[Shicheng Tongtianzai｜Step into the pink dream of lotus flowers and unlock summer's exclusive romance]

Sisters! I've heard the lotus flowers in Dasha, Shicheng are blooming spectacularly again!! 🔥 This summer, follow my guide to check in at the ultimate clash of "Qianfo Danxia + Hundred-Mile Lotus Sea," every snap looks like a healing scene straight out of a Studio Ghibli animation～ 📍 Location: Dasha Village, Qinjiang Town, Shicheng County, Ganzhou City (at the foot of Tongtianzai Scenic Area) 🚗 Transportation: ▫️ Self-drive: Navigate to "Dasha Lotus Garden," about 5 hours from Shenzhen/Guangzhou, winding mountain roads but stunning scenery! ▫️ High-speed rail: 1-hour taxi ride from Ganzhou Station, or take bus No. 5 from the county town to Dasha Lotus Garden stop (frequent service!) 💰 Ticket: 50 RMB (free with Jiangxi Cultural Tourism Card! Half price with student ID) ⏰ Opening hours: 08:30-17:30 (last ticket at 16:50!) 🌿 Must-visit spots: 1️⃣ Dasha Lotus Garden 500 acres of breathtaking lotus ponds! Pink lotus flowers framed with Danxia Mountains, recommended to wear light-colored long dresses for a stroll on the boardwalk～ From 5:30 to 9:00 AM, there is a mist rising system, creating a fairy-like atmosphere as if entering a celestial paradise! After 5:30 PM, the lotus pond at dusk is even more stunning, remember to bring a reflector for lighting! 2️⃣ Tongtianzai Danxia Secret Realm Climb to see the "Gate of Life" wonder! Red cliffs and millennium cracked landforms, the glass viewing platform offers a breathtaking panoramic shot. Recommended to ascend from the south gate, along the way you’ll see geological wonders like the Immortal’s Plow Field and Stone Bamboo Shoot Drying in the Sky. If you’re fit, challenge the full 2-hour hiking route. 3️⃣ Nanluwu Ancient Village A Qing Dynasty Hakka walled house with ninety-nine and a half rooms, blue stone slab roads + carved wooden windows instantly transport you back in time! The ancient stage often hosts Hakka lantern performances, and in June, there’s also intangible cultural heritage iron flower shows～ 🍜 Nearby activities: ▫️ Food: Must-try Shicheng taro dumplings (chewy and juicy), Lantern Feast (exquisitely shaped), Hakka stuffed tofu ▫️ Accommodation: Recommended Huayou Hot Spring Hotel, soak in the silicon spring to relieve hiking fatigue, and stargazing at night is super romantic ⚠️ Tips: ❶ Wear comfortable sports shoes! Danxia terrain is slippery, especially after rain ❷ Bring lotus photography gear: 70-200mm telephoto lens for close-ups, reflector for portrait lighting ❸ June-July is rainy season, carry an umbrella and mosquito repellent ❹ There is a Lotus Culture Museum in the scenic area where you can DIY lotus sachets, very fun! 📸 Photo guide: ✔️ Shoot lotus flowers and Danxia from below ✔️ Wear Hanfu and shoot ancient-style photos on the old stage ✔️ Capture lotus pond reflections and sunset glow in the evening Just watched the lotus pond sunset, the pink-purple sky reflecting on the Danxia mountains is truly breathtaking…💭 This summer, bring your camera and besties to Shicheng and pack summer into your memories!