[2025 Chizhou Attraction] Travel Guide for The Qishan Pingtian Lake Scenic Area (Updated Mar)

Pingtian Lake in Chizhou, hailed by CCTV as one of the ten "Most Beautiful Moon Viewing Spots in China," also holds a special place in the hearts of locals as "Chizhou's West Lake." Imagine the immortal poet Li Bai, inspired by this very place, writing the exquisite verse, "Water like a bolt of silk, this place is Pingtian." Are you intrigued? Ready to unveil the mystique of this wonderland? 🚗 Getting There with Ease: No matter where you're coming from, Pingtian Lake welcomes you with open arms. After arriving in Chizhou City, you can opt for a convenient taxi ride. Simply tell the driver your destination is Pingtian Lake Scenic Area, and they'll take you directly there. If you prefer public transport, Chizhou City offers various bus routes. Please check the local bus information for detailed schedules. For those who enjoy road trips, navigation to Pingtian Lake is a breeze, and the picturesque scenery along the way will surely captivate you.

The cultural tour of Anhui, Hubei and Jiangxi provinces came to Chizhou. Since you are in Chizhou, you must check in at Qishan Pingtian Lake. Taking advantage of the mid-autumn time, I went on a spontaneous hiking trip. Starting from Xinxi Street, follow the directions on the map and stroll through the city and the park. As the urban jungle gradually faded away, I saw a vast expanse of water. The Pingtian Lake I had been thinking about day and night was here. Pingtian Lake Scenic Area consists of five parts: Qishan, Bishan, Pingtian Lake, Wetland and Taoyuan. It integrates mountains, water and wetlands, with beautiful natural scenery and profound cultural heritage. Pingtian Lake, formerly known as Baisha Lake. The lake is now known as Pingtian Lake because of the Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai who visited Jiuhua three times and Qiupu five times while wandering in Chizhou a thousand years ago. He wrote the immortal quatrain "The water is like a silk ribbon, this place is Pingtian. You can ride on the bright moon and watch the flowers on a wine boat" by the lake. Later generations renamed it Pingtian Lake. When you walk through Pingtian Lake Tianlu and Pingtian Lake Lotus Terrace, you can see the "Wanghua Tower" from afar. The Wanghua Tower is located in a unique scenic location on the top of a green mountain, echoing the Pingtian Lake Lotus Terrace from a distance, and is on the same central axis as Qiupu Road and Lotus Terrace in the main urban area of ​​Chizhou. Standing on the Wanghua Tower, you can see the main peak of Jiuhua Mountain, standing tall above the land of southern Anhui. Seeing the beautiful mountains and rivers of the motherland, I thought of the famous poem by poet Ai Qing: "Why are there always tears in my eyes? Because I love this land deeply."

🌟Pingtian Lake is nestled on the east side of Qishan Mountain, with green water reflecting the green mountains🏞️, and the vast expanse of misty waves. The famous poet Li Bai visited the lake and wrote the famous verse, "The water is like a piece of silk, and this place is Pingtian; it is worth riding the bright moon, watching the flowers on the wine boat." Pingtian Lake was named after this verse👍. 📍Location: Qishan·Tianping Lake Scenic Area, Pingtianhu Road, Guichi District, Chizhou City, Anhui Province 🚗[Transportation] 1️⃣You can take the high-speed train to Chizhou Station and take a bus or taxi to Pingtian Lake. It is very close, and the city is not very big. 2️⃣Self-driving: There are free parking spaces near Pingtian Lake. 🎫[Tickets] Free! Free! Free! You can check in at Pingtian Lake and then rent an electric bike for a long ride. 🌈Recommended Attractions 1⃣Qishan Mountain "Together with the beauty of Jiuhua, it is famous in Jiangnan" and is known as "the beauty of famous mountains." It has a unique and deep karst landscape. Along the way, there are scenic spots such as Cuiwei Pavilion, Jiyin Rock, Xiangshou Stone, Qingyao Island, Big Footprint, Huagai Cave, and Xiuchun Terrace, each with its own characteristics. 2⃣Jindizang Temple It covers an area of more than 160 acres and has 7 entrances. Each entrance has a three-dimensional giant Buddha statue, which is very impressive. 3⃣Lotus Terrace "The water is like a piece of silk, and this place is Pingtian; it is worth riding the bright moon, watching the flowers on the wine boat" is a vivid portrayal of Pingtian Lake by Li Bai, and it is also the origin of the lake's name. It was once rated as one of China's top ten "most beautiful places to enjoy the moon" by CCTV. 4⃣Pingtian Lake Sky Road Along the way, you can check in at Fengfan Square, Pinghu Plank Road, Wanghua Tower, the road bridge 300 meters away from Suyue Pavilion, Tianhu Villa and Tianhu Plank Road, Zhonghua Archway, etc. ❤️Tips 👉Climb Wanghua Tower to see Jiuhua Mountain in the distance, overlook Pingtian Lake and the cityscape, and Du Mu and Wang Shipeng once climbed the tower to write poems. 👉There are three parking lots along the way from the scenic road (Cuiping Road) to Wanghua Tower. You can park your car in the topmost original ecological parking lot and then walk up. 👉Visitors can freely choose the sightseeing spots according to their own time. If you don't take a boat or climb Wanghua Tower, the whole journey around Pingtian Lake by car is estimated to take 40 minutes to 1.5 hours. 🍰Food Recommendations ✅Guichi Xiaoba ✅Big pancake with fried dough sticks ✅Xiaodao Noodles ✅Qiupu Mandarin Fish ✅Wuli Tofu ✅Yipin Pot

