CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- Chongqing is a mountain city, a river city, as well as an island city. This summer, you may go to some islands of Chongqing for living on the island or going boating on the lake. In this way, you can enjoy the god-given cool and quietness in the city.

South Lake in Banan District·Carp Island

South Lake is located in the mountains with vast lake water and green mountains. Every summer, it is full of blooming lotus flowers and cool lake breeze.

Water is connected with the island and the island is connected with mountains. There is a Carp Island in the center of the lake, and there is a large forest for camping. It is a pure natural oxygen bar.

South Lake Fishing Village is located at Carp Island, which is built by natural building materials such as bamboo, wood and stone to blend with the surrounding natural environment.

Ticket: 10 yuan / person for South Lake Fishing Village

Route: Inner Ring -- Baotou - Maoming Highway -- Nanpeng Interchange -- Nanpeng Town -- South Lake

Shengtian Lake in Beibei District·Lion Island

Shengtian Lake is surrounded by mountains with breathtaking mountains and beautiful lake. There is an island called “Lion Island” in Shengtian Lake. The trees here are lush and the lake is very clear. You can go camping & fishing and have barbecue on the island. You can visit the lake by boat.

Ticket: free

Route: Renhe Interchange -- Jinshan Avenue -- Yuelai Avenue -- Shengtian Lake

Lixiang Lake in Nanchuan District·Muyu Island

Lixiang Lake is backed by Jinfo Mountain, with beautiful mountains and clear waters. It is suitable for cycling, fishing, archery, camping, etc.

There are many lakes and bays, surrounded by mountains full of green trees. The lake is quiet and blue, like a mirror, setting against the green mountains. There is also a small island called “Muyu Island” in the center of the lake.

Ticket: free

Route: Inner Ring -- Baotou - Maoming Highway -- Daguan Interchange -- S204 -- Lixiang Lake

Satellite Lake in Yongchuan District·Peach Blossom Island

Peach Blossom Island in the Satellite Lake of Yongchuan District is a prestigious flower viewing place in the city. You can enjoy the summer vacation, leisure vacation and delicious fish here.

If it is not romantic to take boat for island, you can go to the island from the wooden trestle in the Xinghu Campus of Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, enjoying the glittering lake, the wonderful water and mountain scenery all the way, and the smell of grass can make you refreshed.

Ticket: free

Route: Main urban areas -- Chongqing-Kunming Expressway -- Daan Interchange -- S108 -- S109 -- Satellite Lake

Longshui Lake in Dazu District·Mid-lake Island

Longshui Lake is known as the “Dazu’s West Lake”. The lake is as clear as a mirror and as vast as the sea. 

The Mid-lake Island is surrounded by water and mountains with beautiful scenery. There is also an outdoor development training base. You can enjoy fishing in the lake bay if tired, or enjoy hot springs after dinner. It is awesome.

Ticket: free

Route: Shuangbei Tunnel -- Chengdu - Chongqing Ring Expressway -- Yurong Expressway -- Sanhuan Expressway -- Longshui Lake

Xiaonan Lake in Qianjiang District·Niubei Island

Xiaonan Lake is a barrier lake caused by earthquake. It has earthquake relics unique in China. There are also three islands, on which there are ancient pines and bamboo buildings, full of idyllic scenery.

Among the islands, Niubei Island is the most beautiful one. There are monkeys, musk garden, cottage, bamboo tower on the island. The other side is the jagged rock fragments.

Ticket: 68 yuan / person

Route: Main urban area -- Inner Ring Express -- Baotou - Maoming Highway -- S209 -- Xiaonan Lake

These beautiful lake islands are located in Chongqing, not in Southeast Asia, not in Hawaii. Let's go in June. (Translated by Bai Fengling, Fathom Language Limited)