The photos, taken on May 5, show lotus leaves surfacing in the pond in Qianzhou Ancient Town, Jishou. The lotus pond and the ancient dwellings around it form a charming scene. (Photo/Liu Zhenjun)

This article is from Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.  

Translator: Pang Yuehui 

Chinese source: hunantoday.cn