Lotus ponds deliver cool summer scenery in Linyi

Lotus flowers are in full bloom across rural and urban wetland parks of Linyi, forming popular summer leisure destinations for local residents.

Wide stretches of green lotus leaves cover lake surfaces, with pink and white lotus blossoms standing above the water surface amid gentle summer breezes. Many families and photography enthusiasts visit lotus wetlands after sunset to enjoy cool natural views and take photos.

Local villages have built pedestrian paths around lotus ponds, equipped rest pavilions and waterfront viewing platforms. Integrating lotus landscape with rural catering and fruit picking, lotus wetland sightseeing has become a booming segment of Linyi's summer eco-tourism, bringing extra revenue for village collective economies.

Editor：韩蒙蒙