[2025 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Qingshan Lake (Updated Mar)

📍Attraction Address: Hangzhou Qingshan Lake Water Forest 🚗Getting There: Drive to Liuzhuang Post Station Parking Lot. Public transport: Take Metro Line 16 to Babaili Station, Exit C1y, and walk a few meters to the destination. 👍️Must-visit Attractions: East and West Water Forest, Waterside Platform. The Waterside Platform in the East is a great place to take photos of Matcha Lake. The West has deer, a pier, and a large lawn. There are restrooms in the scenic area and vending machines at the pier. 🎟️Tickets: CNY 40/person, Hangzhou Cultural Tourism Card CNY 29.9 (free). Kayak: CNY 120/hour for a single, CNY 220/hour for a double. 💗Other Tips: When playing on the water climbing net, remember to keep your keys and phone safe. If you want to take photos with no one else in them, be sure to go early, preferably before 9 am. There are few people in the scenic area, so you can take photos freely. After 9:30 am, people will start to arrive. Be sure to wear black clothes for great photos. If you want to create a deep and mysterious feel, just lower the brightness. There are black swans in the scenic area, but I didn't see any. It's a matter of luck. I did see squirrels though.

🚗Transportation: Super convenient 🚆Want to get there easily? No problem! Take Metro Line 16, get off at "Qingshan Lake Station" Exit C1, and walk for 10 minutes to reach Qingshan Lake! Or, take Exit D for a surprise, a shuttle bus directly to the scenic area for only CNY 10, super convenient! 🚌 🚗Driving? The scenic area parking lot is waiting for you, CNY 5/hour, economical. If it's full, don't worry, the Citizen Center parking lot across the street is an alternative, just cross the tunnel and the scenery is still beautiful. Remember, safe driving is the most important! 🚗 💰Ticket information: Money-saving tips 🎟️Qingshan Lake tickets are CNY 40/person on-site, online booking has packages but check carefully, the boat and forest are two different worlds! Scan the code on-site, simple and fast, and avoid misunderstandings. 💡 🎟️Hangzhou Cultural Tourism Card holders, benefits are here! Free admission, but need to book 2 hours in advance, don't forget! 🎉 🌳Scenery: Beautiful 🍃Qingshan Lake in October is lush and green, like nature's palette! The scenic area is small but has many beautiful views, and the free area is worth it! 📸 👣Wooden walkway, photo spot! From top to bottom, panoramic view, remember to pose, beautiful photos! 📷 🚣‍♂️Kayaking, water experience! CNY 120/person/hour, double kayak is more cost-effective, CNY 220/hour, paddle to the green waters and feel the charm of nature! 🌊 💡Tips: Relax and enjoy ⏰Remember the time! Qingshan Lake is open from 8:00 to 17:30, last entry at 16:30, don't miss the good times! 👗Dress code: Dark clothes are more photogenic, black is best, in front of the green background, you are the most beautiful scenery! 👗 🛡️Protection: Bring mosquito repellent, don't let mosquitoes ruin your mood! 🐜 📝Other tips: Thoughtful reminders 🎉Holidays are crowded, travel early or take public transport to avoid congestion and enjoy leisure time! 🚌 🌳Follow the rules, protect the environment, play civilized, and let the beauty of Qingshan Lake continue! 🌍

| Enter the Matcha Water Forest. ✅ The rainy season has ended, and Qingshan Lake is open again. The lake surface covered with duckweed looks like a matcha cake. Sunlight filters through the crowns of the water cypress trees, casting a green fairyland-like scene on the lake. Although the weather is very hot, it's worth it for the beauty that comes straight out of the original picture! ✅ Ticket: 40r/person. ✅ Kayak: 120/person, 220 for two people. Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 (entry stops at 16:30) ✅ Transportation: Navigate to 'Water Forest Parking Lot' or 'Qingshan Lake Eight Hundred Miles Liu Zhuang Parking Lot'. There are shuttle buses near the parking lot that take you to the entrance of the scenic area, 10r/person. ✅ Metro to Eight Hundred Miles Station C1 exit, then walk about 8 minutes. Tips: 1️⃣ There are mosquitoes in the scenic area, so it's best to bring your own mosquito repellent spray. 2️⃣ It is recommended to go in the morning or after 3:30 pm when there are fewer people and it's not as hot. 3️⃣ Qingshan Lake Water Forest and the cycling path are two separate routes. The cycling path is free, and the two paths are not connected. If you don't want to spend money, you can take the cycling path. The walking path is more photogenic. 4️⃣ The playtime is about 2 hours. It is not only suitable for young ladies to take photos but also for family trips. Many children come to see the black swans and ducks. 5️⃣ It is recommended to wear black or white dresses, which are very photogenic! 6️⃣ The ultraviolet rays are very strong, so be sure to do a good job of sun protection!

Today, I must share with you Qingshan Lake in Hangzhou. 🎈I was originally worried that the rain in the past few days would affect the scenery of Qingshan Lake, but it turned out to have no impact at all, and there were very few people, making the experience fantastic.😎 🚗I drove from Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, and navigated to the 'Qingshan Lake Scenic Area Water Forest Parking Lot'. It took a little over an hour to get there. There is a shuttle bus at the entrance of the parking lot that can take you to the ticket gate for 10 yuan per person, which is very convenient. 🎫The ticket price is 40 yuan per person, which is quite reasonable. 🛶You can go kayaking here for 120 yuan per person. It is best to go near the evening as it can be a bit hot at noon. Imagine paddling through the water forest in the evening breeze; the feeling is simply amazing.😍 👗If you come here to take photos, wearing a white or black dress would look better. I saw many beautiful girls dressed like this, hahaha.📷 🌳Walking through the forest is really healing. It feels like time has slowed down, and all worries are thrown away. I heard that in autumn, the whole garden turns red, and the scene must be breathtaking.💖 I can't wait to come back again in autumn and winter.

