Thought West Lake's lotus flowers were beautiful enough! Until I went to Jinshan Temple in Zhenjiang 🪷

Got it, family! 😱 I originally thought West Lake's lotus was the pinnacle, until I encountered the real scene of "Lotus breeze sends fragrance, bamboo dew drips clear sound" at Jinshan Temple 🏯✨ The ancient temple's red walls reflect the lotus leaves reaching the sky, the Zen mood mixed with floral fragrance—this is the proper way to enjoy summer! 📍 Address: No. 62 Jinshan Road, Runzhou District, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province 🕘 Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30 🎫 Tickets: Peak season 70 RMB/person (June-August), off-season 50 RMB/person 🌸 One-day tour highlights itinerary 🌸 9:00 Arrive at [Jinshan Temple Main Gate] • Check in at the "Jiangtian Zen Temple" plaque • Red walls, black tiles + lotus pond, classic photo spots to start with 📸 10:00 [Climb Cishou Pagoda] • Unbeatable panoramic view from above! • Lotus leaves like green waves rolling 🌊 • Also can see the scenery of the Yangtze River tributaries in the distance 12:00 Must-try [Zhenjiang Morning Tea] • Recommended "Lao Yanchun" • Kidney flower noodles + braised meat + three-diced buns are a perfect match! 14:00 Walk around [Lotus Flower Dock] • Immersive stroll on the wooden boardwalk • Koi fish playing among lotus leaves is super fun 🐟 16:00 Around [Fahai Cave] • Great photo spot under the old willow tree • Ancient temple eaves + lotus pond, atmosphere maxed out 17:30 Wait for [Lotus Pond Sunset] • Sunset gilds the lotus edges 🌇 • Every frame is wallpaper-level masterpiece 📸 4 top photo spots recommended 1️⃣ Lotus pond east side of the Mahavira Hall • Red walls + white lotus = classic Chinese style shots • Recommended to wear Hanfu for photos 2️⃣ Cishou Pagoda viewing platform • Overhead shot of "lush lotus leaves" panorama • Great layering of temple and lotus pond 3️⃣ Lotus Flower Dock wooden boardwalk • Stand in the center for photos • Lotus leaves seem to spread from your feet to the horizon 4️⃣ By Yudai Bridge • Bridge arch frames the scene with great artistic conception • Best light in the evening! 🚗 Transportation guide High-speed rail: Get off at Zhenjiang South Station/Zhenjiang Station, taxi 15-25 RMB Bus: Take routes 4/10/12 to "Jinshan Park Station" Self-driving: Navigate to "Jinshan Temple Parking Lot," 10 RMB/hour 🍜 Must-try Zhenjiang foods • Guogai noodles: Lao Yanchun forever! The broth is incredibly delicious • Crab roe soup dumplings: 18 folds without breaking skin, be careful when sipping the soup • Lotus flower pastry: Stunning appearance, crispy to the point of crumbling • Duck blood vermicelli: Jinyuan old brand, fresh duck offal with generous portions ⚠️ Practical tips 1. Bring student ID! Ticket price difference is 20 RMB between peak and off-season 2. Mosquito repellent is a must! Mosquitoes around the lotus pond are fierce 3. Free incense sticks given, don’t be tricked into buying expensive ones 4. Want fewer people and beautiful scenery? Recommended time is 16:00-17:30 5. June to August is the best viewing period, don’t miss the blooming season This summer, don’t just focus on the crowded West Lake anymore~ Come to Jinshan Temple to experience the true "Lotus Breeze Zen Charm," your social media will definitely get flooded with questions! 🤩