Travel: Tourists flock to newly recognized Dongjiang Lake
Date
10/8/2015 8:17:46 AM
(MENAFN- Asia Times)Foggy Dongjiang Lake conjures up the images of heaven described in ancient Chinese legends
A national scenic spot and wetland park the Dongjiang Lake area includes the Hougu mountain rainfall Dongjiang reservoir dam Yongcui gorge and Swan Mountain National Forest Park. Known for its resplendent natural beauty andcovers 160 sq km. The 8.12 billion cubic meters of water of Dongjiang Lake meets national drinking standards.
The lakearea is rich in dense forest cover and all of the natural vegetation within it are classified as class-one reserve. Tourists can enjoy a variety of recreational options in the area’s rivers lakes waterfalls and springs such as rafting water slides and fishing.
One of the most remarkable natural spectacles here is the seemingly magical water mist that forms just before sunrise and right after sunset over Dongjiang Lake from April to November every year. Across the 12-kilometer flat lake between the gatehouse of the lakearea and the Dongjiang reservoir damrosy clouds slowly rise giving off walls of color and radiance.
The number of tourists to lakearea has more than doubled since itwas named a national 5A-level tourist attraction in July. Zixing – a county-level city in which the Dongjiang Lake scenic area is located – has made great efforts to promote the idea of civilized tourism and improve industry services to enhance tourists’ experiences.
In recent years Zixing has invested billions of yuan to upgrade the area’s facilities.
Another highlight of the placeis the abundance of wild fish. The lakeis rich in breamwhitebait grass carp and carp.
In August Zixing hosts a fish festival that presents a variety of local fish delicacies and snacks cooked in traditional methods.
In addition to the culinary feast the city holds a traditional folk art activity in which lifelike dragons conduct a series of dance performances.
Currently there are four tourist routes around the scenic area with entrance fees ranging from 80 yuan to 318 yuan per person.
Hunan province has 264 A-level tourist destinations 555 star-rated tourist hotels and 848 travel agencies said Gao Yang deputy director of the Hunan Tourism Bureau.
In 2014 the number of domestic and overseas tourists visiting Hunan exceeded 400 million with total tourism revenue surpassing 300 billion yuan.
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