Jinjiang genuine 14
"Jingjing, have you seen the footage released by Qingshuang UP? The filming location is in our W City! I checked the opening time, it's in two days, let's go together then."
Tao Xiaoqing rolled around on the bed holding her cell phone, sending voice messages to her friends with excitement on her face.
As a fan of Qingshuang, she has watched the video of "Dancing on Leaves" countless times. The scenery, the people, and the dance are all beautiful to a new level.
Especially the conception, it is so ingenious!
Dancing on the leaves of Victoria amazonica, the planning team is really talented. From this point of view, Qingshuang is the first person on the Internet.
For her, the novelty it brought far exceeded the other party’s previous videos.
While watching the film over and over again, Tao Xiaoqing became more and more yearning for the beautiful filming location.
She has been waiting for the behind-the-scenes footage these past two days and clicked on it as soon as it was released.
What’s surprising is that the filming location is right in this city!!
Seeing this, Tao Xiaoqing could no longer sit still.
It is summer vacation now and the place is so close to her, so she has to go and see it no matter what.
"Okay, I haven't seen Victoria amazonica yet, so let's go on the day the park opens?" Tang Jingjing's voice was also full of anticipation.
"Yeah, but we have to get there early, it feels like there will be a lot of people."
Considering the extremely high number of video views and the comments of "Hua Jian Ji, wait for me" that kept appearing on the barrage, Tao Xiaoqing felt that they had to get ahead of others, otherwise they would have to queue.
She took out her mobile phone and logged into a travel app, intending to make a travel plan in advance.
This is something Tao Xiaoqing often does on weekdays and it has become a habit.
Whether you are ordering takeout, shopping online, or visiting a tourist attraction, you must check guides and refer to other people's reviews to avoid pitfalls.
After all, some popular online tourist attractions only look good in photos. Once you go there, you’ll find that they are nothing and it’s a waste of time.
It was only when she opened the APP that she suddenly remembered that Huajianji had not yet opened.
Will there be a guide?
Probably...no.
Tao Xiaoqing couldn't help but frown.
Just like candidates who are used to open-book exams, they will feel very uncomfortable once they are not given hints.
Without a guide, it means she has to look up locations, transportation routes, plan the order of the tour and must-see attractions on her own... It's too troublesome just thinking about it.
She knew too little information now. It would be even more embarrassing if there was nothing to see in the park and Jingjing made a wasted trip.
Thinking of this, Tao Xiaoqing's urgency was dampened a bit.
She tried to enter the name of "Hua Jian Ji" in the input box, and unexpectedly there were guides, and more than one.
The number one ranked article #An Encounter with Huajianji# has been viewed over 10,000 times.
Tao Xiaoqing saw the name of the poster - @叶涵, and her eyes suddenly lit up.
It’s the beautiful sister in the behind-the-scenes footage!
As a fan, she would watch every behind-the-scenes footage released by Qingshuang. Occasionally, other bloggers would come to guest star, but the one who impressed Tao Xiaoqing the most was Ye Han.
She wears simple clothes, has delicate facial features, and a graceful and elegant demeanor. Her temperament is as calm as water, like a breeze in the woods or a streak of light in the night sky. She has a kind of freshness and naturalness that blends into the scenery of lakes and mountains, which makes people feel amazing unconsciously.
With excitement, Tao Xiaoqing clicked on it - and then clicked on the collection without hesitation.
This guide is very comprehensive, from tourist routes to ticket purchase methods, scenic spot introductions, itinerary planning, nearby homestays and snacks, and cost budgets...
Each item is clearly organized and includes thoughtful travel tips, which is a boon for lazy people.
With this guide, you don't need to read any other guides.
The picture below the text completely attracted Tao Xiaoqing's attention.
There are panoramic views from the sky, which are magnificent and majestic; there are close views of blooming lotuses, which are clear and flawless, untainted by the mud; there are graceful figures standing on the Victoria amazonica, who seem to be riding on a small boat, isolated from the world; there are also rowing boats sailing across the lake, creating layers of ripples, and the lake water is as clear as a mirror, as if you are swimming in a painting.
There is the moment when the koi carp jumps out of the water, with beautiful colors and clearly visible scales; there is also the quietness deep in the bamboo forest, with mottled light and shadows, and leaves swaying in the wind...
Oh my god, what a great photo!
Tao Xiaoqing scrolled through the pictures one by one, exclaiming in surprise from time to time.
This photographer is so good at taking pictures. He chooses the best angles for every picture and captures the atmosphere so well that it makes people's hearts tremble.
Especially the picture of lotus, which is often seen in parks, but compared with this one, it seems that the whole lotus pond has lost its color.
