The beauty of lotus flowers is revealed during the summer.

The beauty of lotus flowers is revealed during the summer.

The 23rd Macao Lotus Flower Festival has been staged near the Taipa Houses from 9 June to 18 June. Visitors could get a close-up view of the natural beauty of the lotus plants in their typical wetland environment.

The 23rd Macao Lotus Flower Festival has been staged near the Taipa Houses from 9 June to 18 June. Visitors could get a close-up view of the natural beauty of the lotus plants in their typical wetland environment.

During summertime, people can stroll along the boardwalks of the wetland area near the Taipa Houses to enjoy the beautiful scenery of blooming lotus flowers.

During summertime, people can stroll along the boardwalks of the wetland area near the Taipa Houses to enjoy the beautiful scenery of blooming lotus flowers.

The sweet smell of lotus flowers attracts bees to collect their pollen to help make honey.

The sweet smell of lotus flowers attracts bees to collect their pollen to help make honey.

The contrast of pink lotus flowers blooming among green lotus leaves is a beautiful sight.

The contrast of pink lotus flowers blooming among green lotus leaves is a beautiful sight.