In Northeast Thailand, we came across an otherworldly attraction that combined the beauty of a tropical flower garden and the serenity of a lake. This spectacular site is home to millions of lotus flowers and appropriately named the Red Lotus Sea, or Talay Bua Daeng. We’d like to share this beautiful natural attraction in honor of the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday.As we approached the water’s edge where small pontoon boats are docked, it was not immediately obvious that this was home to a million pink lotus flowers. The magic happened only after we hopped into a pontoon boat and took a ride towards the lake’s center.The trek began among lake grasses, lily pads, and murky water, but gradually changed. Bright pink bulbs began appearing, hovering a hand’s length above the water’s surface.