[2025 Zixing Stay] Travel Guide for Ramada by Wyndham Chenzhou Dongjiang Lake (Updated Jun)

Prime location at Dongjiang Lake! The newly renovated Ramada Dongjiang Lake Five Islands & One Village Hotel opens in June, inviting you to indulge in a luxurious 25°C cloud-top getaway. Enjoy 270° lake-view rooms showcasing the vast misty waters, and check in at Dongjiang Lake’s viral landmarks. The Ramada Dongjiang Lake Five Islands & One Village Hotel features unique Southeast Asian-style architecture, with all rooms offering direct lake views. The morning mist and sunset scenery are hailed as "fairyland," and now, early-bird summer deals are here! Exclusive amazing discounts—prices so good they’ll make you scream! Stay: Exclusive family-themed rooms, all with premium lake views. Dine: Breakfast features special Sha Zhu Fen (pork noodle soup), while lunch and dinner highlight local southern Hunan cuisine, all served in a restaurant with expansive views. Focused on leisure, the hotel prioritizes lake scenery and nature immersion. Play: Adjacent to Dongjiang Lake Phoenix Island Scenic Area, interact with alpacas and peacocks, and snap photos at the viral swing. Bonus: Some packages include dual Phoenix Island boat tickets and breakfast for two—super value! Watch fishing boats return at sunset from Bailang Pier, stroll along the lakeside wooden boardwalk, and spot migratory birds in the wetlands. Combining dining, accommodation, transportation, and entertainment, the hotel ensures a hassle-free holiday where relaxation and joy take center stage.

| "Hunan's Little Erhai" Travel Guide. ✨Chenzhou Bailang | "Hunan's Little Erhai" Travel Guide✨ 📍Bailang Scenic Area is located in Bailang Township, Zixing City, Chenzhou, and is a dazzling gem by Dongjiang Lake, known as "Little Erhai." Here's a detailed travel guide to Bailang: 💗Transportation Guide ✅Self-driving: Navigate directly to "Bailang Dock" or "Bailang Scenic Area." From Chenzhou, it's about a 40-minute drive. Parking is convenient, with the dock parking lot charging 10 yuan per time. ✅Public transportation: There's a direct bus to Bailang Tourist Center from Wanhua Station next to Chenzhou West Station. One bus daily, departing at 10am, ticket price 25 yuan per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance through the "Chenqi Group" WeChat official account. 💗Activities ✅Lake cycling/driving: Bailang has a 13 km lake-circling road with breathtaking lake and mountain views along the way. You can rent bicycles or electric scooters at Bailang Dock, with options for single or double bikes. Electric scooters start at 60 yuan per hour. ✅Boat tours: Take a boat from Bailang Dock to enjoy the magnificent views of Dongjiang Lake and visit Phoenix Island to interact with the small animals there. ✅Photo spots: The viewing platform at the entrance of Ramada Hotel and the "Five Islands One Village" sign are popular photo spots. The hotel's infinity pool is also very photogenic. Additionally, the Fishing Village Day Coffee Night Bar is favored by many tourists. 💗Food Recommendations ✅Qiaozui fish: Tender meat that's delicious whether steamed or braised. ✅Salmon: The "salmon" here is actually rainbow trout, available in various preparations such as sashimi or braised. Worth trying. ✅Grilled fish: Local specialty grilled fish is available from outdoor vendors near Bailang Dock, starting at 10 yuan per fish, with a delicious aroma. 💗Accommodation Options ✅Dongjiang Lake Five Islands One Village Ramada Hotel: Well-equipped with an infinity pool. Lake-view rooms offer excellent views directly overlooking Dongjiang Lake. ✅Local guesthouses: Many guesthouses along Bailang offer beautiful surroundings at relatively affordable prices, allowing you to experience the peaceful local life. 💗Travel Tips ✅Check the weather forecast in advance and choose a sunny day for better scenery and photos. ✅In summer, remember to take sun protection and mosquito repellent measures. ✅Bailang Scenic Area is generally open from 08:30-17:30, so plan your visit accordingly.

