Yuanjiang City, Yiyang, Hunan — a lakeside city on Dongting Lake, combining lake island scenery, wetland ecology, and fishing village culture. Featuring Dongting Lake, Chishan Island, Yanzhi Lake and other special attractions, a one-day trip offers the natural ecological beauty of "Dongting misty waves + lake island fairyland + wetland reed marshes".
Explore Dongting, discover Chishan, boat on Yanzhi, watch birds in the reeds
Morning: cruise Dongting Lake to feel the vast misty waves, visit Chishan Island to explore the fairyland on the lake. Afternoon: enjoy leisure time at Yanzhi Lake, observe the wetland ecology at Yuanjiang Reed Marshes. Evening: stroll through Qionghu Park and experience urban waterfront relaxation.
Made with fresh fish and shrimp from Dongting Lake, including steamed mandarin fish, braised carp, fish head tofu soup, fried small fish and many other dishes. The fish is tender, prepared in various ways, fully showcasing the delicious flavor of Dongting Lake fresh produce — the most representative feast of Yuanjiang.
A specialty of Dongting Lake, transparent as silver, with tender flesh and no bones. Can be pan-fried, stir-fried, or made into soup. Delicious and nutritious, it is a characteristic lake fresh dish suitable for all ages.
Made with tender reed shoots picked in spring from Yuanjiang reed marshes, stir-fried with homemade bacon. The reed shoots are crisp and refreshing, while the bacon is salty and fragrant — a perfect combination and a local seasonal specialty.
Made from nine-hole lotus roots specially produced at Yanzhi Lake. When brewed, it becomes crystal clear with a smooth texture. It has effects of clearing heat, promoting body fluids, strengthening the spleen and stimulating appetite — a local health food specialty.