Explore Qiandao Lake by Bike – Endless Fun on the Ride

Nestled in the land of Zhejiang, Qiandao Lake is one of the world’s inland lakes with the most islands and the longest shoreline. Its unique scenery of “emerald mountains, crystal-clear waters, and a golden ribbon,” along with its scattered archipelagos and traditional Jiangnan-style homes lining the shores, resembles a vibrant scroll painting of landscape artistry.

9Month9Date,the Qiandao Lake Scenic Areajointly organized with Southern TV,Travel Review NetworktoholdtheChina Travel Bloggers’ Qiandao Lake Tour“event, which officially commenced. Themed “Explore Qiandao Lake by Bike – Endless Fun on the Ride,” the event invited renowned photographers”Eventofficially set off. With the theme of “Explore Qiandao Lake by Bike – Endless Fun on the Ride,” the activity invited well-known photographers@Grassland900, travel writer@Smiling Lightly, feng shui and destiny expert@Fang Jiuming, travel enthusiast@Cai Weihuang,@Hero, anddozensofotherinfluential travel bloggers from various fields. Accompanied by the production team of Southern TV’s variety show “Trendy Holidays,”they embarkedona one-week5daycycling tour of Qiandao Lake.

On the first day of the event, the organizers arranged a "Qiandao Lake Du Banquet" to welcome the guests. Chun'an County has a long history, and its "Du" culture is well-known. Each Du has its own unique features and signature dishes. The Qiandao Lake Du Banquet was created by exploring and refining the dietary culture, eating habits, historical heritage, and geographical environment of theoriginalChun’an36County’s ten Dus and Suian County’s18nine Dus. It consists of pastries, fruits, dried fruits, cold dishes, dim sum, traditional dishes,(soup pots, stewpots,)flavorful(signature)dishes from each Du. With deep cultural significance and exceptional culinary skills, it fully represents the traditional dining culture of the original Chun’an and Suian counties“Du”cuisine,and enjoys the reputation of being a "China Famous Banquet."

Guest expert@Caoyuan900shared on Weibo: “Tasting rustic farm-style dishes amidst the lake scenery — the dishes are diverse, rich, and flavorful, featuring local delicacies from Chun’an County, where Qiandao Lake is located. These include farmhouse hairy tofu, fairy tofu, Tang Village scraped tofu... and more.””

Qiandao Lake boasts over1000lush green islands, among which more than10are rich in either cultural or natural attractions. Mishan Island is one of them.9On the10day, the group of bloggers took a speedboat to Mishan Island. Meditating quietly at Mishan Chan Temple felt like being in a celestial pavilion of Penglai;  there is a pavilion on the island called the "Poetry Pavilion," beside which stands a stone tablet engraved with a poem about Qiandao Lake written by the great literary figure Guo Moruo: “Three thousand West Lakes, where mountain peaks no longer rise, turned into islands, with waves rolling across the plains.”While admiring the view and reciting poetry,the bloggers were also inspired to compose poems on the spot. “Sailing amid blue waves between water and clouds, might as well tread the path of song. At Mishan Chan Temple, I sought inner peace; at the heart of Qiandao Lake, the surface mirrors still.”The seven-character quatrain by travel writer@Qianxiaoyingying won unanimous praise.

The closest island to Mishan Island is Guihua Island,as the island is covered with osmanthus flowers everywherehence its name.The osmanthus trees here mostly grow on the rocks, which is a unique feature of the island. The islandalsohas distinctive karst landforms,with oddly shaped rocks and winding paths leading to secluded spots,earning it the reputation of a “stone forest on the water.”

“Amidst theThousand Island Lake, the osmanthus groves offer tranquility. Seeking out the Mihua Mountain Temple, you can listen to the chants in ancient courtyards.”Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, one can experience poetic landscapes amid the mountains and waters—truly delightful.”@Grassland900shared his feelings this way on Weibo.

