Picturesque view of lotus flowers in Vietnamese villages

PANO – In early-summer days, lotus in different localities of Vietnam are in full bloom, creating a picturesque and peaceful scene in those areas.

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Below are some photos reflecting the beauty of lotus flowers in different places in Quang Nam province and Da Nang city. Photos were taken by Nguyen Minh Phuoc, a photographer from Da Nang city.

This photo of a lotus pond in Dien An ward of Dien Ban district, Quang Nam province where most of the local people live on growing lotus and rice. At present, more than 35 households are growing lotus on over 50 hectares of low-lying wetland.

Dark pink lotus flowers against yellow rice fields create a breathtaking and peaceful view. Lotus flowers can be seen in other localities in Quang Nam province, namely Dien Tien, Dien Tho and Dien Minh of Dien Ban town.

Lotus ponds in Dien An ward are attractive to tourists who got the photographer’s attention.

Girls with smiling faces posing by a lotus pond

Lotus flowers also attract visitors with their pleasant fragrance. For the Vietnamese people, lotus flowers symbolize pureness and indomitability. The flower grows out of the mud and blossoms above the muddy water surface beautifully.

A lotus flower reflected on the water's surface

"Lotus’s petals are as pink as damsels’ cheeks,” said the photographer.

Phuong Nguyen from Da Nang city could not help herself, so she stopped by to capture the beauty of the flower and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in the area. In summer, tourists flock to the area to enjoy fresh air and peaceful life in villages.

Lotus are grown in December and bloom from April to June of the next year. This picture of a lotus pond along a road bypassing the Hai Van tunnel in Da Nang city.

Lotus grown along the road have light pink color.

Lotus flowers will be shipped to every corner of the city. Lotus plants bring high economic benefits as all parts of the plant, such as the flower, leaves, seeds and roots can be used.