Poyang Lake Luoxingdun Guide: A Millennium Secret Where Grasslands Appear in Dry Season and Pavilions Emerge in Flood Season

Poyang Lake’s “seasonal limited” stone island is truly magical👏 In the dry season, it’s a rustic stone pier surrounded by grasslands; in the flood season, it transforms into a pavilion floating on the lake. It also hides the legend of Nuwa mending the sky with stones. Whether for photography or exploration, it’s full of atmosphere~ 📍Address: South of Ziyang Embankment, Poyang Lake Center, Lushan City, Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province ⏰Opening Hours: Open all day, no closing time 🎫Tickets: Free! Free! Free! 🚗Transportation Guide 1. Self-driving: Navigate directly to “Luoxingdun.” There is a parking lot near Hubin Road, 10 RMB/day. After parking, it’s a 5-minute walk to the lakeside. 2. Public Transport: First get to Lushan City, then transfer to Health Line No.1 to “Erzhong” station, walk 383 meters to the destination. Traveling light is more convenient. 🌟Must-See Highlights｜One Island, Two Stunning Views 1. Grassland Exploration in Dry Season🌿 (November to March) When the water recedes, the lakebed turns into vast grasslands, allowing you to walk right up to the stone pier! Walking on the soft meadow towards the ancient building, the morning mist makes it feel like entering a fairyland. Climb the spiral staircase to the seven-level pagoda; from the top, you can see the full panorama of Poyang Lake and the outline of Lushan Mountain in the distance. Every shot is atmospheric and cinematic. 2. Water Pavilion in Flood Season🏯 (June to September) The stone island is half submerged in the lake, with only the archway, pagoda tip, and flying eaves visible, as if growing out of the water. You can only approach by boat (about 30 RMB per person). In the afternoon sunlight, the reflection on the water and the building’s symmetry create a natural ink-wash filter effect in photos. 3. Ancient Architecture Photo Spots📸 The “Luoxingdun” inscription on the stone archway makes a perfect background; use the corridor columns of Luoxing Temple as a foreground to shoot the lake view, creating a poetic atmosphere; the double-eaved hexagonal pavilion paired with an ancient-style folding fan instantly turns into a costume drama scene. Detail lovers shouldn’t miss close-ups of the dougong brackets and carved flowers. 🍜Local Cuisine｜Delicious Lake Fresh and Farmhouse Dishes ✔️Poyang Lake Silver Fish: Tender and boneless, perfect steamed or in egg custard, loved by both elderly and children ✔️Stir-fried Artemisia with Cured Meat: Local specialty wild vegetable, crispy and fragrant, goes well with rice for extra servings ✔️Fermented Rice Fish: Lake fish marinated in rice wine lees, uniquely flavored, great with rice or as a drinking snack ✔️Lushan Stone Ear Mushroom: A mountain delicacy, stewed with native chicken, the broth is so fresh it’ll surprise you 📚Nearby Attractions｜Perfect One-Day Tour Route ▫️Ziyang Embankment: Adjacent to Luoxingdun, stroll along the ancient embankment to enjoy the lake view, especially healing at sunset ▫️Zhou Yu’s Command Platform: An 1800-year-old historic site to experience the Three Kingdoms atmosphere ▫️Ailian Pond: The place where Song dynasty scholar Zhou Dunyi wrote “On the Love of Lotus,” surrounded by elegant lotus ponds 💡Practical Tips 1. Wear light-colored clothes for strong contrast with the grasslands, lake, and ancient buildings, making photos more striking 2. In dry season, avoid driving onto the lakebed grassland to prevent getting stuck; in flood season, bring mosquito repellent 3. Best photo times are early morning 7-9 AM or afternoon 3-5 PM for soft light without harsh shadows 4. 1-2 hours is enough for visiting; it’s recommended to combine with nearby attractions for a full day tour Come to Poyang Lake for a “water recedes, stars appear” date and experience the collision of nature and ancient architecture. This limited-time beauty is truly worth the trip!