Lotus flowers are now in full bloom in Quzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, as summer arrives.

Blooming lotus flowers are a beautiful sight to behold, with their striking pink and white petals opening up in the sun.

As they bloom, the flowers attract bees and butterflies with their sweet fragrance.

Here are some recommended places to admire the flowers.

No 1 Shanfeng village, Donghufan, Lianhua town

No 2 Xishanxia village, Lianhua town

No 3 Qujiang Citizen Park

No 4 Mingguo village, Duze town

No 5 Loushanhou village, Quanwang town

A pond in Quzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, is filled with blooming lotus flowers. [Photo/qz123.com]

A close-up of a blooming lotus flower that has caught the attention of some bees. [Photo/qz123.com]