#Xiaodong River Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Rivers
Address:
Dongjiang Lake Downstream, Zixing 423400, China
Opening times:
Opens at 07:00-18:00Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-3 hour
Phone:
4000-0735-86
XiaoDongJiang|The Charm of Mist
XiaoDongJiang(小东江）, located Dongjiang Town, Zixing City in Chenzhou, Hunan Provine, is renounced for its 12 km geographic beauty amidst the mist because of the temperature differences.
🗓Best months for visit: April - November
⏰Time: 5:30-9:00 AM
🎫Fee: 80 RMB- Ticket + round trip of tour bus
🙆What to enjoy:
* the mystery landscape in the mist
* Fishman casting a net
* Lights flashing on the river
* Open view of DongJiang
* Waterfall while hiking
* Cycling along the river
* Some DongJiang fish
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Ketty Zhong
A spontaneous trip from Guangzhou to Foshan! A two-day and one-night special forces guide in Chenzhou
It's not that Changsha is unaffordable! It's just that Chenzhou offers better value for money‼️
Guangdong's backyard garden~ And there's a lot of delicious food😋
We played for 2️⃣ days, and the whole journey was without any disappointments.
Here's a personal guide for you!
👣Travel
Take the 🚄 to Chenzhou (1.5h)
It's more convenient to rent a 🚗 to travel around Chenzhou!
🔥Attractions
1️⃣ Yangtian Lake
The grassland is very photogenic, with a Hobbit castle🏰 where you can get close and take photos with animals. Recommended activities include grass sliding, feeding sika deer, and there's a Chinese restaurant shooting location to check in
2️⃣ Xiaodong River
It's recommended to go in the morning when the fog creates a great atmosphere. There are multiple routes, but we were in a hurry and didn't get there until after 10 am, so we only chose route one. The scenery is really beautiful! It's like a poetic and picturesque scene that belongs to the Chinese.
3️⃣ Ma Huangqiu
The Danxia landform is really spectacular! The interplay of mountains and water is stunning. Be sure to wear a comfortable pair of shoes. It takes about 3 hours to complete the journey. The natural wonders are truly magical.
4️⃣ Longweiping Bamboo Raft
The real-life version of the green fairyland. Sitting quietly on the bamboo raft, surrounded by greenery, it's recommended to wear traditional Chinese clothing or a long skirt for great photos.
🏘️Accommodation
Chose the Zixing Pusu·Guoliu Homestay, which is close to Xiaodong River. The environment is clean, and the decor is unique. The owner is very interesting, and the overnight experience was 💯
🥘Dining
✅Petite Taste
A restaurant recommended by a local friend. Blindly ordered several dishes and they all tasted good.
✨Stir-fried Fragrant Dried Tofu: Surprisingly, it tasted just as good as what I had in Changsha. The dried tofu is tender and flavorful, and the spiciness is exhilarating.
✨Stir-fried Gui Dong Crispy: Spicy but not scalding, satisfying the taste bud challenge for those who love spicy food. The bamboo shoots and meat are stir-fried just right, offering a rich texture with every bite.
Travelicious Tastes
Visit the Xiao Dong River in Chenzhou to experience the misty rain and boating of the Jiangnan region
📍Xiao Dong River in Chenzhou: The morning mist is enchanting, with green waves and clear water, fishermen casting nets, and pastoral landscapes. These quintessential elements of Eastern aesthetics gathered together are truly a feast for the eyes.
✅Tips
🚗If driving, navigate directly to the parking lot,
🅿️Go early for a parking spot, as there are quite a few parking spaces.
🎫Purchase entrance tickets for 6:00 to 8:30, and it's best to go early, especially during holidays when it's crowded. After entering the park, you'll need to take a scenic area bus to reach the viewing platform (estimated 25 minutes), try to get to the viewing platform by seven.
✅Both viewing platforms 1 and 2 offer views of fishermen casting nets amidst the morning mist
🌟Platform 1 is closer, while Platform 2 requires walking back a bit. I took photos on the way from Platform 2 to 1, and recommend a 70-200 lens or a smartphone with medium to long zoom. The fishermen cast their nets frequently, so remember to use burst mode, with a shutter speed set to around 1/400 to 1/500 of a second.
🌟Generally, if it doesn't rain, there is morning mist from April to October, which is the soul of the scene.
🌟Platforms 1 and 2 offer a more artistic atmosphere, while Platform 3 has a bamboo forest that's quite picturesque. During holidays, drones can't be flown at Platforms 1 and 2 due to the crowd, but they can be launched from Platform 3. However, missing the timing for the morning mist is a bit regrettable.
