-- The “Discover the Secret Garden of Qiandao Lake” custom guide activity kicks off today, encouraging travelers to choose the travel style that suits them best and to get everything they need—travel, food, accommodation, shopping, transport, and entertainment—all in one place online.
-- Qiandao Lake is a secret garden that offers rest and healing for all of us.
-- Participants will have a chance to win prizes such as an iPhone 6s and a Samsonite high-capacity backpack.
-- Hangzhou, Nov. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- From November 23 to December 18, Qiandao Lake Tourism launched the “Discover the Secret Garden of Qiandao Lake” customized travel guide activity, inviting netizens to participate in creating their own personalized travel plans online, crafting a unique itinerary just for themselves, and truly enjoying a one-of-a-kind holiday at Qiandao Lake.
Follow the official WeChat account of Qiandao Lake Tourism and vote for your favorite guides.
-- The Secret Garden, an adult coloring book created by British illustrator Johanna Basford, has become a global hit in recent years. In less than two years since its release, it has sold nearly 1.5 million copies. According to a report in the UK’s Guardian last month, The Secret Garden topped Amazon’s bestseller list. Like a treasure hunt, the book’s garden “hides” various creatures, and readers must use their creativity to choose colors while filling in the pages, ensuring that every piece of art is unique.
-- The Guardian once described The Secret Garden as having “a special healing effect.” The New York Times quoted readers praising the book, saying “every page can take you back to a gentler time.”
-- Qiandao Lake, known as an “oasis for the soul,” also offers healing powers.A pure yet warm travel destination, perfect for healing fast-paced urban lives, giving you focus and serenity.Qiandao Lake Town, where the lake is located, is surrounded by lush flowers and trees, embraced by mountains and water. Its charming scenery of “half city mountain, half city lake” has captivated countless visitors. It won the title of “International Garden City” at the 8th Global Garden Cities Finals held in Canada.
-- With the county’s upgrade towards an all-for-one tourism destination and the full completion of the lakeside greenway, Qiandao Lake now boasts richer tourism resources, more diverse themes, and varied experiences: travel, food, accommodation, shopping, transport, and entertainment all have their own highlights—just as there are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand readers’ eyes. This“Discover the Secret Garden of Qiandao Lake” campaign on the official Qiandao Lake Tourism website is your personal guide customization tool.By selecting your preferred Qiandao Lake food, accommodation, activities, and more through the online options, you can easily create a personalized travel plan—learning about Qiandao Lake’s leisure style and local culture while crafting the most suitable trip for yourself. Enjoy a spontaneous weekend getaway, away from the hustle and bustle, with great food, fun, and breathtaking views all in one.
-- How to Participate
-- Starting today, visit the official campaign page, fill in your personal information, and begin customizing. By choosing your preferred dates and relevant tags for food, accommodation, transport, and activities, you can effortlessly create your very own personalized guide. It covers everything from special local dishes, hotel stays, transportation, scenic spots, local specialties, to leisure and entertainment. Starting December 3, follow the official Qiandao Lake Tourism WeChat account, invite friends to vote for your customized guide, and you could win prizes such as an iPhone 6s, a Samsonite high-capacity backpack, or tickets to Qiandao Lake scenic spots.