I went to Qiandao Lake for the weekend, and everyone on my social media thought I'd gone abroad!

Summer has arrived in Hangzhou Xinjiang is too far, Sanya is too expensive, so why not cool off this summer at Qiandao Lake? Zhejiang's Qiandao Lake feels like embracing 1,078 islands. From the wonders on the lake to its rich cultural heritage, the beauty is simply breathtaking. Here's a 2-day, 1-night Qiandao Lake travel guide. Be sure to save it! ⛱Qiandao Lake Travel Guide: 🚘By Car: It's about a 3.5-hour drive from Ningbo. Just navigate to the Qiandao Lake Scenic Area. 🚄By Train: Take the train to Qiandao Lake Railway Station. Outside the station, there are shuttle buses for two different routes covering city attractions. They run every half hour, and tickets are 💰RMB 15/person. 🚶🏻【Itinerary】 Day 1: Qiandao Lake Lighthouse ➠ Fuwen Township Primary School ➠ Beer Town ➟ Botanical Garden ➠ Alpha City Day 2: Tianyu Mountain Observation Area ➠ Shangjiangbu Bridge ➠ Shanli Renjia ➠ Wenyuan Lion City ➠ Sunset Moment Cafe ✅【Recommended Attractions】 ✅Beer Town: The town isn't large, perfect for a stroll and taking photos. The Beer Museum has a separate admission fee. ✅Influencer-Famous Lighthouse: It's located right in Beer Town and is absolutely beautiful! If you just want to take pictures, you don't need to go into the Lighthouse Cafe. Taking photos from the outside is 🆓 and they turn out great! ✅Alpha City This is Qiandao Lake's new landmark. Ascend the 80-meter-high Alpha Tower for a panoramic view of Qiandao Lake. The 360-degree rotating observation deck offers stunning scenery. In the evening, you can also watch the sunset and the blue hour cityscape. ✅Fuwen Township Primary School Admission: RMB 20/person. Open only on holidays and weekends. The famous little cat is so cute~ You can bring some cat food. The primary school students are on vacation, so the cat might be hungry for a couple of days! ✅Tianyu Mountain Observation Area The best spot in Qiandao Lake to watch the sunrise and sunset. You can walk the entire way up and down the mountain, or take the elevator up for 💰RMB 25/person + the bus down for 💰RMB 10/person. The whole trip takes about an hour, and there are 3 observation decks in total. Head straight for decks 2 and 3; deck 1 is quite ordinary and can be skipped. On a clear day, any photo you take will look amazing! ✅Qilong Lane: 🆓. It has the feel of a "mini mountain city" like Chongqing, but it's not very big. You can walk through it in about ten minutes. It's worth a quick visit if you're passing by. ✅Qiandao Lake Botanical Garden: 🎫RMB 30, shuttle bus is RMB 10. On a sunny day, the Qiandao Lake Botanical Garden is stunningly beautiful! Every photo looks like it has a built-in filter, creating a therapeutic landscape with vast lawns, a sparkling lake, and a dreamy European-style church. ✅Sunset Moment Cafe Super photogenic, truly lives up to its nickname "Little Jeju Island"! Highly recommended!!! It's best to go after 4 PM. You can order afternoon tea, relax, and take photos. Promise me you'll take a picture on the swing, even if it's crowded. ✅Wenyuan Lion City Known as the resurrected underwater ancient city, it not only features a 7D ancient city VR experience but also a super cool theme park where you can go diving for an immersive experience. 🍤【Food】 ✅Xunwei·Shanyuhu·All-Fish Banquet You must try the "one fish, two ways"! The fish head is used for a stew, and the body is braised in soy sauce, letting you enjoy two styles in one meal! The fish soup is savory and rich, and the scallion oil fish tail is fragrant and tender. ✅My Sister's Place This breakfast spot specializes in handmade snacks characteristic of Chun'an, Qiandao Lake! It's the top choice for anyone wanting to taste local specialties. The tofu bun is their signature dish! The filling is generous, and the bun is soft yet chewy.