Escape the Heat Plan! Embrace the Cool Romance of Thousands of Acres of Lotus Flowers on Weishan Island

Where to go in summer? The vast lotus fields of Weishan Lake are in full bloom, stretching as far as the eye can see, blending water and sky. Boating through the depths of the lotus fields is incredibly relaxing and healing! Eating, staying, and playing—one day and night is enough, with every minute well spent! First, important notes for entering the island⚠️ 1. On the ferry or outside the island, "enthusiastic guides" may approach you with offers. These are often scams—they seem friendly but will take you to their own restaurants or offer cheap lake tours with no guarantees, essentially handing you over to others. Do not believe them. 2. If you're not driving onto the island, don’t buy the ¥30 ferry ticket. Instead, go left from the tourist center to find the ¥6 pedestrian ticket—the experience is the same. Top recommended route for self-driving to the island: Navigate to "Weishan Island Ferry Terminal" on your phone. After exiting the highway, turn left when you see the red landmark building of Weishan Lake Tourist Area, then turn right at the residential channel sign and proceed straight to reach the ferry terminal. Ferry to the island: Stay in your car. After the ferry docks, follow staff instructions to buy tickets and drive onto the ferry. The crossing takes about 10 minutes. The ferry’s second deck offers scenic views and a place to rest. Attractions on the island: No ticket is needed to enter Weishan Island, but separate tickets are required for individual attractions. The island’s five attractions share a combo ticket, available for purchase anytime. Discount tickets must be bought offline. The attractions are: - Weizi Cultural Garden - Railway Guerrilla Memorial Park - Weizi Forest - Ecological Lotus Garden - Daguanyu Folk Customs Museum Must-do activities on the island: 1. Take a boat tour through Weishan Lake’s vast lotus fields. Best enjoyed at dusk—watch the sunset, feel the lake breeze, admire the lotuses, and pick lotus seeds and leaves. Costs around ¥20-30 per person. Homestays can help arrange boats. The lake is full of treasures—collect plenty! Lotus flowers can be fried, dried lotus leaves make great tea or can be used to steam rice or cook porridge. 2. Walk 1,000 meters from your homestay to Bolang Bay Beach, with its expansive lawns—perfect for photos. Bring your dog and enjoy the gentle waves lapping the shore in this natural oxygen-rich paradise. Activities include water jetpacks, skydiving, and helicopter tours of the island. 3. Weishan Lake’s ring road spans 13.14 km, ideal for driving, cycling, or hiking. The endless lake views are picturesque, making it a perfect route for sunrise or sunset! Local delicacies: - Lotus-wrapped meat: crispy outside, tender inside, refreshing and fragrant without being greasy. - Weishan Lake spicy carp: unique to the lake, with four nostrils and four whiskers. - Floating fish ball soup: made from tender fish meat, minced and shaped into melt-in-your-mouth balls. - Lotus duck: infused with the delicate fragrance of lotus leaves, offering a unique flavor. ...and many other lake specialties. Restaurants on the island are regulated by the local government. Focus on portion size and taste—avoid solicitors to prevent scams or subpar service due to low-price lures.