Qiandao Lake: A Magical 2-Day, 1-Night Itinerary

✨【Must-See Checklist】 ✅ Meifeng Island: The best viewing platform in Qiandao Lake ▪️ Climb to the top and overlook more than 300 scattered islands. ▪️ For those who prefer a relaxing ascent, take the cable car🚠 for a 3-minute ride to the top (one-way ticket: CNY 35). ▪️ Photography enthusiasts should visit the west viewing platform in the morning for optimal lighting, where the lake surface sparkles like scattered diamonds. ✅ Beer Town: A European-style photo spot ▪️ Fairytale castles and a retro lighthouse📸 offer stunning photo opportunities, especially at 4 pm when the lighting is perfect. ▪️ Hidden gem: DIY cocktails at the Beer Museum (with a personalized label). 🍦Must-try: Beer-flavored ice cream! Enjoy a light buzz without getting drunk. ✅ Fuwen Township Primary School: A real-life rainbow house 🌈 A dreamy school building made of 200,000 pieces of rainbow glass. ▪️ Photo spot: The corner window frame on the second floor creates a viewfinder effect. 📌Note: Open only on working days (CNY 20 donation for entry). ✅ Tianyu Mountain: Ascend by elevator and descend by waterslide ▪️ Take the escalator all the way to the top⛰️ and enjoy a panoramic view of the Qiandao Lake Bridge. ▪️ Thrilling experience: Slide down the 3km glass waterslide (you will get wet!). ▪️ Grab a seat at the "See Mountain" cafe on the mountainside for breathtaking views. ✅ Iconic Lighthouse: A Japanese-style photography haven ▪️ A solitary lighthouse extends from Beer Town to the heart of the lake. ▪️ Best time to shoot: Sunrise with no crowds and stunning reflections on the water. 🐟【Fish Soup Lovers' Guide】 🔥Look for the "Chun Brand Organic Fish" certification! ▪️ Lao Lei's Restaurant: Milky fish soup with cornbread, around CNY 70 per person. ▪️ Yulequan Restaurant: Offers three ways to enjoy fish: fish head soup, chopped chili fishtail, and fried fish bones. 💡Hidden tip: Add Qiandao Lake snails to the soup for an extra burst of flavor. 🚗【Efficient Itinerary】 Day 1: Meifeng Island → Beer Town (lunch + lighthouse) → Fuwen Township Primary School → Tianyu Mountain sunset + waterslide Day 2: Cycling along the Binjiang Ribbon Greenway → Lighthouse photography (for better lighting) → Return trip 📸Photography Tips ▪️ Wide-angle lighthouse shots: Use 0.5x zoom on your phone and squat down for an extended perspective. ▪️ Filter: Use the "Little Kyoto" filter on Xingtu app +60, color temperature -10 for bluer water. 💡Things to Avoid ▪️ Meifeng Island cable car stops operating at 4 pm! ▪️ Wear sandals for the waterslide! Sneakers will get soaked. ▪️ If you're not driving, consider renting an electric scooter (CNY 50/day).