The rainy season has ended, and Qingshan Lake is open again. The lake surface covered with duckweed looks like a matcha cake🍵. Sunlight filters through the crowns of the metasequoia trees, sprinkling onto the lake surface. It gives a feeling of being in an enchanted green forest🍃. Although the weather is very hot, it's worth it for the beauty that comes straight out of the original picture‼️ 🎫Tickets: 40r/person. 🚣‍♀️Kayaking 120/person, 220 for two people. ⏰ Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 (entry stops at 16:30) 🚗Transportation: Navigate to 'Water Forest Parking Lot' or 'Qingshan Lake Babaili Liuzhuang Parking Lot'. There are shuttle buses near the parking lot to the scenic area entrance, 10r/person. 🚇Take the subway to Babaili Station, Exit C1, then walk about 8 minutes. 🌟Tips: 1⃣️There are mosquitoes and insects in the scenic area, so it's best to bring mosquito repellent spray. 2⃣️It's recommended to go in the morning or after 3:30 PM, as there are fewer people and it's not as hot. 3⃣️Qingshan Lake Water Forest and the cycling path are two separate routes. The cycling path is free, and the two paths are not connected. If you don't want to spend money, you can take the cycling path. The walking path is more photogenic📷. 4⃣️The playtime is about 2 hours. It's not only suitable for young ladies to take photos but also for family trips. Many children come to see the black swans and ducks🦆. 5⃣️It's recommended to wear black or white dresses for better photos❗️ 6⃣️The ultraviolet rays are very strong, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun!

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🔔 The Emerald Trail at Qing Shan Lake in Hangzhou has made a stunning return. Besides West Lake in Hangzhou, you must visit this real-life Emerald Trail, where the green natural environment is truly therapeutic❗ ⛩️ Attraction, Qing Shan Lake Water Forest. 🚗 Self-driving: Navigate to Qing Shan Lake (Baibaili Liu Zhuang parking lot) 🚃 Public transport: Metro Line 16 Baibaili Station C1 exit, 15 minutes walk 🎫 Ticket: 40 yuan (free with a cultural tourism card) ⭕ Playtime: Business hours: 8 am to 5 pm. It's best to go before 10 am when the light is good and there are few people. 🚤 Kayaking: 120/single kayak, 220/double kayak, about an hour. 🚲 Cycling: No need to buy a ticket, cycle along the greenway, the scenery is beautiful all the way 🚲 Cycling: Cycling on the greenway is free of charge, with options including single bicycles (15 yuan/hour), tandem bicycles (60 yuan/hour), single electric bikes (50 yuan/hour), and tandem electric bikes (100 yuan/hour). 🚃 For those who don't want to cycle, you can take the scenic area sightseeing car (30 yuan/person). When cycling, always follow the Qing Shan Lake Greenway, which has orange signs, to avoid riding on other roads. 📝 Tips: ✅ It is recommended to visit the water forest first. After entering the scenic area, turn left at the first boardwalk, play clockwise, and keep to the left. This way, you can tour the entire water forest and finally reach the kayaking area or the direct exit. ✅ Highly recommended to go on a sunny day for the play of light and shadow, which is super photogenic. ✅ For outfits, it is suggested to wear low-saturation, possibly bright colors like white, (do not wear green) to blend with the natural scenery, which is highly suitable for taking photos. ✅ Ducks are often active at the entrance, while the veteran performers, the swans, are mostly inside the eastern area. ✅ Be careful with your phone or camera when taking photos, don't drop it into the water. Apart from the boardwalk, it's all lake around. ✅ When going, make sure to set your destination to: 【Qing Shan Lake Water Forest】, not just Qing Shan Lake, as the two locations are completely different.

The magical land of Qingshan Lake in Hangzhou is super healing! The water forest of Qingshan Lake in Lin'an District, Hangzhou, is really awesome! In the park, there is a rich greenery everywhere, just like stepping into the world of the Emerald City. The forest lake is covered with vibrant duckweed, and occasionally large white geese and fat ducks will swim by leisurely. You can also paddle into this forest shrouded in green light in a kayak, gently drifting on the duckweed. From an aerial perspective, the verdant metasequoia trees will turn into a bright red in the late autumn season, which is also very worth seeing. 📍 Location is at Qingshan Lake Water Forest in Lin'an, Hangzhou 🚇 Take Hangzhou Metro Line 16 to 'Babaili' station C1 exit, then walk forward 800 meters to reach the visitor center. 🚗 If driving, navigate to 'Babaili Liuzhuang Parking Lot'. 🎫 Ticket price is 40 yuan, and it's free with a 'Hangzhou Culture and Tourism Card'. 📸 For photography and fun, you can follow the scenic boardwalk. Tip: The light passing through the trees and reflecting on the duckweed at around three or four in the afternoon makes the scenery even more enchanting. 🛶 Kayaking is worth experiencing, but it might be a bit crowded on weekends. What do you guys think of Qingshan Lake? Have any friends been there? Share your feelings, and welcome to leave a message in the comment section