In the evening, to let the group of influential bloggers experience the serene beauty of the Thousand Island Lake starry sky, the organizers specially arranged for everyone to camp on a deserted island. Guest@Fang Yisongsaid on Weibo:“I think that even many years later, I won’t forget such a beautiful night when we camped on a deserted island in the heart of Thousand Island Lake. At that time, a gentle breeze brushed our faces, the night sky was dotted with stars, and occasionally, a shooting star streaked across. We sat around the bonfire, either drinking and chatting joyfully or photographing the vast Milky Way, while the sound of waves lapping against the shore could be heard from time to time……”

“My first encounter with the sunset at Thousand Island Lake made me fall even more in love with this treasure land adorned with green mountains, clear waters, and dotted islands.”――@Lan Hai Fan Ying

The so-called “finest water under heaven”—when visiting Thousand Island Lake, water activities are a must, especially kayaking.9On the morning of the11day, on the rippling waters of Thousand Island Lake, the influencers paired up and, under the guidance of club coaches, put their newly learned skills to use in an “intense” kayak race.@Hero posted on Weibo: “Kayaking in Thousand Island Lake, everything feels fresh and free. You control the direction and speed of your kayak, not only striving to be the first but also looking out for and closely cooperating with your teammate, which helps foster team spirit. And by sheer luck, I won the championship.”

During the trip, the influencers experienced premium featured hotels in Thousand Island Lake: Yunshui Ge Boutique Hotel and the Starry Sky Tent Hotel.@Chongqing Yu Fan described it this way on Weibo:YunshuiGeThe hotel, a highly distinctive resort-style accommodation by Qiandao Lake, features modern and minimalist decor, thoughtful and attentive service, and spacious, luxurious rooms. It’s a great choice for travelers visiting Qiandao Lake!

@Said with a gentle smile: the Starry Sky Tent HotelWho would have thought that such an interesting place exists by this tranquil lake? Here you can enjoy the fun of camping while experiencing five-star facilities—starry skies, sunrises, blue skies, and the charm of nature. Stay here and share quiet joy with the mountains and waters.

9Month12Day, the influencers successively experienced two “riding” activities: horseback riding and greenway cycling. At the Equestrian Park, the guest instructors transformed into professional equestrians, looking dashing and impressive with every move full of style.

At Qiandao Lake Equestrian Park, ride the tallest horse, named King, and pretend you’re super cool!―@Qian Fan Yuano?/span>

Speaking of cycling, the greenways of Qiandao Lake are truly iconic. Among the over140kilometers of lakeside loop, the Chunyang Line is the highlight. The influencers cycled along the Chunyang Line, enjoying the beautiful scenery of Qiandao Lake as they pedaled.

@Chongqing Yufan said on WeChat: Cycling along the shores of Qiandao Lake, the scenery is picturesque. Although the weather wasn’t perfect—cloudy and overcast—it was cool and comfortable, with a refreshing breeze that lifted the spirits. The group stopped and went, pedaling and taking photos, having a blast!

@Shallow Smile in the WeChat post couldn’t contain her excitement: Finally, the lake loop cycling day has arrived. With professional bike paths, roadside fruit-picking activities, and breathtaking lake-and-mountain views all along the way, it felt like walking through a painting, losing all sense of time. It reminded me of something sweet—was it “Comrades: Almost a Love Story” or “So Young”? Whatever it was, beautiful things always bring back good memories.

Riding along the Qiandao Lake greenway in the light rain, the lake and mountain scenery unfolded before my eyes. I felt as if I had stepped into a painting, my heart light and spirits high. The scenery along the way was incredibly beautiful, often tempting me with sweet fruits from the roadside, making it hard to leave. This place is truly a holiday paradise, a leisure heaven.…――@Chen Peng Jiemeng

When visiting Qiandao Lake, you can’t miss the vast fields of flowers. On the final day of the event, the influencers visited a flower sea on an island in Jinxian Bay. Wandering through the fields, surrounded by fragrant blooms, and looking out at the sparkling waters below, dotted with small islands, and the continuous mountain ranges in the distance—it was a truly stunning view!

Thus, the “Chinese Travel Influencers’ Qiandao Lake Tour” itinerary came to an end, with the influencers expressing their reluctance to leave on social media.

@Cai Wei Huang: The scenery of Qiandao Lake is beautiful. The cycling,kayaking,photography,water play,horseback riding,camping—this trip really satisfied all my outdoor cravings.

@Hero:Time is gentle. Look, the wind is soft, the sky is azure, and everything is just as it should be.

@Fang Jiuming:If you were given a lake, would you want to be a fisherman? If you were given an island, would you want to plant an orchard? If you were given a field of flowers, would you want to hold onto your youth? The gesang flowers on the mountain are blooming in a romantic, wordless splendor....Hello, Qiandao Lake (Thousand Island Lake)! Looking forward to seeing you again.

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