A boat moves across the mirror-like Qiandao Lake in Chun'an county, Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. Qiandao Lake, literally meaning "thousand-island lake" in Chinese, derives its name from the 1,078 islets within its waters. With 81 percent of the area covered in forests, the lake is a paradise with clean water and fresh air. [Photo/zjol.com.cn]

Lush islands dot the sparkling Qiandao Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, as boats leave ripples in their wake. As China's largest man-made lake, it forms part of a scenic area that is also the country's largest forest park. The thick foliage contributes to the 93% forest coverage rate and features over 1,700 plant species. The lake has been classified as a national first-class water body.