Step into a scene straight out of a fairy tale! Xichong Ancient Village in Jiangxi Province is currently drenched in pink-and-white lotus blooms, transforming its summer landscape into a living watercolor painting. 🌸💦 With over 40 pristine Qing Dynasty buildings (think 1644 vibes!) and misty lotus ponds, this destination is trending among travelers craving #cottagecore meets history.
📸 Pro tip: Early morning visits reward Instagrammers with dew-kissed flowers and golden-hour glow on ancient rooftops. Local homestays report triple-digit booking spikes as urban millennials swap city stress for lotus-leaf tea ceremonies and courtyard yoga sessions. 🧘♂️🍵
Archaeology buffs, take note: The village’s ‘fish-scale’ stone walls and carved window lattices reveal Ming-Qing architectural secrets – perfect for that deep-dive TikTok history thread! 📚✈️
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