Xiangjiadang Lake Scenic Area in Zhejiang is located in Nanhu District, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, situated within the "Golden Triangle" of Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou.
Xiangjiadang Lake Scenic Area in Zhejiang is a national 4A-level tourist attraction. Below is an introduction to its scenery and ticket information:
Natural Scenery
- Xiangjiadang Lake: Covering a total area of about 10,000 mu, with a water area of approximately 2,000 mu, the lake water is clear and sparkling. Walking or cycling along the lake, visitors can enjoy the lake and mountain views as well as the surrounding natural scenery. In the evening, beautiful sunsets can be seen.
- Dawn Redwood Forest: Located in the southwest corner of the lake area, there is a dense dawn redwood forest. In autumn, the leaves turn red, creating a colorful forest that resembles a Monet oil painting, making it a great spot for photography and check-ins.
- Ecological Wetland Park: The park features green trees, clear water, lively wild birds, and blooming flowers, full of natural charm. Visitors can experience the tranquility and harmony of nature here and enjoy leisure activities such as picnicking, kite flying, sketching, and photography.
Cultural Attractions
- Liuzhuang: In the Ming Dynasty, Jiaxing literary figure Huai Yue built Huai Family Pavilion and Liuzhuang on the south shore of Xianghu Lake. It includes the "Eight Views of Xianghu" such as Fishing Spot, Lotus Viewing Pavilion, and Qingfeng Terrace. These have now been restored and rebuilt around the lake scenic area, rich in historical and cultural heritage.
- Jingyan Temple: A historic Buddhist temple with a simple and elegant architectural style. The temple environment is quiet and serene with flourishing incense, allowing visitors to experience the solemnity and tranquility of Buddhist culture.
- Moon Bay Beach: One of the featured attractions in the scenic area, it has fine sandy beaches and clear lake water. Visitors can enjoy beach walks and water play here, experiencing the romantic atmosphere of the seaside.
Ticket Information
Xiangjiadang Lake Scenic Area is open to the public free of charge, but some specific attractions, such as Moon Bay Beach, may require separate fees.
Tourist Activities
- Water Sports: At the water sports base on the east side of the lake, visitors can experience boating, kayaking, and other water activities.
- Lake Cycling: Cycle along the approximately 7-kilometer lake trail, enjoying the scenery of trees and water along the way.
- Camping and Picnicking: On the lakeside lawns or camping sites, visitors can picnic and camp, enjoying the tranquility of nature.
- Fruit Picking: Jiaxiang Four Seasons Agricultural Sightseeing Park offers different fruits for picking throughout the year, such as strawberries in February and cherries in May.
Supporting Facilities
- Transportation: The scenic area is located in Qixing Town, Nanhu District, Jiaxing City. It takes about 1.5 to 2 hours from Hangzhou or Shanghai. The scenic area has parking lots.
- Dining: Nearby there are restaurants such as Qixing No.1 - Family Cuisine and Jiangnan Impression Chinese Restaurant, where visitors can taste specialty dishes like rock sugar river eel and Xiangjiadang bighead carp clay pot.
- Accommodation: There are various lodging options including Junlan Resort Hotel and Greenland Premier Hotel.