L-R: Tay Seok Hooi, Christine Leong, Wong Lai Van, Bernard Lee, Ching Neng Bin at Hangzhou West Bus station departing 11.30am for Qingdao Lake.
Day 4 (02.12.2011) Hangzhou by bus 129km to Qiandao Lake (千岛湖) (Thousand Island Lake)
After breakfast at 8am we took 2 taxis (RMB29 per taxi) to the Hangzhou West Bus station for Qiandao Lake. The bus ticket (RMB60 pp) departing at 11.30am for Qingdao Lake. After a 2 hour journey we arrived at the long distance bus terminal and took No.K7 bus (Y1) to Lu’You Matou. From here we took No.K004 bus (Y1) to Jin Yuan hotel (Y120 a room for 2) at Xiushui Street. Christine Leong and Wong Lai Van stayed at in Qiandao Lake Elan Resort Hotel (Y440 a room for 2) through internet booking.
We then explored the Xiushui water-front and the boat jetty area. Had noodle for lunch at Chun’an Boji Tofu Workshop. A farewell dinner was organized for Christine Leong and Wong Lai Van who will be returning to Shanghai the next day. We had an expensive fresh water Song Fish dinner at the restaurant opposite our hotel. The 4.5kg Song Fish Head cost us a ‘bomb’ at Y486. Went back to Lai Van’s Elan Inn Resort room for a chat before bidding them farewell.
Temperature: 1°C (min) and 7°C (max)
Accommodation: Jin Yuan hotel (Y120 a room for 2) at Xiushui Street
The scenic country side view along the 129km road from Hangzhou to Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake.
The scenic country side view along the 129km road from Hangzhou to Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake.
The scenic country side view along the 129km road from Hangzhou to Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake.
The scenic country side view along the 129km road from Hangzhou to Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake Chun'an County.
We arrived at Lu 'You Matou and took No.K004 bus (Y1) to Jin Yuan hotel at Xiushui Street.
We arrived at Lu 'You Matou and took No.K004 bus (Y1) to Jin Yuan hotel (Y120 a room for 2) at Xiushui Street.
This JinYuan hotel is by the Qiandao Lake and has the same name as Ching Neng Bin's son.
Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake Chun'an County.
Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake Chun'an County.
Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake Chun'an County.
The boat jetty at Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake Chun'an County.
The boat jetty at Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake Chun'an County.
The boat jetty at Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake Chun'an County.
The boat jetty at Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake Chun'an County.
Eating fruits at Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake Chun'an County.
Statues at Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake Chun'an County.
Noodle for lunch at Chun’an Boji Tofu Workshop at Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake Chun'an County.
Checking out the Qiandao Lake ferry crossing to Shendu the next day.
Bernard Lee at Qiandao Lake boat jetty for the sunset view.
Chew Leng Soon at Qiandao Lake boat jetty for the sunset view.
Wong Lai Van at Qiandao Lake boat jetty for the sunset view.
Tay Seok Hooi at Qiandao Lake boat jetty for the sunset view.
Christine Leong at Qiandao Lake boat jetty for the sunset view.
Ching Neng Bin at Qiandao Lake boat jetty for the sunset view.
At Qiandao Lake boat jetty for the sunset view.
A farewell dinner was organized for Christine Leong and Wong Lai Van who will be returning to Shanghai the next day. We had an expensive fresh water Song Fish dinner at the restaurant opposite our hotel. The 4.5kg Song Fish Head cost us a ‘bomb’ at Y486. Went back to Lai Van’s Elan Inn Resort room for a chat before bidding them farewell.
Last chit-chat before bidding farewell to Christine Leong and Wong Lai Van in Qiandao Lake Elan Resort Hotel.
Day 5 (03.12.2011) Qiandao Lake by ferry 66km to Shendu Port (深渡港) by bus to Tunxi to Huangshan City
We woke up at 5.15am for our coffee and some buns given by Lai Van. We then walked 10 minutes to the jetty to board the boat (Y41 pp) departing at 6.30am to Shendu Port. (Two boat trips a day to Shendu 6.30am and 12.30am and from Shendu is 7.40am and 11.30am). The boat made a few stops among the islands to pick up passengers. After 4½ hours 66km boat ride up Xin'an River we arrived at Shendu Port. Here we had noodle and hard-boiled egg for lunch.