🥳Overall, there are plenty of scenic area buses, and even though there's a large number of visitors during holidays, there are many staff members, so walking isn't too much, and it's very suitable for enjoying the scenery and taking photos, making it worth the price of admission.
KENNETH HARRELL
The mist lingers over Xiao Dongjiang, where fishermen are merely mortal guests
Chenzhou·Dongjiang Lake (Nanny Strategy)
The mist lingers over Xiao Dongjiang, where fishermen are merely mortal guests, but at this moment they are like immortals in a painting. Xiao Dongjiang is part of the Dongjiang Lake scenic area in Zixing, Chenzhou, Hunan. Located downstream of Dongjiang Lake, from the entrance of the Dongjiang Lake scenic area to the Dongjiang Dam, it spans about 12km. The water temperature of Xiao Dongjiang remains constant at 8-10 degrees Celsius year-round. From April to October each year, due to the temperature difference, layers of mist form on the river surface, creating a beautiful and serene landscape, like a fairyland, hence the name 'Misty Xiao Dongjiang'!
Viewing time: April to October every year Viewing period: 6:30~8:00 in the morning and 18:00~19:00 in the evening
Tour routes and ticket prices: see the chart
It is recommended to purchase Route 2 and book tickets online in advance. Those with a 'Three Provinces Pass' can make a free reservation on the same day!
P Parking There is a parking lot in the scenic area, 10 yuan/day
Many people will tell you by the roadside while you are queuing to enter the parking lot that they charge 30 yuan/day, no need to queue.
Casting net points
Near the No. 2-4 viewing platforms, there are places for casting nets, and there will also be performances of mountain songs and water ballet.
Performance times: 7:00-9:00, 16:00-18:00, casting nets three times every 15 minutes.
For those who, like me, have difficulty getting up early, you can choose to enter the park after lunch, first take the bus to the terminal station, take a boat to Dou Shuai Island, visit the Dou Shuai Lingyan Cave, where the stalactites are massive and quite spectacular, the first view upon entering the cave is very nice; after taking the boat back, visit the Longjing Canyon, listen to the guide talk about the most scenic waterfall, which is on the left shortcut, decisively giving up the right five-kilometer mountain trail; after the tour, take the bus back to
No. 3 viewing platform, get off and walk 100 meters to the net casting spot, there are also bamboo rafts performing mountain songs, slowly stroll along the river, after 17:30 the mist will rise slowly, continue to tour to the No. 2 viewing platform, take the bus back, the sightseeing bus operates until 18:30!! The grilled fish tastes really good, buy it at the cheapest price at the Dou Shuai Island return boat dock.
!! It is not recommended to buy the dried fish on the cruise boat.
ANGEL PALMER
Beware! Traveling to Chenzhou might make you lose track of time!
It's so comfortable! Chenzhou truly deserves to be called the backyard garden of Guangdong, with its pleasant and comfortable scenery.
The food also suits my taste perfectly!
📍Dongjiang Lake
The misty Xiaodongjiang is breathtakingly beautiful.
A casual snapshot is like a landscape painting.
Fishermen casting nets in the mist create a poetic scene.
📍Bailang 🆓
Chenzhou's 'Little Erhai', a place that offers a more direct and close view of the entirety of Dongjiang Lake.
Enjoying the lake view is very pleasant 😌 On a good day, you can see the gradient colors of the lake water.
📍Gaoyiling
Remember to apply sunscreen, choose a good weather day to go, and take great photos.
The Danxia landform is visibly stunning.
Remember to go early, as the park stops admitting visitors at 4:30 pm.
🥣Gourmet
✔️ Hualan Family Charcoal Fire Fish: You must try the Dongjiang Lake fish and salmon.
✔️ Old Zixing Traditional Handmade Noodles: Delicious!
✔️ Giant Prawn Skewer Hot Pot: The prawns are large and fresh.
✔️ Lanjie Grilled Fish Barbecue: The barbecue is tasty! The grilled fish is tender.
✔️ Dongjiang Community Market (Vegetable Market): Lots of local snacks.