Through the pure white, overlapping petals, Tao Xiaoqing seemed to be able to see the noble character of the lotus, which has no branches or vines, and its fragrance spreads far and wide, so beautiful that it is heart-wrenching; even the dewdrops rolling down the petals are so beautiful, round and full, crystal clear, reflecting thousands of lights in the sunlight.
Before she finished flipping through the photos, she was already eager to check in at Huajianji.
The publicity effect of Huajianji was extremely outstanding, far exceeding Ye Han’s expectations.
The sudden popularity of Qingshuang UP host 'Wu on the Leaves' made her an instant hit. Ye Han's appearance in the behind-the-scenes footage made the topic more popular. Then @叶涵's account released a promotional video and opening hours of the botanical garden. Other big Vs and bloggers also promoted it. Combined with travel experts' guides, exquisite illustrations, etc., it successfully attracted a lot of attention.
Cheng Mengting also made a lot of contributions to this.
As a fashion blogger with hundreds of thousands of followers, she not only worked with other blogger friends to promote her bestie, but also took a set of photos at Huajianji. The beautiful scenery and fashionable outfits received over a million likes.
In addition, Ye Han selected some early batches of tourists to visit the botanical garden for free.
All they have to do is post real reviews and photos of Huajian on the review app for others to refer to.
In this way, there are publicity, strategies, and reviews on various social media.
Ye Han looked at the gradually rising popularity and thought it was a good start.
Of course, she also saw a lot of doubts.
"The photo is obviously photoshopped, but the photographer is very professional and the shooting angle is great."
"Hua Jian Ji was formerly called Nanshan Botanical Garden. I took a few photos when I passed by half a year ago. Let's take a look. The lake water stinks, and the environment is dirty, messy, and poor. Don't believe it! Send me up so that more people can see it (put your hands together)."
"The glass greenhouse in the photo is too exaggerated. How can there be such a design?"
"I won't talk about the succulents that are all out of their pots. Some of them look like fake pictures made of clay. Especially the mountain rose. You can find out by searching it online."
After seeing this, Ye Han was not angry. Instead, he felt that it was a good thing to some extent.
Only when there are doubts will people want to understand the real situation, which is also a kind of heat.
But when they arrive at the botanical garden, they will realize that these are pure rumors.
Ye Han closed the app and looked at the calendar on the desk. It was July 25th.
The park will open tomorrow.
It would be a lie to say I wasn't nervous.
Ye Han closed his eyes and could clearly feel his own violent heartbeat, which was much faster than usual.
What she can do now is to sort out in her mind over and over again whether there are any missed details and whether the personnel arrangements are in place to avoid unexpected situations.
I hope the opening tomorrow goes smoothly.
At 7 o'clock in the morning, Tao Xiaoqing turned off the alarm clock the second time it rang and sat up quickly from the bed.
Today is the official opening day of Huajianji. She and Jingjing agreed to go there early to avoid the long queues.
The two met at a subway entrance in the city and took a taxi.
Huajianji is a bit remote, and it costs nearly 40 yuan to get there from the city, which is not bad on average for two people.
The air conditioner was on in the car. Tao Xiaoqing pulled her hair up tightly, feeling the cool breeze from the vents. She felt like she was alive again.
The temperature in July is very high, with temperatures reaching 27 or 28 degrees in the morning.
During the few minutes she waited for the bus on the side of the road, she felt her hair was so hot that it was about to smoke.
Tang Jingjing was wearing a mini bag across her body, which was pitifully small considering its capacity. "Yuqing, did you bring any water?"
Tao Xiaoqing never liked to bring things with her, and every time she went out she was empty-handed: "No, I'll buy some when I get there."
At 8:40, the two arrived at the entrance of Huajianji, which had just been open for 10 minutes.
Looking at the two long rows of private cars parked on both sides of the road, Tao Xiaoqing secretly thanked herself: "Fortunately I came early."
There are indeed a lot of people coming to visit.
"I'll go buy some water first."
"Okay, let's go together."
The two walked to the vending machine and found two handsome guys sitting under a parasol. There were many people scanning the code in front of it, so they walked forward curiously.
The sign next to it reads:
【Travel Package Rental】
Rent: 20 yuan (100 yuan deposit required)
Includes: 2 bottles of mineral water, 4 cooling patches, 2 packs of tissues, 1 pack of cooling wet wipes; 1 parasol, 1 selfie stick, 1 toilet water.
PS: After use, it will be recycled on site and the deposit will be returned after inspection.
"Classmate, do you want to rent a backpack? We've packed everything, so you don't need to bring anything."
A sunny and handsome guy looked at them with a smile, revealing his eight white teeth. His tank top showed off his beautiful muscle lines. He had a good body from regular exercise.
Because the weather was hot, a few drops of sweat flowed down the boy's jaw, across his rolling Adam's apple, and then into his collar. His whole body exuded hormonal sexiness.
