In summer, watching flowers is the best choice for lotus. Zhou Dunyi wrote that 'pavilions and pavilions can be seen from afar but not from near', which shows the pride and difference of lotus. It is said that the beauty of lotus is infinite. How to watch the lotus in Guangzhou in summer? Let's take a look at the strategy.
Lotus blooms best in a few months
Lotus blooms best in July and August. When summer comes, it's the season when the lotus blooms. The lotus has a high ornamental value because of its beautiful flowers. The flowering period of lotus is from June to September, and there are different viewing time according to different varieties. Generally speaking, summer is the best time to see Lotus. 'the lotus leaves follow the sky, and the lotus flowers are red against the sun' is the true portrayal of the beauty of lotus. The noble character of "lotus flowers" has always been one of the themes of poets and Mohists singing and painting from ancient times to modern times.
Opening hours of lotus in 2018
From June to September, the lotus blooms, and the best viewing period is July and August. The flowering period of lotus is from June to September, and the ripening period of fruit is from September to October. But in fact, we need to consider the variety of lotus. Ornamental lotus is generally enjoyed between June and September, while edible lotus has a slightly longer flowering period, which can reach October.
Lotus flower (lotus flower): it belongs to the Nymphaeaceae of Ranunculaceae and is a general term for two species of lotus. Also known as lotus, lotus, etc. It is a perennial aquatic herbaceous flower of lotus. The underground stems are long and thick, with long nodes and round leaf shields. Florescence from June to September, solitary at the top of the pedicel, most of the petals, embedded in the receptacle, red, pink, white, purple and other colors, or color lines, rimming. The nuts are oval, and the seeds are oval. There are many varieties of lotus cultivation, which can be divided into three systems: lotus root, lotus seed and lotus flower.
There are many kinds of lotus, including ornamental and edible. It is native to the tropical and temperate regions of Asia and has been cultivated in China as early as the Zhou Dynasty. Lotus is full of treasures. Lotus root and lotus seed can be eaten. Lotus seed, rhizome, nodus, lotus leaf, flower and embryo of seed can be used as medicine. Its character of leaving sludge without dyeing is always praised by the world. In May 1985, lotus was named one of the ten famous flowers in China. Lotus is the national flower of India, Thailand and Vietnam.
The best place to watch lotus
Cemetery of martyrs
Admission: Free
Martyr cemetery is the first large-scale lotus planting Park in Guangzhou. It has been planted for nearly 20 years. Its lotus pond area reaches 9000 square meters. In summer, the lotus pond of martyr cemetery is always fragrant and overflowing. A large number of lotus flowers bloom on the lake, which is spectacular.
Address: No.92 Zhongshan Second Road
Transportation: take exit C and D of martyr cemetery station of Metro Line 1 for about 100m
Dongshan Lake Park
Admission: Free
Dongshan Lake Park (commonly known as Donghu Park) is one of the four artificial lake parks in Guangzhou. It is located to the east of the North approach bridge of Haiyin bridge, east of Zhudao Hotel, south of Zhujiang River and north of Guigang business district. The park was built in 1958 and opened to tourists on May 1, 1959. The land area is about 12.2 hectares, and the lake area is 20.914 hectares. There are restaurants, teahouses, dance halls, activity centers for the elderly and individual recreational facilities in the park, which gradually become a comprehensive park integrating sightseeing, sports, entertainment and rest. East Lake Chunxiao was listed as one of the eight sceneries of Yangcheng in 1963.
Now, in Dongshan Lake Park, the lotus in the lotus pool has been blooming one after another, and it is very graceful. Lotus pond attracts a lot of small partners to take photos. Many film friends braved the sunshine and put long guns and short guns on the shelf beside the lotus pond to catch the most beautiful moment in summer.
Address: No.123, Donghu Road
Transportation: Donghu station of Metro Line 6
liuhuahu park
Admission: Free
The number of lotus in Liuhua Lake Park is quite a lot. A piece of lotus leaves is in line with the lake water, which makes people can't help looking at it more. Water lilies are also planted on the lake in the South Gate area of the park. Standing on the viewing platform, you can see the water lilies on the lake. It's not interesting.