Summer is without doubt the season for lotus flowers and in Hai'an – a county-level city administered by Nantong in East China's Jiangsu province – there are a raft of ideal spots where folks can admire them. So, let's take a look at some of the best!

At Qixing Lake, visitors can now see pink as well as yellow lotuses in full bloom. [Photo/WeChat account: hafbwx]

Clusters of lotuses with vibrant pink flowers are now waiting to be appreciated in Xujiazhuang village. [Photo/WeChat account: hafbwx]