Qiandaohu

Qiandaohu (千岛湖) or Thousand Island Lake is a lake in Chun'an County, Zhejiang province, China. The lake, which was formed by the construction of a nearby dam, boasts over a thousand islands and clean water used in the production of Nongfu Spring brand drinking water. == Get in == The Hangxinjing Expressway offers a 2-hour toll road drive from nearby Hangzhou. Multiple G Trains daily on the Line from Hangzhou to Huangshan stop at Qiandaohu, it takes a good hour only with the Bullet Train. == Get around == == See == The Animal Islands, including Monkey Island and Snake Island, inhabited by the animals that bear the islands' names. == Do == Jiulong Brook Rafting, a river rafting course in the mountains near Qiandaohu with mild rapids and splash chutes. Expect to pay around ¥100 per person for admission, including equipment. Rafters will get wet (if not soaked) on the course, so bring a dry change of clothes, towels and plastic bags for afterward. Snacks, Chinese food, water toys, and basic articles of clothing are sold on site. == Buy == == Eat == Fish Head Soup, a local specialty available in many area restaurants and hotels. == Drink == == Sleep == Tachee Island Holiday Hotel, 86571-65011888 == Connect == == Go next == Yellow Mountain Huangshan in neighbouring Anhui Province