First lotus flowers awaken at Daming Lake in Jinan
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Updated: 2026-06-11
Summer is blooming at Jinan's Daming Lake, where the season's first lotus flowers are beginning to open in sweeping stretches of emerald leaves. Soft pink and white blossoms rise above the greenery, while clusters of buds hint at the spectacle still to come. With its shimmering waters and lush foliage, the lake is transforming into a serene summer retreat filled with natural charm.
Layers of lush, green lotus leaves carpet Daming Lake as summer arrives. [Photo by Li Feng/WeChat account: visitjinan]
A single pink lotus bud rises above a dense layer of emerald leaves. [Photo/WeChat account: visitjinan]
A pink lotus blooms in a sea of greenery. [Photo/The New Times]