The Ninth Nandaihe Lotus Art Festival kicked off in Zhonghua lotus park of Naidaihe, Fu'ning county, on July 21.

The opening ceremony attracted more than 30,000 domestic and international tourists.

Many stars from the entertainment program, The Avenue of Stars, performed in the ceremony.

The arts festival is hosted by Qinhuangdao municipal government and Fu'ning county government. In the following 80 days, photography work by 100 women and other famous works will be exhibited. “Lotus love in prosperous time” and the dance drama “Nandaihe promise” will be performed on Chinese Valentine’s Day, July 7. Tourists will appreciate all kinds of operas and dramas while enjoying the beautiful lotus sceneries.