| Fireworks Music Festival + Waterfront Party!. 🍃Chenzhou, this hidden gem, is quite popular this year. 🍃Departing from the two lakes and two provinces (Hunan, Hubei, Guangdong, and Guangxi). 🍃Whether driving on the highway or taking the high-speed train, it is very convenient. 🍃The weather is just right in April and May. Here's a three-day, two-night hit strategy. 🍃Take advantage of the opportunity to explore nature~ __ 🍃Itinerary Overview🍃 Day 1: Dongjiang Riverside Fireworks Show + Music Party Day 2: Phoenix Island Pet Interaction + Bailang Lakeside Self-driving Day 3: Surrounding Attractions + Return Trip ps: Must-try experience: Dreamy Bubble Waterfront Festival + Infinity Pool Afternoon Tea in the evening __ 🍃Hotel Themed Activities🍃 Lakeside Limited Fireworks (8:38 pm every night from May 1st to 4th) Private viewing from the hotel's lake-view rooms, available at the Tingxiangshuixie Bar Music Party Live singers create a fantastic atmosphere Water Carnival Fun parent-child water interaction on-site __ 🍃Accommodation Tips🍃 Ramada Plaza Dongjiang Lake Five Islands and One Village Enjoy the sunrise from your bed + first-line lake view Lake-view buffet breakfast at the Shuiyifang Restaurant ps: Family rooms are equipped with tents and toys, highly praised by mothers __ 🍃Food Report🍃 Grilled fish, grilled shrimp, and various cheap snacks at the Bailang Scenic Area Pier Shuiyifang Family Set Meal, CNY 128/set (choose 1 of 2 options) __ 🍃Photography Guide🍃 6:00 am: Watch the sunrise from your lake-view hotel room 5:00 pm: Capture the stunning sunset over Dongjiang Lake from the Bailang Highway 8:30 pm: Photograph the fireworks reflected on the lake surface using a slow shutter speed

Day 1 Departed from downtown Dongguan at 9:00 AM on October 4 and drove for more than 4 hours to Chenzhou (lunch at a service area). First, visited relatives and chatted for a while while eating and resting. Then, went to the Chenzhou Museum (make a reservation in advance and remember to bring your ID card; you can visit two museums together). After that, checked in to a sea view room at the Dawuli Hotel. In the evening, relatives treated us to local farm-style dishes (asked the chef not to make it too spicy, but it was still very spicy). After dinner, strolled around Yuhou Street (the night view is beautiful, and many people take artistic photos; you can buy tickets online in advance) and also ate stinky tofu. Day 2 On October 5, after having breakfast at the hotel, checked out and packed our luggage. Originally planned to go to Yangtian Lake, but after seeing the traffic conditions in the morning, we changed our plans and went to Gaoyi Ridge (about 1 hour drive; buy tickets early and don't trust the illegal taxis nearby). Didn't walk the whole route, played for 1.5 hours, navigated to a Western restaurant near Dongjiang Fish for lunch, and then checked in to the Ramada Hotel near Dongjiang Lake. First, played in the hotel for a while, then took a walk along the lake and had dinner (there are many restaurants there; ate Dongjiang Fish and roasted chicken). In the evening, returned to the hotel to watch fireworks. Day 3 On October 6, got up early to see Dongjiang Lake below the hotel (the best time to see the fog over Dongjiang Lake is from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM from April to October; tickets are required for Mist over Xiaodongjiang). After breakfast, packed our luggage and started our return trip at 10:00 AM (departed early to avoid the peak return period in the afternoon at 3:00 PM). There was still a lot of traffic. Had lunch at a service area and didn't arrive in Nancheng for dinner until 7:30 PM. Other Tips 1. The attractions are relatively scattered, so it is recommended to drive or charter a car. 2. Gaoyi Ridge is very exposed to the sun at noon. If possible, it is more comfortable to visit at 4:00 PM. The scenery is very beautiful. It takes a lot of time to walk the entire route, so plan according to your itinerary. We just climbed up and came down the same way. The elderly didn't dare to climb, so they sat and rested below. Remember to take comprehensive protective measures in advance (apply sunscreen and wear a hat or parasol). Remember to bring a bottle of water or sports drink per person to replenish water and electrolytes at any time. 3. To see the fog over Dongjiang Lake, the morning fog, and the fishermen casting their nets (starting at 7:30 AM), book tickets 1 day in advance to avoid queuing on site. The best viewing points are from Erdao Bridge to Wudao Bridge. 4. Book hotels 3 days in advance during the peak season. Food Chenzhou cuisine is very spicy. If you are not used to Sichuan cuisine, you can find Cantonese cuisine or tell the chef not to make it too spicy, otherwise it will be too spicy to eat.

