chef's exquisite culinary skills.
Riding in time, all the beautiful things stop here, including the restless heart, which has found its way to ordinary alleys and the leisurely fragrance of flowers in the present moment.
