16K views · 338 reactions | Check out how this Chinese artist creates everlasting lotus blossoms using the handmade velvet flower-making technique, an intangible cultural heritage in China. #ChineseCulture | Xi's Moments | 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

Lotus flowers are in full bloom across northern China's Shanxi Province. The flowers are luring many visitors to the cities of Yangquan, Taiyuan, Changzhi and Linfen. The beautiful aquatic plant is regarded as a symbol of longevity in China. Around 2,000 square meters of lilies have blossomed by Jinyang Lake in the capital city of Taiyuan. The blooming season will last from late June to mid-July. | CGTN