Autumn and winter family vacation at Qiandao Lake! A hot spring and kid-friendly trip at the InterContinental Hotel

In the autumn and winter seasons, Qiandao Lake sheds the summer hustle and bustle, gaining a sense of tranquility and comfort. The InterContinental Qiandao Lake Hotel, with its unique hot springs and excellent family facilities, becomes the perfect choice for a fall and winter getaway with kids. The private environment of one island, one hotel allows both parents and children to fully enjoy their vacation time. Driving along the private road, passing the iconic triumphal arch and lighthouse, the InterContinental Qiandao Lake Hotel, overlooking the entire Xianshan Peninsula, comes into view. This is the only hotel on the whole island, offering maximum privacy, as if entering an exclusive family paradise. The hotel makes the most of the lake views; the wooden doors of the lobby slowly open, the exquisite moon gate invites admiration, and walking through the starry corridor, the lake and mountain scenery of Qiandao Lake serve as a natural backdrop. At dusk, the lighthouse, peninsula bar, and even the rooms are great spots to watch the sunset. The autumn and winter sunsets are gentle and long-lasting, making watching the sun go down with your children especially heartwarming. 🛏️Rooms Although the hotel opened in 2011, the interior decoration remains classic and elegant, with a combination of wood and stone that exudes quality. We stayed in an executive lake view room on the seventh floor, designed simply and grandly. The most surprising feature was the floor-to-ceiling lake view window covering an entire wall, capturing the autumn and winter lake and mountain scenery in full. Even in the cold winter, you can sit by the window with your children, basking in the warm sunlight and enjoying the beautiful view outside, feeling very comfortable. The family room details are especially thoughtful; the indoor space by the window is designed as a tatami area, making it easy for families with two children to stay without any pressure. Kids can play or read there freely and comfortably. 👶Family Friendly Bringing kids here for a vacation is just perfect! The hotel has an 1800-square-meter indoor children's playground with a full range of play facilities, where children can have fun to their heart’s content while parents can relax. Outside, there is a little train that plays the song "Lonely Warrior." Kids get excited as soon as they hear the music, riding the train through the park and enjoying the autumn and winter countryside scenery, maximizing their happiness. 🎡Activities As the only hotel on Xianshan Peninsula, the entire peninsula serves as the hotel’s public area, offering a rich variety of family activities. You can take your children cycling along the lakeside, feeling the autumn and winter breeze on your face; hike to the lighthouse, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way and building your children’s perseverance; or visit the Xianshan Botanical Garden to discover rare plants, allowing children to learn while playing. The Lover’s Gorge at the back mountain is mysterious and fun, with a narrow passage that only allows one person through at a time, like a real-life "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." Exploring it with your children brings a unique adventure. There is also a hidden island-hopping tour: take a wellness speedboat to the neighboring Huangshanjian, and climbing to the top offers textbook-perfect views of Qiandao Lake. Although the speedboat and cable car require extra fees, the stunning scenery is definitely worth seeing. 🍽Dining The hotel’s dining options are also full of surprises. For main meals, you can choose the Xian Chinese Restaurant, where the Qiandao Lake fish head is the signature dish. There is even a ceremonial cutting of the fish head with gold-inlaid scissors, which captivates the children’s attention. Dishes like native chicken eggs and braised pork are also very distinctive, with flavors that leave a lasting impression. The Xianshan Restaurant within the resort offers a wilder taste, attracting many non-hotel guests as well. Breakfast is served in the all-day dining restaurant, featuring made-to-order stations and a wide variety of options to satisfy both adults and children’s different tastes, a standard for five-star hotel breakfasts.