This is currently the best time to appreciate the glorious summer flowers such as lotuses and sunflowers in the Cuwen scenic area in Tai'an, Shandong province.

Wandering around the scenic area on a summer morning, visitors can enjoy the refreshing scenery and breathe in the faint scent floating in the air.

Lotus flowers in the Cuwen scenic area in Tai'an, East China's Shandong province, are in full bloom, offering picturesque scenery for visitors and photographers. [Photo/dzwww.com]

An aerial photo displays the refreshing and pastoral scene of the lotus pond in the Cuwen scenic area in Tai'an, East China's Shandong province. [Photo/dzwww.com]

A blooming red lotus flower looks delicate among the lush green lotus leaves in the Cuwen scenic area in Tai'an, Shandong province. [Photo/dzwww.com]

A blooming lotus flower emerges from the lush green leaves, adding color to the whole pond in the Cuwen scenic area in Tai'an, Shandong province. [Photo/dzwww.com]

Sunflowers are also blooming in the Cuwen scenic area, attracting many visitors and shutterbugs. [Photo/dzwww.com]

An aerial photo displays the refreshing landscape of Cuwen scenic area in Tai'an, Shandong province, which consists of the Dawen River and Culai Mountain. [Photo/dzwww.com]

The radiant sunflowers adorn the Cuwen scenic area in Tai'an. Showy, sturdy, and sure to please, the magnificent blooms bring good vibe to the whole setting. [Photo/dzwww.com]

Pickerelweed flowers are blooming in the Cuwen scenic area in Tai'an. The plant's blue-green, heart-shape leaves have a waxy feel and provide a backdrop for its purple-blue flower spikes. [Photo/dzwww.com]