A Niche Treasure Around Hefei! A Complete One-Day Guide to Laoshan Island, Chaohu Lake

🌅Island Hopping Guide: Unlocking Healing Lake Views
📍Location: Laoshan Island, Chaohu Lake (navigate to Zhongmiao Cruise Terminal)
🚤Two Boat Options:
Speedboat: CNY75/person (thrilling version)
Mechanical Boat: CNY60/person (leisurely version, about 15 minutes with a healing lake breeze 🌊)
⏰Best Time: Board the island at 9–10 am to avoid crowds + excellent light and shadow, and encounter a stunning sunset on the return trip 🌇

🏯Must-Visit Landmarks
Huazang Jing Temple ⛩️ (next to the fishing village on the hillside)
✅Free blessings｜✅Chance encounters with free coffee｜✅Excellent spot to overlook the lake view
📸Photo Tips: Red walls and black tiles + lake and mountain scenery, instantly creating a Chinese-style atmosphere!

🍴Fishing Village Food Guide
Recommended: "Fishing Village Restaurant" 🍚
Must-order Chaohu Lake specialties: fried eggs with silverfish/white rice shrimp/lake fresh tofu pot
Generous portions! A meal for 3 people costs CNY60+ per person and will leave you stuffed 💥

✨Hidden Gems
Lakeside boardwalk → Wanggu Pavilion → Wenfeng Pagoda → Fishing Village Tour
💡Tips:
The Wenfeng Pagoda staircase only fits one person, so those afraid of heights should be cautious, but the lake view from the top is amazing!
The fishing village roads hide literary cafes, perfect for a break and taking Instagram-worthy photos ☕

📸Photo Inspiration
✔️Lighthouse and reed marshes (a Kenting vibe)
✔️Lake embankment extending boardwalk (a Miyazaki animation scene)
✔️Silhouette of the pier at sunset (with its own soft light filter)

Hefei's version of Gulangyu Island is confirmed! Quickly invite your besties/family for a weekend escape from the city～👒💨