Thousands of lotus flowers flaunt their beauty at Guanshe Villa in Wuxi, with their leaves swaying in the wind. [Photo by Huan yueliang/wxrb.com]

With summer in full swing, lotus flowers are blooming in Wuxi, a city located on the bank of Taihu Lake, attracting a growing number of visitors to its parks and scenic spots.

Yuantouzhu scenic areas and Guanshe Villa are the best places to appreciate lotus flowers in the summer.

Visitors are able to admire the flowers and participate in various activities, including picking lotus seedpods, tasting tea while cruising around the lake, and listening to folk music at scenic areas in Wuxi.