A Pond of Pink Beauty Enchants the World, Complete Photo Guide to Tongtianzai Lotus Shadows

Shicheng Tongtianzai Dayu Lotus Garden, waiting for you to capture the Jiangnan lotus charm with your lens! 📸🌸 🏞 Scenic Overview • Location: Dayu Village, Qinjiang Town, Shicheng County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, about 6 km from the county seat, adjacent to the national 4A-level scenic spot Tongtianzai. • Highlights: Centered on a hundred-acre lotus garden, blending Hakka culture and Danxia landforms, a paradise for photography enthusiasts. 🧭 Best Shooting Time 1⃣ Mid-June to August: Lotus blooming period, ideal for shooting. 2️⃣ After rain: Lotus leaves hold water, petals adorned with droplets, adding freshness. 3⃣ Early morning 6:00-8:00: Lotus with dew, soft light, perfect for close-ups; evening 17:00-19:00: Lotus pond glows golden, rich light and shadow layers. 🌈 Personalized Photo Check-in Spots 1⃣ Lotus Pond Viewing Platform: Elevated platform at the scenic entrance, overlooking the entire hundred-acre lotus pond. Shooting tips: Use a wide-angle lens for panoramas or telephoto to capture distant flower clusters. 2️⃣ Lotus Breeze Boardwalk: Wooden boardwalk winding through the lotus pond, flowers within reach on both sides; Shooting tips: Low-angle upward shots, using lotus flowers as foreground, people or boardwalk as midground. 3⃣ Lotus Fragrance Pavilion: Wooden pavilion in the center of the lotus pond, ancient-style architecture harmonizing with lotus flowers; Shooting tips: Use the pavilion frame for composition, capturing interaction between people and lotus. 4️⃣ Tongtianzai Danxia Landform: Within the scenic area, Tongtianzai offers shots of lotus flowers with Danxia rock walls in the same frame; Shooting tips: Use drone aerial photography to showcase the fusion of nature and culture. 5️⃣ Night Light Show (Summer Only): Lighting area around the lotus pond, lotus flowers appear dreamlike under lights; Shooting tips: Use long exposure to capture light trails intertwined with lotus flowers. 🪭 Personalized Photo Theme Recommendations 1⃣ Ancient Style Hanfu Props: Oil-paper umbrella, round fan, bamboo basket. Scenes: Lotus Fragrance Pavilion, Lotus Breeze Boardwalk. Shoot the "Lotus Picking Girl" theme. 2️⃣ Traditional Qipao Use oil-paper umbrella and flower branches as props to shoot beauties with unique oriental charm. 3⃣ Emotional Portraits Technique: Use lotus leaves to cover the face, shoot partial close-ups to create mystery. 4️⃣ Parent-Child Interaction Scene: Grass by the lotus pond, capture moments of children chasing dragonflies and touching lotus leaves. 5️⃣ Wedding Photography Scene: Early morning lotus pond, shoot newlyweds strolling the boardwalk, feeding lotus seeds to each other sweetly. 🚘 Transportation and Accommodation I. Transportation 1⃣ Self-driving: Navigate to "Shicheng Tongtianzai Scenic Area," parking available at the entrance. 2️⃣ Public Transport: From Shicheng Bus Station, take the shuttle to Dayu Village, about one every 30 minutes. II. Accommodation 1⃣ Inside the scenic area: Dayu Lotus Garden Homestay, lotus view from the window, prices 200-400 RMB/night. 2️⃣ County seat: Shicheng International Hotel, well-equipped, suitable for family trips. 🕹 Notes 1⃣ Sun and mosquito protection: Strong UV by the lotus pond, recommend long sleeves or sunscreen, bring mosquito repellent. 2️⃣ Do not pick lotus flowers or leaves; some are for sale, you can buy a couple of stems. 3⃣ Advance booking: More visitors on weekends and holidays, recommend booking tickets and accommodation in advance. 4️⃣ Lotus garden is free all day, some areas may charge fees. ⛳️ Nearby Attractions 1⃣ Tongtianzai Scenic Area: Adjacent to the lotus garden, featuring Danxia Red Cliffs, Gate of Life (natural cave for summer cooling), and other spots. 2️⃣ Hakka Ancient Village: Dayu Village preserves the white walls and black tiles of southern Jiangxi style, ancient camphor tree at the village entrance is great for rest and photos. 3⃣ Hot Springs and Ancient Residences: Nearby are Huayou Hot Springs and Nanlu House (Hakka courtyard residence).