Qiandao Lake in Hangzhou, where boats sail upon the azure waves, and visitors wander in a picturesque realm

There are summarized 100 ways to enjoy Qiandao Lake in Hangzhou. First-time visitors often head straight for the cruise boats. Sailing through the emerald waves, with undulating green islands stretching out, the vast blue lake shrouded in misty waves lifts the spirits and brings joy. Taking a boat tour is not only a feast for the eyes but also a costly journey. To save effort and enjoy to the fullest, you'll need to keep swiping your phone. Take the ordinary cruise departing from the central lake area at 9 am as an example. The ticket is 130, the boat ticket is 98, insurance is 5, parking fee at the pier is 40, Meifeng Island cable car is 60, Fish Fun Island water stage is 40, a quick lunch is 50, Longshan Island electric car plus Flying Dragon Magic Carpet is 50, Moonlight Island rope bridge is 10, totaling 483 yuan per person. This doesn't include other various amusement and dining options on the islands. If you opt for a luxury cruise or speedboat, the daily expense per person can be calculated in thousands of yuan. Qiandao Lake has several tourist piers, each with different touring times and routes. The most popular is the central lake area tourist pier. Of the 1078 islands in Qiandao Lake, only a few are actually developed for tourism. The central lake area's tour route includes Meifeng Island, Fish Fun Island, Longshan Island, and Moonlight Island. The cruise departing at 9 am will visit four islands, taking six to seven hours, while the afternoon tour visits only two islands, halving the time, but the ticket and boat fare remain the same. Meifeng Island is known as the most beautiful scenery of Qiandao Lake, and from the top, you can see more than 300 green islands floating on the clear water. Fish Fun Island has several restaurants and water amusement projects, essentially an entertainment island. The main attraction of Longshan Island is the Hai Rui Temple; Hai Rui served as the county magistrate of Chun'an for four years, and the people still praise him to this day. Moonlight Island highlights the theme of romantic culture, with several landscape features on the island, and it is the only island in Qiandao Lake that has developed a night tour project. 📍Detailed address: Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou City, Chun'an County, Central Lake District of Qiandao Lake Ticket Price: Qiandao Lake ticket 130 yuan, boat ticket first floor 65 yuan, second floor 98 yuan ⏳Time Reference: 6—7 hours