Lotus flowers blossom across Huangpu

Lotus flowers have begun to blossom across Guangzhou's Huangpu district, creating a scene of poetry during these summer days with their green leaves, delicate pedals and refreshing fragrance. Here are three recommended sites for viewing the beautiful flowers.

1. Ancient Liantang village

It is said that the name of Liantang village comes from the lotus flower. Visitors can admire the lotus flowers from a double-hole stone bridge. As the breeze blows by, the green leaves ripple, red pedals sway and a charming fragrance spreads throughout the ancient village.   

Address: No 68 South Fotian Road, Liantang village

Transport: take bus 365 or 345 to Jiufo, transfer to bus 342 or 827 and get off at Liantang village.

Lotus flowers blossom in Liantang village.

2. Dajisha Island

Upon arriving at Dajisha Island by ship, people can smell the fragrance of the blossoming lotus flowers before even seeing them. There is a sightseeing pavilion on the island where visitors can admire lotus flowers during the daytime, sunset and nightscape on the opposite bank.

3. Luogang Xiangxue Park

Although most reputed for its plum blossoms and lychee plantations, Luogang Xiangxue Park is also a great place to view lotus flowers in the summer. Vast stretches of lotus flowers rise above the water like fairies with a rosy cheeks.

Transport: take bus 327 or 333, get off at Luogang stop, and walk seven minutes.

Lotus flower buds in Luogang Xiangxue Park. 

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