Junshan Island & Dongting Lake - The "Silver Plate with Emerald"

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Located in Yueyang, Hunan, this UNESCO-listed wetland combines:

· Junshan Island: A 0.96km² "floating emerald" in China's second-largest freshwater lake
· Dongting Lake: 2,820km² seasonal water expanse (3x NYC in flood season)
· Celebrated in Tang poetry as the "Lover's Island"

✅ Junshan's "Four Wonders"
· Silver Needle Tea - Imperial tribute tea that "dances" when brewed
· Golden Turtle - Rare yellow-shelled turtles in Temple of the Dragon King
· Feathered Bamboo - Bamboo with natural feather-like patterns
· Lingering Clouds - Mist that hovers exactly 1.8m above ground at dawn

✅ Dongting Lake Phenomena
· "Dragon's Breath" Tides - Sudden 2m water surges (May-June)
· Milky Way Reflection - Stargazing spot (Aug-Oct dry season)

Post by Winnie21 | Aug 28, 2025