The annual Lotus Festival is in full bloom in Beijing at the Yuanmingyuan Park, also known as the Old Summer Palace. Now in its 18th year, the festival has become an anticipated summer event for many locals and tourists alike. And this year, the festival has something special to offer.

An emperor and his concubine standing at the front of a boat take us back hundred of years to the Qing Dynasty. No, this is not a scene from a costume drama, but instead staff of the Yuanmingyuan Park at this year's Lotus Festival are embracing the spirit of the occasions and dressing up for those attending.

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