Last night, the wind and rain in Guhuizhou were fierce, considering that the mountain road was high and the road was far away, and there was a risk of landslides or landslides in rainy days, our planned trip along the Xin'an River to drive Qiandao Lake had to be temporarily stranded, so let's leave this wonderful route for the day back. The spring rain did not stop us, and we started from Xiaoxian along a brand new highway and headed east. This expressway, named Huangqian (Huangshan to Qiandao Lake) Anhui section, was officially opened to traffic on December 26, 2022, and is known as the most beautiful expressway in southern Anhui and a high-value expressway.
Along the way, the mountains and rivers are interdependent, the mountains are stacked, the lakes and mountains are beautiful. Bridges rise in the air, and tunnels follow one after another. Only the Anhui section of the bridge and tunnel accounted for 82.5%, and the estimated cost per kilometer was 187 million yuan, setting a record in the history of highway construction in Anhui Province. The drive from Huangshan City, Anhui Province to Chun'an, Zhejiang Province will be halved from the original 3 hours, and there is only one service area (close to Shenshen Town), so riders must prepare for refueling and rest in advance.
Soon got off the highway, Anhui and Zhejiang were all over the place, they should have been so close, they used to be so far away. After a short maintenance journey, you will come to the Qiandao Lake Bridge, which should be a symbol to enter the core scenic spot of Qiandao Lake, the total length of Qiandao Lake is 1258 meters, from Sunshine Road in the west, up to the Qiandao Lake waterway, east to Jixian Road, is a lake passage connecting Zhejiang and Anhui, bright structure, magnificent momentum, the lake on both sides is green and calm, the archipelago is dotted, and the vision is wide.
We followed the navigation directions to an aparthotel on the lakeside, which was a bit deserted due to low season and rainy weather. Soon completed the procedures for a day of lake view room, the standard room has a large balcony, there is a free parking lot downstairs, the biggest highlight is the full lake view floor-to-ceiling window, facing the Qiandao Lake, the facility configuration and room location are good, the price of 180 yuan is acceptable. If it is a weekend or holiday, the standard lake view room rate can be as high as 1800 yuan a night, and it is difficult to find a room. For freelancers and retirees, it is very important to travel at the wrong peak, facing the same attractions, not only the consumption is cost-effective, but the travel experience is really not too good.
Zhejiang Hangzhou Chun'an Qiandao Lake and Canada Kingston Qiandao Lake and Hubei Huangshiyang Xinxiandao Lake are known as the "world's three major Qiandao Lakes", which can be described as famous. Chun'an Qiandao Lake is actually an artificial lake formed by the Xin'an River Hydropower Station built in 1955 to store the lower reaches of the Xin'an River, with a water surface area of 573 square kilometers and a total of 1,078 large and small islands. Close to the central lake area and southeast lake area of Qiandao Lake Town is the focus of the tour, the central lake area includes Meifeng Island, Yule Island, Moonlight Island, Longshan Island, etc., of which Meifeng Island can climb Range Rover, Moonlight Island highlights the theme of love; There is Hairui Temple on Longshan Island, which pays more attention to cultural style. The southeast lake area includes Huangshanjian, Tianchi Island, and Osmanthus Island, and the top of Huangshanjian can overlook many islands, which are naturally arranged in the four characters of "the world is the public"; Osmanthus Island is suitable for children, and the free-range monkeys on the island can live in harmony with tourists and interact intimately.
The rain has been falling, it is no longer possible to go out and take a boat to land on the island, and the price of the cruise is not cheap, up to 190 yuan per person, I heard that the island is all artificial landscapes, there are no highlights, it takes five or six hours to turn down, the boat is laborious, spending money and suffering, not very recommended. Some attractions are more meaningful to see from afar than up close, and Qiandao Lake seems to be exactly that. It is more suitable for slow-paced, resort-style experience, relaxing with the closest people, summarizing the past, adjusting the mood, feeling the beautiful natural environment, breathing fresh and free air, without the need to check in attractions and take photos non-stop.
So I decided to lie flat in the hotel that day and watch the smoke and rain of Qiandao Lake from afar. Taste strong tea, eat fruit, and talk to your knees. If you are hungry, order a few takeaways with local specialties (delivered to the room by cute robots, full of fun), and drink a few glasses of wine (no more, no less, preferably slightly drunk), then you don't feel too happy.
