Lotus blossoms paint Shaoxing in summer colors

Lotus flowers are now in full bloom at the Dayu Mausoleum Scenic Area in Shaoxing, Zhejiang. Visitors are making the most of the picturesque summer scenery by taking traditional black-awning boats through the lotus-filled waters.

An aerial view of the blooming lotus flowers at the Dayu Mausoleum Scenic Area in Shaoxing. [Photo/IC]

A close-up of the blooming lotus flowers. [Photo/IC]

Visitors take traditional black-awning boats to admire the lotus flowers. [Photo/IC]