In summer, in addition to lotus, there are also water lilies. Water lilies bloom mainly in spring and summer, and the flowering period can last from May to August. Although water lilies are not as grand as lotus, they are delicate and small. When water lilies bloom, the flowers usually grow above the water. So where can you see water lilies in Beijing?
1. National Botanical Garden
Dozens of water lilies are blooming in the "Aquatic and Vine Plant Area" of the National Botanical Garden, including red, pink, blue, purple, white, yellow, etc. There are single valves, multiple valves, and double valves. Petals are usually oval, oblong, obovate, broadly lanceolate, etc. They are beautiful, and the beautiful two-color water lilies are so refreshing and breathtaking.
From July to September, water lilies, lotus, royal lotus and other aquatic plants in the pond will bloom. The "Aquatic and Vine Plant Area" will become a sea of ??flowers and become an excellent place for viewing aquatic plants in Beijing. .
Address: The intersection of Xiangshan Road and Reclining Buddha Temple Road, Haidian District, Beijing
2. Jingcui Lake in Xiangshan Park
Cui Jing Lake is one of the few in Xiangshan Park One of the scenic spots, its predecessor was the "Pingshan with Water" in Jingyi Park. The scenic spot is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and two clear springs flow down from the rockery in the southwest like a plain belt, so it is named "Pingshan Belt Water", which means "mountains are screens and water is jade belts", which vividly summarizes the scenery here.
The word "Green Lake" was inscribed by the famous calligrapher Zhang Yuanqing and engraved in 1990. In 1991, the water surface was widened, a waterfall pavilion was built, and the mountains were surrounded by water. The fish platform built in the north has become a good place for fish viewing.
Address: No. 40, Maimai Street, Haidian District, Beijing
3. Yuyuantan Park
Yuyuantan Park not only has the cherry blossom season, but there are also things worth seeing every year water lily. Layers of lotus leaves cover the lake surface, and delicate water lilies emerge from it, becoming a graceful "Sleeping Beauty".
Red and white water lilies bloom against the backdrop of green leaves. The blue sky, green willows, green shades, and the best background of the CCTV building create a beautiful photo in early summer!
Address: No. 10, West Third Ring Road, Haidian District, Beijing
4. Lotus Pond Park
Lotus Pond Park is the birthplace of Beijing. Legend has it that " There is a lotus pond in front of the city of Beijing." When you hear this name, you will know that Water Lily is the lotus here and you must not miss it.
In the park, the water lilies are blooming beautifully and the fragrance is overflowing. There is an island in the middle of the lake. There is a pavilion on the island and a pond of lotus flowers. There is a small breeze blowing on the island to enjoy the flowers. Very noble and elegant~
Address: No. 38, West Third Ring South Road, Fengtai District, Beijing