Qiandao Lake scenic spot [Hangzhou]

The Thousand Islands Lake (Qiandao Hu), located in the Chun?ˉan County of Hangzhou, is an artificial lake formed when the Xin?ˉan River water-powered station was constructed in 1959. There are many small islands in the lake, with more than 398 islands located in the lake. The word "Qiandao" means "a thousand islands" in Chinese. But there are not actually 1000 islands in the lake. People call it "The Thousand Islands Lake" to show the total amount is large. Many small islands in the lake, with a green trees and grass in these islands, often give people an impression of joy and happiness. And some islands have many birds, called "Birds Island" by people. The mountains around the whole lake are full of green trees and grass; about 81% of these mountains are covered by trees and grass. These islands and the mountains are formed a forest park, with 1,786 plants. Tea, bamboo and rare trees are the local products of this place.

Name:Hangzhou Thousand Islands Lake (Qiandao Hu)
City:Hangzhou
Address:Near the Xin?ˉan River
Admission:CNY120
Hours: 09:00 am-04:30 pm
Tel: 0086-571-64818899