On July 3, lotus flowers have been blooming at a farm of the Haoyuan Village Party Committee, Bamianshan Yao Township, Zixing City, attracting numerous visitors. In recent years, the village has been dedicated to promoting the objectives of "building a new industrial base" and "adding a new source of collective income". It has developed more than 100 mu (6.7 ha.) of Hunan lotus seeds base which helped increase villagers' employment and income. (Photo/He Xiaogang and Xiao Bowen)

On July 3, lotus flowers have been blooming at a farm of the Haoyuan Village Party Committee, Bamianshan Yao Township, Zixing City, attracting numerous visitors. In recent years, the village has been dedicated to promoting the objectives of "building a new industrial base" and "adding a new source of collective income". It has developed more than 100 mu (6.7 ha.) of Hunan lotus seeds base which helped increase villagers' employment and income. (Photo/He Xiaogang and Xiao Bowen)

On July 3, lotus flowers have been blooming at a farm of the Haoyuan Village Party Committee, Bamianshan Yao Township, Zixing City, attracting numerous visitors. In recent years, the village has been dedicated to promoting the objectives of "building a new industrial base" and "adding a new source of collective income". It has developed more than 100 mu (6.7 ha.) of Hunan lotus seeds base which helped increase villagers' employment and income. (Photo/He Xiaogang and Xiao Bowen)