Being looked at like this, Tang Jingjing blushed and lowered her head in embarrassment.
Tao Xiaoqing looked at the backpack in the boy's hand, then looked at the various items placed in front of him, and her heart was deeply moved.
For a lazy person like her, it is really necessary.
"or--"
"Let's rent it." They said in unison.
After paying, Tao Xiaoqing volunteered to carry the backpack.
It was not as heavy as she had imagined. Under the guidance of a handsome guy, she put a cooling patch on the Dazhui point on the back of her neck and felt the coolness instantly.
Tang Jingjing took out a parasol from her bag. It was a foldable type and very light, but the umbrella was very large when opened, just enough for two people.
With it blocking the way, the sunlight suddenly became less strong.
As a severely lazy person, Tao Xiaoqing never wants to carry a parasol with her.
But as soon as I went out, I was taught a lesson. The direct sunlight burned the earth like a raging flame, making it impossible to open my eyes, and it seemed that all the moisture in my body had been dried up.
But she just doesn't learn her lesson and will do it again next time.
Mineral water too.
As long as you hold a mineral water bottle in your hand, it is very inconvenient to take pictures or look at your mobile phone; or if you forget where you left it while visiting a scenic spot, you will lose it in the blink of an eye.
In short, she really needed such a travel bag to solve the problem.
Before entering the park, Tao Xiaoqing had already given her full impression of "A Collection of Flowers" and posted her first circle of friends.
[First experience with 'Hua Jian Ji', a versatile backpack for lazy people, freeing your hands——]
The accompanying pictures show various items stored in the bag, as well as photos of the two young brothers busy at work.
After posting, she put away her phone. She had no time to care about the comments and likes. Instead, she lined up closely behind the tourists in front of her and scanned the QR code to enter the park.
The ticket price for Huajianji is 30 yuan, and it is 20% off in the first week of opening, to 24 yuan, which is very friendly to students.
As soon as you enter the park, what catches your eye is the rushing waterfall. The sound of the water, accompanied by rockery and trees, gives a sense of vigor and grandeur. When you get close, you can feel the splashing water droplets, which adds a touch of coolness to the summer.
Further in, in pools of varying sizes, emerald green lotus leaves float on the water, red and white koi fish swim in the water, and a few blue water lilies dot the center of the pool, like sapphires placed on transparent discs.
The water lily is about the size of a palm, and its petals have not yet fully opened, so the sepals underneath can be seen.
The blue petals open one by one at a 45-degree angle, forming four non-overlapping hemispheres. The petals are clearly layered, with a golden center visible in the center. Each petal stands upright, attracting attention under the sunlight.
The top of the petals is darker blue, then slowly fades to an elegant light blue, with a hint of purple showing on the back, like the stars dotted in the night sky, gathered together, floating one by one on the water, noble and mysterious, like a beauty under the moon at midnight.
So beautiful!
Tao Xiaoqing was captivated by the blue color and took several photos of the water lilies.
There were a lot of people taking pictures around her, and many of them had their phones extended above the pool.
Fortunately, there is a low fence around it, otherwise I always feel like someone would fall down while taking pictures.
Tao Xiaoqing looks at the photos she took and can feel the tranquility and beauty without any color adjustment.
Perhaps it was these water lilies that the Impressionist painter Monet saw at the time, which made him obsessed with them and he created many works about them.
Tang Jingjing noticed the introduction board on the side and whispered: "Blue water lily, also known as blue lotus, blue meridian lotus, Nymphaeaceae, Nymphaeaceae, tropical plant, native to North Africa, Egypt, Mexico..."
She filmed the introduction and personally, she really liked this kind of science popularization.
In addition to blue water lilies, there are also floating Mexican yellow water lilies, Indian red water lilies, etc. in other ponds. They are all very beautiful, and they complement the different colored koi, one still and one moving. Any shot of them will be a masterpiece that can be posted on social platforms.
After leaving the "Water Lily Pond", Tao Xiaoqing went to the next attraction - the artificial lake according to the guide. The road sign indicated that it was more than 800 meters away.
Walking along the wide road, the evergreen, deciduous and broad-leaved trees on both sides had huge crowns and lush branches and leaves, which helped to block out a large area of sunlight for the two people.
Even the crape myrtles on the roadside are so attractive that people can't help but stop and admire them.
The branches are stretched out, and lavender flowers are blooming on them. People are constantly gathering around to take pictures.
Walking under the cool shade of the trees, occasionally looking up at the branches and leaves above, although they are all common garden plants, Tao Xiaoqing inexplicably feels that these trees are in particularly good condition. Even the leaves are emerald green, as if they have been washed by water, which makes people happy at the sight.
"It smells so good, can you smell it? It's the scent of lotus."
