At a time when summer is giving place to fall, the weather is just right. Without noticing it, two thirds of the year 2022 has already passed and September is just around the corner. It marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall, when the cool of fall starts to replace the sizzling summer heat and the weather becomes perfectly comfortable.
In September, the landscapes in the south and north of China also begin to differ from each other. While the south is still full of lush greenery, autumn colors are gradually showing their presence in the north. You can see distinct scenery within China now.
In September, summer vacation has already come to an end but the National Day holiday has not yet come. So tourist attractions now are not bustling with visitors. It is the best time to tour Qiandao Lake. Maple leaves, small islands, flowers, forests and lakes… It is full of dazzling diverse beauty.
Now, we present the following top 9 things to do in Qiandao Lake in September. If you are interested, let's hit the road to Qiandao Lake.
Cycling
As we know, the 19th Asian Games will be held in Hangzhou from September 23, 2023 to October 8, 2023. In Qiandao Lake, you can ride even faster than an Asian Games champion. Do you believe it? While the Asian Games has not yet come, be the first ones to cycle along the professional cycling tracks of the Asian Games and satisfy your craving for "being a champion."
Seen from the air, the 150-kilometer-long greenway, like a colorful ribbon, stretches along the lake all the way into the far distance. It is a shining pearl embedded in the picturesque natural landscape. This is also the full course of the women's road race in the Asian Games. As you cycle along the greenway, facing the rising sun or chasing after the setting sun, you will break through winds, cross the lake, and roam through and revel in the painting-like landscape. Even the guesthouses along the way are carefully selected locations with great views. Stop your wheels for a while and manipulate the shutter to freeze the motion in the frame. If you feel tired, eat a honey peach, nourished by the crystal clear water of Qiandao Lake, at a roadside fruit farmer's stall to remove your fatigue.
Running
Qiandao Lake has a very high percentage of forest cover and the negative oxygen ions concentration reaches 62,000 ions per cm3. Is there a more suitable place for running than it?
This sport greenway is a combination of professionalism and beauty. The stunning scenery of Qiandao Lake is seen all along the way, as you cross over mountains, pass through tunnels, encounter the beautiful landscape and burn your calories.
If you want to try something more challenging, then you may come to run over a mountain. In the embrace of pristine forests, listen to the resonance of heartbeat and autumn whispers. As you ascend to the top, you will feel everything under your feet is smaller than usual. Let sports be a surprise in your life.
If you come with your family, then Qiandao Lake is definitely second to none. In Qiandao Lake, there is a kind of marathon called "Lake Free Run."
Don't mistake it. It is not irregular dashing around but running along the shore of the lake at your own pace. Advance in the direction of the lake and set yourself free. Give no thought to time or prizes. Only take the gentleness of the lake as the best prize of this trip. It weakens the competitiveness of the marathon, and lays emphasis on the meaning of participation. Let's enjoy running towards each other in Qiandao Lake during this grand event.
Family Vacation
What should be included in a perfect family vacation?
Qiandao Lake has everything you want: lakeside resorts, colorful amusement parks, fun-filled picking experiences in the countryside, thrilling outdoor exploration and adventures and fireflies flying in the sky… There are varieties of experiences suitable for you.
Come with your kids on a weekend to enjoy a family time full of laughter and poetry and discover the beauty of Qiandao Lake.
Study Travel
In September, kids are back to school to start long hours of learning. But beyond the classrooms built with steel and concrete, there is poetry and distant places.
Then come to Qiandao Lake.
In Qiandao Lake, kids can go from rice fields to tea plantations to trace the journey of a drop of water from pollution to purification.
In Qiandao Lake, they can enter Fuwen Central Primary School to closely look at the colorful castle-like school buildings only found in fairytales.
In Qiandao Lake, they can visit the same classroom as shown in the movie My People My Homeland to learn about the history of the dramatic development of the new Chinese countryside in the "place where dreams begin."
In Qiandao Lake, they can paint a fish painting and bring home a "live" fish.
In Qiandao Lake, they can explore the bee world to start a sweet bee journey.
