This National Day holiday, Chun’an rolled out a wave of new scenes, new ways to play, and new experiences.

Yanqi Pavilion at Tianyu Scenic Area is a Song-style building whose upturned eaves set off the autumn colors of the lake and hills. From the top, a 360-degree panoramic view takes in the emerald waters of Qiandao Lake and the seamless blend of city and lake, making it a hot spot for holiday photos.

From the mountain top, the view turns underground: Baima Limestone Cave in Fengshuling Town also opened for a trial run during the holiday. Walking along an underground river, visitors get up close to stalactites, stone curtains, waterfalls, and a “heart-of-the-earth beach”—an adventure-flavored journey to the centre of the earth that opens another door onto Qiandao Lake.

Lake and hills by day, lights by night. Over the holiday, Qiandao Lake’s night economy was just as lively.

Moonlight Island launched a new “Thousand Islands Lights” traditional-style night tour, blending cultural elements like Chang’e and her Jade Rabbit with illuminated night scenes, live performances, and NPC interactions. Across the lakeside, the “Lakeside Micro-Stage” kept the holiday soundtrack going, with a team of Zhejiang Conservatory of Music graduates performing open-air at Xiushui Square.

The newly refreshed Xiushui Street added further buzz to night-time spending. A giant “Ao Yu Flying to the Sky” installation wove through the lakeside, while street music parties, open-air movies, craft DIY, and local food took turns on stage—the upgraded street looks better and offers a richer mix of businesses.

In Xiajiang Village, many visitors chose to steer clear of the crowds and find a sense of ease among the green hills and streams. Tie-dye, fun crafts, and intangible-heritage copperplate prints featuring local landmarks like Siyuan Pavilion and Fumin Bridge got visitors—especially families with children—beyond just strolling and looking, letting them touch local culture through pressing, tapping, hammering, and polishing.