Chizhou is a treasure trove of natural beauty and cultural relics. Here, mountains and rivers complement each other, with a thousand years of cultural heritage, poetic rivers, and refreshing natural secrets. It is a highly recommended tourist city. With few people and beautiful scenery, it is far from the hustle and bustle, with pleasant air and a peaceful atmosphere. 🚄 If you want to go to Mount Jiuhua or Shitai Guniujiang after getting off the high-speed train, you can take a direct bus. 📍Recommended attractions: ✅Mount Jiuhua One of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China, where you can experience the profound Buddhist culture and the thousand-year-old incense and Buddhist music, purifying your soul. The back sea of Mount Jiuhua, Baishiling, Lianhua Baili Waterfall, and the emerald green color are truly beautiful. Mount Jiuhua route tips: 🚌 Take the mountain road bus to Zhiyuan Temple, then transfer to the scenic bus to Tiantai Cableway. After going up the mountain, visit the ancient Baijing Platform, Tiantai Main Peak, Yixiantian, Shiwang Peak, and other attractions in turn, and finally take the cableway down the mountain. ✅Qishan Ping Tian Lake The sky mirror of Anhui people, not inferior to West Lake at all. It is recommended to come in the evening, take beautiful photos, and see the sunset and evening glow. Ride around the lake and enjoy the tranquility of the lake and mountains. ✅Shitai Guniujiang As the third highest peak in southern Anhui, the mountains here are high and dense, with pavilions hidden among the green pines and bamboos. It is a paradise for hiking enthusiasts. ✅Xinghua Village "Where is the tavern? The shepherd boy points to Xinghua Village." Walk into the poetic village described by Du Mu and enjoy the peaceful rural life. 📍Accommodation recommendation It is recommended to choose hotels near Mount Jiuhua or Ping Tian Lake for easy access to Chizhou's attractions. 📍Food recommendation Special dishes such as Jiuhua vegetarian cake, Lingyang dried tofu, Dongzhi rice dumplings, and farmhouse dishes such as Jiuhua fermented tofu, fried rice and chicken soup, cold bracken, and potato flour braised pork! There are also Xiaokeng green tea, Shitai selenium-rich tea, and other delicacies. ✔️Stinky mandarin fish A must-try famous dish in the Huizhou area! The fish is tender and delicious! High nutritional value! ✔️Salt and pepper polygonatum Chinese herbal medicine is surprisingly sweet and crispy! ✔️Stone ear fried egg Stone ear is a kind of fungus with a medicinal name, delicious and healthy!

When I was in middle school, I read Li Bai's "White hair three thousand zhang, because of worry like a long. I don't know in the mirror, where to get the autumn frost" and wondered why it was called "Autumn Pu Song". Later, I learned that Qiupu is a river in Chizhou. Li Bai traveled here in his later years and wrote more than a dozen "Autumn Pu Songs" in one breath. Most of them were about scenery, and only the one selected in the textbook was about autumn sadness. In the twilight years, when you see beautiful scenery, it will add to its sadness. Just in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival, I first visited Pingtian Lake in the morning, which was very quiet and beautiful. At noon, I went to Qingxi Tower. In the afternoon, I finally walked to Qiupu River. Although a bridge was built on the river, the scenery under the pen of the poet fairy was still faintly discernible. The small yellow flowers of the soapberry tree were in full bloom, and they were very cute in the setting sun. "Mid-Autumn Festival Pingtian Lake to Qiupu River" The sky is wide and the clouds are dark and slightly cool, and I walk leisurely across the stone bridge. The waves shake the weeping willows and the waves, and the wind passes through the bamboo forest with a faint fragrance. Autumn Pu autumn light in the setting sun, Qingxi clear shadow in the soapberry flower. The poet fairy came here to mourn his white hair, and the mirror Zhu Yan changed to autumn frost. (2024.9.17, Chizhou)

