Winter morning splendor at Daming Lake in East China

Photo taken on Jan. 8, 2026 shows the Daming Lake scenic spot in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, bathed in the soft glow of a winter morning. The lake shimmers with rippling blue waters amid vibrant seasonal hues, presenting a picturesque winter landscape that enchants visitors, like a series of magnificent ecological paintings. (Yan Guihai/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on Jan. 8, 2026 shows the Daming Lake scenic spot in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, bathed in the soft glow of a winter morning. The lake shimmers with rippling blue waters amid vibrant seasonal hues, presenting a picturesque winter landscape that enchants visitors, like a series of magnificent ecological paintings. (Yan Guihai/Guangming Pictures)