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      Terraced Fields and Thousand Lakes
      Terraced Fields and Thousand Lakes
      Terraced Fields and Thousand Lakes
      Terraced Fields and Thousand Lakes
      Terraced Fields and Thousand Lakes
      Terraced Fields and Thousand Lakes
      CT-BY · Private

      Terraced Fields and Thousand Lakes

      Travellers who seek quiet immersion in layered, human-scaled landscapes.

      Best for
      Landscape lovers
      Duration
      3 days
      Pace
      Private · gentle
      Comfort
      Premium hotels (you choose)
      Your route
      WuyuanQiandao Lake
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      Who it’s for — and why

      • Wuyuan Huangling’s terraced fields unfold across two full days, allowing slow observation of light shifts on sloping earth and seasonal flower patterns.
      • Qiandao Lake’s Central Lake Area, Meifeng Island, Longshan Island, and Shenlongdao offer varied vantage points across a single vast reservoir landscape, revealing how water reshapes islands and shorelines.
      • The private pace—no fixed timetable—lets you linger at Sun-drying Village Viewing Platform or pause mid-lake on Qiandao Lake without schedule constraints.
      DAY 1

      Wuyuan Huangling

      From the sun-drying village viewing platform overlooking Wuyuan Huangling’s terraced fields and flower field, we walk Tianjie Street and Liyanglao Street before reaching Lei Xin Pier and the quiet oddity of the Weird House, ending at Tunxi Old Street.

      Detailed day plan 
      14:40   visit ~2h 30m · Wuyuan Huangling, Tianjie Street, Lei Xin Pier, Wuyuan Huangling Scenic Area - Terraced Fields and Flower Field, Sun-drying Village Viewing Platform +1 more
19:00   visit ~1h 30m · Tunxi Old Street, Liyanglao Street

      Meals: Meals self-arranged

      DAY 2

      Qiandao Lake Scenic Area (Central Lake Area)

      We cross Qiandao Lake Scenic Area’s central lake waters to Meifeng Island, continue to Longshan Island, and pause on Shenlongdao, where water, forest, and low hills meet without interruption.

      Detailed day plan 
      08:00   visit ~4h · Qiandao Lake Scenic Area (Central Lake Area), Meifeng Island, Longshan Island, Shenlongdao

      Meals: Hotel breakfast included · lunch & dinner self-arranged

      DAY 3

      Arrival & transfer

      A day of gentle transition or quiet reflection, shaped by your rhythm.

      Detailed day plan 
      Arrival & private transfer — the rest of the day is yours to settle in.

      Meals: Hotel breakfast included · lunch & dinner self-arranged

      What is handled for you

      • A dedicated private vehicle throughout (a smaller vehicle on restricted sections, per local rules)
      • Your selected-hotel accommodation
      • First-entry tickets to every attraction listed
      • Hotel breakfast (per your selected room & hotel policy)
      • A Chinese-speaking driver for transport & reception (no in-scenic guiding)

      What can be adjusted

      • Add a private English-speaking guide (the base trip is driver-only, no in-scenic guiding)
      • Upgrade or change any hotel or room
      • Re-pace the days, add or drop a stop, add evening experiences

      Not included / self-paid

      • A private English-speaking guide — add-on; the base trip includes a Chinese-speaking driver, not a guide
      • Excess-baggage fees and all personal spending (laundry, calls, drinks, minibar, vehicle/escort during free time, etc.)

      Where you’ll stay

      Hand-picked premium local hotels (China 5-diamond rating), in central or scenic areas. Exact hotels are confirmed with you on WhatsApp — and we verify they can register foreign passports before you book.

      Good to know

      Cancellation & changes
      • 7+ days before — 100% refund (less any supplier fees)
      • 3–7 days before — 90% refund
      • Within 3 days — non-refundable
      • Nothing is locked until you confirm — ask us before you pay.
      Before you go
      • Book at least 5 working days ahead (10 days in peak season).
      • WhatsApp, Google & Facebook are blocked in mainland China — set up a VPN before you travel.
      • Tell us your children’s ages so we can arrange child seats.
      • Tips for the guide & driver are not included.
      Guide & payment
      • A private Chinese-speaking driver is with you throughout.
      • An English-speaking guide can be added for any or all days.
      • Pay a 20% deposit now; the balance is confirmed before you travel.
      • Prefer to talk first? Message a private designer on WhatsApp.

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