A pond is festooned with vibrant lotus blooms in the People's Park in Hohhot, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region. A huge number of lotus flowers flower in the city every year, attracting hordes of admirers. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A lush lotus pond is pictured in Hohhot, in Inner Mongolia. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A closeup view of the seedpod of the lotus. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Visitors to Hohhot are currently being treated to views of glorious lotuses, now in full bloom in the park. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Providing a splash of enthralling and intense color, a lotus flower is in full bloom in the park. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]