📍【Location Secret】—— Hangzhou Qingshan Lake, located in Lin'an District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, about 60 kilometers from the center of Hangzhou, is like an emerald set in the water towns of the south of the Yangtze River, away from the hustle and bustle, retaining a tranquility and purity that has not been completely unveiled. It is not only a paradise for nature lovers but also an ideal place for travelers seeking solace for their souls. 🏞️【Attraction Introduction】—— Qingshan Lake, true to its name, is surrounded by green hills, with clear lake water reflecting the changing colors of the mountains in all seasons, a sight too beautiful for words. Taking a flat boat on the lake, you feel as if you are traveling through an ink painting. Particularly noteworthy is the water forest in the lake, where stands of fir trees rise from the water, displaying different ecological wonders with the changing seasons. In spring and autumn, the colors are splendid and particularly enchanting. 🚗【Transportation Strategy】—— Departing from Hangzhou, self-driving is the most convenient way, take the Hangzhou-Hui Expressway to the Lin'an exit, and then follow the signs to get there. For public transportation, you can take the subway to Lin'an District and then transfer to a bus that goes directly to Qingshan Lake Scenic Area. Although it's a bit more complicated, the scenery along the way is also a great enjoyment. 🏠【Accommodation Recommendation】—— To deeply experience the serenity of Qingshan Lake, it is recommended to stay at the 'Qingshan Lake Resort Hotel' by the lake, where the rooms face the lake view. Waking up in the morning, the first rays of sunlight intertwine with the mist on the lake, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene. Alternatively, choose the 'Forest Cabin' B&B to experience a pastoral life integrated with nature. At night, you can also hear the sounds of insects and frogs, offering a unique flavor.

The water fir of Hangzhou Qingshan Lake has turned red, and there are patches of matcha green on the water surface. The current Qingshan Lake Water Forest is really beautiful! You must go on a sunny day, when the sun shines down, the light and shadow are mottled, like a painting. 3 pm-5 pm is the best time to take pictures📸 Try to go on weekdays, because there are really too many people on weekends! 🚗Drive to 'Baili Liuzhuang Parking Lot' 🚇Take Line 16 to 'Baili' subway station and walk for 10 minutes from Exit C 🎫The water forest and cycling are two routes, cycling and walking along the cycling trail are free, and entering the water forest plank road requires a ticket of 40/person 🚣🏻Kayaking: single kayak 120/hour, double kayak 220/hour Qingshan Lake

Wondering where to go on the weekend? Then I must recommend Qingshan Lake Water Forest Park It's just around Hangzhou, accessible by subway 📍Address: Qingshan Lake Fantasy Water Forest (within Qingshan Lake Scenic Area on Lin'an Science and Technology Avenue) 🎫Ticket: 40 yuan (scan code price for entry) Hangzhou Hui Min card is free🆓 🚇Transport: Subway Line 16 "Qingshan Lake" Station Exit D ⏰Daytime opening hours: 8:00-17:00 ⏰Nighttime entry time: 15:00-20:00 After getting off the subway, walk straight down the street on the right for about 1 kilometer. When you see many bicycles and riding bikes, you know you've arrived. Qingshan Lake is quite large, with many options! 1⃣️Cycling along the lake There are different cycling options at the entrance. You can choose your preferred mode of transport, pay by scanning the code, and cycling along the lake is a good choice! 2⃣️Water Forest Park The most checked-in place is still the water park. Walk straight along the road, pass the snack sellers, and you'll reach the scanning area. You can buy tickets directly at the entrance by scanning the code, or you can buy package tickets on the platform! After scanning the code to enter, there are wooden paths winding through the forest. The water surface is very calm, with green duckweed floating on it. The sun shines down, the light passes through the water fir, and the Tyndall effect is full when looking from a distance. It's really like a painting! ❤️If you want to immerse yourself more, you can take a boat. 120-220 yuan/hour 3⃣️Stroll in the park Go straight along the wooden path at the entrance, there is an exit where you can go out and stroll around the other scenery inside. You can sit down and bask in the sun, admire the autumn colors of the red water fir in the garden, it's really nice! 4⃣️Immersive Light and Shadow Theater This is a nighttime project, with ticket checking starting at 15:00 in the afternoon. There are four performances in total for the night tour, experiencing the collision of forest fantasy and light and shadow. I think it's worth the ticket price to go for a trip! Walking around, strolling around, looking at the calm lake, your mood will also become much calmer. I even think that it's really suitable for doing yoga there when the weather is warm!🙊 ps: Although the weather in Hangzhou has been sunny recently, the temperature has dropped, so you should dress warmly. Also, it's best to go early, especially on weekends, to avoid the crowd. And if you go early, the sun is more abundant, and the photos are better! ❤️Don't worry about being hungry, there is food at the entrance and inside the park

