Source: China Daily | 2026-06-03 | Editor:Flynn

Lotus flowers are in full bloom in Bailianshan village of Qiubei county, Yunnan province. [Photo by Ma Weizhong/For chinadaily.com.cn]
In early summer, lotus flowers have entered their blooming season in Bailianshan village of Qiubei county, Yunnan province.
The 33 hectares of ponds in the village present a breathtaking panorama of green lotus leaves spreading as far as a boundless sky and pink lotus blossoms taking on new colors from the sunshine, drawing a large number of visitors, according to local authorities.

Lotus flowers are in full bloom in Bailianshan village of Qiubei county, Yunnan province. [Photo by Ma Weizhong/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Lotus flowers are in full bloom in Bailianshan village of Qiubei county, Yunnan province. [Photo by Ma Weizhong/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Lotus flowers scattered among lily pads in Bailianshan village of Qiubei county, Yunnan province. [Photo by Ma Weizhong/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Lotus flowers scattered among lily pads in Bailianshan village of Qiubei county, Yunnan province. [Photo by Ma Weizhong/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Visitors wander through the lotus pond in Bailianshan village of Qiubei county, Yunnan province. [Photo by Yu Yanmin/For chinadaily.com.cn]

A photo shows the lotus ponds in Bailianshan village of Qiubei county, Yunnan province. [Photo by Yu Yanmin/For chinadaily.com.cn]
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