A bee buzzes lazily among blooming lotus flowers in the Licun River in Licang district, Qingdao, Shandong province on July 22. [Photo/VCG]

A bird rests on a budding lotus flower in the Licun River in Licang district, Qingdao, Shandong province on July 22. With summer in full swing, lotus flowers are entering their yearly blooming season across the coastal city of Qingdao. [Photo/VCG]

A bird perches on a lotus seedpod in the Licun River, offering a tranquil summer scene during a heat wave. The Licun River is among the best destinations to admire lotus flowers in Qingdao. [Photo/VCG]

Blooming lotus flowers grace the Licun River in Qingdao. Lotus leaves, with their endless emerald greenness, reach far into the sky, presenting wonderful scenery dotted with pink flowers. [Photo/VCG]

The Licun River is a great place to enjoy lotus flowers in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo/VCG]

A visitor takes photos of blooming lotus flowers along the Licun River in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo/VCG]