Lotus flowers are now in full bloom at the Dayu Mausoleum Scenic Area in Shaoxing, Zhejiang. Visitors are making the most of the picturesque summer scenery by taking traditional black-awning boats through the lotus-filled waters.

An aerial view of the blooming lotus flowers at the Dayu Mausoleum Scenic Area in Shaoxing. [Photo/IC]

A close-up of the blooming lotus flowers. [Photo/IC]

Visitors take traditional black-awning boats to admire the lotus flowers. [Photo/IC]