Black swans swim across Baiyangdian Lake in Xiongan New Area, surrounded by lotus flowers and leaves. [Photo by He Youshun/China Daily]

When July comes, a vast area of lotus flowers will be seen on Baiyangdian Lake in Xiongan New Area, North China's Hebei province. The beautiful scenery always attracts lots of tourists each year to visit Baiyangdian during the season.

Delicate lotus flowers are in full bloom in Xiongan New Area. [Photo by He Youshun/China Daily]

A fisherman rows his fishing boat across Baiyangdian Lake. [Photo by He Youshun/China Daily]

Two birds fly over Baiyangdian Lake in Xiongan New Area. [Photo by He Youshun/China Daily]

A fisherman rows his fishing boat across Baiyangdian Lake. [Photo by He Youshun/China Daily]

A pink lotus flower is seen on Baiyangdian Lake. [Photo by He Youshun/China Daily]

A fisherman rows his fishing boat across Baiyangdian Lake. [Photo by He Youshun/China Daily]

A white lotus flower is seen on Baiyangdian Lake. [Photo by He Youshun/China Daily]