We then explored the Xiushui water-front and the boat jetty area. Had noodle for lunch at Chun’an Boji Tofu Workshop. A farewell dinner was organized for Christine Leong and Wong Lai Van who will be returning to Shanghai the next day. We had an expensive fresh water Song Fish dinner at the restaurant opposite our hotel. The 4.5kg Song Fish Head cost us a ‘bomb’ at Y486. Went back to Lai Van’s Elan Inn Resort room for a chat before bidding them farewell.
Temperature: 1°C (min) and 7°C (max)
Accommodation: Jin Yuan hotel (Y120 a room for 2) at Xiushui Street
The scenic country side view along the 129km road from Hangzhou to Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake.
The scenic country side view along the 129km road from Hangzhou to Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake.
The scenic country side view along the 129km road from Hangzhou to Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake.
The scenic country side view along the 129km road from Hangzhou to Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake Chun'an County.
We arrived at Lu 'You Matou and took No.K004 bus (Y1) to Jin Yuan hotel at Xiushui Street.
We arrived at Lu 'You Matou and took No.K004 bus (Y1) to Jin Yuan hotel (Y120 a room for 2) at Xiushui Street.
This JinYuan hotel is by the Qiandao Lake and has the same name as Ching Neng Bin's son.
Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake Chun'an County.
Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake Chun'an County.
Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake Chun'an County.
The boat jetty at Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake Chun'an County.
The boat jetty at Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake Chun'an County.
The boat jetty at Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake Chun'an County.
The boat jetty at Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake Chun'an County.
Eating fruits at Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake Chun'an County.
Statues at Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake Chun'an County.
Noodle for lunch at Chun’an Boji Tofu Workshop at Xiushui Street at Qiandao Lake Chun'an County.
Checking out the Qiandao Lake ferry crossing to Shendu the next day.
Bernard Lee at Qiandao Lake boat jetty for the sunset view.
Chew Leng Soon at Qiandao Lake boat jetty for the sunset view.
Wong Lai Van at Qiandao Lake boat jetty for the sunset view.
Tay Seok Hooi at Qiandao Lake boat jetty for the sunset view.
Christine Leong at Qiandao Lake boat jetty for the sunset view.
Ching Neng Bin at Qiandao Lake boat jetty for the sunset view.
At Qiandao Lake boat jetty for the sunset view.
A farewell dinner was organized for Christine Leong and Wong Lai Van who will be returning to Shanghai the next day. We had an expensive fresh water Song Fish dinner at the restaurant opposite our hotel. The 4.5kg Song Fish Head cost us a ‘bomb’ at Y486. Went back to Lai Van’s Elan Inn Resort room for a chat before bidding them farewell.
Last chit-chat before bidding farewell to Christine Leong and Wong Lai Van in Qiandao Lake Elan Resort Hotel.
Day 5 (03.12.2011) Qiandao Lake by ferry 66km to Shendu Port (深渡港) by bus to Tunxi to Huangshan City
We woke up at 5.15am for our coffee and some buns given by Lai Van. We then walked 10 minutes to the jetty to board the boat (Y41 pp) departing at 6.30am to Shendu Port. (Two boat trips a day to Shendu 6.30am and 12.30am and from Shendu is 7.40am and 11.30am). The boat made a few stops among the islands to pick up passengers. After 4½ hours 66km boat ride up Xin'an River we arrived at Shendu Port. Here we had noodle and hard-boiled egg for lunch.
We continued the 1 hour journey by bus (Y8pp) at 12 noon to Shexian.
From here we changed to another bus (Y6.5 pp) to Tunxi. At the Tunxi bus
station we took the taxi (Y9) to Huangshan Old Street Youth Hostel (Y140
a room for 2) where we stayed.
Had a good rest at the hostel and at 3pm we walked to explore the Huangshan Old Street. We later took a taxi to the train station to get the ticket for traveling to Nanjing on the 6th. Came back by taxi and had a very good dinner at a shop facing the river. We then walked to the New Street to buy bread and buns for breakfast and for the day trip to Mt. Huangshan.
Temperature: 5°C (min) and 12°C (max)
Accommodation: Huangshan Old Street Youth Hostel (Y140 a room for 2)
Had a good rest at the hostel and at 3pm we walked to explore the Huangshan Old Street. We later took a taxi to the train station to get the ticket for traveling to Nanjing on the 6th. Came back by taxi and had a very good dinner at a shop facing the river. We then walked to the New Street to buy bread and buns for breakfast and for the day trip to Mt. Huangshan.