Tao Xiaoqing took a deep breath and felt the faint fragrance spreading from her nose to her lungs, as if her whole body was filled with a fresh breath that lingered for a long time.
"Yeah, I smell it. It's light, but very nice." Tang Jingjing closed her eyes and also felt the floating lotus fragrance, which was refreshing.
"Let's walk faster, there are more people behind us."
"good."
They walked for a while and from this angle they could see the artificial lake and pavilion not far away. The expected scenery was within reach.
"Wang Lian, I saw Wang Lian!"
Tao Xiaoqing was very excited. This was the location where Qingshuang's "Dancing on Leaves" was filmed, and the background was exactly the same as in the video.
She'll be seeing it soon!
Even the backpack didn't feel heavy. Tao Xiaoqing walked quickly towards the lake. When she saw the "Danger Water" sign in front of her, she gradually slowed down.
only--
"Damn, this is...too big?"
“It’s really big.”
When they got closer, they were both stunned. They looked at the huge creatures floating on the water and couldn't close their mouths for a long time.
In the video, they can indeed feel that the Victoria amazonica is very big, but the focus is more on Qingshuang's dance, and they have no intuitive concept of the specific size.
However, when they saw the plant with their own eyes, the shock they felt was beyond words.
The huge round leaves float on the water, with the edges of the leaves curled up. You can see the radial veins on the surface of the leaves, winding and twisting. It is no exaggeration to describe them as boats.
The largest leaf has a diameter of more than 3 meters and is taller than a floor. It looks like an oversized green disc, swaying gently with the waves. Judging from the area, it is more than enough to spread two quilts flat on it.
And this is just one leaf of the Victoria amazonica.
A Victoria amazonica plant has 8-9 leaves floating in the water, with a distance between them. They are arranged in a crisscross pattern on the water surface and connected by rhizomes underwater, forming an extremely terrifying behemoth that occupies a large area of water.
If the pond is slightly smaller, one Victoria amazonica plant may be able to fill the entire water surface, making it worthy of the title of "king of water flowers".
It was the first time that Tang Jingjing saw a giant aquatic plant like Victoria amazonica. She couldn't help but take a few steps forward, her eyes full of shock.
If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she couldn't have imagined how the leaves of a plant could grow so big.
She is about 160cm tall, and it feels like this leaf can even fit two of her head to toe.
No wonder the origin of Victoria amazonica is in the Amazon River basin in South America.
The Amazon River is the second longest river in the world and the river with the largest flow. If it were replaced by other waters, it would probably not be able to hold all the water.
The visual effect is really stunning.
This was not the first time Tao Xiaoqing had seen Victoria Victoria. She had seen it before when she traveled to Province G, but it was definitely not this big.
She is sure of it!
Tao Xiaoqing's memory was not wrong.
Currently, most of the Victoria regia introduced into domestic botanical gardens are the Amazon Victoria regia and the Cruz Victoria regia. The latter has larger leaves, with a general diameter of 1.2-1.7 meters and a maximum diameter of 2.9 meters, breaking the record of 2.78 meters held by the Brazilians.
However, Victoria regia with a diameter of more than 3 meters is extremely rare. Only a new variety of Victoria regia discovered in the past two years - the Bolivian Victoria regia (with a maximum leaf diameter of 3.2 meters) grown in the Bolivia-La Rinconada Botanical Garden - can be compared with it.
However, although both belong to the same genus Victoria, they are not the same species.
Looking at the Cruz Victoria regia sub-variety alone, there is currently no such large size.
Apparently, Tao Xiaoqing and Tang Jingjing were not the only ones surprised to see this huge creature. Other tourists were also shocked and exclaimed in amazement.
"Fuck, it's so big!!"
"This is Victoria amazonica... My god, what are the leaves like?"
“It’s my first time seeing it, and it really opens my eyes.”
Some people put their arms around their friends' shoulders and exclaimed, "Let me tell you, this Victoria amazonica in front of us is absolutely the best! The ones I saw in XX Wetland Park before are nothing compared to it. Come on, help me take a few more photos."
More and more people gathered around, exclaiming one after another, all of them came to see this 'giant' Victoria amazonica.
Except for one blade with a diameter of more than three meters, the diameters of the other blades are also more than two meters, which is the largest in the country.
Whether tourists have seen it or not, they can't help but be shocked by the spectacular sight before them.
Even if "Hua Jian Ji" has no other special features, the trip is worthwhile just for this Victoria amazonica of amazing size.
Tao Xiaoqing also took a lot of photos with a selfie stick.
Against the backdrop of the Victoria amazonica, she looks much smaller; especially in the close-up shot in the middle, where a little child is running through the middle of the frame. The child is so small that the Victoria amazonica behind him looks particularly large.
