Visit the Xiao Dong River in Chenzhou to experience the misty rain and boating of the Jiangnan region

📍Xiao Dong River in Chenzhou: The morning mist is enchanting, with green waves and clear water, fishermen casting nets, and pastoral landscapes. These quintessential elements of Eastern aesthetics gathered together are truly a feast for the eyes. ✅Tips 🚗If driving, navigate directly to the parking lot, 🅿️Go early for a parking spot, as there are quite a few parking spaces. 🎫Purchase entrance tickets for 6:00 to 8:30, and it's best to go early, especially during holidays when it's crowded. After entering the park, you'll need to take a scenic area bus to reach the viewing platform (estimated 25 minutes), try to get to the viewing platform by seven. ✅Both viewing platforms 1 and 2 offer views of fishermen casting nets amidst the morning mist 🌟Platform 1 is closer, while Platform 2 requires walking back a bit. I took photos on the way from Platform 2 to 1, and recommend a 70-200 lens or a smartphone with medium to long zoom. The fishermen cast their nets frequently, so remember to use burst mode, with a shutter speed set to around 1/400 to 1/500 of a second. 🌟Generally, if it doesn't rain, there is morning mist from April to October, which is the soul of the scene. 🌟Platforms 1 and 2 offer a more artistic atmosphere, while Platform 3 has a bamboo forest that's quite picturesque. During holidays, drones can't be flown at Platforms 1 and 2 due to the crowd, but they can be launched from Platform 3. However, missing the timing for the morning mist is a bit regrettable. 🥳Overall, there are plenty of scenic area buses, and even though there's a large number of visitors during holidays, there are many staff members, so walking isn't too much, and it's very suitable for enjoying the scenery and taking photos, making it worth the price of admission.