In pics: blooming water lilies in China

This photo taken on April 27, 2026 shows water lilies at the University of South China in Hengyang City, central China's Hunan Province. (Photo by Cao Zhengping/Xinhua)

This photo taken on April 27, 2026 shows water lilies at the University of South China in Hengyang City, central China's Hunan Province. (Photo by Cao Zhengping/Xinhua)

This photo taken on April 27, 2026 shows water lilies at the University of South China in Hengyang City, central China's Hunan Province. (Photo by Cao Zhengping/Xinhua)

This photo taken on April 27, 2026 shows water lilies at the University of South China in Hengyang City, central China's Hunan Province. (Photo by Cao Zhengping/Xinhua)

This photo taken on April 27, 2026 shows water lilies at Nanhu park in Nanning City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Photo by Miao Yucai/Xinhua)

This photo taken on April 27, 2026 shows water lilies at Nanhu park in Nanning City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Photo by Miao Yucai/Xinhua)

This photo taken on April 27, 2026 shows water lilies at the University of South China in Hengyang City, central China's Hunan Province. (Photo by Cao Zhengping/Xinhua)

This photo taken on April 27, 2026 shows a water lily flower at Nanhu park in Nanning City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Photo by Miao Yucai/Xinhua)