Mysterious ruins of 2 ancient cities which date back to the Tang and Han dynasties can be found deep down the calm surface of the Qiandao Lake.
Qiandao Lake
Known as the Thousand Island Lake, Qiandao Lake was created in 1959 and covers an area of 573sq.km. This was a huge project done by the government that to relocate 290,000 people to their homes as thousands of acres of farmland were flooded.
Geography
More than 90% of the area is forested. The islands in the lake include Monkey Island, Island to Remind You of Your Childhood, Bird Island, Snake Island and Lock Island. If you are planning a visit to this part of the country, ensure to reserve your stay prior to your visit in a serviced apartment in Hangzhou the likes of Citadines Intime City Hangzhou.
The Dives
All divers are required to an initial checkout dive which reaches around 25ft in depth. The dive boat can hold 6-8 divers and was docked in the lagoon near the dive staging area where we prepped our gear and suited up.
Best time to visit
April – October are the best months to visit as the weather is warm. The colder air temperatures Nov – March can make it uncomfortable for divers to do 3 dives in a day, particularly those diving in wetsuits.
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