Lotus flowers in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, are now in bloom. [Photo/yznews.com.cn]
Lotus flowers in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, are now in bloom, creating some picturesque scenery.
Lotus flowers bloom from June to September in Yangzhou, which is famous for Slender West Lake and many wetland parks.
The lotus cultivation center located in Baoying town, Yangzhou develops over 400 different types of lotus, many of which can be eaten. Every summer, the center will display its blooming lotus flowers in various scenic areas throughout Yangzhou, including the Lotus Pond Park, Slender West Lake Scenic Area, Geyuan Garden, Heyuan Garden, and Zhuyuwan Scenic Area.
Slender West Lake Scenic Area is the most popular spot, as thousands of tourists come every year to admire the summer beauty.
Visiting a garden filled with blooming lotus flowers is one of the best ways to enjoy a summer day with friends or family. [Photo/yznews.com.cn]
Visiting a garden filled with blooming lotus flowers is one of the best ways to enjoy a summer day with friends or family. The following are some of the best places to admire lotus flowers in Yangzhou.
Rural areas: Visitors can admire wild lotus flowers at Gaoyou and Shaobo lakes.
Western Yangzhou: Crystal Lake, Lanyue River, Yanshan River, Yinti River, Xiangming Lake, Mingyue Lake
Eastern Yangzhou: Liaojiagou Central Park, Zhuyuwan Scenic Area
Southern Yangzhou: Runyang Forest Park, Yangzijin Ecological Park, Jianzhuang Park