Guesthouses
Each beautiful guesthouse scattered throughout Qiandao Lake is your home, making you feel a sense of belonging, regardless of style. If you love the majesty of mountains, you may hide yourself in a valley surrounded by mountains to experience the culture of mountain people for a few days. If you are fond of the gentleness of water, why not choose a "home," where you can see mountains and water, within the villages around the islands and enjoy a poetic dream while sleeping close to a blue bay? If you are curious about the wonderful feeling of staying overnight in the clouds, then you may go to the top of a mysterious mountain and have a stroll in the fairyland. Lead a poetic life in Qiandao Lake, not confined to a humble room or a distant place...
Camping
A bright crisp autumn day is the best time for camping.
Instead of spending a lazy day at home, why not come to Qiandao Lake to camp and relax? There is no need to rush around. Just let breezes gently caress your face and lead you to fall in love with… Capture the blissful moments through your lens and hide the nature in your heart.
Qiandao Lake is a paradise for campers. Just choose one place along its 200-kilometer-long shoreline. Bring a tent to set up a "lakeview room" for yourself. Set yourself amid the beautiful natural scenery under the clear blue sky. Lie down comfortably in the tent and wait from the sunset to the moonrise. Pillow your head on stars and let the sound of water lapping gently onto the lakeside bring you into a good night's sleep. Love has no boundaries, and life has its own sense of propriety. The world is full of romance. This is the happiness of camping by the lake.
RV camping bases scattered across Qiandao Lake are good places to double the joy of camping. Whether you want to bring your own motorhome or rent one here, your requirements will be fulfilled. Of course, there is also a full set of outdoor gear for you to rent. It is no problem to go wherever you want. Just come to Qiandao Lake to have fun!
If you are seeking for romance, you may bring your beloved one to camp in Qiandao Lake under a starry sky. Nestle against each other and share feelings boldly under the shining stars. It will surely leave an eternal treasured memory for each other. If you feel a little bit tired, then you may invite several friends to camp in Qiandao Lake. Talk, sing and drink freely under the vast starry sky, which will remove the fatigue from your body completely. If you prefer astronomy, then you should not miss the starry sky camping in Qiandao Lake. With the sky full of stars overhead, you will really understand why it is said that the stars are within the reach of your hands...
Folk Customs & Festivals
Chun'an, with a history of more than one thousand years, is not only about a lake of crystal clear water, but also about familiar stories that have been passed down through generations. Then how do we unlock ancient heritage and past stories? Look here! Folk customs and festivals such as Bamboo Horse Dance, Mu Opera, Ganshiba, Pig Head Contest, Jiu Xianggong Temple Fair, and Grass Dragon Dance, etc. are staged one after another, and there are also Lishangren lanterns, straw hand fans, Qingxi dragon ink stones and other inherited crafts showcasing the beauty of the times. Follow me to discover the inner beauty of Chun'an.
If you are lucky enough, you will see a grand folk event in Qiandao Lake. You can watch Grass Dragon Dance and local opera, and attend fairs. You will be amazed by the colorful activities and just don't want to leave.
Food
Love and food are things that matter most in this world, and love is hard to find and so are delicacies. How can you go to Qiandao Lake without eating yummy food?
The super tasty fish head soup offering the "taste of milk" at the first bite, the "Kiss of Qiandao" which should be eaten by "kissing," the "warm bowl" which has been "boiling" for one thousand years, the Chinese bahaba which even made Du Fu's mouth water, the chili sauce that is more appetizing than Laoganma, the pork stew filling the streets with the aroma of cooked meat, the charcoal-grilled corn cake, the "immortal toufu" that is not made from soybeans, the tender and sweet river shrimp from Qiandao Lake and the extremely delicious Zitong lamb banquet, etc. are all tantalizing our taste buds.
Evening Entertainment
The daytime scenery of Qiandao Lake, half dominated by mountains and half by lakes, is amazing enough. But do you know the evening color of this peaceful county is not inferior as well? With the enthusiasm of neon lights and music and the passion of beer and brochettes, it is enough to ignite the nightlife of the county. Wouldn't it be a pity to go to bed early? Get up to eat and get high together!