Qiandao Lake trip plan paused because the beauty here exceeded expectations

Attraction Information📸

- DuoJie Viewing Platform: The sea view is as beautiful as Jeju Island, and the seaside boardwalk is super photogenic~
- Sheye Jilai: Features a large lawn and infinity pool, the scenery rivals that abroad, and you can book afternoon tea even without staying overnight~
- Jinsha Beach: The beach is very blue at dusk, looking unlike anywhere in Zhejiang, but note it closes at 5:30 PM, so arrive early~
- Cave Coffee: The window view is great for photos, but don’t come on rainy days as the floor gets wet and the experience is unpleasant~
- Pearl Beach: A free pebble beach, small but enough for playing in the water and taking photos~
- Qicai Xiaoruocun: A colorful fishing village like a fairy tale world~
- Qilin Mountain: You can hike to the top to watch a stunning sunset~

Route Plan🗺️

DAY 1

- Morning: Depart for Wenling, Taizhou~
- Afternoon: First stop straight to DuoJie Viewing Platform → walk a few minutes to Sheye Jilai (enjoy elegant afternoon tea) → head to Jinsha Beach (remember to go early, closes at 5:30 PM)~
- Evening: Eat seafood near Jinsha Beach, stay near Jinsha Beach (open the window and see the sea view)~

DAY 2

- Morning: Eat local specialty Qiangao (sticky outside, rich filling inside, very delicious)~
- Morning: Go to Cave Coffee for photos~
- Noon: Have lunch at Huang Pang Sichuan Restaurant (a very satisfying meal in Taizhou with large portions)~
- Afternoon: Then head to Sansuan Island (note that sailing stops if wind reaches level 5, do your homework before going), if you can’t go, detour to Pearl Beach for water play and photos~

Accommodation Recommendations🏠

- Sheye Jilai: Has a large lawn and infinity pool, great scenery, and you can book afternoon tea without staying overnight~
- Qiheng Shishe: Located on Shitang Peninsula, Wenling, Taizhou, next to the beach facing the sea, converted from old stone houses. Eight stone cottages are spread on the hillside, with an infinity pool connected to the sea and a 200 sqm lawn. Step outside to an unbeatable sea view. You can get a nice room for triple-digit prices. Rooms are cozy and comfortable with complete toiletries. Have breakfast in the panoramic sea-view restaurant, enjoy floating afternoon tea in the afternoon, and taste local specialties at night~
- Guesthouses near Jinsha Beach: Open the window and see the sea view, convenient for sea watching~

Food Recommendations🍜

- Local specialty Qiangao: sticky outside, rich filling inside, very tasty~
- Seafood near Jinsha Beach: eat seafood near Jinsha Beach in the evening~
- Huang Pang Sichuan Restaurant: a very satisfying lunch in Taizhou with large portions~
- Dinner at Qiheng Shishe guesthouse: taste local specialties~

Tips⚠️

- Arrive early at Jinsha Beach, it closes at 5:30 PM~
- Don’t go to Cave Coffee on rainy days, the floor gets wet and the experience is unpleasant~
- Do your homework before going to Sansuan Island, sailing stops if wind reaches level 5~
- Most scenic spots in Wenling are free, very cost-effective~
- For photo lovers, DuoJie Viewing Platform, Sheye Jilai, and Cave Coffee are very photogenic spots. Remember to wear beautiful clothes for your life photos~
- Choose sea view guesthouses for accommodation, opening the window to see the sea is super comfortable