Song Lian's hometown, Qianxi Village, is the Yiwu version of 'Quyuan Fenghe'

On July 4th, Zhejiang officially announced the end of the plum rain season, and the scorching hot weather followed closely, with many places breaking the 38-degree mark. The subtropical high pressure and the plum rain belt seamlessly connected, and people who had just experienced the 'largest plum rain in 30 years' need to immediately switch from 'shower mode' to 'sunny and hot mode'. And this 'sunny and hot mode' is exactly the lotus flower's favorite. To admire its graceful posture, one must endure the 'intense' pursuit of the sunshine. In Song Lian's hometown, Qianxi Village, a 50-acre lotus garden has been developed by the creek. The lotus fields on both sides of the path are connected one after another. In the middle of the lotus fields, there are antique thatched pavilions, sculptures, swings, etc., suitable for young ladies to dress up in ancient costumes and check in. But in such weather, let alone young ladies, even the aunties dare not go out. The lotus is revered for its purity, and officials are esteemed for their integrity. Perhaps because Song Lian's 'Lian' is homophonic with 'lotus' and 'integrity', Qianxi Village, which vigorously promotes Song Lian culture, is filled with the presence of lotus. On the propaganda wall beside the 'Song Lian Pavilion', there is an engraving of Zhou Dunyi's 'Love of Lotus', echoing the lotus garden. 'Often remember the sunset at the creek pavilion, intoxicated and unaware of the way home. After the fun is over, the boat returns late, accidentally entering the depths of the lotus flowers. Competing to cross, competing to cross, startling a beach of gulls and egrets.' In Qianxi, a beautiful little mountain village in Yiwu, we seem to find the happiness of Li Qingzhao back then. And finally understand why Li Qingzhao chose to set out at sunset. 📍Detailed address: Qianxi Village, Shangxi Town, Yiwu City, Jinhua, Zhejiang Province Ticket price: Free