❗️Don't just go to West Lake anymore, these 6 niche attractions in Hangzhou, with beautiful scenery and few people, you'll want to visit again~ 1⃣️Qingshan Lake Water Forest 🍃A real-life version of the Emerald City, a rare water forest in China, with thousands of acres of fir trees standing in the water, like the 'Amazon' of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai 📍Address: Qingshan Lake Water Forest, Lin'an District, Hangzhou City 2⃣️Hupao Park 🍃Also known as Hupao Dream Spring, it is known as the 'third best spring in the world', and compared to West Lake, it has a more secluded feel. 'Hupao Spring' and 'Longjing Tea' are known as the 'two best of West Lake' 📍Address: 39 Hupao Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City 3⃣️Yuhuang Mountain 🍃A sacred place of the mainstream Quanzhen School of Taoism, located between West Lake and Qiantang River, with an altitude of 237 meters, you can overlook West Lake and Qiantang River, and take in the beautiful scenery of Hangzhou 📍Address: 1 Yuhuang Mountain Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City 4⃣️Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies 🍃Commonly known as 'Nine Creeks and Eighteen Bends', it is a Y-shaped creek formed by many small streams. 'The creek twists and turns because of the mountain', suddenly left and right, six of the creeks flow into West Lake, the scenery is beautiful, suitable for hiking, playing in the water 📍Address: End of South Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies, Longjing Village, Xihu District, Hangzhou City (near Nine Creeks Road) 5⃣️Yunqi Bamboo Path 🍃One of the new ten sceneries of West Lake, this is a cool summer resort, the dense bamboo forest path is quiet and deep, full of greenery and vitality, keeping the heat out 📍Address: Inside Yunqi Wut, at the foot of Wuyun Mountain, Hangzhou City 6⃣️Prince Bay Park 🍃In spring, tulips and cherry blossoms bloom in Prince Bay Park, the flowers are colorful and it's super comfortable to enjoy the flowers and go for a walk~ And there's also a windmill with exotic charm here~ Super photogenic❗️❗️ 📍Address: 5-1 Nanshan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City

The autumn in the south of the Yangtze River is always short and precious. After the golden ginkgo leaves the stage, the golden red Metasequoia is about to debut, bringing the last carnival to this season. The Metasequoia forest of Qing Shan Lake is the finale of autumn. Immersed in this interweaving of red and green, it's like entering a dreamy world. The blue sky, clear water, and Metasequoia forest echo each other, forming a picture like an oil painting. The Metasequoia trees stand in the water, they are tall and majestic, creating a serene and Zen-like atmosphere. The warm sunlight shines on the leaves, adding a bright color to the entire forest. The red Metasequoia forest forms a strong visual contrast with the matcha green of the lake, breaking the usual imagination and making people amazed. At Qing Shan Lake, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery by boat, or you can take a walk along the lake trail, watch egrets, and enjoy the charming autumn scenery. Walk into the aquatic forest of Qing Shan Lake, feel the changing autumn colors, collide with the beauty of autumn, immerse yourself in the embrace of nature, and enjoy the poetic and long-lasting wonderful time.

#hangzhou Qingshan Lake is on the West side of Hangzhou city. It's a beautiful reservoir with amazing views, paths to walk and cycle. You can also take a boat or kayak. There aren't many areas to eat although you can find some food vendors. It can get a bit crowded during the weekends so I would recommend getting early or visiting during weekdays. If you come to Hangzhou I would totally recommend you to add it to your list if you enjoy nature.

Qingshan Lake is a scenic area in Lin’an surrounded by mountains, some pavilions, walkways and a cycling trail. The area isn’t very developed and commercial. Construction work is part of the scenery at some point. Very few hotels, restaurants and shops are around the lake. The cycling trail is what makes Qingshan Lake an exciting place. The views are stunning and relaxing ⛰🌿🍃Tranquil corners with benches around the lake are great spots for breaks from cycling. Shared bike parkings, mostly Hello Bikes, are scattered around the lake. As such, renting or parking a bike is convenient 😉 Fishing 🎣 seems to be common, especially at the borders of the lake where there are soil banks. How to go ➡️ Metro 🚇 line 16 branches to Lin’an. Qingshan Hu 青山湖 is a stop along the line. #scenicspotguide #scenery #scenicspot #scenicviews #mountainview #lakeview #laketour #cycling #trail #naturelover #naturetheraphy #naturalscenery #naturescapes

Qingshan Lake Hubei Lake has 1 million square meters of rare aquatic forests in China. It is a batch of cedar trees introduced from the Amazon in the 1960s. The tree grows in the water, the boat swims in the forest, the birds sing on the branches, and the people are in the middle of the painting, which is the fun of visiting Qingshan Lake.

Hangzhou | Venture into the Dreamlike "Water Matcha Forest," Your Oxygen Guide is Here🌳 In Hangzhou, a city with its own poetic filter, every inch of air seems to be filled with greenery, a true paradise for green lovers. Instead of staying home on weekends, why not dive into nature's embrace and breathe in the fresh air? I finally checked off the Linshan Qingshan Lake Water Forest from my wish list. That trip was like falling into a dream of the Wizard of Oz. After returning, I was filled with "regret"—regretting not discovering this treasure sooner! 💡Here's a helpful guide: 📍Location: Linshan Qingshan Lake Water Forest🌲, a pure land hidden on the edge of the bustling city, harboring the most pristine natural beauty. 🕙Opening Hours: 8am - 5:30pm daily. Remember to plan your time wisely so you don't miss any of the changing light and shadows in the forest. 💰Ticket Information: The main park is free, but the boardwalk leading to the core scenic area of the water forest costs 40 CNY/person. However, if you have a Hangzhou Cultural Tourism Card (only 29.9 CNY per year, offering great value), you can enjoy free access. Don't miss out on this deal! 🚗Getting There: - For drivers👉 Navigate to "Liuzhuang Post Station Parking Lot." Parking is affordable at 5 CNY/h. The forest adventure begins just steps away from the parking lot. - Subway is also convenient👉 Take Line 16 to Babai Li Station, Exit C1. Then enjoy a leisurely 1.4 km stroll, experiencing the tranquility and beauty of the suburbs, and you'll arrive at the forest entrance before you know it. 📸Capturing the Forest's Beauty: 1. Don't be stingy with the entrance fee; the boardwalk area is an absolute photography haven! The benefits of paying are immediately apparent: fewer people, beautiful scenery. Strolling along the boardwalk feels like you've got the whole forest to yourself, without worrying about random crowds ruining your photos. 2. The early bird gets the worm, and this is especially true for photography! Arrive before 9am on weekends or 10am on working days, and you'll be delighted to find that the forest in your lens belongs entirely to you. Capture stunning photos with ease. 3. The area near the water boardwalk is a must-see. Shoot from a high vantage point, and the "matcha lake surface" resembles a giant, warm piece of jade. Standing on the boardwalk, intimately close to this greenery, any shot you take will be a stunning masterpiece worthy of sharing on social media. 4. If you have a drone, don't hesitate to bring it! As the drone takes off, overlooking the entire water forest, the boundless green comes into view. The visual impact is breathtaking, allowing you to truly appreciate the vast greenery of this forest. 5. The forest's surprises are not limited to green trees and blue waters. While strolling, you'll occasionally encounter elegant black swans🦢, flocks of wild ducks🦆 playing on the water, and if you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of a wild deer🦌. Keep your camera ready for these fairytale scenes. 6. Tired of walking and taking pictures? Try kayaking! Go with a friend for 220 CNY/h. You can easily purchase tickets at the entrance and embark on a water adventure. Paddle through the water forest, feel the breeze on your face, and the ripples in the water, unlocking the forest's charm from a different perspective. This "Water Matcha Forest" in Hangzhou is like a secret garden tucked away in a corner of the city, hiding endless natural treasures and surprises. Escape the city's concrete jungle this weekend and embrace this green rendezvous. Breathe in the fresh air, take photos, and experience nature's gentle gifts.

