Southern Zhejiang Secret | Wencheng Tianding Lake: That Drop of Blue Tear at 863 Meters High

Dear friends! Today, I’m taking you to explore a fairyland-like place— Wencheng Tianding Lake! It’s like a sapphire forgotten in the clouds, a high mountain lake at 863 meters above sea level, breathtakingly beautiful! Address: Tianhu Village, Xikeng She Ethnic Town, Wencheng County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province Transportation: Self-driving recommended (the last 10 km is a single-lane mountain road~) Recommended itinerary: DAY 1: Arrive in the morning - light hike around the lake - tea and cloud watching at Yunqi Xiaozhu DAY 2: Early sunrise viewing - lakeside yoga - return trip in the afternoon When you turn the 37th bend on the mountain road, suddenly— a patch of deep blue bursts into view! It’s like the sky has been spilled, pouring into the embrace of these mountains. At that moment, you’ll be stunned speechless. This is Wencheng Tianding Lake: One of Zhejiang’s highest altitude lakes, a glacial relic from 2 million years ago, locally called the "Eye of the Sky." Four layers of stunning experiences: Geological wonder Clear glacial marks visible on the lakebed, with extremely high scientific research value. Ecological island Water quality meets Class I standards, fish can be seen swimming even at 4 meters deep. Light and shadow sanctuary Annual best photo spots: - Sunrise golden peak (6:40 am, east shore viewing platform) - Sunset molten gold (5:50 pm, west shore) - Starry sky and Milky Way (3-5 am) Hidden retreat Only one wild path circles the lake, encountering meditators here feels truly magical~ Seasonal check-in guide: Spring: Mountain cherry blossoms and light mist (March-April) Summer: Emerald lake surface + rainbow (June-August) Autumn: Forests dyed in layers of color (September-November) Winter: Rime and Milky Way (December-February) Photography essentials: Wide-angle lens + tripod are must-haves ND filter for water surface shots Phone live photo + HDR mode Chance encounters with little spirits: Nov-Mar: Chinese merganser May: Sea of alpine rhododendrons If lucky, you might even find clouded leopard footprints! The only cultural spot: "Yunqi Xiaozhu" tea pavilion Offers: ✅ Mountain spring water ✅ Wild mountain tea ✅ Winter ginger tea Important prohibitions: Drones (ecological protection zone) Swimming and fishing (primary water source) Picking plants The latest message on the guestbook says: "Took away three shadows of clouds, left behind words unspoken." Who understands? It’s so touching. There are no tourists here, only passersby, and the true passersby are those who gently take back even their footprints. Interactive benefits: Reply "Tianding Lake" to get: ✅ PDF hand-drawn map ✅ 2025 starry sky calendar ✅ Wild mountain tea brewing guide Some scenery is not meant to be conquered, but to let the soul sink into that blue deeper than the sky.