Finless porpoises, which were originally only concentrated in East Dongting Lake, now frequently appear and play in places such as the Xiangjiang River. The ecological environment continues to improve, turning "migratory birds" into "resident birds" Hunan has deeply promoted the coordinated management of the Yangtze River, Dongbing Lake, and the "four waters" of Hunan, Zi, Yuan, and Li.

"Dongting Bird Watching" is close connection between nature and tourism.