In pics: Lotus flowers bloom across Yangzhou

A tourist wearing hanfu appreciates lotus flowers at Beihu Lake Wetland Park in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]

As the scorching summer sets in, the enchanting beauty of Yangzhou, a city in East China's Jiangsu province, has reached new heights with the blooming of lotus flowers.

These delicate and graceful blossoms have become a symbol of the city, captivating the hearts of locals and visitors alike. From mid to late June until early August, the lotus ponds scattered throughout Yangzhou are transformed into a mesmerizing spectacle.

Lotus flowers are in bloom at Song Jia City Sports and Leisure Park in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]

Lotus flowers are in bloom at Yunhe Sanwan Park in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]