West Lake's lotus flowers in full bloom in Hangzhou (1/4)

Lotus flowers bloom in succession against the backdrop of West Lake's surrounding hills in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, July 17, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Gang)

Lotus flowers in Hangzhou's West Lake scenic area have reached peak bloom, attracting numerous visitors.

Lotus flowers bloom in succession against the backdrop of West Lake's surrounding hills in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, July 17, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Gang)

Lotus flowers bloom in succession against the backdrop of West Lake's surrounding hills in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, July 17, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Gang)

A tourist takes photos of lotus flowers in Hangzhou's West Lake scenic area, July 17, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Gang)