Visit the Hometown of Lady Xian and Capture the Lotus Charm🪷·Freeze the Serenity of the Lotus Pond!!

👍Top Recommendation: This summer, you must come to Maoming to see the lotus flowers! This underestimated small city in western Guangdong hides stunning lotus ponds. Follow my guide for super photogenic spots📸 Plus, let me recommend a highly cost-effective hotel~ 🌿Best Lotus Viewing Spots 1️⃣【Lutiankang Ecological Park】 A huge lotus pond in the city, with egrets dancing—so healing! Best lighting for photos at dawn and dusk. Wear a light-colored dress👗 Address: Lutiankang 1st Road, Maonan District (Free entry) 2️⃣【Luokeng Reservoir, Dianbai】 A vast expanse of lotus ponds, breathtaking! You can also take a small boat through the flower sea (¥30/person). Don’t forget a straw hat for sun protection⛱️ Address: Luokeng Town, Dianbai District (30-minute drive from Victoria Hotel) 3️⃣【Liucun Lotus Base, Gaozhou】 A rustic combo of ancient village + lotus pond. The Lotus Festival in July is super lively! Must-try: lotus leaf rice at the village entrance🍚 Address: Liucun Village, Nantang Town, Gaozhou (Recommended to drive) 🏨Hotel Recommendation 【Victoria International Hotel】A must-stay! √ Right in the heart of Dianbai, convenient for all attractions √ Spacious rooms with bathtubs, only ¥100+ per person👛 Address: No. 1, Xinhu 2nd Road, Shuidong Street, Dianbai District (Food street right downstairs) 🍜Food Itinerary DAY1: After check-in, head straight to ▶️"Fei Yi Duck Porridge" opposite the hotel: Tender duck blood, super fresh porridge (¥25/person) ▶️Late-night snack at "Shuidong Night Market": Try fried oysters and sweet potato flour cakes DAY2: ▶️Breakfast at the hotel’s dim sum—red rice rolls and lava buns are a must ▶️After lotus viewing, dine at "Dianbai Fishing Port" for seafood. Steamed grouper and salt-and-pepper mantis shrimp are highly recommended 💡Practical Tips - Best viewing period: June-August at dawn (lotus with morning dew is magical) - Transportation: Attractions are spread out, so renting a car is recommended - Essentials: Sunscreen + mosquito repellent + Hanfu/cheongsam (photo props)