Qiandao Lake | Depart from Hangzhou, Experience Being an Island Resident for a Day

"Green mountains, clear waters, and golden belts" This is how Qiandao Lake is described in this season. Across its 982 square kilometers of water surface 🌊, 1,078 islands 🏝️ are scattered, each with its own story. Today, board a yacht, put on a fisherman's hat, listen to the tales of the fish, and experience being an island resident who has caught tens of thousands of fish 🐟! Highlights: ✔️ Luxury Yacht Cruise ⛵️ The main way to explore Qiandao Lake is by boat or yacht, admiring the "most beautiful water under heaven" and experiencing the poetic charm of "sailing on the lake as if wandering through a painting." The cruise routes mainly cover the Southeast Lake Area and the Central Lake Area, offering stunning and serene lake views. Board the yacht at Fishing Island, and along the way, you’ll spot a unique villa—feel free to ask the guide about its story. ✔️ Giant Net Fishing 🐟 The most exciting part ✨ of this trip is witnessing the grand spectacle of fishing up close and even joining in the fun. It’s said that "giant net fishing" isn’t random but follows a detailed process 📝, including scouting fish schools, setting up encirclements, driving fish with nets, and hauling in the catch. If you want to participate, take a small boat to the fishing vessel, and under guidance, work with dozens of others to pull up a net over 100 meters long and 30 meters high. The sight of thousands of leaping fish and splashing waves, amid cheers, instantly fills you with the joy of a bountiful harvest. ✔️ Feeding Koi Fish If the Fuchun River is a flowing masterpiece of poetry and painting, then the koi fish of Qiandao Lake are living gems in the water, embodying centuries of spiritual energy and carrying people’s hopes and dreams. The vibrant colors of these fish are truly moving. ✔️ Kuixing Pavilion 🏯 From the entrance of Menggu Tang Cultural Park, climb the stone steps to reach Kuixing Pavilion at the mountaintop ⛰️. It’s a perfect spot for a panoramic view of the islands, scattered like stars, and the interlacing bays, with the lake and mountains stretching as far as the eye can see. Beyond these, you can also camp 🏕️, surf 🏄, cycle 🚴, run 🏃… Qiandao Lake offers a hundred ways to play—mix and match activities to suit your preferences and schedule, and find your perfect way to enjoy the lake. Tips: 🔘 At the entrance of Fishing Island Scenic Area, there are bayberry trees—feel free to pick some. 🔘 Watch out for caterpillars dangling from silk threads on the stone steps to Kuixing Pavilion. 🔘 The local guides are not only warm-hearted but also knowledgeable—take the chance to learn more about the culture. Location: Qiandao Lake, Chun’an County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Opening Hours: All day