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Giant water lilies offer 'leaf sailing' experience in Yunnan

By Li Yingqing and Yan Yujie in Kunming | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-06-08 16:29
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The giant water lilies are in full bloom at the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. [Photo by Li Bolin/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Native to the tropical regions of South America, the giant water lily was first introduced to the botanical garden in 1963. After years of careful cultivation, it has become a standout feature of the garden, with the optimal viewing period from June to October each year.

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