✔️Tea Yanyuese: Quiet Orchid Latte! Sound of Oolong!
jasper_5061
May Day Dongjiang Lake, Gaoyiling, and Bailang Xiaoe Sea 3-day 2-night boutique tour
May Day Dongjiang Lake, Gaoyiling, Bailang Xiaoe Sea 3-day 2-night tour boutique guide
Day 1: Visit Gaoyiling and stay in a homestay within the Xiaodongjiang scenic area (convenient for watching the mist, close to nature, good air, you can choose Dongjiang Lake Shanshui Sixiu Farmhouse, the owner is enthusiastic, free shuttle for vehicles within the scenic area, clean rooms)
Day 2: (Dongjiang Lake boutique route two)
Morning: Take a boat to tour Dongjiang Lake, Doushui Cave (During the May Day period, there are many people, everyone is crowded to see the morning mist, we avoid the peak, the late mist is less, the early mist disappears with the wind)
Noon: Rest and sleep for 1 hour, lunch
Afternoon: Longjing Grand Canyon, mist over Xiaodongjiang and performance (Longjing Grand Canyon takes you to the highest point, follow the most beautiful plank road to see waterfalls, after reaching the pier, take the scenic area's shuttle bus to Xiaodongjiang's 4th station to watch the mist and the fisherman's net casting performance. Stations 4-1 are all accessible, you can walk, the whole journey is planned for 2 hours, it is personally recommended to walk to the 3rd station)
Evening: Continue to stay in a homestay within the Xiaodongjiang scenic area (If there is no late mist in the afternoon, you can watch the mist the next morning, it's rare to come once, so take the chance to see the mist one more time)
Day 3: Xiaoe Sea in Bailang Town
Wishing everyone a happy and assured trip. During the May Day period, it is not recommended to visit the Yangtian Lake Prairie, the weather is not good and the fog is too thick Recommendation Officer Xiaodongjiang Scenic Area Homestay Xiaodongjiang Travel Guide
Mr. Braeden Huel V
Mist envelops the Xiao Dongjiang River
Mist envelops the Xiao Dongjiang River, and here is the most comprehensive guide to the Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area in Chenzhou online|||The distant mountains, river fog, and small fishing boats of Xiao Dongjiang compose a traditional Chinese landscape painting, making it a paradise for photographers and one of the top 10 photography bases in China.
Visiting Xiao Dongjiang can be roughly divided into several parts: morning mist, casting nets, Dongjiang Dam, Hugu Mountain Waterfall, boat trips to Du Shuai Island, and Longjing Canyon.
About the morning mist: The season for viewing the morning mist is from April to October every year, with the best time being from 6 am to 8 am.
The scenic area's four viewing platforms are all stops for the eco-friendly vehicles, and it is recommended to take photos at the second viewing platform.
Then you can walk from the second viewing platform along the wooden plank road to the third or fourth viewing platform and then take a vehicle to the pier.
About casting nets: Casting nets is a fixed activity, and fishermen will be in the lake below the second and third viewing platforms. Wait a bit when you see the fishing boat, and you'll be able to take photos.
About Du Shuai Island: The largest inland island in Hunan Province, there is a large karst cave on the island, and if you haven't seen a karst cave, you can visit the island.
About the routes: There are many types of tickets for the Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area
🏳🌈Four Boutique Routes 1: Peak season 85/person, off-season 80/person
Xiao Dongjiang - Car view of Hugu Mountain Waterfall - External view of Dongjiang Dam - Longjing Canyon.
🏳🌈Regular Island Tour: Peak season 178/person, off-season 170/person,
Mist over Xiao Dongjiang - Car view of Hugu Mountain Waterfall - External view of Dongjiang Dam - Longjing Canyon - Dongjiang Lake - Du Shuai Karst Cave - Yacht tour around Du Shuai Island.
🏳🌈Luxury Island Tour: Peak season 220/person, off-season 200/person, Mist over Xiao Dongjiang - Car view of Hugu Mountain Waterfall - External view of Dongjiang Dam - Longjing Canyon - Dongjiang Lake - Du Shuai Karst Cave - Luxury yacht tour around Du Shuai Island.
🌴+！Tips: You can decide based on your level of interest, or you can buy the Boutique Route 1 ticket first and then upgrade if you feel like it.
About dining: There are many restaurants in the pier area of the scenic spot, all offering local flavors. Dongjiang Lake fish is famous, and the 'one fish, four ways' (cold mixed fish skin, salt and pepper fish meat, steamed fish meat, fish head and tail soup) and salmon sashimi are local specialties, which are recommended to try.
About the scenic area's eco-friendly vehicles: They operate on a loop, and you just need to wait at the station, so there's no need to worry about missing one.
🚌Address: No. 88, Wangjiazhuang, Zixing City, Chenzhou, Hunan Province
Isaac_Reed.95
Jiangjing Homestay, suitable for May Day self-driving tour, take the family out
Dongjiang Lake Yifanju Jiangjing Homestay
Its name is Riqi
Features: Super large floor-to-ceiling windows face the lake and mountains, and the photos are super photogenic! Full-view scenery, as if integrated into nature, it's hard to imagine this is a real beauty!
