Day 1 | Morning
Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area
Opening Hours: Open from 4/1-10/31,6:00am-5:00pm;Open from 11/1-3/31,8:30am-5:00pm
Ticket Price: 55 RMB
Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-2 Days
Location: Dongjiang Lake, Zixing, Chenzhou, China
Located in Dongjiang Town, Zixing City, the Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area holds several major attractions, including Mist Over Little Dongjiang, the Dongjiang Reservoir Dam, and Longjing Gorge. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of activities here, including rafting on the Dong river, parasailing, taking a scenic over-water flight, jet skiing, sliding down water slides, fishing, and watching Yao cultural performances. Guests can stroll along the lake to enjoy the natural beauty of blue skies and water. They can also choose to participate in an exciting water sport for an experience more unique to the developed tourist area.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Domeld: Amazing scenic place, good boat tours, food, the cave is truly spectacular, good for walking and generally an amazing day out.
Trip.com User: I would just say this is a life time experience. I visited too many lakes but comes by it side.
Day 1 | Afternoon
Having the chance to enjoy the charming Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area, Phoenix Island Resort on Dongjiang Lake next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!
Phoenix Island Resort on Dongjiang Lake
Opening Hours: 8:30-16:30
Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours
Location: Phoenix Island Scenic Area, Bailang Wharf, Bailang Township, Zixing Town, Quzhou City
Phoenix Island Resort on Dongjiang Lake is an ideal tourist destination in Chenzhou. Situated at the center of the lake, Phoenix Island the only place on Dongjiang Lake that provides 360-degree views of the lake and its surrounding landscape. The Dongjiang Lake varies with the seasons. The peak in the Phoenix Island is a good place to enjoy the sunrise and sunset. There is an immense forest and green grassland. You can enjoy Mediterranean romance under the sunshine and in the water, or get a taste of adventure on over-water rides. A rich mix of water scenery and modern amusement rides enable you to experience the passion of a modern water park.
Reviews from Real Guests:
小美心鑫: very nice place..you will not feel tired while roaming around..it’s peaceful place..will definitely set another date to go back..
Day 1 | Evening
For convenient access to more popular attractions, Mangshan Fanshu Hot Spring B&B Hotel is the best places.
Mangshan Fanshu Hot Spring B&B Hotel
The Mangshan Fanshu Hot Spring B&B Hotel was recently opened in 2021, making it a fantastic choice for those staying in Yizhang.
When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. Guests of this Yizhang hotel can make use of the parking facilities.
According to our trusted guests, the facilities at this hotel are first-rate.
Day 2 | Morning
Longjing Grand Canyon Waterfall Group
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours
Location: Longjing Canyon, Provincial Highway 129, Dongjiang Street, Zixing City, Quzhou
The Longjing Grand Canyon waterfall group is 2.5 kilometers long. The mountains along the way are steep, the green hills are green, the ancient trees are towering, and the green pools and waterfalls are in groups. It is an area with a high concentration of waterfalls in my country.
Day 2 | Afternoon
Having the chance to enjoy the charming Longjing Grand Canyon Waterfall Group, Xiaodong River Fogview Walkway next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!
Xiaodong River Fogview Walkway
Opening Hours: Open from 4/1-10/31,8:00am-5:00pm;Open from 11/1-3/31,8:30am-5:30pm
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours
Location: East River Lake Scenic Area, Yanjiang East Road, Zixing City, Chenzhou City
The Xiaodong River Viewing Fog Plank Road is a good place to watch the fog and fishermen cast their nets on the Xiaodongjiang River. When the river is foggy, even the reeds along the river are very artistic. Walking along the plank road by the river, the scenery is beautiful, especially when it is foggy in the morning, the Buddha statue is placed in a fairyland. The morning and evening from April to mid-October are good times to watch the fog, and fishermen can be seen casting their nets in the morning. The landscape plank road is about 12 kilometers long and consists of bridges 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, of which bridges 3 and 4 are very popular among tourists and photographers.
Day 2 | Evening
Don’t forget to book Home2 Suites by Hilton Chenzhou Nuanshui Hot Spring in advance, because all the tourists head to Xiaodong River Fogview Walkway love staying at it.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Chenzhou Nuanshui Hot Spring
The Home2 Suites by Hilton Chenzhou Nuanshui Hot Spring is one of the newest hotels in Rucheng, having opened in 2022.
When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Rucheng hotel offers parking on site.
Our guests consider this hotel to have excellent service.
