23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Water Lilies in Spring Light

In Kaiping’s Zili Village, a UNESCO World Heritage site in southern China, water lilies bloom quietly under the spring sunlight. Their soft colors reflect the harmony between nature and the village’s peaceful rhythm.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2025
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Kaiping, China
Camera: Canon EOS R100
Copyright: © Bruce Yu