As midsummer arrives, the lotuses in Zibo city, located in East China's Shandong province, are now in full bloom, offering tourists breathtaking views.
A bee gathers honey from a lotus at the Mata Lake national wetland park. [Photo by Song Kaicai/WeChat ID: zibowenhualvyou]
An aerial view of lotus leaves in the Swan Lake International Cittaslow Scenic Area in Zibo, which boasts an area of 10,000 mu (666.67 hectares). It's now experiencing its most beautiful time of the year, with blooming lotus flowers bringing enchantment to the landscape. [Photo/WeChat ID: zibowenhualvyou]
A tourist dressed in hanfu, a traditional Chinese clothing, takes a stroll to view the lotuses at the Swan Lake International Cittaslow Scenic Area. [Photo/WeChat ID: zibowenhualvyou]
Lotus flowers emerge from the large leaves at the Ruyue Lake wetland park in Yuanshan mountain. [Photo/WeChat ID: zibowenhualvyou]
