Lotus flowers begin to bloom on Bird Island in Shenyang, capital of Northeast China’s Liaoning province, on July 2. This is the first area in Shenyang to see a significant number of lotus flowers blooming. Lotus flowers in Northeast China bloom every July and August, attracting many spectators. [Photo/IC]

A blooming lotus flower on Bird Island in Shenyang, Liaoning province [Photo/IC]

Some flowers are still in the budding stage on Bird Island in Shenyang, Liaoning province. [Photo/IC]