Qiandao Lake Summer Escape Guide

Finally visited the long-awaited Qiandao Lake✨ No exaggeration, Qiandao Lake is truly stunning! If you want to escape work on the weekend, just gather a few friends, bring this guide, and set off🚀

Transportation Guide🚌

- High-speed train: Directly to Qiandao Lake Station, then a taxi about 20 minutes to the city center (metered fare around 30 RMB); you can also take bus K002 (2 RMB/30 minutes) directly.
- Self-driving: 3 hours from Hangzhou, recommended to take the "Chunyang Line" around the lake, with 8 free viewing platforms along the way and beautiful scenery~

Accommodation Recommendations🏡

- Best value: Around Qilong Alley/Fish Street in Qiandao Lake Town, 200 - 400 RMB/night, very convenient for travel and dining.
- Lake view lovers must stay: Lake view homestays in Jiangjia Town/Fenkou Town, 400 - 800 RMB/night, some include breakfast, wake up to breathtaking lake views.
- Luxury splurge: Qiandao Lake Yidun Resort Hotel, occupying a peninsula, surrounded by the lake on three sides, enjoy the ultimate vacation experience.

Must-visit Attractions📸

- Tianyu Mountain Viewing Platform🌅: The prime spot for sunset! Ticket + escalator 80 RMB, 360° panoramic view of the lake dotted with islands from the top, orange glow spreads over the lake, every shot is a masterpiece! Note: summer entry stops at 18:30, remember to check sunset time in advance.
- Central Lake Area Cruise🚢: Choose the "Meifeng Island + Moonlight Island" route, climb Meifeng Viewing Platform to overlook the "Tianxia Weigong" wonder made up of 300+ islands! Boat ticket 185 RMB including admission, after disembarking head straight to Fish Street for spicy fish head🐟
- Qiandao Lake Bridge🌉: Free hidden gem! The bridge glows golden at sunset, with a curved viewing platform and an Instagram-worthy white lighthouse, wear a light-colored dress for forest-style photos! When the bridge lights come on at dusk, it looks like stars scattered on the lake.
- Beer Town🍺: European-style hotspot! Free entry to the Beer Museum, freshly brewed German wheat beer 28 RMB/pint, nearby go-karts, Ferris wheel, and popular lighthouse, perfect for photos and fun.

Food Highlights🍜

- Wanji Chun Cuisine: Try the same fish head soup as Zhao Liying, cooked with tofu for a creamy flavor, rich broth, tender fish, one sip fills you with happiness.
- My Sister’s Snacks: Freshly wrapped rice cakes with generous fillings, super satisfying bite, Dou Shuang dessert is a perfect summer cooler, a must-have.
- Taoli Chun Fish Restaurant: Their spicy fish head is fresh and tender, savory and flavorful, the chili sauce perfectly blends into the fish, great with rice.

Avoid These❌

Be cautious buying "internet-famous milk tea" inside the scenic area! Prices are doubled and taste is ordinary. Better to buy a bottle of Qiandao Lake beer (local, 5 RMB/bottle), refreshing and cuts the grease.

This summer, you must visit Qiandao Lake! Watch a water sunset, feel the evening breeze over the lake, and throw all your worries into the water💦