Exhibition a respite for flower lovers during scorching temps

The 12th Shanghai Lotus and Waterlily Exhibition kicked off on Monday, showcasing more than 500 types of lotus flowers and more than 100 varieties of waterlilies. Five parks across the city are participating to provide nature lovers with a blooming exploration of flowers.

During the event, visitors can enjoy a newly registered variety of lotus in the Shanghai Guyi Garden in Jiading district, the main venue of the exhibition. They can also indulge in the graceful waterlilies while enjoying live music pop-ups and artisan markets at Zhabei Park in Jing'an district, unlocking more fun in the city during scorching days.

Zuibaichi Park in Songjiang district, Huangxing Park in Yangpu district, and the Shanghai Expo Culture Park in Pudong New Area are also part of the festival scheduled to last through mid-August.