Day 3 | Morning
Shoufo Temple (South Gate)
Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-8:30pm
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours
Location: Dongjiang Lake, Yangshuyu, Liangshuwan, Dongjiang Town, Zixing City, Chenzhou City, Hunan Province
Shoufo Temple originated from Shoufo. Zixing is the hometown of Quanzhen of Wuliangshou Buddhist Temple. Shoufo Temple Quanzhen, the common surname is Zhou, and the name is Zonghui. He was born in Zhouyuan Mountain, Zixing, Hunan in the 16th year of Tang Kaiyuan. In the second year of Tang Tianbao, he went to Kaiyuan Temple in Chenzhou to be ordained. Later, he went to Hangzhou, Zhejiang to worship Zen Master Daoqin. In the seventh year of Shoufo Temple, he went to Beijing and Jin to visit Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty. In the first year of Tang Zhide, he went to Xiangyuan County, Guangxi (now Quanzhou, Guangxi) to create the Pure Land Institute (now Xiangshan Temple, known as the first Zen forest in southern Chu), and sat upright in the eighth year of Tang Xiantong. Passed away at the age of 138. Master Quanzhen is the author of "Cow Shepherd's Song", "The Bequeathed Teachings", "Hundred Questions of Xiangshan Mountain" and other works, and has received the imperial seal of five emperors in history. Silent Light Miaoying Master of Puhui", Song Ningzong and Song Lizong added titles again and again, and Emperor Xianfeng of the Qing Dynasty ordered him to be "Blessing Infinite Life Buddha". Because of his virtuous and longevity, he was honored as "Infinite Longevity Buddha" and "Lord of Longevity Buddha" from far and near. Shoufo Temple is located on the bank of Dongjiang Lake in Liangshuwan Yangerlong, Dongjiang Town, Zixing City, Chenzhou City, Hunan Province. It is one of the important scenic spots in Dongjiang Bay Scenic Spot. It is backed by Zhouyuan Mountain and faces the Xiaodong River in the front. It is surrounded by mountains and embraced by green bamboos. The mountains and rivers are connected and the scenery is different. The overall planning area is 30.7 hectares, the construction land area is 11 hectares, and the total investment is 35 million yuan. Shoufo Temple adopts the ancient style of Tang Dynasty temples. On the central axis, there are Shanmen Hall, Shoufo Hall, and Daxiong Hall in turn. The east wing is equipped with bell tower, drum tower, Zhaitang, and guest hall. The whole temple is simple and simple, majestic and elegant. On July 22, 2007, the foundation of Shoufo Temple was laid for restoration and construction. On May 4, 2009, a grand inauguration ceremony and a blessing ceremony for the consecration of all Buddha statues were successfully held. The head of the Provincial Buddhist Association, Venerable Shenghui, presided over the Dharma in person. More than 200 eminent monks and elders from all over the country participated in the Dharma teaching, and tens of thousands of people came to participate, which was an unprecedented event. There is an endless stream of pilgrims and tourists who come to burn incense and worship, and the incense is very strong.
Day 3 | Afternoon
Having the chance to enjoy the charming Shoufo Temple (South Gate), Huilong Mountain next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!
Huilong Mountain
Opening Hours: Open 24 hours
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours
Location: In Tuanjie Yao Township, northeast of Zixing City, Yinzhou District, Hunan Province
Huilong Mountain is a national 3A-level scenic spot and one of the eight ancient scenic spots in Zixing. It is located in the Tuanjie Yao Township in the northeast of Zixing City, Chenzhou, Hunan, with an altitude of 1480 meters and a total area of 16 square kilometers. It integrates more than 2,000 years of religious history and culture with the simple and simple Yao customs and culture. It combines majestic beauty, beauty and magic. The Huilong Temple on the top of the mountain was the birthplace of Nanyue’s religious culture. Among them, Huilong Wangri is a resource One of the Eight Scenic Spots of Xinggu.
Day 3 | Evening
If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Chenzhou is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.
Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Chenzhou
The Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Chenzhou (Chenzhou Wendemu Zhizun Haoting Dajiudian) is located on Chenzhou Avenue, which is one of the major roads in the city. The hotel is managed under a professional management team. Different styles of guest rooms and suites are provided in this Chenzhou hotel. Dining venues include a restaurant featuring Japanese and Korean cuisines with a maximum capacity of 1,000 seats. Guests on business may take advantage of its conference rooms and pillarless international meeting hall. At leisure, guests may choose to work out and keep fit in its tennis court, indoor swimming pool or fitness center, or get a refreshment in the Thai-style spa center.
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