Water lilies blossom in Beijing

On Tuesday, after a fresh spell of autumn showers, colorful water lilies burst into bloom at Beijing's Botanical Garden.

A water lily in full bloom at Beijing's Botanical Garden. /VCG Photo

A group of beauty. /VCG Photo

A water lily in full bloom. /VCG Photo

Making the day. /VCG Photo

Elegance. /VCG Photo

Water lily is an aquatic plant that grows in temperate and tropical areas around the world, usually blossoming between June and August.

(All photo via VCG)

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