The 26th lotus festival of Yuanmingyuan Park opened on June 28. With the planting area of more than 1,000 mu, the park boasts over 200 lotus species, becoming a key tourist destination in Beijing for viewing lotus flowers in summertime.

Tourists take pictures of lotus flowers. [Photo via The Beijing News]

A photographer takes pictures of lotus flowers. [Photo via The Beijing News]

A lotus-viewing water route is newly opened for tourists. [Photo via The Beijing News]

A beautiful lotus flower blooms at the lotus area in Yuanmingyuan Park. [Photo via The Beijing News]

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