Hangzhou Trip Overview
Honored as “World’s Garden City” and “China’s Best Preserved Ecological Town”, Thousand Islands Lake is now one of the first-class national scenic spots and is the largest national forest park. To sail leisurely on the surface of the lake, not only you can land on some famous islands to see the view, but learn the long history and profound culture from your private tour guide, which make your tour more enjoy and leisure.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Hangzhou, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Honored as “World’s Garden City” and “China’s Best Preserved Ecological Town”, Thousand Islands Lake is now one of the first-class national scenic spots and is the largest national forest park. To sail leisurely on the surface of the lake, not only you can land on some famous islands to see the view, but learn the long history and profound culture from your private tour guide, which make your tour more enjoy and leisure.
In the morning, pick you up at your hotel lobby in Hangzhou downtown or Hangzhou train station, you will find a welcome signage “Hangzhou Private Tour”. Then you will be transferred to Thousand Islands Lake directly (2.5 hour).
The Thousand-Island Lake is honored as “World’s Garden City” and “China’s Best Preserved Ecological Town”. The Thousand-Island Lake is also rich in natural and cultural resources for tourism, which consist of clean water, thick forests, abundant animal and plant species, multiple landforms, and ancient sites and buildings. Besides, it has some ancient sites, which date from the New Stone Age, and old temples, which are well-preserved. Beneath the deep water lie two 1800-year old ancient cities that still keep themselves in mystery and expect you to unveil the truth.
Take a boat cruising the lake. The scenic area can be classified into six districts – Southeast Lake District, Central Lake District, Southwest Lake District, Northeast Lake District, Northwest Lake District and Fuxi Stone Forest. Each district has its each own unique and featuring landscapes.
Your 1000 Island Lake tour includes the visit to the most beautiful Five Dragon Island, Strange Stone Island, Dragon Mountain Island or Magic Dragon Island.
After the tour of Thousands Islands Lake, you will be taken back to your hotel in Hangzhou or Hangzhou train station and your tour ends.
