Shichahai in summer belongs to the lotus flowers

I never expected the lotus-filled Shichahai to be so beautiful. Walking on the boardwalk by Qianhai, The warm summer breeze skims over the lake, bringing moist air, Enveloped with the fragrance of lotus flowers, it hits you in the face. The lotus flowers that bloomed earlier have now turned into seed pods, Buds, lotus flowers, seed pods, and leaves, The different stages of the lotus meet here at this time. The rowing boats sway with the green waves, Though it's not the grand scene of endless green lotus leaves reaching the sky, It is still the most beautiful scenery of Shichahai in summer. 🎫Ticket: Free admission 🎫Boat ticket: There are 3 types of boats, each with a different fee ① The cheapest is the 4-person pedal boat, 150 yuan/hour, whole boat rental ② The mid-priced one is the 4-person electric boat, 220 yuan/hour, whole boat rental ③ There is also the atmospheric rowing boat with a boatman, 80 yuan/half hour, available for boat sharing 📍Location: Shichahai - Lotus Viewing Area 🌸Lotus Viewing Route: Beihai North Subway Station → Lotus Flower Market → North along Qianhai → East along Qianhai → Shichahai Subway Station 🚇Transportation: Shichahai Station on Subway Line 8 or Beihai North Station on Line 6 ❗Tips: ▼ Currently, some lotus flowers have withered, and some still have many buds. The next one or two weeks are suitable for viewing. Walking along the boardwalk, the area is not very large, suitable for leisurely strolls. ▼In addition to lotus flowers, Shichahai in summer also boasts beautiful sunsets and evening clouds. Choose a day with good weather, check the sunset cloud probability in advance, and the sunset at Shichahai will surely amaze you. The sunset in summer is after 7 pm. ▼You can take a boat from any of the three piers in Qianhai. If you are in the mood, you can take a boat to view the lotus or let the small boat drift freely. It's very summery, remember to apply sunscreen