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The strongest lotus fragrance in southern Yunnan

Light spreads over the edge of Shiping city✨ Yilong Lake unfolds a clear expanse of water💦 Lotus leaves crowd together, covering the lake bay A gentle breeze blows🌬️ Green waves surge, carrying the scent of lotus🌿 When seagulls skim the water Their wingtips lightly touch, creating sparkling ripples✨ 📍Address: Provincial Road 314, Shiping County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province 🎫Admission: Free entry ⏰Recommended visit time: 3 hours 📸Best photo spot: East shore viewing platform 【Stunning Moments】 🌅At sunrise, mist swirls around Like an ink wash painting 🌇At sunset, the vast lotus pond Is bathed in a golden glow Simply breathtaking‼️ 【Activity Recommendations】 🚣‍♀️Row a small boat Through the lotus pond 📸Wear a qipao or hanfu And become a Jiangnan lady 🐟Taste freshly caught lake delicacies So fresh it’ll blow your mind! Dilianya Hotel Recommendation🏨 📍100 meters from Yilong Lake ✅Clean and hygienic ✅Lake view from the window ✅Great value for money Average cost per person: 120+ 🛏️Sleeping surrounded by lotus fragrance is amazing! Tips: 1⃣ The lotus blooms most beautifully from June to August 2⃣ Be sure to apply sunscreen 3⃣ Fewest visitors before 8 AM 4⃣ Ethnic costumes available for rent for photos
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Posted: Oct 25, 2025
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