Facing the lake: In the early morning, pull open the curtains, the lake is steaming with mist, like entering a fairyland; at night, the moonlight and sparkling waves are quiet and romantic.
The homestay has a superior geographical location and convenient transportation by car
Homestay address: Building 8, North Garden of Dongjiang Bay, Yanjiang Road, Dongjiang Street, Zixing City, Chenzhou, Hunan Province, 2-101
Recommended spot: Misty Xiaodongjiang
It's about a 3-minute drive from the homestay, or about a 15-minute walk
Genevieve Leuschke
The Xiao Dongjiang River is even more charming after the rain
Nine years ago, when I first visited Xiao Dongjiang, cars could drive straight in, but this time, it has become a standard tourist area process! At the entrance, everyone takes a shuttle bus, and right at the first stop, there's a net-casting performance. However, the first stop is the most crowded, as most tour groups disembark there to watch the net casting and then walk to the second stop to continue their journey; so I suggest that we, the free travelers, also get off at the first stop, but there's no need to jostle for a spot with the uncles and aunties. Instead, we can walk along the Xiao Dongjiang to the second stop, take the shuttle bus to the fourth stop, where there's also net casting, and it's much less crowded, no tour groups, the scenery is beautiful and peaceful 😃
After watching the net casting, continue on the shuttle bus to the final stop, Longjing Gorge, and start a solo hike through the gorge. All the tour groups and most of the tourists only stay on the lower level to see one or two waterfalls, so as I climb higher, there are fewer and fewer people, but the waterfalls in the mountains become more and more spectacular, and without the hustle and bustle of the crowd below, that's when you truly appreciate the beauty of Longjing Gorge! But after enjoying the beautiful scenery, comes a painful climb! The route in the scenic area is designed as a loop, so there's no turning back! Charge on! It's also good, it only takes ten minutes to reach the top, and then you can overlook the misty dam from the mountain peak, enjoying the view and getting enough exercise for the day! Comfortable!
ASHLYN WATERS
Xiaodongjiang
A fairyland in Hunan Chenzhou, the 'Escape from the City' plan.
"Misty rain enters the south of the Yangtze, the landscape is like ink painting, as if the colors on a Danqing painting are still wet. With a stroke of the pen, it seems to pierce through." The fog is vast, as if wandering in a painting.
Scenic spot scenery: When you come to Chenzhou, you must visit Dongjiang Lake once to experience the hazy artistic conception of wandering in a painting shrouded in mist.
At 6 a.m. (the best viewing time is from 6 to 8 a.m.) there are not many people yet, the ticket package bought was 178 yuan, and then you take the bus to platform 2. Platform 2 has better scenery, it's really too beautiful, perhaps because it rained the night before, the morning fog is heavy, hazy, so beautiful~ No filter needed for a great photo.
Food recommendation: There are specialty foods sold at each platform in the scenic area: Chenzhou fish noodles, fried fish, tofu pudding, and 'killing pig' noodles. (The prices are not expensive, we bought fried fish and tofu pudding at platform 3, which was very delicious, recommended!!)
Transportation: It is recommended to stay near Xiaodongjiang on the first day, it's more convenient to get up early to see the fog~
The scenic area ticket includes a free shuttle bus service, which will take care of transporting you to each platform for free～
Leonor Monahan
Chenzhou Xiaodongjiang | A Fairyland Beyond Dreams | You really know how to enjoy yourself
Get to the sparkling gem within Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area—Xiaodongjiang Scenic Spot, here's a self-driving tour guide for you:
Scenic Spot Name: Xiaodongjiang Scenic Spot
Opening Hours: 06:00-17:00
Xiaodongjiang Scenic Spot is located within the Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area in Zixing City. It is recommended to get up early to watch the misty Xiaodongjiang. Inside the scenic area, take the sightseeing bus to different platforms, with a special recommendation for the best mist-watching spots at platforms 2, 3, and 4; the scenery is pleasant, the landscape is beautiful, with green waters and green mountains, and a broad view, giving a feeling of riding the clouds and mist, as if you are in a landscape painting; the environment is awesome, like a fairyland on earth; the lake surface steams with water vapor, surrounded by mist, mysterious and beautiful, with the mist sometimes shifting and sometimes condensing, like a 'white ribbon' waved by a fairy, extremely beautiful, truly a marvel.
The air quality in Xiaodongjiang Scenic Spot is good, with beautiful lake and mountain views, very spectacular, the sky is blue, the water is blue; the beauty of Xiaodongjiang, whether it's the morning glow or the poetic beauty of fishermen casting nets in the mist, is picturesque; strolling along the lake, leisurely and comfortable, slow down and savor, it is an ideal place for leisure and vacation.
