Zixing City Tourism, Chenzhou, Hunan Province
Zixing City, Chenzhou, Hunan Province — the core tourist area of Dongjiang Lake, integrating lake scenery, morning mist wonders, and ecological fishing fun. It features distinctive attractions such as Dongjiang Lake, Misty Small Dongjiang, and Doushu Island. Experience the natural beauty of "lake and mountain scenery + morning mist fairyland + ecological cuisine" in one day.
One-Day Lake and Mountain Scenery Tour in Zixing City
Morning Mist Fairyland, Lake and Island Exploration, Dam Sightseeing, Fish Feast Tasting
Watch the fairyland spectacle of Misty Small Dongjiang in the early morning, take a boat tour to enjoy the scenery of Dongjiang Lake in the morning; climb Doushu Island to explore karst caves in the afternoon, visit the engineering wonder of Dongjiang Dam; taste the characteristic Zixing fish feast in the evening and end the wonderful journey.
- There is a tourist special line from Zixing urban area to Small Dongjiang
- Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area requires a boat tour
- Doushu Island requires taking a boat from the pier to the island
- It is recommended to buy a combined scenic area ticket in advance
- Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area: ¥80 per person
- Misty Small Dongjiang: ¥85 per person
- Doushu Island: ¥30 per person
- Dongjiang Dam: ¥25 per person
- Boat ticket: ¥60-120 per person
- Dongjiang Salmon
- Zixing Whole Fish Feast
- Dongjiang Lake Whitebait
- Wild Fir Mushrooms
Must-Try Foods in Zixing City
Dongjiang Salmon
Rainbow trout and golden trout farmed with high-quality cold water from Dongjiang Lake, with tender meat and rich nutrition. It can be eaten in five ways: sashimi, fried fish bones, fish head soup, cold mixed fish skin, and fish porridge. It is the most representative characteristic food of Zixing.
Zixing Whole Fish Feast
A feast with more than ten fish dishes made from various fresh fish in Dongjiang Lake through various cooking methods such as steaming, boiling, frying, deep-frying, and roasting. It has a delicious taste and rich varieties, reflecting the dietary culture of Zixing as a land of fish and rice.
Dongjiang Lake Whitebait
A specialty of Dongjiang Lake, transparent all over, with tender meat and rich nutrition. It can be fried with eggs, made into soup or stir-fried, with a delicious taste. It is a traditional precious aquatic product of Zixing, reflecting the high-quality water ecological environment of Dongjiang Lake.
Wild Fir Mushrooms
Wild fungi growing in the mountain forests around Dongjiang Lake, with a strong aroma and delicious taste. It can be stewed with soup, fried with meat or stir-fried, and is a representative of Zixing's mountain treasures, reflecting the rich mountain forest resources of the local area.
- April-October: Best time to watch Misty Small Dongjiang
- June-August: Summer vacation and sightseeing in Dongjiang Lake
- September-November: Clear autumn weather, the most beautiful lake and mountain scenery
- 6-8 am in the early morning: Golden time for photography of Misty Small Dongjiang
- Morning mist photography of Misty Small Dongjiang
- Dongjiang Lake cruise sightseeing
- Doushu Island karst cave exploration
- Dongjiang Dam engineering visit
- Tasting Zixing Whole Fish Feast
- Tickets and boat rides: ¥200-300
- Catering: ¥80-150 (including characteristic fish feast)
- Transportation: ¥50-80
- Shopping: ¥20-70 (specialties and souvenirs)
- Total: ¥150-400
- What is the best time to watch Misty Small Dongjiang? → 6-8 am in the early morning, April-October is the best season
- What are the Dongjiang Lake cruise schedules? → Every 30 minutes in peak season, every hour in off-season
- How long does it take to visit Doushu Island? → It is recommended to arrange 2-3 hours, including karst cave visit
- Transportation from Zixing urban area to the scenic area? → There are tourist special line buses, and you can also take a taxi or chartered car