Tianyu Viewpoint
天屿
A hilltop viewing platform beside Qiandao Lake town, giving views of the bays and islands without a boat. A free spot for watching the sunset over the lake.
Tianyu lies on the hill north of Qiandao Lake town, in the area of the Tianyu resort. A winding mountain road leads by car or bicycle to a viewing platform at the summit, offering views over Qiandao Lake town, the tourist pier and the islands and bays of the northeast lake region. It is a place to see the 'thousand islands' without taking a boat, and it is the first choice for locals and photographers to watch sunsets and night views. The viewing platform is free to enter, and several mountaintop cafés and guesthouses along the road have seats for watching the lake. The climb is about 3 to 4 km with steep gradients, so cycling requires stamina; driving or taking a taxi is most convenient, about 15 minutes from the town centre. It is recommended to go in the late afternoon: after the forest oxygen bar or greenway, go up for the sunset, then return to town to eat Qiandao Lake fish head. Note: wind is strong at the top, so bring a jacket in spring and autumn. At night there are few streetlights on the way down, so cycle carefully. Parking at the summit is limited on weekends and public holidays.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Qilong Lane
- Central Lake Scenic Area
- Qiandao Lake Forest Oxygen Bar
- Moonlight Island (Lock Island)
- Meifeng Island
- Qiandao Lake
- Huangshanjian Peak
- Longshan Island & Hai Rui Temple