Here's some information about visiting Qingshan Lake: Attraction Introduction - Shui Shang Sen Lin (Water Forest): Located in the north of Qingshan Lake, covering an area of approximately 1 million square meters, it is home to over 10,000 pond cypress and bald cypress trees with an average height of about 30 meters. Taking a boat ride through the forest feels like stepping into a fairytale world. - Water Sports Center: Located in Taiyang Bay, this comprehensive water sports center offers activities such as paddleboarding, motorboating, kayaking, dragon boating, sailing, wakeboarding, and wakesurfing. - "Night Tour of the Magical Water Forest: The Deer Wonderland" Light Show: This magical water forest night tour covers a route of approximately 720 meters, circling the core area of the west side of the water forest. It features 8 immersive light show scenes, with a total tour time of about 1 hour. - Fishing Center: Located at Yangshu Bay Post Station, this center utilizes Qingshan Lake Reservoir for fishing activities. It integrates entertainment, dining, accommodation, research, and team building, with fishing areas divided into raft fishing, tiantang (sky pond), jintang (catty pond), wild fishing, blackfish, and lure fishing zones. Tour Guide - Transportation: Take subway Line 16 to either Bailili Station or Qingshan Lake Station. Starting from Bailili Station, you can enjoy the scenery of streams, dawn redwood trees, and walking paths. Starting from Qingshan Lake Station, you can overlook the entire lake. You can also choose to cycle or drive there. - Food: Around Qingshan Lake, you can savor authentic Hangzhou cuisine, such as West Lake Vinegar Fish and Longjing Shrimp, as well as various local snacks like Dingsheng Cake and Cong Bao Hui. - Accommodation: There are star-rated hotels and resorts near the scenic area, such as the Crowne Plaza Qingshan Lake, as well as some cost-effective guesthouses like the Bach Old Testament Guesthouse. Best Time to Visit - Qingshan Lake is suitable for visiting year-round. In spring (March–May), everything comes back to life, and the vegetation around Qingshan Lake is lush and vibrant. Summer (June–August) is a good time to escape the heat and enjoy water activities at the Water Sports Center. In autumn (September–November), the dawn redwood forest gradually changes color, reaching its peak vibrancy around December. The colorful trees paired with the "matcha lake" create a picturesque scene like an oil painting. In winter (December–February), if it snows, the snow-covered landscape offers a unique charm.

The Qingshan Lake in Hangzhou in early winter is so beautiful! The red-leafed water fir contrasts sharply with the green water surface, with caramel yellow and matcha green alternately beautiful! The air is fresh, there are not many people, photography is not embarrassing, when the sun is good, wearing a coat will not be cold, super suitable for photography! 🎯 Best time to publish a video: November to December is the best viewing period every year, the opening hours of the scenic spot is 8:00-17:30, recommended at 3 pm, soft sunshine, super high film rate! After four o'clock the light gradually dims, and you can take pictures of cool and dark colors. Clothing suggestion: Black color system is extremely high, but the yellow color system of Tsing Shan Lake in winter is super beautiful, Maillard color system is also very good color system, quickly put on your coat to take pictures! Photo spot: Don’t exit from the first entrance, follow the main road straight ahead to the location with gates and ticket gates, the trail close to the water is the best location for photography, with a wide view and rich background. 🎫 Ticket information On-site ticket purchase: 40 yuan/person Hangzhou Cultural Tourism Card: 29.9 yuan/person, no need to bring Mainland China ID card and citizen card, directly show the QR code to enter the park, super convenient! 🚗 Transportation Guide Metro: Get off at Exit D of Qingshan Lake Station on Line 16 and walk for about 10 minutes to the entrance. There is a shuttle from the metro exit that provides direct access to the water forest entrance. By car: Navigate to “Qingshan Lake Water Forest Parking Lot” or “Qingshan Lake Scenic Area 800 Mile Willow Village Parking Lot” for easy parking. Called: Navigate directly to "Qingshan Lake Water Forest Scenic Area". 🚣‍♀️Water activities Kayaking: Single 120 yuan/hour, double 220 yuan/hour. Although we didn’t arrive early when we went, it was fun to walk around and I’ll definitely try it next time! 🌟Special reminder to the subway station: 800 miles station is prohibited from getting off, not to walk for a long time, remember to remember! Weather choice: Sunny days are best, and sunlight is a natural filter to perfect your photos.

