Miyazaki Hayao fans must visit the magical rice paddies!

As autumn winds rise and rice waves surge, I found a fairy tale world from Miyazaki Hayao's anime in Maogang, Songjiang! Standing amidst the rice paddies of Dongshe Village, Maogang Town, Songjiang District, Shanghai A three-meter-tall straw Totoro is guarding the golden rice fields Its whiskers are woven from canary grass, and its eyes are inlaid with celadon pieces – absolutely stunning! From the nearby ☕Cloud Cafe, wafts of rice-scented coffee aroma drift over This isn't just a photo spot It's like stepping right into a Ghibli animation storyboard! Detailed Address: Dongshe Village, Maogang Town, Songjiang District, Shanghai (3 km east of the G15 Shenhai Expressway Maogang exit) Art Festival Dates: October 15th - November 25th annually 2024 Theme: "The Covenant of Wind and Seeds" Five Must-Visit Spots Guide: 1⃣️ Totoro Guardian Zone - North side of the main rice field Three straw Totoros of different sizes sit in a row Copper bells hang from their ears, jingling in the wind (Actually, they are ecological devices used to scare away birds) 2⃣️ Sky Bridge - Over the central canal A dreamy bridge woven from rice stalks Standing in the middle to take wide-angle shots yields amazing photos 3⃣️ Rice Ear Cafe - At the intersection of the field ridges Rammed earth building + thatched roof, super atmospheric Must-try "Rice Wave Latte" and the limited edition "Egret Cold Brew" 4⃣️ Rubbing Art Wall - By the drying ground on the south side Paint with rice ears dipped in natural pigments It magically disappears naturally after 24 hours! 5⃣️ Bamboo Weaving Music Tower - Next to the woods on the west side The wind plays a pentatonic scale as it blows through Remember to scan the code to save this "natural sound" Coffee Lovers Must See: ▪️ All coffee coasters are flattened rice husks ▪️ The drink menu changes with the seasons and phenology ▪️ The cup sleeves show the egrets' return-to-nest time for the day Please keep this guide for your rice field adventure: ✔️ Best photo time: 3-5 PM when the light is most beautiful ✔️ Outfit suggestion: Wear a straw hat + light colors for better photos ✔️ Essentials: Mosquito repellent + sunscreen ✔️ Cultural and creative merchandise: Super cute straw-woven small pendants Niche Play: Try asking the barista for the "hidden menu"! If you're lucky, you might get to try the limited edition "Frost Drop Special Drink"~ "Here Even a cup of coffee Tells the story of the land" For those who want the full version of the "2024 Rice Field Handbook" Leave a comment with "Maogang Rice Waves" We'll send you a PDF version with a high-definition map + hidden special drink guide!