Must-visit attractions in Dongjiang Lake

Dongjiang Lake is a national 5A scenic spot. As an unpopular scenic spot in Hunan, the scenery is really unique, especially in summer, when the fog in Xiaodongjiang River appears, it is really like a fairyland. So what are the must-see attractions in Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area? Let’s take a look with the editor below! 1. Misty Xiaodongjiang

Misty Xiaodongjiang is located at the main entrance to the north of the scenic spot. It is formed by the Dongjiang Hydropower Station in the upper reaches and the Dongjiang Hydropower Station in the lower reaches. It is a long and narrow flat lake about 10 kilometers long.

The Xiaodongjiang River is 12 kilometers long and is a scenic spot formed by the cascade development of the Dongjiang Dam.

The water quality of Xiaodongjiang River is clear and clean, and all indicators have reached the national first-class drinking water standards.

Every year from April to October, whenever the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, it looks like a jade belt floating in the canyon. The entire Xiaodongjiang River is filled with clouds and clouds, hazy and misty. When you are in it, you feel like you are in a fairyland. It is known as " Wonders of China and wonders of the universe."

In recent years, photography enthusiasts from all over the country have come to Xiaodongjiang to create photography. Their works reflecting the foggy Xiaodongjiang have won many domestic and foreign photography awards. Xiaodongjiang has become a world-famous photography creation resort.

The best time for fog viewing in Xiaodongjiang River: April to October

Early morning: 6:30-8:30 Evening: 5:30-7:302, Dongjiang Dam

“A dam locks the Dongjiang River, and a high gorge leads to Pinghu Lake.” The Dongjiang Dam is the first hyperbolic thin-shell arch dam designed and built by my country, and ranks second among similar dams in the world.

The dam stands like an arc-shaped screen in the granite of the Liandao Bay Valley. The ski-style spillways at both ends of the dam top extend from mid-air and hang diagonally on the mountainside. The elevator towers reach into the sky.

Looking down from a height, the huge factory building looks like a matchbox stuck to your feet, and it looks like an ant crawling around.

Looking around, there are curling clouds and mist, rolling green mountains, gurgling streams and waterfalls, and dotted boats, all showing the scenery of high gorges and flat lakes.

When the flood was released, the scene was even more dramatic. The lake water poured down from the spillway, leaped into the air, and instantly turned into rain and mist, covering the entire canyon. Its momentum was like ten thousand horses galloping, and its sound was like ten thousand thunderbolts. Even though you are miles away, you can still feel the face of Mercury Buddha.

It has the poetic and artistic conception of Cui Yingjie of the Qing Dynasty, "Snow is dancing in the sky, flying springs are falling, silver flowers are falling on the face, and drizzle is falling". 3. Dongjiang Rafting

Dongjiang Rafting, known as "China's No. 1 Eco-Tourism Rafting", is located on the Zhejiang River in Huangcao Town, the upper reaches of Dongjiang Lake. The whole journey is 26 kilometers, and the upper section is from Longwang Temple to Yanzi Pai. , about 12 kilometers long, with a drop of 75 meters, 108 rapids, and runs through the original sub-forest with strange rocks and clear springs; the lower section is from Yanzi Pai to Huangcao Town, about 14 kilometers long, and is the flat drift of the Dongjiang River.

Dongjiang rafting is famous for its many beaches, steep waves, large drops, green water, rocks, strange fish, and beautiful forest vegetation on both sides. During rafting, you will feel a sense of thrill, excitement, and safety. It is one of the most popular domestic rafting projects in China. At present, it is the most unique rafting place that integrates adventure, exploration, curiosity and fun. 4. Longjing Canyon

Longjing Canyon is 2.5 kilometers long. Along the way, the mountains are steep, green hills, towering ancient trees, flowing springs and waterfalls. The streams pass through the mountains and walls, and flow down the mountains. and. There are groups of clear pools and waterfalls, including 18 large and small waterfalls and 26 pools. It is a rare grand canyon with high negative oxygen ions in China.

The air in the scenic area is fresh and pure, rich in negative oxygen ions and various plant essences. The place with the highest negative oxygen ions reaches 108,260 per cubic meter, which is the densest known negative oxygen ion in the country. The scenic spot is known as the "natural oxygen bar".