National Park & Nature

Qiandao Lake

📍 Qiandao Lake, Chun'an County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

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Quick Facts

Location: China
Category: National Park & Nature
Duration: 1-2 days
Address: Qiandao Lake, Chun'an County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Coordinates: 29.6000, 119.0000

Introduction

Qiandao Lake (Thousand Island Lake) is a massive artificial lake in Chun'an County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. About 573 km² with 1,078 emerald islands, featuring crystal-clear water (national Grade 1, drinkable), scattered green islands and delicious freshwater fish — the Yangtze Delta's most popular resort destination. Created in 1959 by the Xin'anjiang Dam. Water clarity ~7 m average (up to 12+ m); national Grade 1, drinkable. 1,078 islands dot the lake. Boat tours are the main experience — visiting Meifeng Island (panoramic summit views), Longshan Island and Moonlight Island. Famous local fish head soup. About 2.5 hours from Hangzhou, 4 hours from Shanghai. Visiting for China's most beautiful artificial lake is a refreshing Hangzhou-area resort experience.

✨ Highlights

Crystal water

National Grade 1 water; drinkable; ~7 m clarity.

1,078 islands

1,078 emerald islands scattered across the lake.

Fish head soup

Qiandao Lake organic fish head soup — a local specialty.

Yangtze Delta resort

The Yangtze Delta's most popular resort destination.

🛈 Practical Info

→Boat tours：Main experience; Meifeng Island is the best viewpoint.

→Fish head：Don't miss the organic fish head soup.

→Season：Spring/autumn best; summer for cool retreats.

→Access：About 2.5 hours from Hangzhou by car or high-speed rail.

→Combine：Pair with West Lake, Huangshan and Wuzhen.

→Transportation：By car / high-speed rail (about 2.5 hours from Hangzhou)

💡 Tips

• Boat tours are the main experience; Meifeng Island is the best viewpoint.

• Don't miss the organic fish head soup.

• Pair with West Lake, Huangshan and Wuzhen.

• Tours, admission and weather information are on-site conditions.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Qiandao Lake?

Boat tours are the main experience; Meifeng Island is the best viewpoint. Don't miss the organic fish head soup.

How long should I spend at Qiandao Lake?

A typical visit takes 1-2 days.

Ticket prices, schedules and opening hours are for reference only; please follow the official announcement.