Travel Experience:
The water of Xiaodongjiang is very blue, clear, and the air is fresh, surrounded by clouds and mist, with the feeling of 'traveling in a painting', which has a unique charm. It nourishes the heart and eyes, and is a place you definitely won't regret visiting, very satisfying.
Practical Information:
Food Recommendation: Fish Beauty Salmon Restaurant
Accommodation Recommendation: Zixing Dongjiang Lake Yunwu Mountain Resort Hotel
Location: Dongjiang Town, Zixing City, Dongjiang Lake Tourist Scenic Area
Transportation: Self-driving is recommended, there is a parking lot, convenient and fast.
GAVIN DAVENPORT
The mist lingers over Xiao Dongjiang, where people wander as if in a painting
This must be a paradise on earth!
"The fisherman was once a mortal visitor, but now he is a celestial being within the painting."
Xiao Dongjiang is part of the Dongjiang Lake scenic area in Zixing, Hunan Province.
Located downstream of Dongjiang Lake, the section from the entrance of Dongjiang Lake scenic area to Dongjiang Dam is about 12km long.
The water temperature of Xiao Dongjiang remains constant at 8-10°C throughout the year. From April to October each year, due to the temperature difference effect, layers of mist form on the surface of the river, creating a beautiful and serene scenery, like a fairyland! Hence the name "Misty Xiao Dongjiang"!
Best time to view the mist: April to October each year
Best time to view the mist: 6:30~8:00 in the morning and 18:00~19:00 in the evening
Parking
There is a parking lot in the scenic area, 10 yuan/day
Net casting spots
There are net casting spots near the viewing platform, and there will also be mountain songs and water ballet performances.
Performance times: 7:00-9:00, 16:00-18:00, casting the net three times every 15 minutes.
ExcursionEscapes
At the B&B in Xiaodongjiang, Zixing, Chenzhou, we work while staying and taking care of the child
During the day, we shoot the B&B, and at night we play in Xiaodongjiang. The water in Xiaodongjiang is really comfortable. We took the boat three times, and what I love the most is the mist over the water and mountains after the rain!
WREN FOX
Chenzhou is so much fun!||Self-driving from Shenzhen to Chenzhou, a three-day and two-night guide
||Self-driving from Shenzhen to Chenzhou, a three-day and two-night guide.
day1:
Depart at 8 am, if there's no traffic, should arrive by 1 pm
Lunch: Bailutang Pig Slaughter Rice Noodle Original Store
Drive around the lake on the Bailang Lake Ring Road (in the evening), Hunan's Little Erhai Lake, there's a wetland park inside, took a stroll there, with cattle grazing and lotus root picking, it's not overly developed, suitable for walking, has a real countryside vibe.
(Free attraction) The plums sold here are very sweet and delicious, fruits are so cheap
Navigate to Bailang Scenic Area Parking Lot
Rent an electric car, 40 yuan/hour
Can take a boat to Phoenix Island
Dinner: Choose one from Hualan Family Firewood Fish, Drunken Beauty Dongjiang (Salmon), and Lakeside Folk Dishes (Salmon)
day2:
Depart at 6 am
Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area
Ticket: Just Dongjiang Lake 85, Dongjiang Lake + boat ride + cave 178
Navigate to the Tourist Service Center, take a bus to the No.2 Viewing Platform
No.2 is the white net, No.3 is the yellow net
Lunch at Dingjiajia (Dongjiang Store)
Afternoon:
Gaoyiling: Danxia landform
Entrance: 80
Best to enter after 3 pm
Lazy route: Gaoyiling Old Village Committee, need to go to the ticket office to get a paper ticket, entrance fee 80, parking fee 20. (The road is very narrow, might get congested, and is dangerous)
It's very sunny, need to do good sun protection, the whole journey takes about 3-4 hours
Dinner: Gaozi Roasted Chicken for dinner (very spicy, if you can't eat spicy food, order just a little spicy, if you don't eat spicy food at all, be cautious.)
Evening: Yuhou Street
day3:
Depart at 8 am
Breakfast: Old Deng's Qifengdu Fish Noodles/Xifengdu Yangpo Fish Noodles (Xinglong Pedestrian Street Store)
Head to Yangtian Lake Prairie (self-driving)
Ticket: 120
Navigate to Yangtian Lake Prairie Parking Lot, it's nearly a 2-hour drive from the city
Lunch: There's a food street inside the scenic area (quite expensive and the taste is very average, you can prepare some food yourself)
Return to Shenzhen before 4 pm in the afternoon
(On the way back, bought two watermelons from a melon farmer, one yuan per jin)
PenelopeRivera^43
Misty Xiaodongjiang
Located in the National 5A Tourist Scenic Area of Zixing City, Chenzhou, Hunan, there are main attractions such as Misty Xiaodongjiang, Dongjiang Dam, Longjing Canyon, especially Misty Xiaodongjiang, you must go in the morning to see the misty river surface, like a fairyland, the internet celebrity check-in spot "Fisherman Casting Nets" to see how to catch fish. Longjing Canyon has "green water and green mountains, flowing springs and flying waterfalls", beautiful!
