2012 West Lake Lotus Expo kicks off in Hangzhou For most of the Chinese people, it has always been a popular thing to do to enjoy the b...

2012 West Lake Lotus Expo kicks off in Hangzhou

For most of the Chinese people, it has always been a popular thing to do to enjoy the beautiful view of blooming lotus in the summer. On June 6, the 2012 West Lake Lotus Expo officially kicked off in two scenic spots in Hangzhou, 'Breeze-ruffled Lotus at Quyuan Garden' and Guo Zhuang. With the theme of "red lotus flower with green lotus leaves", more than 400 new species of lotus are exhibited, making the expo a feast for the eyes of the tourists.(Photo source: People's Daily Online)

A lotus flower in the "cold-resistant lotus" area. (Photo source: People's Daily Online)

The "cold-resistant lotus" area. (Photo source: People's Daily Online)

A new kind of lotus. Even the experts haven't seen it bloom before. (Photo source: People's Daily Online)

A new kind of lotus, originated from the Amazon in South America. As an expert introduced, with appropriate temperature and condition, when this lotus leave is totally grown, it can bear the weight of 15-20 kilograms. (Photo source: People's Daily Online)