🏡 **Mingyue Songjian Qianchuan** 📍 **Address**: Guoshui Village, Qingshandian, Qianchuan Town, Lin'an District, Hangzhou 🚙 **How to get there?** - About 1.5 hours' drive (80 km) from downtown Hangzhou - About 0.5 hours' drive (30 km) from Lin'an Station Self-driving is recommended, as the homestay is hidden in the mountains and is not easily accessible. 🌿 **Why choose here?** - This is the "back garden of Hangzhou," surrounded by mountains, streams, and tea gardens, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and is perfect for relaxation. - The homestay is designed in a simple and natural style, with wooden decor and large floor-to-ceiling windows that make you feel like you're living in nature. 🛏️ **What are the rooms like?** - 14 boutique rooms, including scenic king rooms, duplex suites, family rooms, etc. - Rooms are equipped with high-end toiletries, an intelligent temperature control system, and large floor-to-ceiling windows, so you can enjoy the mountain view while lying down. 🎉 **What to do?** - **Public area facilities**: Tea room, book bar, VR game room, infinity pool, outdoor cinema, KTV. - **Special activities**: Hot spring (CNY 888 for up to 6 people), yoga meditation, calligraphy, chess and cards. - **Nearby attractions**: - Qingshan Lake (15 km, 20 minutes' drive) - Tianmu Grand Canyon (30 km, 40 minutes' drive) - Qianchuan Ancient Town (5 km, 10 minutes' drive) 🍽️ **What to eat?** - The homestay has a "Shanshuijian" restaurant, but meals are charged per person (about CNY 200/person), and group packages are available. - Free snacks and fruits are provided, so feel free to eat! 💡 **Tips** - **Pros**: Good environment, suitable for taking photos, complete facilities, suitable for family or friends gatherings. - **Cons**: Expensive, inconvenient transportation, self-driving is recommended. 🌟 **Summary** If you want to find a place to get away from the city, enjoy nature, and take some beautiful photos, this is a good choice. Although it is not cheap, the environment and experience are definitely worth it!

I didn't expect the scenery of Qingshan Lake to be so beautiful in January. The weather was just right. 🌞 I came across the winter limited edition caramel matcha. The sunlight made it look like a painting.

To my surprise, I was able to find the autumn redwood scenery of the Wizard of Oz at the niche attraction of Qingshan Lake, even though winter has been here for a while! · 📍Location: Qingshan Lake Water Forest 📌Address: North of Laoshengyuan Road, Lin'an District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang ⏰Hours: 8:00–17:00 (last entry at 16:30) 🚗Transport: Drive to "Babaili Liuzhuang Yizhan Parking Lot" or take Metro Line 16 to Babaili Station, Exit C1, and walk about 1.4 km to the Water Forest entrance 🎫Tickets: CNY 40/person (free for Hangzhou residents), kayaking CNY 120–320 · ❄️Winter Outfit Hangzhou has been experiencing a cold snap recently, so make sure to keep warm when you go out! I wore a light-colored cashmere coat for this trip. The high-quality fabric is skin-friendly, warm, and soft to the touch! The simple design and color scheme make it easy to match with other clothes, making it a great choice for fall and winter! · 🌟Travel Tips: 1️⃣Two recommended routes ▶️ Route ① is the Water Forest Boat Tour: Ticket + boat tour CNY 120/person, ticket + speedboat CNY 140/person; Route ② is cycling: No ticket is required for the greenway, and single bikes, tandem bikes, single electric bikes, and tandem electric bikes are available for a fee. If you don't want to cycle, you can take the scenic area sightseeing bus. 2️⃣Kayak tickets are available at the Visitor Center at the entrance or at the Water Forest Park entrance. Do not buy them at the boarding point. 3️⃣You can choose to buy a Hangzhou Cultural Tourism Card Annual Pass in advance for CNY 29.9 on the Hangzhou Cultural Tourism Card WeChat account. This will give you free admission to this attraction and some other attractions. However, it is only available to people who pay social security in Hangzhou. · ✅Other Travel Tips: 1 The park is very large, so if you want to explore it thoroughly, you can bring food and drinks and spend a whole day there, as there is almost no food or drink for sale in the scenic area. 2 There are still mosquitoes and insects in the forest, especially near water, so it is best to bring mosquito repellent and insect bite medicine (not needed in winter). Also, make sure to wear sunscreen in winter! 3 Leave no trace and protect the park environment.

