Chenzhou Xiaodongjiang Lazy Parent-Child Guide! No need to squeeze in the morning fog, fewer people and super healing photos in the afternoon

Take the kids to Xiaodongjiang to see the fog without getting up early! Enter the park at 4 PM to avoid the crowds, the fog is still thick, and the fishermen casting nets are stunningly beautiful, perfect for a two-hour parent-child trip, easy and photogenic, truly a lazy parent's blessing～ 📍Address: Xiaodongjiang Scenic Area, Zixing City, Chenzhou, Hunan Province 🎫Ticket Guide: 1⃣ Lake Viewing Line 80 RMB: Includes Xiaodongjiang, Longjing Canyon, and scenic area bus, purely for sightseeing and photography, easy to stroll with kids. 2⃣ Lake Tour Line 180 RMB: Adds Doushuai Lingyan Cave and boat tour, more diverse activities, kids can explore the mysteries of the cave. ✅It is recommended to buy tickets in advance on the "Dongjiang Lake Tourism Area" WeChat public account, entry with ID card is super convenient, no need to queue for tickets. 🌄Best time to visit: April to October every year, fog is thickest from June to September! 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM is the golden parent-child time, fewer people and no crowding, kids can enjoy the scenery calmly and take photos without competition. 🎣 Fishermen casting nets time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, at viewing platforms 1-4, nets are cast three times every 15 minutes, reserve a good spot early with kids, turn on burst mode to easily capture the amazing net casting moments, perfect for parent-child photos with great atmosphere. 📸Best parent-child viewing spots: 1⃣ Viewing Platform 2: Highly recommended! The fog is thickest, fishermen cast nets right in front of the lens, perfect for capturing parent-child photos that look like "people swimming in a painting." 2⃣ Between Viewing Platforms 3 and 4: Relatively fewer people, wide river view, great for panoramic shots, kids can walk slowly on the boardwalk and enjoy the river scenery. 3⃣ Lakeside Boardwalk: Walk from Platform 2 to 4, beautiful scenery all along, with little surprises along the way, kids can observe plants and insects by the shore and get close to nature. 🚗Transportation Guide: 1⃣ High-speed rail: 1-1.5 hours from Guangzhou/Changsha to Chenzhou West Station, then transfer to bus or taxi to the scenic area. Taxi is recommended with kids to save time. 2⃣ Self-driving: About 4 hours from Changsha, about 5 hours from Guangzhou, beautiful scenery along the way, kids can stop and rest anytime. 🏨Accommodation Guide: Recommended Dongjiang Lake Ramada Hotel, wild luxury style, complete parent-child facilities, close to the scenic area, convenient for resting with kids. 📌Parent-child thoughtful tips: 1⃣ Wear light-colored clothes or parent-child Hanfu for better photos, kids walking in little Hanfu in the fog look like little fairies～ 2⃣ The boardwalk is slippery, be sure to have kids wear non-slip shoes and hold their hands tightly, safety first. 3⃣ Avoid private boat tours outside the scenic area, choose official channels for peace of mind, no pitfalls when traveling with kids. 4⃣ Bring a small amount of kids' favorite snacks and water to replenish energy and enjoy the trip more～