The Taierzhuang Grand Canal Wetland Park is one of the most popular destinations to enjoy the elegant lotus flowers in Zaozhuang, East China's Shandong province. [Photo by Gao Qimin/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The Taierzhuang Grand Canal Wetland Park, planted with more than 2,000-hectare lotus flowers, attracts countless visitors to enjoy the refreshing scene in the scorching summer heat. [Photo by Gao Qimin/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

An aerial photo taken on July 6 shows the blooming lotus flowers at the Taierzhuang Grand Canal Wetland Park in Zaozhuang, East China's Shandong province. [Photo by Gao Qimin/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]