The Weishan Lake wetland area in Zaozhuang, Shandong province is now filled with blooming lotus flowers that have attracted hordes of visitors and shutterbugs.

A lotus flower is pictured in the morning mist in the Weishan Lake wetland area. The lotus is popular among the Chinese because it symbolizes nobility. [Photo/IC]

The Weishan Lake wetland area is now adorned with blooming lotus flowers. [Photo/IC]

Black swans are seen in the lotus pond of the Weishan Lake wetland area in Zaozhuang, Shandong province. [Photo/IC]