The Summer Solstice arrived at 4:51 am on June 21, bringing the longest day and shortest night in the Northern Hemisphere.
In Taizhou city – located in East China's Jiangsu province – this marked a time of abundant natural beauty and vibrant life.
Taizhou's landscapes are now filled with summer blooms. Elegant lotus flowers grace Tiande Lake and Liu Garden, while hydrangeas and trumpet vines add vibrant colors throughout the city.
In the Dazong Lake Scenic Area of Xinghua – a county-level city administered by Taizhou – the first lotus blossoms attract dragonflies and fish with their delicate fragrance.
Elegant lotus flowers bloom in Taizhou, adding vibrant colors to the lush greenery. [Photo/WeChat account: tztour]
Despite the sweltering heat, Taizhou residents have special ways to enjoy the time. Many find relief in the shade, fanning themselves while savoring local dishes like stir-fried loofah with eggs and Taizhou's special porridge.
What's more, the city's natural areas are abuzz with activity. In the Qinhu Lake National Wetland Park – located in Taizhou's Jiangyan district – herds of milu deer can be seen bathing and resting.
Milu deer cool off in the waters of Qinhu Lake National Wetland Park in Taizhou. [Photo/WeChat account: tztour]
During this bright and lively time of the year, Taizhou is a place of life and poetry, inviting everyone to enjoy its beauty and energy.
