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GRAYSON MCLAUGHLINUnited States

The misty Xiaodongjiang is back!! No wonder National Geographic praises it as a fairyland on earth

Came to Chenzhou to see the mist over Xiaodongjiang🏞️ Although it requires an early start! But after seeing it, it feels totally worth it!! No wonder National Geographic praises it as a fairyland on earth... The morning natural temperature difference creates water mist That spreads over Xiaodongjiang It really looks like a landscape painting!! . 🕐 Mist viewing time: 6:30 AM - 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM During this time, fishermen cast their nets every 15 minutes If you like thick mist, come before 7 AM~ After 7:30 AM, the sunlight gradually appears and the mist disperses! But photos look even better with sunlight~ Evening mist is thin~ a different kind of atmosphere . 📸 Photo tips: Recommended to get off at Viewing Platform No. 2! Walk to Viewing Platform No. 3 This section is great for photos~ and you can see fishermen casting nets . 🚘 Transportation There is a parking lot at the scenic area entrance 🅿️ 10 RMB per visit 🚄 Take the high-speed train to Chenzhou West Station, then taxi to the spot~ . If you only want to see the misty Xiaodongjiang, 2-3 hours for photos and sightseeing is enough~ If you have more time, take a boat from the dock to Doushuai Island 🚢 You can see naturally formed caves! Very spectacular!!
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