Summer Lotus Viewing Guide in Fujian is here!

“Willow leaves whisper in the cicada’s song, lotus flowers glow red in the setting sun” When the cicadas chirp and the heat waves intertwine, the lotus flowers in Fujian quietly bloom, like an image poem in midsummer, so beautiful that you can't take your eyes off them. The summer lotus is not only a scenery, but also a flavor flowing on the tongue. From the endless green lotus leaves in the lotus ponds to the rich and delicious lotus feasts, let’s “lotus” Fujian together to this summer’s beautiful scenery and a feast for the taste buds. ❀ The lotus flowers in Jinshan Park, Fuzhou, bloom with lingering emotions. Strolling on the stone bridge, the lotus leaves ripple like green waves, and the pink lotuses sway gracefully like fairies on the water, lifting the entire pond’s tranquility. The pink lotuses are vividly charming, while the pure white lotuses are fresh and serene. As the flowers and leaves sway, they fully display the gentle charm of summer, like the delicate verses written by Lu You. ❀ In Zhongshan Park, Xiamen, pools of green lotus leaves cover the water surface, with lotus flowers peeking out shyly or blooming brightly among the leaves. They blend harmoniously with the surrounding pavilions and green trees, like stepping into a slowly unfolding summer landscape painting. Although the lotus pond is not large, it still attracts many photography enthusiasts and citizens to stop and admire, making it a rare lotus viewing spot in the bustling city. ❀ Quanzhou Beibinjiang Park features “five zones and ten gardens,” with Sunjiang Park being the intangible cultural heritage garden. When the summer breeze carries the cicada’s song across the lotus pond, the vast lotus flowers here begin to compose a fresh and romantic summer unique to Quanzhou. The continuous lotus flowers spread across the lake, offering people the summer fragrance of nature. At this moment, the lotus flowers are no longer just scenery; the lens captures the most vivid life and the most lively fusion with nature. ------- ❀ Step into Xie Ma Su Terraced Lotus Sea in Jianning County, where over 300 acres of lotus flowers compete to bloom, and green waves stretch as far as the eye can see. Layer upon layer of lotus leaves ripple like emerald waves, rising and falling with the wind. Tender lotus blossoms quietly peek out from beneath the leaves, translucent and lively. From mid-June to early September each year is the lotus blooming season in Jianning County, with July being the best viewing period. Visitors can go to multiple lotus viewing spots locally to enjoy lotus picking, sightseeing, and check-ins, experiencing up close the summer beauty of “endless green lotus leaves reaching the sky, lotus flowers uniquely red under the sun.” ❀ In Wujiang Village, Putian, tens of thousands of lotus flowers present a scene full of tender beauty. The tender green stems hold the buds upright and elegant; the blooming lotuses sway in the wind, bowing and nodding gracefully, giving a vivid sense of “good luck lotus.” - ❀ In Bizhou Village, Liancheng County, Longyan, several lotus ponds beside the Bizhou Windmill Gallery feature elegant and charming lotus flowers with a strong fragrance, adding a fresh touch to the ancient town. Besides, the scenery here is even more captivating. The Tianhou Temple, Yonglong Bridge, and Wenchang Pavilion complement the green mountains and clear waters, with rural houses scattered in an orderly manner, painting a beautiful rural landscape. ❀ In Wufu Town, Nanping, tens of thousands of lotus flowers bloom in midsummer, standing tall and elegant. The water surface is covered with green round leaves, with shimmering waves beneath, harmonizing with fish and insects in the pond, delicate and harmonious. Walking along the winding lotus viewing boardwalk, watch the bright lotus flowers gently sway in the wind, spreading a pool of summer poetry. Sitting in the ten-mile lotus corridor, sipping fragrant tea, enjoying the breeze, you will meet the entire summer belonging to the lotus. (Photography tip: pause by the lakeside with lotus flowers as the background; or take a train to closely admire the lotus scenery and experience the wonderful ambiance.) - ❀ The lotus pond in Bihu Ecological Park, Zhangzhou, is also a great spot for capturing large scenes. The lotus pond in the early morning looks like a fairyland—crystal dewdrops roll on the lotus leaves, and red lotuses are embraced by green leaves, creating an atmosphere of pure elegance and fragrance. The layers of flowers become the most moving scenery in summer. ❀ In Dashu Village, Ningde, the lotus seeds are usually harvested between the Beginning of Autumn and White Dew solar terms, also called Fuzi or Fulián. Space lotus is a high-quality white lotus variety. During this season, locals use fresh lotus seeds, pork stomach, native chicken, and Chinese medicinal herbs like Codonopsis and goji berries to make lotus seed pork stomach chicken stew. After preparing the ingredients, the pork stomach and chicken pieces are stir-fried separately first. ❀ Jianning, Sanming, is known as the “Hometown of Jian Lotus” in China, with a long history of lotus cultivation. The unique natural environment has created the distinctive quality of Jian Lotus. The lotus seeds are large, round, pure white, fragrant, delicate, and tasty, and remain intact after long stewing. It is praised as the “top lotus” and has been listed as a tribute delicacy throughout history, historically called “tribute lotus.” - ❀ Wufu Town, Nanping, began planting lotus seeds as early as the Sui Dynasty. By the Tang Dynasty, Wufu white lotus had become a palace tribute, earning it the reputation as the famous “Hometown of White Lotus.” In recent years, dishes using “lotus” as the main ingredient have gradually enriched, becoming popular delicacies. Unique dishes such as lotus seed steamed egg, lotus root with pork ribs soup, fresh lotus stir-fry, lotus-scented chicken, and lotus flower pastries will make you “fall drunk” in the fragrance of lotus at the dining table.