Hefei's Hidden Aesthetic Gem: The Ink-Wash Wonderland in Bao Park's Floating Village

📍【A Jiangnan Dream in the City】
✨🌳 Tucked away in downtown Hefei lies a "branch of Suzhou Gardens"! The Floating Village in Bao Park is a paradise for ancient-style lovers—layered blue bricks and black tiles, pavilions reflected in emerald waters. Wear Hanfu and stand on the stone bridge, and you'll instantly feel transported to the set of "A Dream of Splendor"🎎
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1️⃣ Zhenbo Bridge
▫️ A bluestone arch bridge with willow branches brushing the water—turn sideways and capture the moment your hair flutters in the wind for a cinematic vibe!
▫️📸Tips: The softest light is at 4 PM, and framing the scene through the bridge arch is absolutely stunning!
2️⃣ Linliu Pavilion's Upturned Eaves
▫️ Vermilion railings and soaring eaves—shoot from a low angle to capture a minimalist composition of sky, architecture, and branches. Your friends will bombard you with questions asking if you're at the Forbidden City!
3️⃣ Lotus Breeze Pavilion
▫️ When lotus flowers bloom in midsummer, wear light-colored Hanfu and hold an oil-paper umbrella for a backshot that's downright divine!
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👘【Outfit & Prop Guide】
✅ Prop checklist: Oil-paper umbrella, round fan, bamboo scroll, lantern (for night visits)
✅ Makeup: Willow-leaf eyebrows + pearl face dots, with a jade hairpin in your bun for full classical vibes
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📌【Handy Tips】
▫️🎫 Free admission!
▫️⏰ Recommended visit: 2 hours. Early morning or dusk offers fewer crowds and magical lighting.
▫️🚇 Take Exit A from Bao Park Station on Metro Line 1, then a 5-minute walk to reach.