Meifeng Island is one of the most popular islands in the Thousand Islands Lake Scenic Area, located on the Zhuangyuan Peninsula at the west end of the Central Lake Area. It is an ideal spot for enjoying panoramic views among the islands of Thousand Islands Lake. Climbing to the Meifeng Viewing Platform, one can see numerous small islands floating on the lake surface like matcha cakes, a signature landscape of Thousand Islands Lake, famously known as ‘Meifeng Overlooking Scenery’. Meifeng Island is a stop on the morning cruise itinerary in the Central Lake Area, and it can also be reached by chartering a yacht (usually available for charter before 15:00). Visitors can purchase tickets and board the cruise at the Central Lake Area tourism dock. The island is not large, and it takes about 15 minutes to reach the summit on foot. Alternatively, visitors can take the cable car near the dock to approach the viewing platform on the mountain (round trip costs 60 yuan, for reference), offering a unique perspective of the islands and lake scenery from above. The viewing platform at the top of Meifeng Island is an excellent spot for taking photos, which is the main reason why most tourists visit. However, the platform is usually crowded, requiring visitors to be observant and quick to find good photo spots. The platform is divided into two levels, so a good photography method is to have the subject on the lower level and the photographer on the upper level, allowing for a good bird’s-eye view. One can take the cable car up the mountain and either slide down the grass or walk down. Since the downhill journey is easy, there is usually ample time for sightseeing, making the need to slide down the grass to save time unnecessary. However, for those who wish to experience the thrill, it is an option. The end of the sliding grass is the catering service center where visitors can dine. However, if arriving by cruise ship, the onboard guide will agree on the time to stay on the island with tourists, and there is no option to change ships during the trip. Missing one’s scheduled boat may incur additional costs, so it is essential to pay attention to the time and plan accordingly. Chartering a yacht offers more flexibility in terms of time. Opening hours are from 08:00 to 14:50 all year round. Service facilities include parking lots: [Thousand Islands Lake Central Lake Area Tourism Dock Parking Lot] with a reference price of 6 yuan per hour, capped at 40 yuan on regular days and 60 yuan on holidays; Address: Menggu Road, Thousand Islands Lake Scenic Area; Parking spaces: subject to the actual situation at the scenic spot.
Meifeng Island – A Popular Attraction in Thousand Islands Lake
Meifeng Island is one of the most popular islands in the Thousand Islands Lake Scenic Area, located [...]