Tao Xiaoqing was flipping through the photos on her phone. She had only been in the park for a short time, but she had already taken forty or fifty photos.
Perhaps it was because the scenery and plants in Huajianji were so beautiful that she felt that her photography skills had improved a lot compared to before. Just adding a filter would make a photo good enough to be posted on social platforms, and she was reluctant to delete any of them.
It’s a pity that I didn’t see anyone standing on the Victoria amazonica.
Just as I was thinking about it, the graceful and melodious Jiangnan folk tune came from not far away, which was pleasant to the ears and attracted the attention of the tourists on the shore.
Tao Xiaoqing suddenly looked up and saw several antique rowing boats paddling across the lake water and slowly heading towards this side.
The boatwoman stood at the bow, rowing the boat, her arms moving and humming a tune whose lyrics were indistinguishable, with a rhythm unique to Jiangnan, melodious and pleasant to the ear; the oars stirred up ripples in the lake, which floated up and down on the sparkling lake like a small boat drifting with the waves.
Behind me is a lotus pond with blooming lotus flowers. The faint lotus fragrance wafts into my nose, which is refreshing and quiet. By the lake are drooping willows, whose branches sway in the wind with a slow rhythm.
As the boat swayed gently, colorful koi swam around. Occasionally, water birds would land on the top of the boat and fly by flapping their wings. With the cloudless sky and clear lake water, it seemed as if time had slowed down.
As everyone watched, one of the boats came near the leaves of the Victoria amazonica and remained motionless on the water.
A girl in Hanfu, with the help of the boat girl and her friends, carefully climbed onto the huge blade with a glass plate, and then slowly knelt in the middle of the blade.
The hem of her skirt spread out layer by layer, forming a fan shape of about one meter. The 'gold thread' and embroidery on the clothes sparkled in the sunlight, creating a beautiful picture.
"Wow, the leaves of Victoria amazonica can really be sat on—"
"It feels quite dangerous, will you fall?"
"No, you can see that the blades don't show any signs of sinking."
"Mom, I want to sit on it and play like this sister!"
"Hanfu is so beautiful! This scenery is amazing. Next time I want to wear Hanfu and take pictures here."
Seeing that the leaves of the Victoria amazonica can indeed bear the weight of an adult, the surrounding tourists became even more interested and the sound of taking photos could be heard everywhere.
Apparently, the girl only dared to sit on the leaves of the Victoria amazonica to take a few photos. Her legs were shaking when she stood up, and she quickly returned to the boat with the help of her friends.
As for the others, although they were eager to try, only a few of them had the courage.
Many tourists feel dizzy just by looking at the lake water below. The boat also sways slightly due to the buoyancy. If they accidentally step on empty water, it will be an accident instead of a wonderful experience.
Besides, there are so many people watching on the shore, and most of them are taking pictures with their mobile phones. Those who dare to go up are basically extroverted and social people who are not afraid of being watched.
Tao Xiaoqing was so excited as she looked at the rowboats coming in one after another that she pulled Tang Jingjing to the dock.
The boat ticket is 30 yuan per person. One boat can hold 4-6 people. It will leave when it is full, very quickly.
The two bought tickets and sat in the rest area at the pier waiting.
It's only 9:30 and we're already queuing.
Fortunately, there were many boats and it was soon their turn.
The two men got on board, and the wooden planks made a creaking sound as their feet stepped on them.
Under the influence of buoyancy, the feeling was completely different from walking on the shore, so the two of them supported each other and bent over to enter the cabin.
There were two rows of seats in the small cabin, and they and a family of three sat on either side; in the middle was a small square table with snacks and ice cubes on it, which gave off a slight chill, making people feel a lot cooler.
In front is a half-open roller blind that blocks the sunlight from overhead. Through the blind, one can see the figure of the boat girl rowing the boat.
Tao Xiaoqing looked around through the window. The boat had sunk to a certain angle. The calm water was within reach. The swaying waves were almost dazzling in the sun. Schools of koi were swimming around, as if within reach.
The boat girl began to hum a Jiangnan tune as the rowing boat swayed forward. The feeling was completely different from riding on a large pleasure boat.
She could clearly feel the buoyancy of the boat lifted by the water, hear the sound of the oars, see the waves and fish swimming nearby, and her body swayed gently with the boat, as if she had merged with the scenery in front of her, completely away from the hustle and bustle of the world and deeply immersed in it.
The fragrance of lotus became stronger and stronger, and it turned out that they had entered the lotus pond.
Tao Xiaoqing couldn't help but stretch her head and look forward. The green lotus leaves were fresh and plump, and their irregular edges swayed in the wind like rippling waves.
There are still some dewdrops hanging on the emerald green leaves, like round pearls rolling inside, occasionally condensing together and sliding towards the depression in the center, crystal clear and particularly pleasing to the eye.
