"0" Yuan Photo Shoot｜Dancing with Lotuses·Cool Summer in Progress🪷

This summer, you must visit Maoming to see the lotus flowers! We recommend staying at Victoria International Hotel – not only for a comfortable stay but also for easy access to the lotus feast~ 🏨 Hotel Recommendation: 【Victoria International Hotel】Located in the heart of Dianbai District, Xinhu Second Road offers convenient transportation. The hotel's neo-Chinese decor is stylish, the rooms are spacious with plush beds, and the value is unbeatable! Most importantly, it's close to all the major lotus ponds! 🌸 Lotus Viewing Guide: 1⃣️ Maoming Forest Park Lotus Pond (15-minute drive from the hotel) Home to a wide variety of lotus species, with wooden walkways for 360° photo ops. Arrive before 9 AM for the best lighting~ 2⃣️ Huangling Town Thousand-Acre Lotus Pond (20-minute drive) A breathtaking lotus landscape! Experience picking lotus seed pods and peeling lotus seeds. From July to August, you might even spot the rare twin lotus phenomenon~ 3⃣️ Guanzhu Ten-Thousand-Acre Lotus Garden (40-minute drive) Here, the lotus leaves are huge and perfectly round! Don’t forget to rent a Hanfu outfit for photos – instant masterpiece material! 😋 Must-Try Nearby Eats: ▫️ Minji Claypot Porridge (5-minute walk): Their signature shrimp porridge is incredibly fresh and sweet! ▫️ Qunxiang Restaurant (Xinhu Third Road): Must-tries include Dianbai duck porridge and oyster omelet. ▫️ A Shui Local Chicken (across from the hotel): A late-night favorite among Maoming locals. ✨ Pro Tips: ▫️ Best viewing time is 6-10 AM, as lotus flowers close with the sunlight. ▫️ Wear light-colored outfits for better photos, and bring sunscreen and mosquito repellent. ▫️ Rent an e-bike from the hotel front desk for easier lotus pond hopping~