The best scenery that West Lake can offer in summer is miles and miles of lotus flowers in full blossom. With a boundless array of pink flowers set off by the green leaves swaying in the summer breeze, one can find themselves calm and happy in the humid summer weather. 

Admiring lotus has been a classy entertainment in hot summers for literati since ancient time and makes to the list of must-do things in Hangzhou today. Check this video to see the stunning beauty of lotus flowers that are ready to bloom.