Between the Mountains and Waters: Qiandao Lake

Escape the summer heat in Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai! The bamboo forest retreat of Moganshan paired with the crystal-clear waters and blue skies of Qiandao Lake makes the perfect combination. This itinerary offers both a cool retreat and Instagram-worthy spots, with every shot looking like a masterpiece 📸

🌿 3 Days 2 Nights Itinerary:
DAY1:
Moganshan Scenic Area (recommended to buy combo ticket)
- Sword Pond Waterfall: Must-visit spot with spectacular cascading falls
- Reed Marsh Park: Instagrammable location featuring giant windmills and purple flower fields
- Yucun Cultural Street: Republic-era style town full of artsy shops and cafes

🏠 Accommodation Recommendation:
Staying near Yucun is most convenient
We stayed at "Moganshan Bamboo Shadow" homestay, 300+/night
Features a huge terrace overlooking bamboo forests, perfect for evening breezes

DAY2:
Morning continues in Moganshan
- Dakeng Scenic Area: Morning sea of clouds viewing
- Skyline Forest Valley: Newly opened outdoor adventure park
Afternoon transfer to Qiandao Lake (about 2 hours drive)

DAY3:
Qiandao Lake Day Tour
- Central Lake Area: Recommended to buy cruise tickets
- Tianyu Mountain Viewing Platform: Panoramic view of Qiandao Lake
- Beer Town: Colorful architecture perfect for photos
- Evening lakeside walk for sunset views

🍜 Food Recommendations:
Moganshan Must-eats:
- Mother Jin's Kitchen (popular restaurant)
- Aqing's Noodle House (signature topped noodles)
- Moganshan Bamboo Chicken (extremely tender)

Qiandao Lake Must-eats:
- Qiandao Lake Fish Head (we went to Xiushui Renjia at Fish Street)
- Anshang Rice Noodles (local specialty snack)
- Dried Vegetable Pancake (available at street stalls)

🚗 Transportation Tips:
1. Recommended to self-drive, about 2 hours from Moganshan to Qiandao Lake
2. Alternative option: High-speed train to Deqing Station, then taxi to Moganshan
3. Public buses available in Qiandao Lake area, but recommend renting bicycles for lakeside cycling