A passage was specially opened in the lotus pond for the rowboat to move forward. They shuttled through the green lotus in the pond. When they lowered their heads, they could see the bright green lotus leaves, one after another, arranged in an orderly manner. The lotus fragrance was pleasant, and the feeling was simply too comfortable.
Tao Xiaoqing breathed in deeply in the lotus pond, and her breath was filled with the pleasant fragrance of lotus flowers, which was refreshing.
The fragrance sinks from the nose to the lungs, circulates back and forth with the breathing, over and over again. The fresh air empties the waste gas accumulated in the body, clears away all worries and troubles, and makes the whole person feel relaxed.
From time to time, you can see graceful lotus flowers among the green leaves, standing upright on their pedicels, so beautiful that you can't take your eyes off them.
The lotus flowers bathed in the morning sunlight are enjoying sufficient light and presenting a good posture.
Some are in bud, some are in full bloom, the petals open layer by layer until they are parallel to the flower path. The inflorescence is extremely large, more prominent than that of ordinary lotus, standing in the lake for everyone to admire.
Each of its petals is light and thin, as clear as jade, and as pink as peach blossoms in March, but with the lotus' unique temperament of "growing out of the mud without being stained, washing in the clear water without being coquettish". It is pure and elegant, with a noble character, which makes people love it.
"It's so beautiful." Tang Jingjing was so lost in thought when she saw a lotus flower for the first time that she didn't wake up until she could no longer see it. She quickly took a photo with her phone.
She had seen many lotus flowers in the park before, but she had never thought they were attractive.
However, now, Tang Jingjing is completely fascinated by these lotus flowers. She has an urge to take pictures like crazy and even wants to take one home to raise.
She imagined a lotus with a emerald green stem blooming in a glass bottle, with pink petals hanging on the mouth of the bottle and the faint lotus fragrance filling the room. What a happy thing that would be.
Tao Xiaoqing has been recording the video. Such beautiful scenery must be preserved and appreciated at all times.
Suddenly, she saw a touch of pure white among the white and pink lotus flowers. That was——
The lotus picture she saw in the guide!
Tao Xiaoqing suddenly stood up, bent over and lifted the curtain, then sat on the bow as the boat swayed.
"Xiaoqing, be careful!" Tang Jingjing was shocked by her actions.
"It's okay, don't worry."
Tao Xiaoqing was also impulsive. Looking at the edge of the wooden board less than ten centimeters away from her and the lake water flowing below, she closed her eyes in fear and held the phone tightly with her fingers to prevent it from falling.
But after coming out, the scenery in front of me was obviously more open.
She saw the lotus, not far away on the left, as if it was within reach.
It is smaller than other lotus flowers, with a diameter of about 15cm. It is pure white without a trace of other colors, like a handful of fresh snow in winter, yet it has the clarity of jade, and is exquisite and moving.
The petals are very layered, one layer next to the other, in an astonishing number, and the inner petal tips are slightly curled inward, like a blooming peony.
So beautiful.
Tao Xiaoqing took a few close-up photos as the boat passed by.
Others had never seen this kind of lotus before, so they all took out their mobile phones to take pictures.
This double-petaled lotus is more luxurious than single-petaled ones, has a longer flowering period, and is more ornamental.
Tao Xiaoqing returned to the cabin and took a look at the photos she had just taken when the boat girl turned around. She was stunned.
Perhaps because the distance was very close and the pixels of the phone were very clear, she found that what she took was not much different from the ones in the guide to Hua Jian Ji, except for the angle and lighting.
So, those beautiful photos are not photoshopped!
The scenery here is so beautiful and worth watching.
The artificial lake in Huajianji is not very big compared to the wetland parks which are hundreds of hectares in size. The boat girl went very slowly. After circling a long circle between the lotus pond and the Victoria amazonica, the rowboat slowly stopped at the pier on the other side of the lake.
After getting off the boat, both of them felt a little reluctant to leave.
The child from the opposite family was clamoring to sit on the seat again, and was helplessly picked up and coaxed by his parents.
"Let's go to the glass greenhouse first, and then walk along the water promenade when we come back."
"Yeah, that's what I thought."
I feel like there are still many scenes that I haven’t captured.
If it were any other place, they would have missed it and there would be no regret, but at "Hua Jian Ji", they wanted to capture every scene.
Such beautiful scenery, it would be a loss for them to miss any of it.
Passing by the quiet bamboo forest, smelling the light bamboo fragrance, my soul was cleansed again under the influence of the lotus pond.
For college students like Tao Xiaoqing, they just feel a little more relaxed; but for those office workers who are under great pressure, it is tantamount to a cleansing from head to toe, and the pressure accumulated over the years is released here to a certain extent.
