Tianyu Island, Qiandao Lake.
September 21, 2024, it was a cloudy day, cool. We entered the scenic area and took three outdoor elevators to slowly ascend, witnessing the feeling of "the higher you climb, the further you see". The artificial mist on both sides of the elevator added a bit of coolness. The development of modern technology has made climbing so easy, and we soon arrived at the Tianyu Mountain Observation Deck. Standing above Qiandao Lake, the scattered islands are like green plants of different sizes and shapes, randomly thrown on the lake, and the lake water emits a different kind of mysterious charm in the dim sky. The near mountains on the shore are a lush green, full of vitality; the distant mountains are deep and dark green, layered, looming. It's like a large natural watercolor painting, exquisite and unique.
It should be noted that Qiandao Lake is an artificial lake with a unique history. In 1959, in order to build the Xin'anjiang Hydropower Station, a dam was built to store water, forming the vast Qiandao Lake today. Thousands of peaks were submerged, only the tops of the mountains were exposed, forming many islands of different shapes. It witnessed human creativity and the tolerance of nature, and became a shining pearl on the earth.
Meifang, Wufang and I shuttled through various angles, carefully looking for the angle that could perfectly freeze the beauty of Qiandao Lake. When we pressed the shutter with joy, we realized that we had been left behind by others. At that moment, there was a trace of loss in my heart, but looking at the stunning picture in the camera, I felt that this moment of loneliness was also worth it. The beauty of Qiandao Lake will always remain in my memory.
When a large pot of Qiandao Lake fish head was served, all the fatigue disappeared instantly. The delicious soup and tender fish meat, each bite is full of the unique flavor of Qiandao Lake. In the food, we forgot the fatigue of the journey and immersed in this wonderful taste.