Logan.Morris.56
Chenzhou~ I've seen the Little Dongjiang River in January for everyone!
1: Foggy Little Dongjiang, remember to set the alarm clock at 6:00, the early morning Little Dongjiang is shrouded in hazy fog, just like an ink painting, mainly to see the fog and casting nets, you must find a good position in advance.
2: Little Erhai White Corridor: It's not Erhai, it's the White Corridor in Chenzhou”
The sunny White Corridor is really beautiful to the point of speechlessness.
Although it is said to be the Chenzhou version of Erhai, I think the White Corridor is even better! Not so commercialized, walking slowly along the lake, blowing the wind, watching the ripples on the lake, it's really comfortable!! Photo spots:
1. The Ramada Hotel at the pier, this hotel is open to the public, you can go in and take pictures on the viewing terrace, super out of the picture
2. The plank road on the lake road, wooden plank road, you can take pictures of the water fir and the lake surface, you can also go down to the lake, super beautiful!!
3. A water fir photo spot, our chartered driver took us there, you can take pictures with the water fir!
4. At the end of the lake road, there is a road, which is a holy place for wedding photos, very out of the picture, it is also the chartered driver who took us there~
We are the chartered driver who drove us around the lake for a week, and let us take pictures when we get to the photo spot, and we are happy to take pictures! Blue sky and white clouds, comparable to Erhai, no need to add filters, the photos are very good looking, the sky in the photos is blue without walking leisurely on the ring road.
3: Longjing Canyon: divided into small circles and large circles, the small circle is to walk a floating bridge, the large circle is to climb to the top of the mountain and then come down to walk the floating bridge, it is a loop, it takes more than an hour, and there will be several waterfalls on the way
TranquilityGetaways
I went to Chenzhou overnight just to take this photo!!
I entered the park before six thirty!! (There were already a lot of people in the scenic area at this time, p9 is 6:37, p8 is 6:39)
Recommended route one!! A morning is completely enough!! Fisherman casting net
After getting off at the second viewing platform, the view there is general, you need to continue to walk two or three hundred meters, the closer to the front, the clearer, the fisherman casts the net three times every fifteen minutes (but it seems that there are actually more than three times sometimes)
The fog didn't dissipate until after seven or eight o'clock, and it was very beautiful to walk and shoot all the way! Longjing Canyon
It's almost like climbing a mountain, you can see the waterfall, the exterior view of the Dongjiang Dam when you go up + down, it's very spectacular!! Some roads are a bit steep, it is recommended to wear sports shoes! It's very cool on the top, but it's very sunny when you come down, be sure to bring an umbrella!!
The bathroom is a mixed toilet, there is a bathroom where you get off the viewing platform, it is recommended to solve it as soon as possible!! The bathroom that walks forward later has a super long queue, it will be very frustrating!!
We completely walked through the module of Longjing Canyon, the whole journey of watching the fog + Longjing Canyon is entering the park at six thirty, leaving the scenic area at eleven, it's quite tiring, if you don't have good physical strength or don't want to walk too much, you can try route two, you can take a boat~ That's all!!
DOUGLAS KIM
Depart from Shanghai to Chenzhou, Hunan | 27 hours to check in 6 scenic spots and 6 delicacies
About two Shanghai girls
1 day and 3 hours of special forces niche tourism
Scenic food itinerary guide
⛰️Niche attractions
①Ma Huangqiu Canyon
②Shenxianzhai
③Dao Bei Ridge
④Cat King Village
⑤Gao Yiling (not niche anymore)
⑥Xiao Dongjiang (not niche anymore)
🥣 Delicacies
❶Yang Po Fish Noodles
❷Bailutang Grain Station Pig Killing Noodles
❸Fat Wife Tied Duck
❹Dongjiang Lake Tilted Mouth Fish (Be careful with thunder)
❺Base Canteen's Flavored Duck
❻Riyi Sen Roast Chicken
Tips: Since one of the Shanghai girls doesn't like to eat sashimi, she didn't eat the salmon (freshwater trout) in Dongjiang Lake, and chose the tilted mouth. The restaurant they chose (not listening to the old man's advice🤦) is not very tasty (truth), the freshwater trout sashimi can be tasted lightly, compared to the thick cut and glutinous taste of sea fish, the thin cut here is more Q-bomb (it's hard to chew if it's cut thick🤦♂️)
✅Knock on the blackboard: Connect nearby attractions or food points in sequence, make travel plans in advance, eat and go to another store to pack, heat up at another store at noon and night, don't miss a good time, don't let go after eating
The old man's first experience of binding Jia-style special forces travel, it's killing me🤦 Xiao Dongjiang
ThriftyTricks
Chenzhou Misty Xiaodongjiang Guide, avoid the crowd for the best photo spots!