It's a very strange feeling.
The body becomes light, the mind becomes clear, the mundane matters that trouble the heart continue to fade away in the mind, leaving only the tranquility of the bamboo forest and the subtle rustling sound.
All the noise stops here, even the tourists' voices become much quieter. People enjoy this moment of tranquility, as if they have entered a paradise beyond this world.
Tao Xiaoqing and her companion walked through the bamboo forest and headed to the glass greenhouse. They were stunned at the first sight they saw.
In their mind, a glass greenhouse is a house built with tempered glass that lets in sunlight - not the dreamy crystal castle before their eyes.
At my feet is a misty path that extends from the glass greenhouse to outside the fence. It is hazy and the bottom of the house is hidden in layers of white mist, making it look like a fairyland.
Looking closer, the entire building is divided into two floors, yet it is seamlessly integrated without any trace of splicing. It is transparent on all sides, exuding an indescribable freshness and cleanliness. If it weren't for the outline, it would seem as if it were completely transparent.
The sunlight shone on the towering dome, and at that moment, the glass greenhouse seemed to come alive.
The ripples on the surface are flowing slowly, and the light beams are pouring down little by little along the top. The light golden color is spreading out, shining brightly, and then returns to nothingness after the angle is adjusted.
"Oh my god, what is this... the refraction effect of light?"
The two were stunned.
Tao Xiaoqing couldn't help but take a video.
In her eyes, the clear and transparent crystal castle was filled with mist, and the transparent walls flowed like water waves. The potted plants inside were varied and their placement and design were quite artistic, attracting tourists to stop and watch.
However, the glass greenhouse in the video is in a completely 'static' state, with no ripples or light changes visible to the naked eye.
Moreover, the internal structure of the glass greenhouse cannot be restored at all. Both the three-dimensional sense and the light and shadow effects are much worse than what they look like on site.
"...Why is this happening?"
Tao Xiaoqing took several photos in a row but got the same result, feeling quite unwilling.
"Don't try. You can't take a picture with a camera." A boy with a DSLR camera hanging around his neck sighed as he adjusted the lens.
He used a professional camera worth tens of thousands of dollars, but still couldn't restore the real scene.
A two-dimensional lens is like an ancient machine in front of a perfectly constructed three-dimensional building, showing its disadvantages in terms of layering, three-dimensionality and vividness.
Tao Xiaoqing looked through the photos she had taken. If you don't compare them with the real thing in front of you, just looking at the photos, the glass greenhouse is indeed very beautiful and full of design sense.
Any one of them can be stunning.
Thinking of the rumors on the Internet that the glass greenhouse was fake and photoshopped, Tao Xiaoqing was speechless.
Who would have thought that the truth was just the opposite. Photos simply could not capture that kind of beauty. Compared with the magnificent buildings in front of us, those photos were like shoddy imitations.
"Let's go in."
The two followed the crowd and walked forward. As a special tourist attraction, there were a lot of people here, and many tourists checked in and took photos here.
Fortunately, Ye Han had anticipated this and demolished the walls of the nearby peony garden and crape myrtle garden, freeing up a lot of space, otherwise it would have seemed very crowded.
The electronic display above the sliding door shows the current number of visitors: 189/200.
The glass greenhouse is divided into two floors, with a total area of 600m
For an area of 1,000 square meters, the intelligent system calculates the most suitable number of visitors per floor.
When the number of people reaches 180/200, the sliding door will open automatically, and will close automatically after 20 visitors enter, without the need for human intervention.
This kind of intelligent operation also made many people feel very novel, and they all picked up their mobile phones to take pictures.
Tao Xiaoqing and Tang Jingjing were in the second wave to go in. Many people were still taking pictures outside, so they didn't have to wait long.
The two of them spontaneously lined up with the tourists in front of them and entered the glass greenhouse in an orderly manner.
The sliding door slowly closed behind them, and the two felt the shocking scene again.
If you only felt that the buildings were beautiful and majestic, and the mist was like a fairyland when you were outside, then now you are truly in a dream.
The glass greenhouse is decorated like a paradise for succulents, with hundreds of pots of succulents in good condition, some placed on flower racks, some hanging in the air, or having their own separate huts.
It is like a 'one-bedroom' specially built for it by the designer, which can be bathed in sufficient light, automatically adjust the temperature and humidity, and provide an excellent growth environment.
It was the first time for them to see such a luxurious training environment, and they knew that the cost of creating it must be extremely high.
"Look, this basin is also out of shape!"
"It's very well maintained, and the leaves are very evenly colored."
"Damn, these two pots of Tia didn't grow too tall. The one I kept turns green in the summer, grows so tall, and grows like a dog."
Listening to the endless discussions around her, Tao Xiaoqing looked over there and then turned her gaze back to the potted plant in front of her.