Chenzhou White Gallery is indeed the Little Erhai Lake. It's super beautiful to take pictures! ! 📷 Sisters who still don't know where to go during the Lunar New Year Hurry up and experience the "Little Erhai Lake" in Chenzhou Comfortable temperature and few people The scenery is even more beautiful! The key is that the prices of Spring Festival hotels are very affordable, 300 per person to stay in a hotel with unbeatable lake views and an infinity pool This is where I took my parents to the Spring Festival last year The location is great, right at the C of the White Gallery, with a first-line lake view And the hotel has become the iconic photo-taking building of the White Gallery, very Southeast Asian architectural style The photos are super beautiful! The room is furnished incomparably comfortable, full of warmth, bedding is very comfortable down duvet, sleep at night is not cold Lazy cancer patients ecstatic to be able to watch the sunrise directly from their room in the morning! ! In addition to the standard twin, queen viewing room, there are family suites and bubble pool rooms to choose from Sisters on a budget suggest going straight to the "Lake View Bubble Pool Queen Room" Last time I stayed in this sliding window in Dongjiang Lake, it was pleasant to watch alone You can also enjoy the scenery while taking a bath There are many stalls selling wild chestnuts and small fish in the small square next door, and the stall owners are particularly enthusiastic ❤️ ✨Recommendation for photo checkpoints: · Go straight ahead from the entrance of the Ramada Hotel for almost 200 meters or so · The observation deck to the right of the hotel’s main entrance · White Corridor Pier Slope · There is a beautiful path to the left of the Ramada parking lot 🏨: Ramada Hotel, Five Islands One Village, Dongjiang Lake Address: Wudao One Village Complex, Bailang Pier, Bailang Town, Zixing

Day 1 Depart from Changsha to Chenzhou Gao Yiling - Bailang - Stay at Ramada Hotel For this trip, please be sure to choose a sunny day. Gao Yiling is separated from Feitian Mountain and borders Yongxing County's Bian River, 28 kilometers away from the famous scenic spot Dongjiang Lake. The terrain here is mainly mountainous and forested, with pleasant scenery and a forest coverage rate of 95%. Gao Yiling has mountains, water, springs, caves, stockades, cliffs, and plains, and its most distinctive feature is the Danxia landform surrounded by beautiful puddles, with red rocks and green waters, dangerous stockades, and strange ravines. Bailang Township has a vast expanse of Dongjiang Lake, clear mountains and beautiful waters, numerous islands, and rich tourism resources. There are two major tourist areas, Bailang and Doushuai, known as the 'Little Erhai of Chenzhou'. The local customs are simple, and you can rent an electric car to go around the lake, with a gentle breeze and beautiful scenery all in sight. Dongjiang Lake Wudao Yicun Ramada Hotel is located by the mountain and water, with a lakeside viewing platform on the side of the hotel, offering excellent scenery and numerous photo check-in spots. Day 2 Get up early to see the misty Xiaodongjiang - Depart for Rucheng - Hilton Garden Inn - Rest - Afternoon Li Xue culture - Lianxi Academy - Xiu Yi Workshop - Rucheng Cultural Museum - Relax in the warm water hot spring after dinner, steam, swim Xiaodongjiang scenic spot is located downstream of Dongjiang Lake, from Dongjiang Lake Tourist Center to Dongjiang Dam, about 12 kilometers long. Every year from April to October, due to the temperature difference effect, layers of mist rise on the river surface, covering the surface of Xiaodongjiang, creating a beautiful scenery like a fairyland, hence the name - Misty Xiaodongjiang. Chenzhou Warm Water Hot Spring Hilton Garden Inn is located in the valley, with a unique geographical location, enjoying the gifts of nature, fresh air, natural hot spring water, surrounded by clouds all year round, a resort for summer heat avoidance and hot springs in severe cold. Rucheng is known as the 'Famous City of Neo-Confucianism'. Zhou Dunyi, when serving as the county magistrate of Rucheng, wrote the timeless masterpieces 'Love of Lotus' and 'Clumsy Fu'. His disciples Cheng Hao and Cheng Yi, when visiting their teacher in Rucheng, were inspired by the beautiful scenery and wrote the first poem of 'Qian Jia Shi', 'Spring Day by Chance'. Day 3 Self-service breakfast, stroll through the park to see the flowers, view the green mountains - Depart for Baiyunxian - See the blue flax flower sea, best for low-altitude drone photography - Return trip Flax flowers, originally from North Africa, are a perennial herbaceous plant with strong adaptability and can be planted in various environments. The flower is beautiful in appearance, with small and lovely blossoms in a fresh light blue color. Blue flax is cold-resistant, drought-resistant, and can withstand poor soil, with strong resistance to adversity, likes sunlight, and blooms most brilliantly when exposed to the sun. Finally, take a photo with a 126-pound internet-famous Golden Retriever, pat the dog's head, and all worries will be gone. (If you have enough time and want to continue playing, it is recommended to go to Chenzhou city area to taste delicious food, see the food guide, and recommend staying at Chenzhou Ruiji Hotel)

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