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Revel in the beauty of water lilies
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Water lilies are blooming lovely at Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden in Songjiang District.
With the opening of the “Tranquil World of Water Lilies” last week, visitors are treated to a captivating display of water lilies, lotuses and other aquatic plants in full bloom, creating a serene and picturesque atmosphere.
The exhibition showcases about 10,000 water lilies in more than 330 varieties, which include over 180 tropical species and more than 150 hardy ones.
Several varieties are exhibited in Shanghai for the first time. Among the highlights is the debut of the Xing Yun water lily, a recently cultivated double-petalled Australian species with lavender-blue flowers.
The display comprises eight exhibition areas, with three new ones this year.
The Double-Petalled Zone primarily features the Xing Yun variety, along with other new introductions and more than 100 different water lily varieties.
The Mountain and Water Zone is a 600-meter stretch of hardy water lilies, which offers a scenic display of red, orange, yellow, pink and white varieties, with a focus on mass plantings.
In the Floating Light Zone, the lake reflects the craggy Chenshan Hill, with tropical water lilies in a rainbow of colors floating on the water surface, transitioning from warm red tones to cool blues and fully displaying the beauty of hues and the diversity of water lilies.
The Classic Elegance Zone evokes a sense of tranquility with miniature water lilies, water lily handicrafts and lotus-shaped incense holders, creating a Zen-inspired space that invites the natural world into urban living.
The exhibition also features a series of events and activities for visitors of all ages. These include horticultural lectures, educational programs about water lilies and wetland plants, and a contest for children.
The garden will also offer nature journal workshops, providing a platform for visitors to engage deeply with the beauty of water lilies.
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