Lotuses in Weishan Lake are at their best in the midsummer season in Jining city, Shandong province. Their leaves stretch across 1,266 square kilometers and cover almost the entire surface of the water, attracting flocks of tourists to their area to row in the verdant Weishan Lake.

A rower in his watercraft showcases the lotuses in their full bloom to tourists at Weishan Lake, Jining city, Shandong province. Photos by Jv Chuanjiang