A Shanghai Worker's Three-Day Escape to Qiandao Lake's "Little Southeast Asia" Cures All Fatigue

I just returned from the Qiandao Lake New Century Resort, and despite the dark circles under my eyes from Monday's meeting, I'm still fueled with passion to write this—this is probably the most "un-hustle" vacation spot I've encountered in the Yangtze River Delta region. The relaxed Southeast Asian vibe + 100% Instagrammable scenery makes it a true paradise for urbanites to recharge! 🌅 Enjoying a "Private Peninsula" in Qiandao Lake Who can understand the sense of seclusion that's only a 2.5-hour high-speed train ride away? Leaving Hongqiao with my Rimowa after work on Friday, I could still make it back in time for brunch on Wukang Road on Sunday evening. My booked lake-view room faced the water directly, and opening the balcony door revealed a private lakefront balcony. In the morning, wrapped in a linen shawl, I watched the mist drift over the distant mountains. At night, I soaked in the bathtub, enjoying the starry lake view exclusively, with "Blue Dreaming" playing in my headphones. Suddenly, I felt that this is what life should be like. 📸 Southeast Asian Aesthetic Overload, My Phone's Memory is Full The designer must have stolen the blueprints from the Four Seasons Chiang Mai! The 20-meter-high palm promenade sprinkled with golden sunlight, the mirrored pool reflecting white gauze curtains, wearing a Philosophy dress and leaning against the poolside wicker chair, my best friend kept clicking the shutter: "If you post this location and say you're in Thailand, people would believe you." Even more stunning was the sunset by the lake—arriving at the lakeside at precisely 18:30, watching the sunset burn the clouds into a champagne color, my Chloe handbag and the shimmering lake surface unexpectedly formed the best OOTD of the year.  Healing Moments Hidden in the Details ▪️🦙 The alpacas in the cute pet park would elegantly stroll up to you. ▪️🦚 The peacocks fanned their tails amidst the children's exclamations of "So beautiful!" On the way back, I flipped through the 1372 photos I took in three days and suddenly remembered a line from "Little Forest": "People who live in nature know better how to be refined." Next time, I plan to bring an unread copy of "Menopause Journal" and go there for a self-reboot.