Laoshan Island, Chaohu Lake | Leisure time on a secluded island, romantic autumn moments

Day 1 Nanjing → Chaohu → Nanjing

07:45

From 07:45 to 08:00, we gathered and signed in at Exit 1 of Andemen Station on Nanjing Metro Line 1, where we saw the yellow China-TravelNote flag.

08:00

We set off on time. On the bus, the tour leader will arrange for everyone to introduce themselves, play interactive games, and have fun laughing along the way!

10:30

Arrive at Zhongmiao Wharf in Chaohu Lake and ride the waves to Laoshan Island under the guidance of the team leader. Laoshan Island is the largest island in Chaohu Lake. It has an oval terrain and is famous for its magical, beautiful and unparalleled ecological environment. It is the core scenic spot of Chaohu Tourist Area and also a famous tourist area in central Anhui. Laoshan is surrounded by water on all sides, like a leaf floating in the water. It is the "oasis on the lake" of the 800-li Chaohu Lake and the first scenic spot in Chaohu Lake.

We are free to move around on Laoshan Island, and we can also explore the island with the tour leader. We can climb the mountain and wander around as we like.

Huazang Temple: The spiritual home on the island, get a free cup of coffee (it all depends on fate) and sit in the quiet time!

Wenfeng Tower (Wanger Tower): A seven-story, octagonal tower from the Ming Dynasty. From the top, you can overlook the entire Chaohu Lake.

Lakeside Trail: The trail is about 3-4 kilometers long and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains, reed marshes, and wild water birds along the way.

Fishing Village: The island retains the original ecological fishing village style, where you can experience the life of fishermen and taste fresh lake food

You can also check in at these attractions. After all, there are surprises everywhere on Mount Tai Island. The key is whether you like these surprises.

At lunch, we foraged freely on Laoshan Island, where there was a fishing house.

We will give tourists enough time to stroll around the island, enjoy the scenery and just relax.

3:00 PM

We took a boat back to the shore of Chaohu Lake and then took a bus back home.

6:30 PM

Arrive at the departure point and disperse happily.

Driving time: about 2.5 hours

Notes: 1. Suitable for: Solo strollers, couples, friends, or the whole family (note: there are many steps on the mountain, so it's recommended to take a sightseeing bus with the elderly and children). There's always a way to enjoy it!
2. The boat ticket we selected is a round-trip motorboat. Children under 1.2 meters are free, and those over 1.2 meters are priced the same as adults. Please note this when registering (please be aware of this when registering!).

How long does it take to hike around Laoshan Island?

A hike around Laoshan Island takes about 2-3 hours, depending on your personal interests. If you like taking photos or just daydreaming, you can do it.

Will there be places to eat on the island?

There are some farmhouses on Laoshan Island where you can dine freely, split the bill, or eat some local snacks. Of course, you can also bring your own.

[Laoshan Island] Located southwest of Zhongmiao Subdistrict in Chaohu City, Laoshan Island lies within Chaohu Lake, one of China's five largest freshwater lakes. Roughly spindle-shaped, Laoshan Island boasts lush, evergreen forests, resembling a green snail floating on water. Surrounded by water, Laoshan resembles a leaf floating on the surface, creating an oasis within the 800-li Chaohu Lake and a prime scenic spot. Legend has it that during the "Sinking of Chaozhou," Grandma Jiao, while saving her neighbors, was engulfed by floodwaters and transformed into a mountain, hence the name "Laoshan."