An aerial drone photo taken on July 3, 2024 shows people enjoying lotus flowers in Rugao City, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Photo: Xinhua)

This photo taken on July 3, 2024 shows blooming lotus flowers at the West Lake in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Photo: Xinhua)

This photo taken on July 2, 2024 shows a lotus flower at a park in Shijiazhuang City, north China's Hebei Province. (Photo: Xinhua)

This photo taken on July 2, 2024 shows a lotus flower at a park in Qinyang City, central China's Henan Province. (Photo: Xinhua)