Lotus flowers brighten Wuxi in summer

With summer in full swing, lotus flowers have begun blossoming in Wuxi, a city besides Taihu Lake, luring a growing number of visitors to its parks and scenic spots. [Photo by Xiao Da/chinadaily.com.cn]

A bird perches on a lotus seedpod in Wuxi, making a tranquil summer scene during the heat wave. [Photo by Xiao Da/chinadaily.com.cn]

Two lotus flowers are expected to enter full bloom in late July. [Photo by Xiao Da/chinadaily.com.cn]