She is not a fan of succulents and doesn't know much about them.
However, even as an amateur, she could feel that each pot of succulent was growing very well.
Each of them is overflowing with pots and has a beautiful shape, which should be a state of artificial control. The leaves are plump and juicy, with different colors, and are very cute and plump, which makes the two girls' hearts burst.
"Xiaoqing, look, this succulent called 'Peach Egg' is so cute. The leaves are pink and plump, like juicy little peaches. It feels like a lot of juice will come out if you pinch it."
Tang Jingjing took several photos of it in a row and felt like she was almost melted by its cuteness.
"It's really cute. Look at this, it has a really nice shape."
Tao Xiaoqing pointed to a pot of blue stone lotus. More than a dozen layers of light blue leaves gathered together to present a "blooming lotus" posture. The tips and edges of the leaves were a little red, and they were next to each other, looking particularly domineering.
"This pot is also very beautiful. The leaves are like red jelly, so tempting."
Tang Jingjing looked at the introduction board next to her. "Rainbow Jade, Crassulaceae, Sedum, perennial succulent herb. Drought-resistant, likes sunlight..."
She likes it so much and wants to grow one.
They walked forward and admired the scenery along the way. It was really an eye-opener for the two of them. They took hundreds of photos with their mobile phones.
Perhaps it’s because the succulents here all have their own unique characteristics and are grown so well that I unconsciously want to take pictures of them all.
Go up the spiral staircase to the second floor, where the layout is more comfortable.
There is a rest area surrounded by green plants, a separately built small greenhouse, and a special viewing area. The terrain is higher, and you can overlook the panoramic view and experience a different scenery from there.
The succulent species here are even rarer, and there are also some cactus plants with brightly colored balls on top.
There was a seat in the middle that was full of people, so Tao Xiaoqing and the other person walked over and finally squeezed in.
This is also a pot of succulent plants. Its leaves are very small, about the length of a thumb, growing together fleshily and intertwined into a rosette shape.
Except for a slightly less obvious green line under the leaves, the rest of the leaves are almost completely transparent. They are crystal clear under the light, like an ice lantern made of colored glaze, and as exquisite as a work of art.
“Is it Neon Gyokuro?”
"It should be the Ice Lantern Jade Dew."
“Absolutely beautiful!”
"Almost all gold, the ice is so transparent, the condition is amazing."
"I took a video and sent it to a rich friend of mine who raises succulents. He kept asking me about it. He planned to buy it for 100,000 yuan and could raise the price further."
“Fuck—”
"This price is not expensive. This pot is the ceiling among all the jade plants I have ever seen."
Tao Xiaoqing was completely confused when she heard the discussion, and she and Tang Jingjing looked at each other in bewilderment.
She thought that succulents could be bought for just a dozen yuan, and the most expensive ones would only be a few hundred yuan, but she didn't expect them to be so expensive.
However, when she looked at the leaves in front of her that were as transparent as ice crystals, she realized that no one would dislike their beauty.
Even when they walked out of the glass greenhouse, the two were still immersed in indescribable excitement.
The last stop is the ancient tree area.
After seeing the 400-year-old peach tree and the century-old tree next to it, they did not leave directly, but turned back along another road.
It was already noon when they went out. Both of them were so hungry that their stomachs were growling, but they were still looking through the photos they had just taken with great interest.
This visit to Huajianji not only broadened my horizons, but also provided a perfect experience.
They have admired the quiet and elegant water lilies, seen with their own eyes the leaves of Victoria amazonica with a diameter of more than 3 meters, rowed boats through the lotus pond, smelled the fresh lotus fragrance, and photographed the pure white double-petaled lotus flowers at close range...
The experience in the glass greenhouse is even more wonderful, both in terms of external visual effects and sensory perception.
Tao Xiaoqing and Tang Jingjing looked at each other and thought at the same time: The 24 yuan ticket price is really worth it! !
On the way home, the two of them posted on WeChat Moments at the same time.
The accompanying pictures are photos of different scenes selected from the album, forming a full nine-square grid, which is amazing enough without adding filters.
At the same time, Tao Xiaoqing also gave a five-star rating on a ticket purchasing APP, highly praised "Hua Jian Ji", and wrote more than 500 words.
This was the first time she wrote such a long review, and her recommendations for attractions all came from the heart.
If they have time, they will come a second time!
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Note: Bolivia is located in the central part of South America and is a landlocked country. It borders Brazil in the northeast, Paraguay in the southeast, Argentina in the south, Chile in the southwest, and Peru in the west. The Bolivian Victoria amazonica is named after the country where it was discovered.
Common types of Victoria regia include: Amazon Victoria, Cruz Victoria, Longwood Victoria (hybrid), Bolivian Victoria (discovered later)
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