Kayak & Hike at Thousand Island Lake on 23rd-24th May 2026

Thousand Island Lake, also known as Qiandaohu, is located in Chun'an County in Zhejiang Province. It gets the name cause there are about 1,078 islands dotted in the area. This man-made lake is formed cause the water flooded the area after the Xin'an River hydroelectric station is completed. Qiandaohu is not only famous for beautiful lake views, lush forests but its clean and drinkable water which is used for producing famous brand of Nongfu Spring Mineral Water.

In this trip we will enjoy kayaking at the Thousand Island Lake, explore the local villages, hike through valley to check out the amazing waterfalls which we think can also cool you down in the summer. If we have time we can swim a little bit and we might have chance to spot the monkeys in the natural forest if we are lucky!

Trip Specifics

Date: Saturday on 23rd till 24th May 2026
Level: Moderate
Cost: 1,600rmb including high speed train between Shanghai and Qiandaohu (second class); private local transfers; meals listed; local 4-star hotel (double occupancy, pay extra 300rmb for your private room); kayaking fee; bottled water; trip leader, local guide and driver cost
Participants: 8 -12 pax

Registration Dealine: 16th May 2026

Detailed Itinerary
D1(LD)
08:35 - 10:45 Make your way to Hongqiao Train Station and board the high speed train G7357 to Qiandaohu
11:00 - 12:00 Drive to restaurant for lunch
12:00 - 13.00 Lunch
13:00 - 15:00 Go kayaking, enjoying the beautiful view of the Thouand Island Lake. We can swim a little bit if weather permits!
15:15 - 18:30 Drive to local ancient village to start hiking along the trail to the top to overlook Thousand Island Lake. Continue to hike to another anicient village to explore a little bit
19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
20:30 - Check in your accommodation by Thousand Island Lake
D2(BL)
07:30 - 08:30 Check out and breakfast buffet at the hotel
08:30 - 10:00 Drive to a local village to start the hike
10:00 - 15:30 Hike through a local valley passing a dozen of waterfalls, natural forest and villages to the top, lunch en route
16:00 - 17:30 Transfer to Qiandaohu Train Station, grabbing your dinner there
18:22 - 20:10 Board high speed train G7312 and back to Shanghai South Train Station,bid farewell to all.
Program ends.
Please Note: We might take different trains depending on the train tickets availability.

Sign up the trip

you can add Fly on wechat (scan QR code or search WeChat ID browniequeen) or call 13816452502 for any questions.