Lotuses in West Lake start to bloom

Tourists view lotus flowers at the West Lake scenic spot in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 24, 2025. Lotuses in the waters of the West Lake have entered the flowering period, which will last until early September. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

Tourists view lotus flowers at the West Lake scenic spot in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 24, 2025. Lotuses in the waters of the West Lake have entered the flowering period, which will last until early September. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

A tourist views lotus flowers at a temple in the West Lake scenic spot in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 24, 2025. Lotuses in the waters of the West Lake have entered the flowering period, which will last until early September. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

Tourists take a boat tour to view lotus flowers at the West Lake scenic spot in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 24, 2025. Lotuses in the waters of the West Lake have entered the flowering period, which will last until early September. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

Tourists view lotus flowers at the West Lake scenic spot in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 24, 2025. Lotuses in the waters of the West Lake have entered the flowering period, which will last until early September. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

Tourists view lotus flowers at a temple in the West Lake scenic spot in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 24, 2025. Lotuses in the waters of the West Lake have entered the flowering period, which will last until early September. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)