Dreaming beauty of lotus in Ninh Binh

Lotus flowers are in full bloom in Ninh Binh Binh province, creating a poetic scene in the ancient city in northern Vietnam.

Many youngsters come to lotus lakes to capture beautiful moments (Photo: VNA)

Famers pick lotus flowers in early morning (Photo: VNA)

Young ladies by lotus lake (Photo: VNA)

The lotus has been a symbol of purity since before the time of the Buddha, and it blooms profusely in Buddhist art and literature (Photo: VNA)

Endless lotus ponds in Ninh Binh province (Photo: VNA)

The pure beauty of lotus amazes visitors coming to Ninh Binh during hot summer days (Photo: VNA)

The pure beauty of lotus amazes visitors coming to Ninh Binh during hot summer days (Photo: VNA)

The pure beauty of lotus amazes visitors coming to Ninh Binh during hot summer days (Photo: VNA)

Beauty in a close-up (Photo: VNA)

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