Temperature: 5°C (min) and 12°C (max)
Accommodation: Huangshan Old Street Youth Hostel (Y140 a room for 2)
We woke up at 5.15am for our coffee and some buns given by Lai Van. We then walked 10 minutes to the jetty to board the boat (Y41 pp) departing at 6.30am to Shendu Port (深渡港).
Qiandao Lake view from the ferry 6.30am. The luxurious bungalow houses at the water-front area.
Qiandao Lake view from the ferry 6.30am. The luxurious bungalow houses at the water-front area.
On board the boat ride up Xin'an River to Shendu Port in Qiandao Lake.
On board the boat ride up Xin'an River to Shendu Port in Qiandao Lake.
Sunrise view on board the ferry to Shendu Port in Qiandao Lake.
Sunrise view on board the ferry to Shendu Port in Qiandao Lake.
Thousand Islets Lake (Qiandao Lake) is a young lake formed in 1959 as a result of the construction of New Anjiang Hydroelectric Power Station. It is a beautiful lake with 1,078 islets showing different views in different seasons.
The stone lion face on the island in Qiandao Lake.
Thousand Islets Lake (Qiandao Lake) is a young lake formed in 1959 as a result of the construction of New Anjiang Hydroelectric Power Station. It is a beautiful lake with 1,078 islets showing different views in different seasons.
The water in Qiandao Lake is so cold that fog is formed above the water.
The water in Qiandao Lake is so cold that fog is formed above the water.
View of township along the Xin'an River.
View of township along the Xin'an River.
View of township along the Xin'an River.
The boat made a few stops along the Xin'an River to pick up passengers.
The water in Xin'an River is so cold that fog is formed above the water.
The boat made a few stops along the Xin'an River to pick up passengers.
After 4½ hours 66km boat ride up Xin'an River we arrived at Shendu Port (深渡港).
After 4½ hours 66km boat ride up Xin'an River we arrived at Shendu Port (深渡港).
After 4½ hours 66km boat ride up Xin'an River we arrived at Shendu Port (深渡港).
After 4½ hours 66km boat ride up Xin'an River we arrived at Shendu Port (深渡港).
At Shendu Port (深渡港) we had noodle and hard-boiled egg for lunch.
At Shendu Port (深渡港) we continued 1 hour journey by bus (Y8pp) at 12 noon to Shexian. From here we changed to another bus (Y6.5 pp) to Tunxi. At the Tunxi bus station we took the taxi (Y9) to Huangshan Old Street Youth Hostel (Y140 a room for 2) where we stayed.
At Shendu Port (深渡港) we continued 1 hour journey by bus (Y8pp) at 12 noon to Shexian.
From Shexian we changed to another bus (Y6.5 pp) to Tunxi.
Tunxi Old Street is 1½ kilometers long and 7 meters wide, and it is lined on both sides by long lines of shops.
Huangshan Tunxi Old Street (老街) has plenty of souvenir shops. The old architecture and shops, and good restaurants, make Tunxi Old Street one of the region's favorite tourist spots.
Huangshan Tunxi Old Street (老街) has plenty of souvenir shops.
Huangshan Tunxi Old Street (老街) was a merchant area. The structures date from the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) eras. The style of architecture is called the Anhui style or Huizhou (鰴州) architecture.
Huangshan Tunxi Old Street (老街) was a merchant area. The structures date from the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) eras. The style of architecture is called the Anhui style or Huizhou (鰴州) architecture.
Tunxi Old Street is 1½ kilometers long and 7 meters wide, and it is lined on both sides by long lines of shops.
Huangshan Tunxi Old Street (老街) merchant area.
Huangshan Tunxi Old Street (老街) merchant area.
Huangshan Tunxi Old Street (老街) merchant area.
A beautiful dog at Huangshan Tunxi Old Street (老街).
Another beautiful dog at Huangshan Tunxi Old Street (老街).
Huangshan Tunxi Old Street (老街) merchant area.
Huangshan Tunxi Old Street (老街) merchant area.
Tunxi Old Street is 1½ kilometers long and 7 meters wide, and it is lined on both sides by long lines of shops.
Huangshan Tunxi Old Street (老街) merchant area.
Huangshan Tunxi Old Street (老街) merchant area.
Our dinner at Huangshan Tunxi Old Street (老街) merchant area.
