The Summer Palace is the largest and best-preserved royal garden in existence in China. In particular, it appears more lively and attractive under the adornment of blooming lotuses. Every corner of the Kunming Lake is the ideal place to take picture.

Lotuses of Kunming Lake can be traced back to the Yuan and Ming Dynasties. This lake is famous for the scene of “pink lotuses embellish summer rain” since the ancient times, which was praised as one of “Ten Scenes of West Lake in Beijing (Kunming Lake was called West Lake at that time by citizens)”. The Outer Lake in the west of Western Causeway boasts the most flourishing flowers among three water areas of this lake where lotuses are planted. Taking a stroll along the causeway, you will see a boundless stretch of green wave undulating and numerous pink lotus flowers swaying in the breeze, representing an exuberant picture. Walking from the west bank of Kunming Lake to the West Causeway in the largest royal garden, you are entering the world of lotus where a tint of green is waving above the blue water. Kunming Lake is a must-go attraction for lotus lovers in this season.

Optimum scenic areas to appreciate lotus flowers: Farming and Weaving Picture (Gengzhi Tu) Scenic Area, Hall of Ample Good View (Yanshang Zhai), scenic areas in the west of West Causeway, Garden of Harmonious Pleasures (Xiequ Yuan) and so on.

Recommended route: North Ruyi Gate - Farming and Weaving Picture (Gengzhi Tu) Scenic Area - Binfeng Bridge / Jade Belt Bridge (Yudai Bridge) - south of Six Bridges.

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