Qiandao Lake
This "Thousand Island Lake" or "Xin'anjiang Reservoir" is a man-made, freshwater lake dotted with 1,078 large islands and a few thousand smaller ones. The lake was created in 1959 for the Xin'an River Dam project and also contains the submerged ancient city of Shi Cheng. The Nongfu Spring brand of mineral water and Kaluga Queen's harvested sturgeon caviar is produced from this lake, while its beauty makes it a popular tourist attraction.
Basic Info
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Category
Large Man-Made Lake
Area Size
573 km2 (221 sq mi)
Islands Within
1,078 Large Islands
Few Thousand Small Islands
Known For
Unique Attraction
Max Water Depth
120 m (394 ft)
Day Trip from Major Cities
2.5 hour drive from Quzhou
3 hour drive from Hangzhou or Huangshan City or Jinhua
3.5 hour drive from Shaoxing
4 hour drive from Ningbo
Location
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Xin'anjiang Reservoir, Hangzhou, China
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