In the rain, Qiandao Lake is like an ink painting, the lake surface is calm as water, wide and boundless; The mountains are hazy and quiet; The occasional gulls flying in the sky add flexibility and imagination to the static picture. Just like that, silently gazing at the Qiandao Lake, which did not leave our sight.
When the rain stops, you can stroll along the lake road by the hotel, blow the cool breeze, and look at the lights in the distance. Rainy days can also find the joy of traveling on rainy days, some people say that companionship is the longest confession of love, at this moment, there is no need to say much.
I hope that one day, on a clear day, we will have a 180-kilometer tour around Qiandao Lake, climb the verdant island, and embrace the blue of the lake sky; Stroll through the ancient village of Can Chuan to return to the old times, listen to the sound of Fuwen Township Central Primary School reading aloud, and enter the Wenyuan Lion City to feel the wonders of underwater architecture.
The next day, the clouds cleared, and finally it was clear and planned to climb the Tianyu Observation Deck, which is the commanding height of the scenic spot and the place where you must go to Qiandao Lake, right next to the hotel. At 335 meters above sea level, Tantau Island is the best place to overlook the panoramic view of Qiandao Lake and enjoy the sunset, and the Qiandao Lake Bridge is at the foot of the mountain, like a jade dragon flying above the blue waves, between the mountains.
It seems that tickets have only been charged in March, 50 yuan per person. In order to facilitate local citizens to exercise in the morning, they can generally walk into the mountain for free before 7 o'clock; You can also take the scenic escalator directly to the Lake Keeper Observation Deck. For sports enthusiasts, climbing Lantau Mountain is really simple, and you can climb to the top along the scenic walking path in more than 20 minutes.
In addition to the view, there are also dining and tea houses on the mountain, as well as literary and artistic promotional texts and shapes. There is not much activity space at the top of the mountain, there are not many things to do, and after a short stay, we can take a shortcut to the bottom of the mountain, pass a gas station and return to the hotel.
After lunch, we checked out and prepared to return to Xiao County, this time "Anhui and Zhejiang No. 1 Highway" self-driving, Qiandao Lake is not our end, our end point has always been on the road. Perhaps the greatest joy in life is not success, but the process of pursuing success. Today's process is to follow the Xin'an River from Qiandao Lake to Shitan in Xiao County, experience the past and present life of the most beautiful Anhui and Zhejiang No. 1 Highway, go to Shitan to watch the sunrise and sunset, and watch the clouds rise.
The spring afternoon sun is bright and lazy, and the unknown scenery arouses our interest in exploration, and the nearly four-hour mountain road will also make us concentrate and dare not slack.
We drove briskly on smooth roads, crossing bridges, over mountains, passing villages and passing warm post stations. The beautiful Xin'an River water accompanies you all the way, like a naughty child faintly appearing in the verdant mountains. This river, known as the "Danube River of the East", stretches for more than 100 miles, feeds the two banks with clear milk, connects Weiping, Wuyang, Xiaochuan, Xinxikou and Jiekou towns, and closely connects the inland civilization of Huizhou with the culture of Wuyue Haipai.
The blue and blue sky flowing outside the car window, so pure and transparent. I can't help but stop at every parking lot, and every time I encounter an observation deck, I want to stop and watch, for fear of missing every fleeting scenery along the way. The mountains and rivers, grass and trees, villages and villages we pass along the way have all left our footprints, all of which are worth savoring and collecting carefully.
When the car arrives at the intersection of the street, it means that it has entered the territory of Anhui, and the publicity signs of Anhui and Zhejiang No. 1 Highway stand on both sides of the highway, the scenery is more original, everything becomes cordial, and it feels good to go home. Once here, we took a short break before leaving the main line of the Xin'an River and heading for Shitan Village, deeper in the mountains.
Anhui and Zhejiang No. 1 Highway relies on the natural scenery along the Xin'an River, allowing us to personally experience the beautiful scene of cars traveling in the picture and people swimming in the mirror, leisurely Xin'an River water and rolling green mountains accompanied, Huipai villages and Internet celebrity literary and artistic facilities, is a natural Chinese painting corridor, is a classic route integrating landscapes and humanities, and is the visual pinnacle of self-driving travel in eastern China.