Full coverage: G20 Hangzhou Summit

The upcoming G20 summit will be held in China's eastern city of Hangzhou. And at this time of the year, one of the must-see scenic spot, the West Lake has transformed into a stunning sea of lotus blossoms.

Photo taken on Aug. 27, 2016 shows a sightseeing boat on the West Lake in Hangzhou, capital city of east China's Zhejiang Province. West Lake, located to the west of Hangzhou where this year's G20 summit is to be held, is a renowned tourist attraction not only for its picturesque landscape but also for its association with Chinese cultures embodied with historic scholars and national heroes. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

Chinese have long admired the lotus for its beauty, elegance and fragrance. 

And now is the best time to take a stroll and enjoy them in their glory as the flowers are in full bloom.

Elevated wooden platforms and bridges have been put in place to allow visitors to get closer look of the flowers.

As the sun sets, the flowers complete the ideal image of the classic Chinese gardens.

"In ancient time, there used to be a winery on the bank and people could enjoy the fragrance of the lotus flower over a good cup of wine. Now the winery has been abandoned but more lotus flower started to grow in the area," one visitor said.

This year over 250 different spieces of lotus flowers are on display. Some came from overseas such as Thailand and the US. Others were cultivated by local botanists.

Visitors also have the opportunity to make flower arrangements using lotus seedpods.