"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~