An aerial view of Xishuangbanna tropical botanic garden was recently seen in southwestern China's Yunnan Province. /Xinhua Photo

Visitors pose for photos and “sit” on the huge leaves of water lilies. Some of them are reportedly up to three meters in diameter. /Xinhua Photo

People can also enjoy varieties of lotus flowers of rare species with a new cultivar of which officially registered by the International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society earlier this month. /Xinhua Photo

China is known for its water lilies in the world. The flower has a strong cultural and historical relevance to the country. /Xinhua Photo