Day 1 Shanghai → Qiandao Lake
·morning
Preface:
Qiandao Lake Island Philosophy📖:
Every island is a cloud falling from the sky☁️
Lying down is a noble island etiquette 🎩
Breathing is a profound travel memory🗺️
07:15
Assembly Preparation
Meet at the designated location of China-TravelNote and sign in 🚌🚌
07:30
Depart on time!
Interaction on board & itinerary introduction, meet interesting tour leaders and like-minded partners, and have fun all the way! 😆😆
Before arriving at Qiandao Lake, you can open the car window curtains to see the beautiful scenery of Qiandao Lake, which is known as the back garden of Hangzhou🏞️
12:30
We arrived at Qiandao Lake and met up with our friends who had gathered by high-speed rail.
Get off the bus first and enjoy a group meal, and experience the delicious Qiandao Lake fish head soup 🍛🍛!! (You need to pay for it yourself, or you can take care of your own lunch~)
During this period, you can also buy supplies for going to the island around the hotel~
1:45 PM
Set sail, land on the island, and watch the sunset over the starry sky!!!
Then take the bus to the designated pier for assembly:
Here, you can listen to the basic explanations of the base coach and learn some simple kayaking knowledge.
There are three ways to handle our heavy bags, camping tools and other items:
1. The base will provide two canoes for free. You can store your heavy bags on the canoes, and the warriors on site will need to drag the canoes to the island. (You can take turns to experience it)
2. The cabin of your own kayak can also hold tourists’ belongings, but it needs some simple waterproofing!
3. You can ask the rescue boat to transport the heavy backpack to the destination island in advance, but the space is limited.
2:30 PM
[A Preliminary Study on Island Hopping]
After packing up, it's time to set sail! Braving the wind and waves, tourists kayak 🚣🚣, crisscrossing the archipelago 🏞️, listening to the tour leader share the unknown stories of Qiandao Lake, and searching for the legendary camp island - Adventure Island.
The island route is from [Beer Town Paddleboard Base] → [Island A] → [Adventure Island]. The straight-line distance is more than 2km, and the estimated time on the water is more than 1 hour.
Cross the water maze 🚣
Our uninhabited islands are located in the eastern part of Qiandao Lake. You need to kayak to explore between the islands.
The team leader led the whole process to protect everyone's safety during the sliding 🚣, and the safety class before the start was full of knowledge points 🙆🏽♂️
Note: Island A is mainly for everyone to take photos and rest, and Adventure Island is the final camping island
4:00 PM
[Setting up camp]
Arrive at your exclusive private island. With the help of your tour leader, learn how to build your own "lake view room" (tent) and decorate your cozy home.
5:00 PM
【Island Free Time】:
Everyone can relax and have fun at their leisure. The tour leader will lead everyone to explore the deserted island, play with Frisbees (China-TravelNote provides Frisbees), stroll by the lake, sit quietly and daydream, play in the water, or participate in fun ice-breaking games organized by the tour leader.
Waiting for the beautiful sunset moment🌅.
6:00 PM
【Lake Island Banquet】:
Everyone starts to make a fire and prepare dinner for tonight. You can also organize a dinner party in the group in advance, share stories around the campfire, and feel the relaxation away from the hustle and bustle.
10:00 PM
[Starry Sky Secret Realm]:
You can chat around the campfire at night, learn how to take photos of the beautiful starry sky and Milky Way online, or lie quietly in the tent, listen to the lake lapping against the shore, and look up at the vast Milky Way.
Warm reminder from product manager:
1. Qiandao Lake has very low light pollution, making it perfect for stargazing! !
2. July and August are the best months for viewing the Milky Way, and you'll also have a chance to see the Perseid meteor shower.
3. My personal recommendation for viewing the Milky Way and meteor showers is between 23:00 and 4:00. You can take a nap before waking up to watch.
4. It is recommended to bring a moon chair, inflatable sofa, etc., which will increase the happiness of camping🌟
Day 2 Qiandao Lake → Shanghai
05:00
Dawn, Rowing, Return
【Welcome to the Dawn】
As the night slowly fades away, the world is immersed in tranquility.
The stars gradually disappeared, and the sky changed from dark blue to light gray, heralding the arrival of a new day.
Early risers can enjoy the sunrise over the quiet lake island alone, watching the golden light spread over the lake and start a day full of energy.
07:00
【Camp Breakfast】
Get up, start making a fire and prepare breakfast coffee, etc. 🍽️, enjoy breakfast in the fresh air and replenish energy.
09:00
【Closure and Rest】
Pack up personal belongings, work together to tidy up the camp, and practice the concept of leaving no trace on the mountains, so that the next wave of travelers who come here can still experience the original natural appearance.
10:00
【Kayaking Island Hopping Adventure】
The base will pull the kayaks back to Adventure Island, and everyone will load their equipment onto their own kayaks and start the return journey.
Afterwards, you can freely form a team and paddle colorful kayaks. On the way back, you can also explore the waters and islands around the camp and enjoy the freedom and fun of drifting on the water.
12:00
【Return and Lunch】
Row the boat back to the dock and reminisce about the unforgettable time along the way.
After arriving on the island, we can visit the Qiandao Lake [Beer Town], [Qiandao Lake Beer Museum] and [Qiandao Lake Lighthouse] next to the base.
These are all very famous Qiandao Lake attractions
Check the group leader's messages and go to enjoy the local specialties lunch at the right time (self-pay or group meal AA).
2:00 PM
【Warm Farewell】
We shared photos, said take care to each other, and set off on our journey home with our hearts full of memories of the beautiful scenery of lakes, mountains and wildness.
On the way back, we have time to reminisce about every detail of our journey.
The people we met, the scenery we saw, and the stories we experienced have all become our precious memories, replaying one by one in our minds as the bus travels.
On the way back, we will stop at a service area for everyone to replenish supplies, use the toilet, and relieve fatigue from the journey.
6:00 PM
【Return to Shanghai】
Back in Shanghai, we ended our Qiandao Lake island hopping trip, kissed goodbye with tears, and made plans for the next one!
