Shui Shang Sen Lin (Water Forest)

Here's some information about visiting Qingshan Lake: Attraction Introduction - Shui Shang Sen Lin (Water Forest): Located in the north of Qingshan Lake, covering an area of approximately 1 million square meters, it is home to over 10,000 pond cypress and bald cypress trees with an average height of about 30 meters. Taking a boat ride through the forest feels like stepping into a fairytale world. - Water Sports Center: Located in Taiyang Bay, this comprehensive water sports center offers activities such as paddleboarding, motorboating, kayaking, dragon boating, sailing, wakeboarding, and wakesurfing. - "Night Tour of the Magical Water Forest: The Deer Wonderland" Light Show: This magical water forest night tour covers a route of approximately 720 meters, circling the core area of the west side of the water forest. It features 8 immersive light show scenes, with a total tour time of about 1 hour. - Fishing Center: Located at Yangshu Bay Post Station, this center utilizes Qingshan Lake Reservoir for fishing activities. It integrates entertainment, dining, accommodation, research, and team building, with fishing areas divided into raft fishing, tiantang (sky pond), jintang (catty pond), wild fishing, blackfish, and lure fishing zones. Tour Guide - Transportation: Take subway Line 16 to either Bailili Station or Qingshan Lake Station. Starting from Bailili Station, you can enjoy the scenery of streams, dawn redwood trees, and walking paths. Starting from Qingshan Lake Station, you can overlook the entire lake. You can also choose to cycle or drive there. - Food: Around Qingshan Lake, you can savor authentic Hangzhou cuisine, such as West Lake Vinegar Fish and Longjing Shrimp, as well as various local snacks like Dingsheng Cake and Cong Bao Hui. - Accommodation: There are star-rated hotels and resorts near the scenic area, such as the Crowne Plaza Qingshan Lake, as well as some cost-effective guesthouses like the Bach Old Testament Guesthouse. Best Time to Visit - Qingshan Lake is suitable for visiting year-round. In spring (March–May), everything comes back to life, and the vegetation around Qingshan Lake is lush and vibrant. Summer (June–August) is a good time to escape the heat and enjoy water activities at the Water Sports Center. In autumn (September–November), the dawn redwood forest gradually changes color, reaching its peak vibrancy around December. The colorful trees paired with the "matcha lake" create a picturesque scene like an oil painting. In winter (December–February), if it snows, the snow-covered landscape offers a unique charm.