❗️The majority of tourists who visit Chizhou are drawn to Guoniujiang and Jiuhuashan scenic areas, but don't forget! There's also Pingtian Lake in Chizhou city that is well worth a visit! 📍Location: Lotus Platform at Pingtian Lake, Chizhou City 🚙Transportation: Take a taxi or bus from Chizhou Station for about five kilometers to get there, and there are two free parking spots near Pingtian Lake for those driving ✅There is no admission fee for Pingtian Lake, which is a place for citizens to relax and unwind ✅The overall area of Pingtian Lake is huge! It is recommended to rent a blue bike and ride while playing, as Pingtian Lake consists of several scenic areas combined ✅Recommended route: 1️⃣ Start from the Lotus Platform at Pingtian Lake, where you can fly kites or take a boat ride 2️⃣ Then head to Yilian Dike, which is a road built over water, and it's especially beautiful when the weather is good! 3️⃣ Don't forget to also walk on the popular wooden bridge path, find a good angle to take a photo and it feels like you're by the sea 4️⃣ The final stop is Wanghua Tower, where you can climb to the top and overlook the entire Pingtian Lake, and there are several places on the slope to Wanghua Tower where you can park for free 📌I suggest that friends who come to Chizhou for a trip can plan this as the last stop of their journey, as it can help relieve the fatigue brought by traveling

Reverse travel during the May Day holiday is easy to take Tianping Lake and Qishan are like ink landscape paintings A little further away is the 4A scenic spot Dawangdong, which is completely deserted.

Away from the crowds, Chizhou is the perfect place to lie flat and space out‼️ In Chizhou, there is a lake🌊, which has been rated by CCTV as one of the top ten 'Most Beautiful Moon Viewing Spots in China' 🍶The immortal poet Li Bai once penned the timeless verse 'The water is like a stretch of silk, this place is known as Pingtian Lake', and that is Pingtian Lake. Visit Chizhou's first stop, step into Pingtian Lake and enjoy a comfortable vacation time. 🏝Lotus Platform Viewpoint The Lotus Platform is the best spot to view the entire panorama of Pingtian Lake. You can stand on the platform and overlook the lake, feeling the magnificent scenery of the vast misty waves. ⏰Visiting hours: All day (Parking available nearby) 🛶Pingtian Lake Boat Ride If you like boating, then Pingtian Lake is definitely a place not to be missed. Boating on the lake, you can feel the sparkling waves, admire the distant mountains and the reflection of the sky, as if you are in a fairyland. Boarding location: Lotus Platform/Lakeside Restaurant Waterfront Platform ⏰Boarding time: Daily from 8:30 to 16:30 (hourly departures) (Please refer to the announcement for any changes) ⛲️Pingtian Walkway - Pingtian Lake Bridge No.1 The Pingtian Walkway is the best place to watch the sunset in the evening. The nearby Lakeside Lawn is also a 'hot spot' for many wedding photography studios, where you can watch the scene of newlyweds taking photos. 🏠Wanghua Tower on the Top of Bishan Climbing Wanghua Tower, you can get close to the beautiful scenery of Pingtian Lake with clear mountains and waters, and bird's eye view of the dense high-rises of Chizhou city. ⏰Visiting hours: 8:00-17:00 (3 parking lots available) 🌸Spring breeze on your face, endless spring scenery Come to Chizhou, feel the vibrant and poetic season, and encounter the uniquely beautiful spring of Chizhou!

📍 In Chizhou, there is a lake that has been rated by CCTV as one of the top ten 'Most Beautiful Moon-Viewing Spots in China'. The immortal poet Li Bai once wrote the timeless line 'The water is like a ribbon, this place is truly Pingtian' about it. That is Pingtian Lake, where the spring breeze caresses your face and the spring light is boundless. Come to Chizhou to feel the vibrant and poetic atmosphere of this season, and encounter the uniquely beautiful spring days of Chizhou! ✅ Lotus Platform Viewing The Lotus Platform is the best spot to view the entire panorama of Pingtian Lake. You can stand on the platform and overlook the lake, feeling the magnificent view of the vast misty waves. Visiting time: All day (Parking available nearby). ✅ Pingtian Lake Cruise If you like boating, then Pingtian Lake is definitely a great place not to be missed. Boating on the lake, you can feel the sparkling waves, admire the distant mountains and the reflection of the sky, as if you are in a fairyland. Boarding location: Lotus Platform/Lakeside Restaurant Waterfront Platform Boarding time: Daily 8:30-16:30 (every hour on the hour) (For any changes, please refer to the official announcement) ✅ Pingtian Walkway - Pingtian Lake Bridge No.1 In the evening, the Pingtian Walkway is the best time to watch the sunset. The nearby lakeside lawn is also a 'hot spot' for many wedding photography studios, where you can enjoy the scene of couples taking photos. ✅ Wanghua Tower on the Top of Bishan Climbing to the top of Wanghua Tower, you can get up close to appreciate the beautiful scenery of Pingtian Lake's clear mountains and waters, and bird's-eye view the dense high-rises of Chizhou city. Visiting time: 8:00-17:00 (Three parking lots available)