The most comprehensive guide to Dongjiang Lake tourism, where is the best place to stay when traveling to Dongjiang Lake?
When traveling to the Dongjiang Lake National 5A Tourist Attraction, you must not miss the fairyland-like mist-filled Xiaodongjiang River. The foggy Xiaodongjiang River has become a popular spot for internet celebrities. It can be said that if you have not seen the foggy Xiaodongjiang River, you have not visited Dongjiang Lake.
Every April to October, when the Xiaodong River fogs, tourists and photography enthusiasts from all over the country come here in droves just to see the beauty of the foggy Xiaodong River. If you can post a beautiful photo of Xiao Dongjiang, you can immediately make your circle of friends full of style. Without further ado, Nalan will take you through Xiaodongjiang in the form of questions and answers. If you find it useful, you can save it or forward it to friends who are planning to travel to Dongjiang Lake.
Nalan has sorted out the questions you are most concerned about, and the little fairy will answer them one by one: How to get to Xiaodongjiang Lake from Changsha or Guangzhou?
Start from Changsha or Guangzhou to Dongjianghu Xiaoxiao Dongjiang has a variety of travel modes for you to choose from:
High-speed rail travel: You can buy high-speed rail tickets from Changsha South Railway Station to Chenzhou West Railway Station. Fare: 149.5 yuan/person. Travel time: 1 hour and 15 minutes. about. The earliest departure time is 7 a.m., and the latest departure time is 20:58. From Guangzhou South Railway Station to Chenzhou West Railway Station, the fare is 174.5 yuan/person, and the journey time is about 1 hour and 30. The earliest departure time is The time is 6:28 in the morning, and the latest departure time is: 20:54.
After arriving at Chenzhou West Railway Station, you can choose to charter a bus to Dongjiang Lake, which costs 120 yuan per car and lasts 50 minutes; you can also choose to take bus 201 directly to the surrounding areas of Dongjiang Lake (Luowei Village, 50 minutes’ drive from Dongjiang Lake) Scenic area (2km) costs 6 yuan and lasts 1 hour and 20 minutes. You can also carpool with others at Chenzhou West Railway Station, which costs about 25 yuan per person.
Nalan Tips High-speed rail related information shall be subject to the announcement by the railway department. High-speed rail tickets are relatively tight on weekends and holidays, so it is recommended to buy tickets in advance.
Self-driving travel: When traveling with your family during holidays, self-driving is the first choice. Self-driving travel is relatively free, you can control your own time, and you can stop and go along the way, because what matters when traveling is not the destination, but the scenery along the way. It is especially convenient when arriving at tourist destinations. It takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes to travel by car from Changsha or Guangzhou to Dongjiang Lake. Generally, we leave in the morning and arrive at noon.
Nalan Tips: Nalan does not advise you to take the Beijing-Hong Kong-Guangdong Expressway when traveling by car, because there are many cars on this expressway on holidays and weekends, and there are often traffic jams. The most annoying thing is that there are many large trucks. . Coming from Guangzhou, I recommend taking the Leguang Expressway, as the road is wide and there are few cars. From Changsha, it is recommended to take the Yue-Lin Expressway. Of course, no matter which way you go, Nalan reminds you to check the condition of your car in advance, drive carefully and pay attention to safety. Where is Xiaodongjiang? What is the difference between Xiaodongjiang and Dongjiang Lake?
Xiaodongjiang River is located in the Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area of Zixing City, Chenzhou City, Hunan Province. Zixing City is a county-level city under Chenzhou City in Hunan Province. Zixing City is located in the southeast of Hunan Province, with a total land area of 2,747 square kilometers and a total population of 380,000.
Zixing is a tourist city with beautiful mountains and rivers and charming scenery. Within the territory, there are the vast Dongjiang Lake, the thrilling Dongjiang Rafting, the dazzling Tushita Rock, the Chinese wonder Xiaodongjiang River, the simple and quiet Huilong Mountain, etc. Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area was awarded the first batch of national eco-tourism demonstration areas and successfully created a national AAAAA-level scenic spot.
Xiaodongjiang River is located in the lower reaches of Dongjiang Lake. It is the section from Dongjiang Lake Visitor Center to Dongjiang Dam, with a total length of about 12 kilometers. After the construction of Dongjiang Lake was successful, the water from Dongjiang Lake flowed downwards through the Dongjiang Dam into the Xiaodongjiang River and finally into the Xiangjiang River. What is the reason for the fog in Xiaodongjiang River?
The reason for the formation of foggy Xiaodongjiang River is the same as Jilin rime, which is caused by the "temperature difference effect". Since the water of Xiaodongjiang River flows out from the bottom of the dam more than 150 meters deep when the Dongjiang Power Station generates electricity, the water temperature It stays at about 8-10 degrees all year round. It is hot in the morning and cold in the evening, and cold in the evening. This creates a temperature difference and produces water mist. This is the best time to watch the mist in Xiaodongjiang River, which is like a dreamlike fog. What season is it? When is the best time of day for fog viewing?
