Xiaodong River Morning Mist Must-Visit
by Chloe567_Ward
Aug 23, 2025
Per capita 700 full guide π, departing from Guangzhou π«, you can reach in 1 hour! If you can't go to Xinjiang, then come to Chenzhou, Hunan π
The 'Altay' of Guangdong, it's absolutely stunning when the weather is good, super photogenic π·!
π Transportation Guide:
π Transportation: Guangzhou North Station - Chenzhou West Station (1 hour)
In Chenzhou, we carpooled π, 260 yuan/person, for three days! From pick-up to drop-off, very convenient π!
π Itinerary:
Day1οΈβ£: Yuntian Lake Grassland - Rest at B&B
Day2οΈβ£: Xiaodong River - Huangyu Space (Bailang Island)
Day3οΈβ£: Feitian Mountain - Return
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Must Experience:
π Yuntian Lake Grassland (π«120 π°)
It really feels like stepping into Altay π! The weather is great, you can see cartoon clouds βοΈ! There are windmills, cattle and sheep, grass skiing, streams, swings, it's so healing π€©! There are also Hobbit cabins, super cute π!
It's recommended to wear a white dress π, it will be more photogenic! The wind is strong, be sure to protect yourself from the sun π§΄!!
π Xiaodong River (π«85 π°)
Depart at 6 am π« to Xiaodong River! Go straight to platform 4 after entering, then get off to watch the net casting! If you want to see the mist, you must go early π! The light is great at 7 am, nets are cast every 15 minutes, ending at 9 am π. It's really like a landscape painting, in the clouds and mist, so beautiful π! After 8 am, it gets crowded!
π Huangyu Space
Located on Bailang Island, reservation is required in advance π!
This is a private island ποΈ, very great! There are tea rooms, afternoon tea, coffee βοΈ, you can camp βΊοΈ, and you can bring your dog π! When the weather is good, you can daze here all afternoon and watch the sunset π, it feels like being in Dali π€!
π Feitian Mountain (π«55 π°)
College students are exempt from tickets and can take a bamboo raft π! No need to climb the mountain, just take the sightseeing car up and down, not sunny at all π! You can see Danxia landform, and experience bamboo rafting, super leisurely π€©!
π² Food Recommendations:
You must try the Qifengdu fish noodles in Chenzhou, it's spicy and satisfying π! Also, Jiahe blood duck, Dongjiang fish, all taste great π!
π Room Facilities:
We stayed near Xiaodong River, the environment was very nice π!
The first night we stayed in a French-style room with a bathtub, romantic and comfortable π.
The second night was a bamboo forest style room, very photogenic, with a cute big yellow dog and a little flower cat, so cozy π±!
π Tips:
1. The temperature change in Yuntian Lake Grassland is large, remember to bring a jacket π§₯.
2. When watching net casting in Xiaodong River, pay attention to choosing a good shooting position to avoid being blocked by the crowd π.
3. Make a reservation in advance for Huangyu Space to avoid a wasted trip.
4. When playing in Feitian Mountain, pay attention to the staff's arrangements and stay safe π§.
Hope everyone has a pleasant trip in Chenzhou π!
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