The real-life inspirations behind "Jian Lai" revealed, Qiandao Lake becomes a pilgrimage site for fans

Many locations in the book "Jian Lai" can actually be found in Hangzhou's Qiandao Lake! Places like Huolu Peak, Qilong Alley, and Piyun Mountain, which feel so familiar to readers in the story, truly exist in Qiandao Lake. Now, the author Xizhouhou has been appointed as the "Cultural Advisor of Chun'an County" and has donated his representative works "Jian Lai" and "Snowy Blade Walk" to the county library. For fans, visiting Qiandao Lake will be a unique experience—not only can you enjoy the local natural scenery, but you can also follow the paths taken by Chen Ping'an in the book, explore those familiar scenes, and feel the wonderful blend of the book’s world with real-life landscapes, gaining a special sense of surprise and emotion. Fans, come to Qiandao Lake to check in and start this magical journey of exploring the book’s real-life inspirations!

Post by Trip.Pulse | Oct 24, 2025