A Wild Camping Trip to Nan Yi Lake on Labor Day: A Day of Relaxation on the Pristine Lakeshore!

On the second day of the Labor Day holiday, after eating breakfast at 8am, I drove from Guangde to Nan Yi Lake with my child. I followed the Gaode Map navigation to "The Most Beautiful Lakeshore of Nan Yi Lake" and drove all the way to the lakeside. It was difficult for cars to pass each other on the small county roads, so novices should be careful. There was a road under construction at an iron gate, with a sign saying that it was closed due to construction. In fact, there was only a small mound of earth under construction at the entrance, so you could drive in. Drive slowly, pay attention to the chassis, and drive over it slowly. After arriving, there was a sign. The parking area was not fully developed, and the ground was scattered with tree roots and gravel. SUVs could barely pass, and cars had to be careful of the chassis. You could also drive along the small road to park closer to the lakeside, but the road was narrow and it was a little difficult for cars to pass each other. 🌊 Playing in the Water and Daydreaming - The lake water was not clear, with a slight greenish tint, and there was some floating seaweed on the shore. - My child played in the shallow water barefoot, and the bottom of the water was soft mud and sand. Occasionally, they could kick a few small pebbles. - I accidentally picked up a dead fish that had been washed ashore, which became my child's "scientific observation specimen" (later buried in the sand for "burial"). ⛺ Camping and Relaxation - I set up two folding chairs and sat by the lake daydreaming. There was no noise from tourists, only the rustling of the wind blowing through the reeds. - I made a cup of drip coffee and watched the fishing boats slowly cross the lake in the distance. Time seemed to slow down. - The lake surface was covered with a layer of gold in the evening, and occasionally egrets flew low, making the scene as peaceful as a landscape painting. ⚠️ Precautions 1. Parking: Do not park on the grass, firstly because the grass is being cultivated, and secondly because it is easy to get stuck. Try to find hard ground or gravel ground. 2. Garbage: There are no trash cans by the lake, so remember to take away all waste. 3. Safety: The water's edge is slippery and deep, so watch your children when they are playing in the water and do not go too deep. 4. Sun protection: There is no shade by the lake, so hats and sunscreen are essential. 📝 Postscript Nan Yi Lake is not a "popular spot for social media check-ins" and does not have fancy facilities, but it is this sense of originality that allows people to truly relax. Looking at this "sea of Xuancheng" is really beautiful. My child paddled in the shallows, and I daydreamed by the lake. There was no pressure from the itinerary, no ticket costs, only the sound of the wind and the lake - perhaps this is the most authentic form of camping. (Coffee grounds were poured into the grass as fertilizer, and all garbage was packed up and taken away)