Qingshan Lake is an artificial lake located about four to five kilometers east of Lin’an city. It boasts clear and bright scenery with a vast, unadorned lake surface. A must-see attraction on the lake is the water forest, where peculiar Chinese fir trees thrive in water, lush and flourishing.
Within the scenic area, there are barbecue gardens and a small amusement park where activities such as water parasailing can be enjoyed. The primary way to explore Qingshan Lake is by taking a sightseeing boat. Tickets for boarding can be purchased at Qinshan Dock and Shenghe Dock on the south side of the lake, with boarding and disembarking at the same dock. The boat ride not only offers views of the lake but also allows for visiting key attractions such as the water forest and floating platforms along the route. There is no time limit for onshore exploration, and after the visit, one can continue the journey with the same boat ticket. There are two types of boats available: one is a traditional Chinese-style boat, and the other is a yacht. For individual travelers, it is wise to wait for group arrivals and share the boat. 9:00 AM is the peak time for group arrivals at Qinshan Dock, which is when the success rate of sharing a boat is higher. During other times, the chances of sharing a boat are also not low, and generally, a boat can be shared within about 20 minutes. It takes approximately 40 minutes by boat to reach the water forest, where the towering, straight trunks of the metasequoia forest in the lake water are the eye-catching scenery of Qingshan Lake and a place where almost every visitor takes photos. Near the water forest, there is an amusement park called ‘Water Forest Adventure’, where one can play games such as water rock climbing, battlefield rollers, and water soft bridges. Additionally, some water activities on the floating platform in the middle of the lake are worth participating in, such as motorboats and water parasailing, according to personal preference. Near Shenghe Dock, there is a lawn that is a lively barbecue garden, which is popular among tourists from nearby cities for barbecues and gatherings. There are stalls for renting barbecue equipment and tents, and ingredients can be purchased at an additional cost. Moreover, there is a water stage near the lake at Qinshan Dock, where performances such as clowns and Thai transgender shows are held (around 50 yuan), and visitors can go to watch. Opening hours: 07:30-17:00 from April 1st to October 31st; 08:00-16:30 from November 1st to March 31st. Special policy supplement: 1. Military personnel (martyrs’ dependents, those who died in the line of duty, military dependents, and those who died of illness), firefighters, national tour guides, journalists, blood donors with honors, and retired cadres (with relevant documents) enjoy free entry to the water forest. 2. Teachers (with more than 30 years of teaching experience), people over 60 years old, people with disabilities, and photographers (with relevant documents) receive half-price tickets for the water forest. 3. Children under 6 years old (inclusive) or under 1.2 meters in height (inclusive) enjoy free entry to the water forest; minors aged 6 to 18 years old (inclusive) and full-time university undergraduates and below receive half-price tickets for the water forest.Please note: The preferential rates mentioned above do not apply to speedboat and sightseeing car rides; they are to be purchased at the original price. For individuals between 1.2 meters (not included) and 1.5 meters (inclusive), the cruise ticket is 60 yuan per person. The information provided is for reference only; please refer to the disclosures made by the Qingshan Lake Scenic Area on the day of your visit for the most accurate information.
