Where is a good place for self-driving trips in China on the weekend? Recommended 6 major lake circuit routes

If the Sichuan-Tibet Highway is a breathtaking and beautiful self-driving route, then the scenic lake highway is a work of art. Among the six most beautiful scenic lake highways in China, each one reaches a new level of beauty! How many have you driven on?

Yunnan Erhai Lake

An artistic self-driving route. The Erhai Lake Ring Road closely follows the lake, winding along its shores. Along the way, you can see the shimmering waves of Erhai Lake and some authentic Bai villages. Although the entire route is less than 120 kilometers, the beautiful scenery along the way, the blue sky and white clouds, the surrounding Cangshan Mountains, and the gentle breeze will immerse you in the tranquility of nature, bringing you immense joy.

Fuxian Lake

Half is mountain, half is water. Compared to the Erhai Lake Ring Road, there are no large crowds of tourists here, and no traces of tour groups. The air exudes a few strands of gentle tranquility, simplicity, and leisure. Fuxian Lake has a hundred miles of lake scenery like Dongting Lake and more primitive and simple natural scenery than Hangzhou's West Lake. On the ring road around the lake, enjoy a leisurely self-driving tour or cycling, and experience the ancient and rich fishing village atmosphere on both sides.

Qiandao Lake

The lake with the most islands in the world, containing 1,078 green islands, making it the lake with the most islands globally. It boasts scenery as beautiful as Guilin's landscapes and a grandeur surpassing that of Taihu and Dongting Lake. The beauty of Qiandao Lake's Thousand Island Ring Road is comparable to Denmark's lake routes and is even dubbed 'China's Seto Inland Sea.' Driving to Qiandao Lake, your eyes will first be captivated by the lush greenery, followed by your heart being enchanted by the water. You will also be amazed by the dense vegetation covering the islands, which is a natural forest oxygen bar.

Taihu Lake

The sunset is infinitely beautiful, and the night gets crazier. Taihu Lake, one of the five largest freshwater lakes in China, is dotted with islands that are distributed in an orderly manner. It is also a beautiful and fertile land of fish and rice, with the saying 'Taihu Lake stretches for 800 miles, and fish and shrimp are endless.' Here, the lake is not deep but vast, the mountains are not high but elegant, and a kind of unadorned natural beauty easily captures people's hearts. Along the way, you will encounter ancient towns of Jiangnan.

Qinghai Lake

The initial dream of cyclists and self-drivers. The self-driving tour around Qinghai Lake offers diverse and stunning scenery along the way. Starting from Heimahe for the self-driving tour around Qinghai Lake, you can see the vast Heimahe grassland. At the lakeside of Heimahe, witness the legendary beautiful sunrise. You will encounter the 'Mirror of the Sky' Chaka Salt Lake.

Sayram Lake

Once you come, you won't want to leave. Sayram Lake stretches 30 kilometers from east to west and 25 kilometers from north to south, covering an area of 453 square kilometers. A beautiful road encircling the lake has become a popular destination for self-driving and cycling enthusiasts. This Urumqi-Yili road passes along the southern shore of the lake. In ancient times, this was the northern route of the Silk Road. Whether it's the sound of horse hooves or the roar of engines, it gives people a feeling of freedom and exhilaration.