The best time for fog viewing in Xiaodongjiang is from April to October every year, especially June, July, and August every year. 9 these four months. Because the temperature is higher in these four months, the fog in Xiaodongjiang is thicker and the best time to watch the fog is between 5:30 and 8:00 in the morning and in the afternoon. Between 17:30 and 20:30, you must have heard that you have to get up early to see the fog.
Nalan’s tip is to get up around 5 a.m. and queue up early to get tickets. It is best to buy your tickets one day in advance to try to enter the scenic spot at the best time. What time do you get up in the morning? Where do you get off?
In order to facilitate tourists to observe the fog, the scenic spot has built a fog-viewing plank road along the Xiaodong River. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery up close and even merge into the fairyland. The best fog-viewing spots are at the No. 2 and No. 4 bridges of Xiaodong River. You can take the scenic bus and get off at the No. 2 Bridge stop, and then walk along the plank road to the No. 4 Bridge. There are fishermen casting nets along the way, and you can take pictures at will, no photography skills or equipment required. Posting on Moments or shooting Douyin short videos are both high-end and classy.
When will Xiaodongjiang cast the net?
The fishermen who cast the nets in Xiaodongjiang River are called Internet celebrity models by netizens. Let me tell you a secret. The fishermen who cast the nets are all locals. They go to and from get off work on time to perform net casting for tourists and cooperate with the tourists to take beautiful photos. According to the photo, it is basically impossible to catch fish (because the water in Xiaodongjiang River is very cold and ordinary fish cannot survive). The fishermen are very professional and cooperative in casting their nets. They have fishing nets of different colors. In the morning and dusk, the fishing boats are also equipped with lanterns. The sparkling waves and fishing lights are particularly beautiful.
Nalan’s tip is that fishing boats in Xiaodongjiang are generally not allowed to seat people because it is unsafe. But if there are few people, you can pay the fishermen, which is about 20 yuan per person. But it is still not recommended to sit in Nalan, it is too dangerous.
Can I drive into the scenic spot on my own for mist viewing at Xiaodongjiang River? If not, where can I park my car?
It is prohibited to drive into the Xiaodongjiang Scenic Area. There are two lanes along the Xiaodongjiang Scenic Area. Parking is prohibited along the entire route, and traffic police monitor and take photos. There are staff and traffic police at the entrance of the scenic area to advise and prevent tourist vehicles from entering the scenic area. If you are traveling by car, it is recommended to park your car in the large parking lot at the entrance of the scenic spot, which costs 10 yuan per day. Then buy a ticket and take the bus within the scenic area to enter the scenic area. Do I need to buy tickets to see the fog in Xiaodongjiang? How much does one cost and are there any discounts?
There are four types of tickets for Dongjiang Lake, namely line A (premium line 1) 85 yuan, line B (premium line 2) 152 yuan, rafting ticket 338 yuan, and luxury island tour 220 yuan Yuan. If you just want to see the foggy Xiaodongjiang River, you only need to buy a ticket for Line 1, which is Line A (Premium Line 1).
Tickets must be purchased with proof of identity. Tickets are valid on the same day (tickets for line B boutique line 2 are valid for two days), but the transportation fee to the scenic spot can only be used once. If you go the next day, you need to purchase a separate ticket of 30 yuan per person.
Dongjiang Lake Tourist Area implements price discounts for the following specific groups: 1. Children under 10 years old (excluding 10 years old) or under 1.3 meters in height, senior citizens over 65 years old (including 65 years old), and people with disabilities Tickets are free for civilians and disabled military personnel with valid certificates (traffic expenses are borne by themselves). The price of transportation within the scenic area is discounted at half price for the above-mentioned ticket discount objects. Dongjiang rafting is a participatory and highly selective project. The rafting objects have specific requirements and do not enjoy the above preferential policies. Is it possible to avoid fares by watching the fog in Xiaodongjiang? (Guide to evade fares when watching fog in Xiaodongjiang)
Top secret (not recommended): It is possible to evade fares when watching fog in Xiaodongjiang. However, if you are evading the fare and enter the Xiaodongjiang Scenic Area to see the fog, you cannot go down to the plank road to see the fog. You can only see the fog on the highway. Because the staff of the scenic area will be on duty at the entrance of the plank road around 5:30 in the morning. Of course, unless you enter the scenic spot around 4 o'clock in the morning, they will not work all night.
One of the fare evasion strategies: Enter the scenic spot between 4:00 and 5:30 in the morning before the scenic spot staff go to work, and wait for dawn to see the fog. As the saying goes, as long as you wake up early, you can find treasure. Fare evasion
Strategy No. 2: Wait for the bus from Dongjiang to Dam at the bus stop on Yingbin Road in Dongjiang. The fare is about 5 yuan. You can get off at the No. 2 Bridge and watch the fog on the road. .
Fare evasion strategy three: Take a motorcycle outside the scenic area to enter the scenic area. The cost is about 15 yuan. You can negotiate the price and get off at the No. 2 Bridge. However, this method of entering the scenic area is very unsafe and is not recommended.
