Plan at a glance
The visitor centre, wharves and lakeside roads are separate
Qinglongwan Ecological Tourism Area is in Ningguo. The visitor centre and Zhou Tang Wharf are common entry points. The area is large, with Huiyun Zen Temple, Chujia Beach, lakeside roads and rest stops spread across different locations. It is best explored by car, while public transport is not practical for moving between several lakeside stops.
The main admission is usually free. Most costs come from water activities at different wharves and on different boats: sightseeing cruises cost about CNY 54–80 per person, and bamboo rafts about CNY 90 per person. The area is generally open throughout the day. Boats and bamboo rafts usually operate from about 08:00 to 17:00, but schedules vary by wharf and day.
A 2–3-hour short visit or a 4–6-hour combination route
The short option can focus on the viewpoint at Huiyun Zen Temple and takes about 2–3 hours. A fuller route can start at Chujia Beach, follow the lakeside road by car and continue to a lakeside rest stop or Huiyun Zen Temple, taking about 4–6 hours. The mountain roads are narrow and winding, so driving is more demanding than an ordinary walk by the lake.
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Huiyun Zen Temple: by mountain road or by boat to the island
You can drive uphill to Huiyun Zen Temple or take a boat from Zhou Tang Wharf to the island. These two options have different parking, ticketing and return arrangements. The viewpoint beside the temple looks across Qinglongwan's islands and is suitable for photographs combining the lake, hills and temple.
If you take a boat, confirm the wharf, destination, island access and return service before buying a ticket. The mountain road is narrow and winding, so drivers should watch for temporary traffic controls and take care when passing on narrow sections.
Chujia Beach, lakeside rest stops and boat trips
Chujia Beach is a good place to see the lake, bamboo rafts and distant hills in the morning, and it can also serve as a starting point for a lakeside drive. Cafés and rest stops by the lake are useful for a short break, but their opening hours, payment methods and parking arrangements vary.
Qinglongwan has several wharves, including Zhou Tang and Dongfeng Bridge. Cruises, speedboats and bamboo rafts follow different routes. If you want to visit an island, see a particular bay or reach another water area, choose the wharf and boat type for that destination.
Build your day
Quick route: Huiyun Zen Temple viewpoint
Navigate to Huiyun Zen Temple and drive uphill. If the mountain road or available parking does not suit you that day, park near Zhou Tang Wharf and take a boat to the island according to the boat schedule. This short route takes about 2–3 hours in total, depending on waiting time, island access and the return trip.
Before buying a ticket or boarding, confirm the destination, return time and whether island access is included. Slow down when passing on the mountain road, and do not stop for photos on bends or in narrow sections.
Full route: Chujia Beach, the lakeside road and Huiyun Zen Temple
Start at Chujia Beach, drive along the lake-area roads connected with the Southern Anhui Tibet Line, then continue to a lakeside rest stop or Huiyun Zen Temple. The full route takes about 4–6 hours and suits visitors who want to combine lake views, mountain-road driving and a temple viewpoint in one day.
Chujia Beach, the lakeside rest stops, the wharves and Huiyun Zen Temple are spread across different locations, with their own parking and water-activity arrangements. During holidays, waiting for boats, passing on the mountain road and finding a parking space can all add time.
Get there
Drive to the visitor centre or Zhou Tang Wharf
Navigate to the Qinglongwan Original Ecological Tourism Resort Visitor Centre or Zhou Tang Wharf. The visitor centre and Zhou Tang Wharf have designated car parks, with parking at about CNY 10 per visit. Parking near Huiyun Zen Temple is limited, and the mountain road is more difficult to drive; follow the parking arrangements in place when you arrive.
Wharves, boat types and water activities
Different Qinglongwan wharves offer different boat types and destinations. Sightseeing cruises cost about CNY 54–80 per person, and bamboo rafts about CNY 90 per person. Before buying, confirm the boarding wharf, destination, return service and whether island access is included.
Public transport does not cover the lakeside stops well. Visitors without a car are better off focusing on one main wharf or one viewpoint area.
Know before you go
Boat schedules and the return trip
Departure times, return services and time ashore are arranged by each wharf. Note the return service before going to the island, and try not to leave your return until the last boat.
Mountain roads and parking
The mountain road to Huiyun Zen Temple is narrow and winding. Slow down when passing other vehicles and keep a safe distance. Parking and boat waits may take longer during holidays, so do not stop for photos on bends, road shoulders or through lanes.
Food, seasonal views and monkeys
Farm restaurants and lakeside rest stops have different prices, opening hours and parking arrangements. For more dining choices, return to Ningguo city. Mist over the lake and the seasonal red-toned forest scenery change with the weather and time of year. If you encounter monkeys along the route, do not touch or feed them, and do not get out to chase them for photos.