Double Delight: Hot Springs & Lotus Viewing

A floral ocean awaits at this hidden summer retreat in Hongta District! 💕 The ultimate off-the-beaten-path escape! Hongta's top attraction! Water lily fairies have descended! ✨ 📍Location: Yingyue Lake Leisure & Cultural Center, Hongta District, Yuxi City 🚌Transport tips: Drive by navigating to "Yingyue Lake" (ample parking) or take Bus No. 6 to "Yingyue Lake Station" 1️⃣ Main Scenic Area Thousands of acres of lotus ponds dominate social media! Walk through the floral sea via wooden boardwalks, with morning mist adding a soft glow to water lilies 📸Tips: Best photography time 7-9am, bring telephoto lens to capture dragonflies skimming the water 2️⃣ Zen Tea Experience Free Pu'er tea with admission ticket, enjoy Song Dynasty-style tea ceremony amidst lotus fragrance (patient masters provide live demonstrations) 🌸Hidden gem: Hanfu wearers get one-on-one tea ceremony service 3️⃣ Hot Spring Pools "Lotus Soup" pools surrounded by water lilies! Perfect for evening soak with floral views ⚠️Note: Separate hot spring ticket required 🍜 Food Recommendations • Copper Pot Fish: Fresh from Fuxian Lake • Cold Rice Noodles: Yuxi's signature sweet-sour flavor • Rose Jelly: Available within the hot spring area • Lotus Seed Soup: Made with freshly picked pods, ¥10/bowl • Lotus Leaf Sticky Rice Chicken: Steamed in lotus leaves, limited to 30 servings daily ⚠️ Pro Tips • Water lilies close in afternoon! Arrive before 8am • Skip the ¥10/3 lotus pods at entrance (free inside park) Peak water lily season is June-September! Witness the magical "awakening lotus" phenomenon at dawn. Don't miss out!