Advanced Search  
 
       
 

The lake of a thousand delights
By Fu Yingqing ( Shanghai Star)
Updated: 2004-06-22 11:04

Although Hangzhou is ranked among the top scenic spots of East China, Chun'an County, less than three hours away by bus, is also famous for its Thousand Island (Qiandao) Lake.

Created by the construction of the Xin'an River Reservoir in 1959, the lake is now ranked as a State-level scenic spot along with Hangzhou's West Lake, also in the east, and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the west.

A large number of locals in Chun'an were forced to relocate to other parts of the country to make way for the reservoir as their land was flooded but their sacrifice was not in vain.

Crystal-clear water

The lake of a thousand delightsThe surface area of the lake now covers 570 square kilometres and its waters are crystal clear. The countryside is interwoven with streams and the area has beautiful scenery all around the lake. The region is more than 80 per cent forested and is also known as the "Green Thousand Island Lake".

The Thousand Island Lake National Forest Park covers an area of 448 square kilometres and the dense forest has purified the air of the surrounding areas. As "national first-class water", the lake is so pure that it can be drunk from directly.

Surrounded by a ring of continuous green hills, the Thousand Island Lake is mostly visited during the summer time each year for the pleasant weather.

Connected with the Qiantang-Fuchun river region, the Thousand Island Lake has forged its own particular attraction for visitors.

After passing through the misty woodland alongside the shores of the lake, the paths lead to the massive body of emerald water. The cool water makes travellers forget the oppressive heat of the cities.

The whole lake area is divided into five parts, the northeast, the southeast, the northwest, the southwest and the central area. After large-scale reconstruction in recent years, the lake has six sections containing 14 scenic spots, including the Screen Peak, the Plum Peak, the Dragon Hill, the Animal-Series and the Stone Forest.

The landforms of the islands include limestone and granite. Various plant species, such as mulberries and bamboo, are scattered among the islands. The lake is also famous for its fruit and nuts, harvested in the four seasons - persimmon, sweet-spun golden jujubes, mountain walnuts and dried wild brake.

Monkey watching

The lake of a thousand delightsFloating about in a boat after the morning mist has lifted is one of the most enjoyable experience on Thousand Island Lake. Visitors who are fond of watching wild animal will have plenty to see. Around 90 species of birds inhabit the islands and their birdsong marks the beginning of each day on Thousand Island Lake. Wild animals living in the surrounding mountains come down to the lake to drink.

Monkeys are the most active in the lake area and can be seen crouching in the trees eating fruit. For photography enthusiasts, the islands are full of pictorial opportunities and cameras have to be always at the ready.

Fishing is another popular activity as the lake is home to 87 varieties of freshwater fish. The annual fish catch is more than 4,000 tons. The lake is largely dominated by mandarin fish, an aggressive breed that feeds on smaller fish and other aquatic life. Dishes of mandarin fish are usually served in pepper-pot soups and they are at their best in summer when the fish is in peak condition. Lots of travellers and locals like to fish for turtles in the lake as well since these creatures are regarded as highly nutritious by the Chinese.



 
  Go to Another Section  
 
 
  Story Tools  
   
Manufacturers, Exporters, Wholesalers - Global trade starts here.
Advertisement
         

| Home | News | Business | Living in China | Forum | E-Papers |Weather |

|About Us | Contact Us | Site Map | Jobs |
Copyright 2005 Chinadaily.com.cn All rights reserved. Registered Number: 20100000002731
主站蜘蛛池模板: 秋霞日韩久久理论电影| 巨胸狂喷奶水视频www网站免费| 美女高清特黄a大片| 国产欧美精品一区二区三区四区 | 亚洲成AV人片在线观看ww| 99re热视频精品首页| 精品亚洲成a人无码成a在线观看| 国产另类ts人妖一区二区| 中文免费观看视频网站| 国产美女被爆羞羞视频| 99热在线只有精品| 日韩精品无码一区二区三区| 亚洲春色另类小说| 狠狠ady精品| 免费va在线观看| 欧美欧洲性色老头老妇| 国产高清视频在线播放www色| japanese日本护士xxxx18一19| 成人亚洲网站www在线观看| 久久一区不卡中文字幕| 欧美高清性XXXXHDVIDEOSEX| 免费的一级毛片| 精品欧美一区二区三区精品久久 | 四虎永久在线日韩精品观看| 国产精选午睡沙发系列999| 99久久99久久精品免费观看| 天天综合天天射| xxxx性开放xxxx| 少妇大战黑吊在线观看| 中文国产成人精品久久不卡| 无码人妻H动漫中文字幕| 久久久久久久97| 日本免费人成在线网站| 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看| 永久在线观看www免费视频| 伊人久久大香线蕉综合5g| 秋霞日韩久久理论电影| 八戒八戒www观看在线| 精品在线一区二区| 午夜伦情电午夜伦情影院| 精品日韩在线视频一区二区三区 |