No summer in Yangzhou is complete without admiring the beauty of lotus blossoms. Below are the city's most enchanting destinations to witness these aquatic beauties.
In Song Jia City, emerald expanses of lotus leaves stretch, interspersed with pink-white flowers. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
In Song Jia City, lotus stems pierce the serene water, crowned with blooms in a riot of color. Pink petals glisten with morning dew, pure white blossoms shimmer under rain, yellow flower stamens sway with elegance, and layered leaves ripple in endless green waves.
A bird searches for a sip of nectar from lotus in Lotus Pond Park. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
As the only lotus-themed park in Yangzhou, Lotus Pond Park unfolds as a verdant oasis. This season, lotus leaves blanket the waters, their emerald "hemlines" swaying in a delicate rhythm atop slender stems. Amid this jade tapestry rise blossoms in shades of pink, red, white, and pink-white.
Illuminated by beams of sunlight, lotuses shimmer with pink splendor and veins of lotus leaves appear clear in Yangzijin Ecological Park. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
Lotuses in Yangzijin Ecological Park unfurl their petals in full splendor, their blush-pink hues dancing harmoniously with surrounding foliage. This breath of fresh nature offers an idyllic retreat for locals and travelers alike.
Other places to enjoy the seasonal blooms in Yangzhou include Slender West Lake, Yunhe Sanwan scenic area, Mingyue Lake, Zhuxi Park, Qilihe Park, and North Lake Wetland Park.