When Do West Lake Lotus Flowers Bloom? A Detailed Guide to the Blooming Season

Lotus flowers at Hangzhou West Lake usually bloom as early as around June each year, but July to September is when the lotus growth is most vigorous and the flowers look their best. The best time to view the lotus flowers is from 6 to 8 in the morning, when the blooms look their finest.

The lotus blooming process is divided into 3 stages: early bloom, full bloom and late bloom. If you want to view the lotus flowers, it is best to go in July or August, when the lotus is at its fullest bloom and the flowers are at their most beautiful.

The best time to view the lotus flowers is from 6 to 8 in the morning, because at this time the lotus is full of vitality. Generally, to ensure reproduction and successful pollination, lotus flowers open for two days. On the first day they bloom in the morning, and by near noon the petals all close up, turning back into a bud. On the second morning the previously closed flower opens again, and near noon the petals fall off, leaving the pollinated seed pod on the stem to continue slowly ripening. So in the morning you can see the most beautiful and varied scenes in the lotus pond.