Where the Lotus Breeze Intoxicates, Horse Neighs Drift into Dreams

[FourLeafClover]Hidden in Zhouquan Town, Tongxiang lies Maming Village's summer wonderland—a hundred-acre lotus pond. Layers of emerald leaves cradle countless blushing blooms, where fragrant breezes sway dancing lotus shadows. This ancient Jiangnan village, honored as "Zhejiang's Top Ten Most Beautiful Villages" and a "3A-Level Scenic Village," invites you to a poetic rendezvous amidst its pristine lotus-filled waters. 🌸 Lotus Spectacle: A Poetic Bloom of Hundred-Acre Splendor [Tulip]Scale & Varieties: Ten interconnected ponds showcase eight varieties including red, pink, white, and multicolored lotuses. Early bloomers like "Dancing Sword" (pale yellow), "Brocade Hue" (purple-red gradient), and "Jiangnan Silk" (soft yellow stamens) already dazzle, with peak bloom from late June to early July lasting through early September. [Camping]Light Play: Dawn reveals dewdrops glistening on translucent petals; dusk bathes blossoms in golden ripples. Post-rain moments offer especially intoxicating fragrance. 🎋 Beyond Sightseeing: Immersive Experiences 1. Floating Bridge Adventure: Newly built Peach Blossom Island walkways lead deep into the lotus sea for a "walking-through-flowers" perspective. 2. Old Village Charm: Stroll 50-meter-long Maming Old Street, where century-old teahouses steam amid opera tunes from ancient stages—time seems to pause. 3. Countryside Delights: A future aquatic route (under construction north of the pond) will allow boating amid blooms (check updates). 📸 Photography & Visit Tips Golden Hours: 6-8 AM or 4-6 PM for soft light and fewer crowds (weekend evenings draw 3,000+ visitors). Creative Shots: Use lotus leaves as natural frames; telephoto lenses capture dragonflies or waterbirds mid-flight. Free Perks: No entrance fee. Pick fresh seedpods (sweet lotus seeds ripen around August). 🚗 Getting There Drive: Navigate to "Maming Village Lotus Pond," ~50 minutes from Tongxiang downtown. Bus: Take K191 to "Zhouquan Station," then transfer to village shuttle (self-driving recommended). 🌟 Nearby Gems 5-Minute Drive: Peach Blossom Island's summer blooms complement the lotus scenery. City Alternatives: Free lakeside spots at Phoenix Lake (Bus 14/191) or Botanical Garden (Bus 5). [Flower]Guided by lotus breezes, you'll dream yourself into Jiangnan. As twilight stains Maming's cobblestones and lanterns glow by the pond, teahouse murmurs blend with flowing water—Tongxiang's summer nights whisper their gentlest poetry.