Weekend outing in Zibo with kids! Free lotus pond + reed marsh, so healing～🪷

🗺️Destination: Mada Lake Wetland Park 📍Navigation tip: Search directly for "Mada Lake Wetland Park West Gate." There is a huge free parking lot outside the gate, and parking inside is only 0.5 yuan/hour, super cost-effective! ⏰Travel time reference: Starting from the north of Zhangdian, it takes only half an hour to get there, as close as visiting a neighborhood park～ 🎫Ticket info: Completely free! You can immerse your kids in fun all day without spending a penny～ ✨Must-try highlights: 1. Hundred-acre lotus pond scenery🪷: The lotus pond is huge. In summer when the lotus flowers bloom, the pink and white flowers reflect on the green water, every photo is a perfect family shot; 2. Reed marsh adventure🌾: The vast reed marsh has a very natural feel. When the wind blows, the reeds sway, and you can see water birds like egrets and cuckoos flying low. Kids can observe nature up close; 3. Multiple ways to play🚗: - Boat tour: 30 yuan/person, leisurely enjoy the scenery on both sides of the lake, kids love it; - Scenic area electric cart: just over ten yuan, perfect for those who don’t want to walk; - Multi-person pedal bike: great for the whole family to pedal together, chatting while riding is super relaxing; - Self-driving electric cart: 60 yuan for the first hour, then 30 yuan every half hour, go deep into the reed marsh, fewer people and beautiful scenery, very comfortable; - Walking tour: Feel the breeze, listen to birdsong, watch the reeds, mainly for relaxation～ 🏨Accommodation tip: Nearby recommended "Mada Lake Wetland Luxury Homestay," close to the park, quiet environment, very convenient for staying with kids～ 🍽️Food recommendation: 10 minutes from the park, there’s a hidden gem farmhouse! Must order crispy fried lotus flowers, freshly dug white lotus roots, Yellow River carp, plus fish ball soup and wheat-flavored pancakes. Five dishes only 140 yuan, excellent value～