Thousand Islets Lake, situated in Chun'an County, 160 kilometers west of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province , is one of the 44 State-level scenic spots and presently China's biggest national park. Every year, millions of visitors both from home and abroad flock to the area to appreciate its unique scenery. With the ongoing developments in transportation, it is hoped Thousand Islets Lake will become one of the top tourist attractions in the world.

   Reservoir & biological garden

As the first man-made reservoir of the new republic in 1958, Thousand Islets Lake was formed when the waters rose and the surrounding hills formed a total of 1,078 islets.

Covering an area of 580 square meters, the lake has become the largest freshwater fish-farming area, and one of the largest forest parks in the country.

It is also a habitat for 80 kinds of fish, 98 kinds of birds, more than 60 kinds of animals and 1,800 kinds of insects. Thousand Islets Lake teems with tea, mulberry, timber and bamboo and contains 1,786 species of plants and 87 species of freshwater fish in total.

Thousand Islets Lake is enveloped by steep mountain ranges where visitors can enjoy bird songs, the smell of wild flowers and taste fresh seasonal fruits. In addition, there are various kinds of local products, such as non-core persimmon, sweet dates, hickory nuts and sun-dried fish. 

  Enchanting scenery

Today, Thousand Islets Lake is a tourist resort for holidaymakers. Tour activities programmed on Deer Island, Snake Island and other natural and historical sites, attract hundreds and thousands of people yearly. The region is a perfect stopover for the best Water-and-Mountain Tour, offering good accommodation.  

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