Lotus flowers at Chenshan Botanical Garden have entered their annual flowering time in June, offering locals a good place to enjoy the picturesque views in the middle summer.
The lotus flower, a constant theme in ancient Chinese poetry, symbolizes beauty and purity.
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Blooming lotus flowers are seen at Chenshan Botanical Garden. [Photo by Fu naifeng/provided to chinadaily.com.cn] |
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Chenshan Botanical Garden boasts a wide range of lotus flowers and water lilies, which present a charming picture when in full bloom. [Photo by Fu naifeng/provided to chinadaily.com.cn] |
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A blooming lotus flower at Chenshan Botanical Garden. [Photo by Tian Daike/provided to chinadaily.com.cn] |
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A pink lotus flower is in full bloom at Chenshan Botanical Garden. [Photo by Tian Daike/provided to chinadaily.com.cn] |
