Yilong Lake’s Ten Thousand Lotus Garden is located on the western bank of the shallow area of Yilong Lake, two kilometers east of Shiping County in Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. From June to October each year, lotus flowers bloom here in all their splendor, with four colors: bright red, pink, milky white, and purple red, making Yilong Lake a sea of flowers. You can choose to drive there or take a taxi, as transportation is relatively convenient. The scenic area is open all day and there is no admission fee. Here, you can take a boat into the lotus pond to appreciate the beauty of the lotus flowers up close; you can also climb to the Lotus Pavilion to enjoy the panoramic view of the entire lotus garden; and you can also taste fresh lotus seeds. In addition, as Shiping County belongs to subtropical plateau mountainous monsoon climate, the characteristics of three-dimensional climate are prominent, with an average annual temperature of 18°C and an annual precipitation of 786-1116 millimeters. Therefore, it is recommended that you check the local weather forecast before going, and choose appropriate clothing and equipment according to the weather conditions. At the same time, pay attention to safety during the visit and comply with the regulations and tips of the scenic area.
The Yilong Lake万亩 Lotus Garden is located on the west shore of the shallow area of Yilong Lake, 2 kilometers east of Shiping County in Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. From June to October each year, the lotus flowers here compete in full bloom, displaying four colors: bright red, pink, milky white, and purple red, transforming Yilong Lake into an ocean of flowers. You can choose to drive there or take a taxi, as transportation is relatively convenient. The scenic area is open all day and there is no admission fee. Here, you can take a boat into the lotus pond to admire the beauty of the lotus flowers up close; you can also climb to the Viewing Lotus Pavilion to enjoy the panoramic view of the entire lotus garden; and you can also taste fresh lotus seeds. In addition, as Shiping County belongs to subtropical plateau mountainous monsoon climate, the characteristics of three-dimensional climate are prominent in the county. The average annual temperature is 18°C, and the annual rainfall ranges between 786-1116 millimeters. Therefore, it is recommended that you check the local weather forecast before going and choose appropriate clothing and equipment according to the weather conditions. At the same time, pay attention to safety during the trip and abide by the regulations and tips of the scenic area.