The most complete guide to blue knife fish viewing spots in Tian'e!
There are fish all year round, and there are few people at this time of year. It's not too hot in the morning and evening, and the water temperature is around 24–26°C, making it perfect for playing in the water at noon.
Here are some places worth visiting if you just want to see blue knife fish and not play paddle board rafting. The most beautiful spot is the old pier.
1️⃣📍Yongshun Furniture City (Old Pier Warehouse Store)
After arriving, walk down Xingning Road to the river. This is a slope with no steps, so it's not suitable for fish viewing, but it's perfect for bringing your own equipment to go into the water. Walk another 100 meters or so to the old pier, where there are steps (this is the place most bloggers recommend, also known as 📍Tian'e County Livestock and Poultry Temporary Trading Market).
2️⃣📍Yunling Dreamland Camping Base (navigate directly to the base, where there are blue knife fish gathered by the river. However, there is an entrance fee, so if you're not camping, you can skip this one).
3️⃣📍Health Forest
There are also many fish here. You can park your car by the roadside, then walk down the mountain to the river.
4️⃣📍Waterside
Binjiang Road (also known as the Longtan Hydropower Station Company spot by many bloggers). Navigate to Waterside (there are roadside parking spaces along the entire Binjiang Road, but make sure to park properly, as there are cameras that will issue tickets). After parking, cross the road to the river, where you'll find a pier with steps leading directly to the water, as well as a gravel slope. This is also a gathering place for blue knife fish. It's recommended to visit at noon while having lunch, but roadside parking is limited, so be sure to arrive early to secure a spot.
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Important‼️The earliest 📍blue knife fish storm viewing spot is now closed for safety reasons. You can reach it by water, where you'll find the densest blue knife fish storm. Take a paid boat ride from the old pier for 3 km to get there.
It's recommended to visit in the morning or at noon, as the water may not be as clear in the afternoon if you're unlucky and encounter waterproof power generation.
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If you want to change your mind halfway and play paddle board rafting,
Itinerary: Park your car at the old pier ➡️ take a taxi to Guizhiyuan to rent a paddle board ➡️ pass by the blue knife fish storm ➡️ return the board at the old pier.
Hongshui River disembarkation point: 📍Guizhiyuan Villa, the entire rafting trip is about 12 km and takes about 4 hours. Equipment: bring your own paddle board or rent one at Guizhiyuan Pier.
It's recommended to start your trip early, as the rafting takes a long time, so don't set off too late.