Qiandao Lake 3 Days 2 Nights Complete Guide to Relax and Explore the Mountain and Water Wonderland

🏞️Overview
📍Location: Chun'an County, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province
🕒Recommended Seasons:
March-May: Spring wildflowers covering the hills
June-August: Best time for summer water activities
September-November: Stunning autumn colors like a painting

🚗Transportation Guide:
1️⃣High-speed train: Hangzhou East → Qiandao Lake Station 1h (ticket 70 RMB), taxi 30 minutes to downtown (about 35 RMB)
2️⃣Self-driving: 2h from Hangzhou (navigate to Qiandao Lake Distribution Center)
3️⃣On-island transport: Shared bikes 🚴 + lake-circling shuttle boats ⛴️ at your convenience

2. 📅Itinerary

【Day 1】Climb High and Tour the Islands
☀️08:30 Arrive at hotel and check-in
🌟Recommended accommodation:
Qiandao Lake Greentown Bluetree Resort Hotel
📍Address: No. 8 Menggu Road, Central Lake Area, Qiandao Lake Town

☀️09:30 Central Lake Area Pier Boat Tour
⏰Operating hours: 8:00-15:30 (one trip per hour)
💰Ticket: 180 RMB/person (includes Meifeng Island, Monkey Island, Peacock Island)

✨10:00 Meifeng Island Cable Car (a must-visit!)
📸Best photo spot on the mountain: West Viewing Platform
💡Tip: Walking up the mountain takes 25 minutes and offers more freedom

🍽️12:00 Lunch recommendation with big fish head:
Wulong Island Fisherman’s Village Restaurant
📍Address: No. 18 Wulongshan Road, Qiandao Lake Town
⏰Hours: 10:30-21:00
Signature dish: Qiandao Lake Organic Fish Head Soup (198 RMB/serving)

🌅16:30 Bike ride along the lakeside greenway
Route: Qiandao Lake Square → Central Lake Area Pier, 15 km
Best cycling time: 17:00-18:30 to watch the sunset

【Day 2】Ancient City Exploration
🏯09:30 Must-visit! Wenyuan Lion City
📍Address: No. 1 Shicheng Road, Jiangjia Town
⏰Open: 8:30-17:30
🎫Ticket: 100 RMB
✨Feature: 1:1 underwater ancient city replica, super impressive!

🍃14:00 Unlock the 700-year-old ancient village
Qinchuan Ancient Village free admission
Must experience: Tea at the riverside teahouse 🍵

【Day 3】Dynamic Mountain and Water Tour
🌊09:30 Xianren Valley Rafting
Summer exclusive! (Open May-October)
🎫Ticket: 160 RMB/person
Remember to bring a waterproof phone bag 📱

3. 🍽️Foodie Must-Try
1️⃣Yu A Po Restaurant
Signature: Supreme Big Fish Head 368 RMB/serving
2️⃣Lao Tie Private Kitchen
Must order: Fragrant roasted Qiandao Lake fish (88 RMB/fish)
3️⃣Fang Da Mao Snacks
Rice soup 12 RMB/bowl, absolutely delicious

4. 💰Budget Reference
Budget: from 1,300 RMB/person
Mid-range luxury: from 2,900 RMB/person

5. 📌Useful Tips
1️⃣Bring change of clothes for rafting
2️⃣Selfie sticks are not allowed on Meifeng Island
3️⃣When buying specialties, look for the "Qiandao Lake" trademark

Come and check in at this fairyland island! 😍