Coming to Chenzhou, of course, you have to see the Misty Xiaodongjiang, stepping on the morning mist to watch the fishermen spread their nets at will, I will share my lake-viewing route, close-up photo tips, avoid the National Day holiday crowd, and a trip around Guangdong is also a good choice!.
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🏠Accommodation.
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Seeing the misty Dongjiang is inevitably early, it is recommended to stay in the hotel in the scenic parking lot, a 5-minute walk to the scenic area, can save a lot of time.
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🚶🏻Lake-viewing and net-casting route.
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❶You can start entering the park at 6:00, there is a bus waiting, which will send passengers to the 2nd platform to watch the net-casting performance.
❷Swipe the sf certificate to enter the park, those who do not bring the sf certificate can exchange paper tickets at the tourist center.
❸The fishing boat with the red lantern will have a net-casting performance, starting at 6 o'clock, casting three times every 15 minutes.
❹After watching the net casting, if you want to return to the main gate, you can go to the 3rd viewing platform (the direction down the mountain from the 2nd viewing platform) to take the car, continue to play and wait for the car to continue to pick up at the 2nd viewing platform.
❺There is a delicious pig-killing powder breakfast shop outside the main gate, you can go back to the hotel to sleep after breakfast.
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‼️Best position tips.
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Every time the fisherman finishes casting a round of nets, he will move two or three hundred meters in the direction of the water flow. Even if you can't squeeze in the first time to cast the net, you can estimate in advance to go to the next place to cast the net, and you can stand in the best position!.
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⭐Basic information.
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🕒Best time to watch the fog: every year from April to October, 6:00-8:00 in the morning.
🕒Fisherman's net casting performance time: 6:30-9:30 in the morning _ 15:30-17:30 in the afternoon.
🎫Xiaodongjiang 3 route tickets.
❶Lake-viewing route 1: Xiaodongjiang + Longjing Gorge 85💰.
❷Lake tour route 2: Xiaodongjiang + Longjing Gorge + Dongjiang Lake + Doulv Lingyan Cave + Yacht tour Doulv Island 188💰.
❸Dongjiang Lake Big Drift: Xiaodongjiang + Longjing Gorge + Dongjiang Lake Big Drift 338💰.
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dendritea_6073
Travel Guide to Chenzhou, Hunan
"One mountain, one lake, one spring" is the essence of Chenzhou's landscape.
In addition to the national 5A tourist scenic area Dongjiang Lake, Chenzhou also has the Little Dongjiang, known as "the Maldives of Hunan", where the water surface is often shrouded in mist, like a dream. "Green water and green mountains surround the homes, fishing boats sing in the evening, tired birds fly."
Known as "the place forgotten by God", there are stunningly beautiful original Danxia landforms, and the Danxia landforms and lake water are intertwined. Looking down from the air, it's like a huge model, which makes people marvel at the magic of nature.
⛺【Must Visit】:
Misty Little Dongjiang: Be sure to go in the morning, Little Dongjiang is shrouded in mist, like a fairyland
Gao Yiling: The mountain road is crisscrossed with gullies, it's very exciting to walk on it
Longjing Canyon: As soon as you enter, you are surrounded by the oxygen-rich forest, instantly pulling you away from the hustle and bustle of the city
Yangtian Lake Prairie: The photos are too good
🛬【Travel Guide】:
(1) If it's a day trip, taking the high-speed train is the most convenient. The high-speed train departs from Guangzhou South and arrives in Binzhou in 1.5h, costing 174.5 yuan, then take a taxi to Yangtian Lake Prairie, costing about 130. Play on the prairie in the afternoon and return in the evening. The total cost is about 600.
(2) Recommendation: If you are traveling with 3 or 5 close friends, a 3-day self-driving tour is recommended.