Fare evasion strategy No. 4: Walk into the scenic spot. It is about 3 kilometers from the entrance of the scenic spot to Xiaodongjiang No. 2 Bridge. If you walk, the scenic spot staff will not stop you. If you are an outdoor sports enthusiast, I recommend you to walk. In the morning, the air in Xiaodongjiang River is fresh, the birds are singing, the flowers are fragrant, and the morning mist is lingering. It is very comfortable. There are many locals jogging every morning. If you really don’t want to walk, you can find a bicycle rental point nearby and rent a bicycle to ride into the scenic spot. This is a great way to travel.
Fare Evasion Strategy 5: Go to the river bank opposite the Xiaodongjiang Plank Road, that is, the east coast of the Xiaodongjiang River to watch the fog. You cannot drive into Xiaodongjiang East Coast Line. It is a road specially used for cycling. There are many bicycle rental points at the entrance of Xiaodongjiang East Coast Line, offering various types of bicycles and electric vehicles for rent. The fee is calculated by the hour and can be negotiated. In the morning, you can take your girlfriend and ride a two-seater bicycle and watch the fog while riding, which is extremely romantic. You can also see people looking at the fog on the opposite side. It is really others looking at the scenery, and it has become the scenery being watched. Where is the most convenient place to stay to watch the fog in Xiaodongjiang? Is there accommodation next to Xiaodongjiang?
First of all, Na Lan heard that in order to protect the environment a few years ago, the government required the demolition of farmhouses along the Xiaodong River. Now there are fewer farmhouses that can provide accommodation. Na Lan recommends everyone to live in Dongjiangwan. There are many very good quality B&Bs within Dongjiang Bay that are worth staying at. A quality inn will add a lot of color to your trip to Xiaodongjiang. The more famous ones include Dongjianghu Nalan Inn, Dongjianghu Zaishuiyifang Theme Inn, that year, Dongjianghu No. 1 Courtyard, Xinbo Hotel, etc.
This is the inn where I have stayed: Dongjianghu Nalan Inn. The inn is located on the bank of the beautiful Dongjiang Lake, less than 4 minutes' drive from Xiaodongjiang. The inn is based on the blue of water, with the purity of water as its soul, and the gentleness of water as its spirit. The owner of the inn is extremely demanding on every detail of the inn: blue woolen handmade towels, girly little dolphins, romantic ocean balls, childlike rocking horses, blue starry sky lights, and a triptych of Nordic pastoral scenery pictures, which makes the hotel very special. Every room is extremely comfortable, warm and romantic.
To give you a good night's sleep, the room is equipped with five-star bedding and high-end latex mattresses. Disposable cleaning products, 47# LCD TV, free wifi, cable digital TV, free phone calls, soundproof glass, electric kettle and hair dryer are all available. There is a small leisure book bar on the first floor of the inn. After traveling, you can chat with three or two best friends, drink tea, read books, or watch a romantic movie with your beloved and witness your youth together. As long as you are willing, you can also become friends with the innkeeper, chat about music, life, struggles, and share your footsteps together!
What delicious food is there in Xiaodongjiang tourist area?
Speaking of food, the most famous thing in Zixing is eating Dongjiang fish. Good water brings good fish. The water quality of Dongjiang Lake reaches the national first-class standard and can be drank directly. The fish in Dongjiang Lake are delicious, and the most famous one is salmon. I heard that there are three places in the country where freshwater salmon can be raised, and Dongjiang Lake is one of them.
Sanwen is very picky about water quality. It can only grow in water with a temperature of 4 to 8 degrees, and the water quality must be good. Dongjiang Lake salmon can be eaten as "one fish and five", namely salmon sashimi, cold fish skin, salt and pepper fish steak, green pepper braised fish head and tail, and fish intestine omelette. Salmon is divided into two types: golden trout and red trout. The price of red trout is between 38 yuan/catty and 68 yuan/catty. Golden trout is relatively more expensive. In fact, there is not much difference between golden trout and red trout, except that the meat quality is slightly different. I recommend that you choose golden trout. You can eat salmon in most restaurants in Dongjiangwan, but the test of whether the salmon is well done mainly depends on the knife skills of the chef. Not everyone can make salmon sashimi well.
If you want me to recommend it, one is Youshui Salmon Food City (a time-honored brand). This is the earliest salmon restaurant in Zixing, one of a kind. It has Cantonese flavor. There are private rooms and booths in the store. The environment is good. The per capita consumption is around 60. It is considered a high-end salmon restaurant by Dongjiang Lake. I heard that the local government has set up receptions there, which shows that its taste is good. The other one is Hualancai Huoyu. There are reviews online, so I won’t go into details this time. These two stores can be searched online and just navigate.
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In addition to watching the fog in Xiaodongjiang River? What other fun things are there?
Little Dongjiang is just one of the attractions in the Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area. The Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area also includes Dongjiang Lake, Tushita Cave, Dongjiang Lake Drifting, Bailang Lake Highway and other attractions in the surrounding area. There is another Internet celebrity attraction: Gaoyiling. A little further away are Huilong Mountain Sunrise and Yangtian Lake Prairie. Today I will introduce Xiaodongjiang travel guide to everyone, so I won’t introduce it in detail. I will share the topic in other articles.