19K views · 177 reactions | Lotus flowers are loved by the Chinese people. As the symbol of purity, the lotus flower rises from the mud and blossoms with elegance and beauty. Its roots, flowers and seeds are also beneficial to people's health. #CulturalJourney | China Daily | Facebook

1.1K views · 89 reactions | More than 20 hectares of lotus（莲花 liánhuā） are blooming on the outskirts of Taiyuan, the capital of north China's Shanxi Province. White and pink lotus flowers create a colorful and beautiful view in these waters. The Fenhe River wetlands（湿地 shīdì） in Jishan County have also seen over 30 hectares of flourishing lotus flowers. The view has made it a place popular with cyclists and tourists. | Learn Chinese | Facebook