[2025 Tongxiang Attraction] Travel Guide for Hundred-Acre Lotus Pond, Maming Old Street (Updated Jun)

[Fire][RoundNails] Maming Village's Hundred-Acre Lotus Pond, located in Zhouquan Town, Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, is an ecological landscape transformed from a turtle pond. In recent years, it has become a popular tourist destination due to its stunning lotus scenery and rich rural experiential activities. Here’s a detailed travel guide: [Rainbow] Basic Information - **Address**: Maming Village, Zhouquan Town, Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province - **Admission**: Free (some activities require fees) - **Best Viewing Period**: July to September (peak bloom in July) [Electrocar] Transportation: - [CarFront] **By Car**: Navigate to "Maming Village," about a 40-50 minute drive from downtown Tongxiang. - [Taxi] **By Bus**: Take a local bus to Zhouquan Town, then transfer to a rural shuttle or taxi. [DoubleHearts] Highlights [100] **Ecology & Scenery** - [One] **Hundred-Acre Lotus Pond**: Features multiple lotus varieties with vibrant colors, perfect for photography. - [Two] **Zigzag Bridge & Floating Bridge**: Offers close-up views of lotuses; the floating bridge is a popular spot for Hanfu photoshoots. - [Three] **Light & Shadow Effects**: Witness the "Glazed Lotus" at dawn, the "Pink-Gold Sunset Lotus Pond" at dusk, and a firefly wonderland at night (guide reservation required). 🎬 **Photography Guide** - 🎰 **Best Spots**: - The third pillar east of the Windmill Corridor (dynamic composition of windmills + lotuses + egrets). - Mid-section of the floating bridge for overhead shots, using water reflections for a "mirror twin" effect. - 🚦 **Prop Tip**: Borrow bamboo hats from villagers for a "lotus-picking maiden" style. 🚁 Maming Village's Hundred-Acre Lotus Pond is not just a natural attraction but also integrates ecological restoration, rural revitalization, and cultural tourism. Ideal for family trips, photography enthusiasts, and culture seekers. Avoid midday heat—visit at dawn or dusk for the best experience!

[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.

Maming Village has long intrigued me—a place shrouded in mystique and rustic charm. In my imagination, it’s the teahouse bustling at 4 a.m., the steaming bowl of mutton noodles at dawn, and the gentle patter of rain on ancient stone slabs. (More about the old street in the next post!) Recently, I heard the nearby lotus flowers were in full bloom. After an hour’s drive, we arrived to find a stunning pond already awash with blossoms—well worth the trip! Here’s a quick guide ❤️: 📍 **Location**: As pinned on the map. Just south of the fork in the road (see Pic 9), there’s a small parking lot on the west side, with the lotus pond directly east. 📍 **Best Time to Visit**: June 25th, and a section is already in full bloom! Officially, the season lasts until July. Since the old street is liveliest in the morning, the earlier you go, the better—plus, it’s cooler! Half an hour is plenty to stroll and snap photos. Don’t miss exploring the ancient Maming Old Street while you’re there. 📍 **Tips**: 🛣 **Road Conditions**: No need to worry about mud—even after rain. The paths are well-maintained, mostly paved with cement, stone, or wood. Perfect for kids, even with a 🚲! 🌞 **Sun Protection**: June/July sun is brutal. Hats, sunscreen, cover-ups—arm yourself and the little ones! 🍜 **Lunch**: By noon, the old street’s eateries were closed! Go early to enjoy a bowl of traditional noodles, or pack snacks. Summer’s beauty owes 30% to lotuses—don’t miss this spectacle! With few lotus-viewing spots in Tongxiang, it’s a must-visit.

The only sunny day during the rainy season, I visited the hundred-acre lotus pond at Maming Village in Tongxiang. The lotuses bloomed resiliently after the heavy rain—aside from the common pink ones, there were also white and red-white varieties, all equally beautiful. The crowd was manageable, and with walkways, pavilions, small boats, and swings, it's a perfect spot for photos. If the weather's good, don't hesitate to go! 👗 Wear white or traditional Hanfu 📅 June 29, 2024, 3-4 PM 🧭 Navigate to Maming Village Party-Mass Service Center 🅿️ Park at the service center's free parking lot—just walk a bit south to reach the pond 📷 Fujifilm XS10

"Often recalling the creek pavilion at dusk, intoxicated by beauty, forgetting the way home" — the lotus season has returned once more! The hundred-acre lotus pond in Maming Village, Zhouquan, is back as promised! Lush green lotus leaves and seed pods set off the delicate pink-and-white blooms, creating a soothing sight that brings a touch of coolness to the scorching summer. **Best viewing period:** July–August (Many buds bloom fully around 5–6 AM or 6 PM in the evening. On clear days, you might even catch the sunset.) 🌇 🎫 **Admission:** Free 👔 **Attire:** Traditional Chinese, modern Chinese-style, Hanfu, or qipao in light, elegant colors, paired with seasonal props. 📷 **Photo spots:** Thatched cottages 🛖, wooden bridges 🪵, and pavilions make perfect backdrops! 📍 **Location:** Hundred-Acre Lotus Pond, Maming Village, Zhouquan Town, Tongxiang City Every summer, visitors flock here to admire the lotus pond, marking the start of a romantic season. ⚠️ **Tip:** Take mosquito and insect precautions when exploring outdoors in summer. Wishing you endless "lotus luck" (a play on words for good fortune)! 🌸

Location: Hundred-Acre Lotus Pond, Maming Village, Zhouquan Town (just south of Datie Bridge) 🅿️: Parking around the lotus pond isn't very convenient. You can drive a bit further north where there's a small square for parking, just a few hundred meters' walk away. Blooming season: May-October (Peak bloom: July-September) There are several different varieties of lotus flowers here, covering an exceptionally large area. Most are currently in bud stage, while some have already fully bloomed with seed pods forming. Perfect for strolling around and taking photos~ 🚗 Public transportation isn't very convenient currently, so driving is recommended~