Day1: Drive from Guangzhou to Binzhou - Check into the hotel - Visit Dongjiang Suspension Bridge and Xiangnan Botanical Garden
Day2: Drive 50 minutes to Dongjiang Lake to visit Misty Little Dongjiang and Longjing Canyon, then go to Gao Yiling
Day3: Play at Yangtian Lake Prairie for half a day, return to Guangzhou in the afternoon
🏨【Accommodation Guide】: It is recommended to stay in cost-effective homestays.
🧡【tips】:
Furong Town, Hunan
The so-called "thousand-year-old town hanging on a waterfall", it became known to the world because of a movie, but there are still very few travelers, it is definitely a very niche travel destination worth recommending.
S@ph1r3_W1tch
The beauty of Dongjiang Lake!!
Dongjiang Lake Tourism
Dongjiang Lake, located in the northern part of Chenzhou City, Hunan Province, recommended scenic route:
1. Visit the lakeside: Stroll along the lakeside trail, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake, and fully feel the tranquility and pleasantness of nature.
2. Boating: Rent a small boat and sail on the lake, let the lake water touch your face, leaving beautiful memories.
Xiaodongjiang also has a popular net red cast net performance, the specific time depends on the arrangement of the scenic area. i Food recommendation:
Hualan's firewood fish is located on the bank of Dongjiang Lake. It is famous for its unique firewood boiled fish. The fish is tender and the soup is mellow. It is a delicious dish that is unforgettable. Authentic Hunan cuisine, local special snacks, Dongjiang Lake salmon sashimi are all worth tasting. The locals highly recommend Hualan's firewood fish. It is the most popular restaurant near Dongjiang Lake during holidays. Due to its popularity, it is necessary to make a reservation in advance or queue up early.
Whether it's the natural beauty of the lake or the challenging projects that challenge yourself, Dongjiang Lake is a tourist attraction that can meet your different needs. Come to Dongjiang Lake to leave beautiful memories!
WellnessWanderlust
Tourist passenger transport on Dongjiang Lake
Dongjiang, also known as Dongjiang Lake, in Chenzhou City, Hunan Province, has dozens of residential islands on its lake surface. The passenger transport between the islands is basically by boat. Today, boat transport is not only the local transportation tool, but also the first choice for us tourists to travel around. It is affordable, boat, transportation, sightseeing are not delayed, it is really worth going again.
BOBBY JACOBS
Chenzhou Yangtian Lake Prairie Three-Day Tour Guide
🎉🎉Hi, friends, today I am going to share with you a super beautiful tourist route - a three-day tour of Yangtian Lake Prairie in Chenzhou, a city around Guangzhou! 😍😍
💼Travel preparation:
First of all, you need to make travel arrangements in advance, understand the opening hours and ticket prices of each attraction. Since public transportation in Chenzhou is not very convenient, it is recommended to rent a car for self-driving. The price of car rental is about 300 yuan for a round trip, and the bus fare is 10 yuan per person.
🏠Accommodation selection:
It is recommended to stay near Xiaodongjiang, which is convenient for getting up early to play in Dongjiang the next day. Moreover, the price of staying near Xiaodongjiang is relatively cheap.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Yangtian Lake Prairie
6-8 am is the best time to watch Xiaodongjiang, the scenery is the most beautiful at this time, and there are fewer people. So, it is recommended to get up early and go to Xiaodongjiang.
After enjoying the beautiful scenery of Xiaodongjiang, you can go to Gaoyiling Scenic Area to enjoy the spectacular Danxia landform. But be careful!
In the afternoon, you can go to Yangtian Lake Prairie to get close to animals. The prairie scenery and animals here are very worth seeing.
Day 2: Yangtian Lake Prairie
In the morning, you can go to Yangtian Lake Prairie again to enjoy the sunrise and animals on the prairie. If you are lucky, you can also see the sea of clouds!
In the afternoon, you can participate in some outdoor activities on the grassland, such as horse riding, grass gliding, etc. These activities are very interesting and can let you fully experience the charm of the grassland.
Day 3: Xiaodongjiang + Gaoyiling Scenic Area
In the morning, you can go to Xiaodongjiang to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Here, you can see the scene of fishermen casting nets, which is very suitable for taking pictures.
In the afternoon, you can go to Gaoyiling Scenic Area to enjoy the spectacular Danxia landform. Here, you can climb to the top of the mountain and overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire scenic area.
Precautions:
Be careful when playing in Yangtian Lake Prairie and Gaoyiling Scenic Area, do not climb mountains or cliffs without protective measures.
When watching fishermen cast nets in Xiaodongjiang, keep a distance and do not disturb their normal work.
In terms of accommodation, you can consider choosing economical hotels or homestays, which are relatively cheap.