Qiandao Lake: A Magical 2-Day, 1-Night Itinerary

✨【Must-See Checklist】
✅ Meifeng Island: The best viewing platform in Qiandao Lake
▪️ Climb to the top and overlook more than 300 scattered islands.
▪️ For those who prefer a relaxing ascent, take the cable car🚠 for a 3-minute ride to the top (one-way ticket: CNY 35).
▪️ Photography enthusiasts should visit the west viewing platform in the morning for optimal lighting, where the lake surface sparkles like scattered diamonds.
✅ Beer Town: A European-style photo spot
▪️ Fairytale castles and a retro lighthouse📸 offer stunning photo opportunities, especially at 4 pm when the lighting is perfect.
▪️ Hidden gem: DIY cocktails at the Beer Museum (with a personalized label).
🍦Must-try: Beer-flavored ice cream! Enjoy a light buzz without getting drunk.
✅ Fuwen Township Primary School: A real-life rainbow house
🌈 A dreamy school building made of 200,000 pieces of rainbow glass.
▪️ Photo spot: The corner window frame on the second floor creates a viewfinder effect.
📌Note: Open only on working days (CNY 20 donation for entry).
✅ Tianyu Mountain: Ascend by elevator and descend by waterslide
▪️ Take the escalator all the way to the top⛰️ and enjoy a panoramic view of the Qiandao Lake Bridge.
▪️ Thrilling experience: Slide down the 3km glass waterslide (you will get wet!).
▪️ Grab a seat at the "See Mountain" cafe on the mountainside for breathtaking views.
✅ Iconic Lighthouse: A Japanese-style photography haven
▪️ A solitary lighthouse extends from Beer Town to the heart of the lake.
▪️ Best time to shoot: Sunrise with no crowds and stunning reflections on the water.
🐟【Fish Soup Lovers' Guide】
🔥Look for the "Chun Brand Organic Fish" certification!
▪️ Lao Lei's Restaurant: Milky fish soup with cornbread, around CNY 70 per person.
▪️ Yulequan Restaurant: Offers three ways to enjoy fish: fish head soup, chopped chili fishtail, and fried fish bones.
💡Hidden tip: Add Qiandao Lake snails to the soup for an extra burst of flavor.
🚗【Efficient Itinerary】
Day 1: Meifeng Island → Beer Town (lunch + lighthouse) → Fuwen Township Primary School → Tianyu Mountain sunset + waterslide
Day 2: Cycling along the Binjiang Ribbon Greenway → Lighthouse photography (for better lighting) → Return trip
📸Photography Tips
▪️ Wide-angle lighthouse shots: Use 0.5x zoom on your phone and squat down for an extended perspective.
▪️ Filter: Use the "Little Kyoto" filter on Xingtu app +60, color temperature -10 for bluer water.
💡Things to Avoid
▪️ Meifeng Island cable car stops operating at 4 pm!
▪️ Wear sandals for the waterslide! Sneakers will get soaked.
▪️ If you're not driving, consider renting an electric scooter (CNY 50/day).