Xiaodong River

The morning mist is like a sweet dream, all around is silent, the crescent moon is like a hook, and on the quiet river surface, a layer of milky white mist spreads out evenly, thick and heavy, like a soft velvet cotton quilt, covering the murmuring Xiaodongjiang tightly, looking warm and cozy; it's also like a surprise snowfall that quietly descends in the middle of the night, waiting to give the waking Xiaodongjiang an unexpected surprise. And the people on the shore, constantly pressing the camera shutter, keep silent and still, for fear of disturbing that hazy dream. As the weather brightens and the temperature rises, the calm mist begins to float and disperse, first like faint light smoke, curling and swaying, spreading around, then like thin cicada wings, dancing in the air, and later, it turns into white clouds, drifting and elusive, rendering the mountains and forests on both sides into elegant ink paintings of the Song and Yuan dynasties, with appropriate shades of light and dark.

🎉🎉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.

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.

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!

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!!

||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)

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

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!

"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.

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!. . 🏠Accommodation. . 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. . 🚶🏻Lake-viewing and net-casting route. . 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. . ‼️Best position tips. . 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!. . ⭐Basic information. . 🕒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💰. .

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.

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.