Explore a winter wonderland and encounter the bald cypress trees at Qingshan Lake I thought the beauty of West Lake was enough to make me swoon, until I stepped into the winter landscape of Qingshan Lake and realized that the beauty here is truly unparalleled. Promise me, this winter, you must go see the bald cypress trees at Qingshan Lake. The north has snow-covered landscapes, where you can make a promise to grow old together; while the south has the fiery red cypress trees of Qingshan Lake, which can keep you warm like spring. When winter quietly arrives, the autumn colors linger here. The colorful dawn redwood forest is like nature's palette, painting magnificent oil paintings. Strolling through this bald cypress forest feels like walking through golden light. Each ray of light is like a gift from nature, illuminating your path. The scenery here is like a misty forest in a movie, mysterious and romantic, making you reluctant to wake up. This scene reminds me of a saying: "The wind and light that fall on life are all good weather." The bald cypress trees at Qingshan Lake are an unmissable winter landscape. Go out and encounter this beauty, feel this romance. Thank you for this winter letter, allowing us to record this unforgettable moment. 📍Location: Qingshan Lake, Lin'an, Hangzhou 🚇Transportation: Take Metro Line 16 to Babaili Station, Exit C, and walk; or drive to Liuzhuang Station parking lot 📸Photography location: Qingshan Lake Water Park 📅Photography date: December 20, 2024 📷Photography equipment: iPhone, Fujifilm XT5 This place is undoubtedly a treasure. I hope more people discover and cherish this beauty.

We asked 99 people in Hangzhou for their recommendations for lesser-known fall foliage routes❗ It's the most colorful and comfortable time of the year in Hangzhou Hangzhou in the fall is on another level... Instead of the crowded West Lake, I asked 99 people in Hangzhou And they recommended these lesser-known fall foliage spots Drive to take photos of rice fields, ginkgo trees, red maples, and bald cypress trees The fall colors are at their peak, so grab your friends and family and go see the fall foliage! - 🗺️My fall foliage route (self-driving recommended, the whole route is scenic) Wanshi Yangjia Village - Lingjiatou - Zhinan Village - Lin'an Museum - Qingshan Lake - 📷Recommended photo spots ✅Wanshi Yangjia Village 🎫Tickets: Free The ginkgo trees here are at their best viewing period, and self-driving is recommended. The ginkgo trees here are generally over 100 years old, and this is the unique healing power of fall in Jiangnan. - ✅Zhinan Village 🎫Tickets: Free This is the most famous fall foliage spot in Lin'an, with not only ginkgo trees but also fiery red maples and bald cypress trees. Drive along the road next to Zhinan Village, and see the rice fields and colorful fall colors outside the car window. Walk around the ancient village and take photos. - ✅Lingjiatou 🎫Tickets: Free This is a place I accidentally discovered while driving, on the road from Yangjia Village to Zhinan Village. There is a large golden rice field, and because it is not a tourist attraction, there are no tourists. This is a fairytale world in the fall. - ✅Lin'an Museum 🎫Tickets: Free The architectural style is very special, and there is a bald cypress tree in the museum. It is rainbow-colored around the end of October, and now it is all red, which is also very beautiful. - ✅Qingshan Lake 🎫Tickets: CNY 40/person (free for Hangzhou residents) In late fall, the bald cypress trees at Qingshan Lake are red and yellow, and the matcha-colored lake is still very beautiful. -

🌲Qingshan Lake in early winter is a must-see❗❗❗ The red maple leaves and green duckweed on the water form a sharp contrast❗ ✔️Best time to visit: November to December ⌚Opening hours: 8:00–16:30 🎫CNY 40 (Hangzhou residents can use the CNY 29.9 cultural tourism card) 📚Travel tips: 🚇Subway: Do not get off at Babaili Station❗️Do not get off at Babaili Station❗️Do not get off at Babaili Station❗️ (It takes a long time to walk from the subway station😭) Take Line 16 to Qingshan Lake Station, Exit D, and walk for about 10 minutes. The subway is very convenient. 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to Qingshan Lake Water Forest Parking Lot. CNY 5/hour. Parking is also very convenient. 🤳Must-see attractions: No guardrails, 100% photo-worthy❗ Qingshan Lake black swans, the most popular black swans in the scenic area❗ Sunlight and shadows (so it's super photogenic when the weather is nice)❗ Duckweed on the lake and a group of metasequoia trees❗

In the beautiful city of Hangzhou, Qingshan Lake has become a paradise for cycling enthusiasts with its stunning scenery and comfortable cycling routes. Located in Lin'an District of Hangzhou, Qingshan Lake is a large man-made lake themed around mountain and water landscapes. The lake's water is crystal clear, surrounded by mountains, creating a spectacular view. At Qingshan Lake, there is a 42.195-kilometer-long greenway around the lake, which is the best route for cycling. The greenway is built along the lake, with a flat and wide road surface. The scenery along the way is picturesque, featuring green mountains, clear waters, ancient bridges, pavilions, and more, making it a feast for the eyes. During your ride, you can enjoy the fresh air and the comfort of the breeze on your face, as well as the beautiful lake and mountain scenery and the rustic countryside. If you're lucky, you might even spot some rare wildlife, such as egrets and wild ducks. Besides cycling, Qingshan Lake offers many other recreational activities, such as boating, fishing, and camping. You can spend a pleasant weekend here, enjoying the beauty of nature. In short, Qingshan Lake is a great place for cycling, with not only beautiful scenery but also comfortable cycling routes and complete supporting facilities. If you love cycling, you definitely shouldn't miss this beautiful place.

December is the best time to visit Lin'an, but the area is too large to cover in a day, so I only visited two places. 1. Lin'an Museum: The museum is currently exhibiting ancient Chinese jewelry. The first picture shows a replica of a Song dynasty phoenix crown, the second picture shows a beautiful phoenix hairpin, the third picture shows a gold hairpin as thin as a cicada's wing, and the fourth picture shows a poem by Su Shi, which says that Yuqian (Lin'an) does not follow Confucianism (I understand this to mean that Lin'an does not follow the patriarchal teachings, and women have a high status, which also shows that women in Zhejiang have been well-educated and respected since ancient times). The museum mainly exhibits cultural relics from the Qian family of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, as shown in pictures 5-7. The Qian family has produced many famous people over the past thousand years, including the three Qian scientists of modern China, who are the pride of Lin'an. The museum is also beautiful, with a unique architectural style. 2. Qingshan Lake Water Forest: In early to mid-December, the redwoods, blue sky, and green duckweed create a feast for the eyes.

