East Dongting Lake（东洞庭湖）

East Dongting Lake, West Dongting Lake, North Dongting Lake, South Dongting Lake, and Datong Lake are the 5 parts of Dongting Lake. East Dongting is the biggest part of Dongting Lake. The District has abundant animal and plant life, especially birds and waterfowl. East Dongting Lake has become one of China's major natural habitats for birds. According to scientists, there are 1,086 kinds of plants, 114 kinds of fresh water fish, and 207 kinds of birds living in the district, and the total number of animals and birds is around 10 million every year. The large water area, beach, and rich natural resources here provide protected living conditions for many animals that are in danger of extinction. East Dongting Lake is recognized as "a zoology pearl on the middle part of the Yangtze River(长江)", and "a hopeful place to save the animals in danger". Besides experiencing the cultural history of the region by visiting Yueyang Pavilion, watching dragon boat races, or tasting Junshan Island Tea, you can enjoy the region's natural abundance by watching the birds on East Dongting Lake. The best time is from October to March. In addition, at East Dongting Lake one can dine on delicious fish as well.

South Dongting Lake（南洞庭湖）

South Dongting Lake, near Yuanjiang City, is famous for the picturesque beauty of its fishing villages: the mist and fog rising from the surface of the lake, making the sky and the water the same color; the light reflecting from the water captivates the viewer. Furthermore, South Dongting Lake is also an important international marsh, and it has been ranked as a provincial natural protective district for marsh waterfowl. The lake is been developed as a scenic spot for tourism because South Dongting Lake is next to Yuanjiang City, which is easily accessible by land or water.