Stunning lotus blossoms across China attract throngs of visitors

Recently, lotus flowers have been blooming across the country, presenting a stunning scene of "endless green lotus leaves stretching to the horizon, and lotus blossoms reflecting the sunlight in a unique red hue." The overlapping layers of lush green leaves create a giant emerald carpet, dotted with pink and white lotus flowers like stars in a verdant sea, forming a magnificent natural landscape. This picturesque rural scenery attracts many citizens and tourists who either stop to admire or take photos to capture the moment.

Photo taken on July 8, 2024 shows citizens and tourists enjoying lotus flowers and taking photos at Lianhuachi Park in Beijing, China’s capital city. (He Luqi/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 6, 2024, shows tourists enjoying lotus flowers at the Longze Garden in Dahongqiao Township, Wuzhi County, Jiaozuo City, central China’s Henan Province. (Niu Shupei/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 8, 2024 shows tourists admiring the summer lotus flowers in Xidi Ancient Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, southeast China’s Anhui Province. (Shi Yalei/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 6, 2024 shows lotus flowers blooming in the West Lake Scenic Area, Hangzhou City, southeast China’s Zhejiang Province, attracting numerous tourists for flower viewing. (Chen Yueming/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 7, 2024 shows tourists enjoying lotus flowers in the lotus garden of Zhongjiang Village, Daguan Town, Nanchuan District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Qu Mingbin/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 7, 2024 shows blooming lotus flowers at Daguanlou Park in Kunming City, southwest China’s Yunnan Province. In midsummer, the park’s colorful lotus flowers reach their peak viewing period, attracting many citizens and tourists. (Wang Zuman/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 7, 2024 shows blooming lotus flowers in the ecological agriculture sightseeing park of Miao'ergou Village, Zhongfeng Town, Zhuxi County, Shiyan City, central China’s Hubei Province, attracting tourists for flower viewing and photography. (Wen Dashu/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 8, 2024 shows blooming lotus flowers in Lijiatun Buyi Village, Zhenfeng County, southwest China’s Guizhou Province, presenting a breathtaking sight. (Zhao Yuzhu/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 8, 2024 shows tourists picking lotus flowers and seedpods in the lotus garden of Qianxi Village, Shangxi Town, Yiwu City, southeast China’s Zhejiang Province. (Gong Xianming/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 9, 2024 shows tourists enjoying lotus flowers at the Yaojing Winery Scenic Area in Xiangfen County, Linfen City, north China’s Shanxi Province. (Li Xianjun/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 9, 2024 shows citizens enjoying lotus flowers at the Yulan Flower Starry Camp in Jianye Green Base, Yanling County, Xuchang City, central China’s Henan Province, savoring the beautiful time of summer leisure. (Niu Shupei/Guangming Picture)