Qingshan Lake in Hangzhou is at its best The red dawn redwood trees and matcha lake Look like a dreamlike oil painting～ . 📍Location: Qingshan Lake Water Forest, Hangzhou 🎫Ticket: 40/person (free with Hangzhou Cultural Tourism Card) 🚇Transport: 10-minute walk from Exit D of Qingshan Lake Station on Metro Line 16 📸Photo time: December 20, 2024 . Tips‼️ ✅The dawn redwood trees at Qingshan Lake are currently at their best, and will probably last for about a week ✅It is recommended to visit on a sunny day for a better view!

Hangzhou travel I like this place better than West Lake Qingshan Lake in summer is a secret place full of greenery Qingshan Lake in winter is an autumn fairy tale forest Red leaves are like fire🔥, green algae are like jade It’s like a colorful picture🎨, so beautiful that it makes people enchanted! - Hangzhou Lin'an Qingshan Lake Water Park It is a large man-made lake dominated by metasequoia. Beautiful all year round When you come to Hangzhou, you must not miss this highly praised scenic spot‼ ️ - 📍: Hangzhou Qingshan Lake Water Forest 🚇: Take Line 16 to Qingshan Lake Exit D, then walk for about 20 minutes 🚗: Qingshan Lake parking lot, 5 yuan/hour 🎫：💰40 yuan/person 🚣: Single person 120 yuan/hour, double person 220 yuan/hour - ✅Game guide: ❶Qingshan Lake is divided into two areas. The greenway around the lake is 🆓, and the water forest and water trail is charged. ❷The entire scenic spot is very large, so plan at least 2 hours of play time ❸Comparison of scenic spots 🔥, I went there on a weekday afternoon, and it was full of people, and I had to queue up to take pictures. I suggest that there will be fewer people in the morning. ❹There are sightseeing buses on the greenway around the lake, including Water Forest, Peng Zu Statue, Yangshu Bay Post Road, Flower Sea and Sun Bay Post Station 💰10 yuan/stop ❺You can also rent 🚲 to ride around the lake, with a total length of 42 kilometers, about 2-3 hours ❻Black swans and deer often appear near the water forest pier - 📸Photography tips: 🔘Outfit: Recommend black and white color 🔘Aircraft location: The best place to take pictures is on the waterfront platform, close to the exit of the scenic spot, where duckweeds are most densely packed. Wooden plank road, taking advantage of the uneven heights of the plank road to take pictures - 🕐Taking time: Cloudy in the afternoon of December 3rd Qingshan Lake may be a different scene now!

Day 1: Arrive at Qingshan Lake at noon—in77—19:30 West Lake Music Fountain—Wulin Night Market Day 2: Faxi Temple—Lingyin Temple—Xiaohe Zhijie—Wulin Night Market Day 3: Shaoxing Lu Xun's Hometown—Cangqiao Zhijie Day 1 Arrived in Hangzhou at 11:00. After dropping off my luggage at the hotel, I went to Qingshan Lake Park, which is the farthest stop! The ticket is CNY 40. I recommend buying a travel card in advance, which costs CNY 15 per day and can be used for unlimited rides! It's a bit far, but it's super beautiful! Then I took the subway back to West Lake to see the music fountain. There were a lot of people, and there were four songs. in77 is right next to it, so you can take a stroll. Wulin Night Market is also quite close. I had a card, so I took the subway for one stop. Day 2 First, I went to Faxi Temple. I took the subway and then transferred to a shuttle bus, which cost CNY 5 and went directly to the temple. It was quite beautiful, and the photos turned out great! There weren't many people around 10:30. Then I took a bus from Faxi Temple to Lingyin Temple, arriving at around 12:00. The ticket for the first gate is CNY 45, and the ticket for Lingyin Temple is CNY 30. There were a lot of people on Saturday. Then I prayed for 18 seeds. After visiting, it was already 15:00. Then I took the subway to Xiaohe Zhijie, which is very similar to the streets in Suzhou. Many Christmas decorations were already up! After visiting, I went home! Day 3 I got up early and took the subway to Shaoxing. The travel card was no longer valid at Guniangqiao Station, so I had to exit the station and scan the subway code again to enter. I went directly to Lu Xun's Hometown and took a walk around. The yellow rice wine popsicle was super delicious, but the yellow rice wine milk tea was just average. Further inside is Baicao Garden, and further inside is Sanwei Study. You can swipe your ID card to enter without a reservation. A little further ahead is the popular Lu Xun Lighting a Cigarette. Since we had to catch a train in the afternoon, we only went to Lu Xun's Hometown and Cangqiao Zhijie. It was quite relaxing, without the heavy commercial atmosphere of Xiaohe Zhijie. We visited Qingteng Book House and Xu Wei Art Museum, which are very close to each other. After visiting, we went home! Overall, I visited a few places and didn't feel very tired, but I felt like I had seen enough. When I lay down, I felt like there were a lot of people in Hangzhou! The subway was crowded everywhere, but the scenery was quite beautiful. I also had a good impression of Shaoxing. It felt like a great place to live, similar to Suzhou. As the saying goes, "Above there is heaven, below there are Suzhou and Hangzhou."