Huangshan Old Street Youth Hostel (Y140 a room for 2) where we stayed.
Huangshan Old Street Youth Hostel (Y140 a room for 2) where we stayed.
Huangshan Old Street Youth Hostel (Y140 a room for 2) where we stayed.
Total expenses for day 4+5 is Y604.95 or RM302.47 per person
Day 01 (29.11.2011) AirAsia Kul - Hangzhou D7-306 17552225 hrs
Day 02 (30.11.2011) Hangzhou (West Lake walking)
Day 03 (01.12.2011) Hangzhou (West Lake cycling)
Day 04 (02.12.2011) Hangzhou by bus to Qiandao Lake (Thousand Island Lake)
Day 05 (03.12.2011) Qiandao Lake - ferry - Shendu - bus - Tunxi (Huangshan City)
Day 06 (04.12.2011) Tunxi (Huangshan City) - day trip to Mt.Huangshan
Day 07 (05.12.2011) Tunxi (Huangshan City) - day trip to Hongcun & Xidi
Day 08 (06.12.2011) Tunxi (Huangshan City) - by train to Nanjing
Day 09 (07.12.2011) Nanjing
Day 10 (08.12.2011) Nanjing by train to Taian (Shandong)
Day 11 (09.12.2011) Taian (Shandong) - day trip to Qufu
Day 12 (10.12.2011) Taian (Shandong) - day trip to Mt. Taishan
Day 13 (11.12.2011) Taian by train to Shanghai
Day 14 (12.12.2011) Shanghai - day trip to Suzhou
Day 15 (13.12.2011) Shanghai - day trip to The Bund
Day 16 (14.12.2011) Shanghai - day trip to Zhujiajiao the ancient water village
Day 17 (15.12.2011) Shanghai - Tian Zi Fang, Yuyuan garden & shopping
Day 18 (16.12.2011) Shanghai by train to Hangzhou AirAsia D7-303 to K Lumpur 14101910 hrs
///Backpacking to Shanghai 18 winter days in China 29 Nov - 16 Dec 2011
Day 01 (29.11.2011) AirAsia Kul - Hangzhou D7-306 17552225 hrs
Day 02 (30.11.2011) Hangzhou (West Lake walking)
Day 03 (01.12.2011) Hangzhou (West Lake cycling)
Day 04 (02.12.2011) Hangzhou by bus to Qiandao Lake (Thousand Island Lake)
Day 05 (03.12.2011) Qiandao Lake - ferry - Shendu - bus - Tunxi (Huangshan City)
Day 06 (04.12.2011) Tunxi (Huangshan City) - day trip to Mt.Huangshan
Day 07 (05.12.2011) Tunxi (Huangshan City) - day trip to Hongcun & Xidi
Day 08 (06.12.2011) Tunxi (Huangshan City) - by train to Nanjing
Day 09 (07.12.2011) Nanjing
Day 10 (08.12.2011) Nanjing by train to Taian (Shandong)
Day 11 (09.12.2011) Taian (Shandong) - day trip to Qufu
Day 12 (10.12.2011) Taian (Shandong) - day trip to Mt. Taishan
Day 13 (11.12.2011) Taian by train to Shanghai
Day 14 (12.12.2011) Shanghai - day trip to Suzhou
Day 15 (13.12.2011) Shanghai - day trip to The Bund
Day 16 (14.12.2011) Shanghai - day trip to Zhujiajiao the ancient water village
Day 17 (15.12.2011) Shanghai - Tian Zi Fang, Yuyuan garden & shopping
Day 18 (16.12.2011) Shanghai by train to Hangzhou AirAsia D7-303 to K Lumpur 14101910 hrs
///Backpacking to Shanghai 18 winter days in China 29 Nov - 16 Dec 2011
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Hi, came across your blog post about Qiandao Lake and am really impressed at how you broke it all down to what you did and how and how much. I've been living and traveling in China for 4 years now and I find it hard to keep track of my journeys, esp bus numbers and such. I was wondering something though, since I'm travelling to Qiandao Lake from Beijing this Saturday, why did you go in winter?
ReplyDeleteHi Owens, we travel in a group and we appoint a treasurer who keeps the pool money and record the expenses and I blog the journey and keep all the photos taken.
ReplyDeleteYou know we came from Malaysia which is hot all year round and that is why we want to go to cold places to experience winter.