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Dacheng Palace at the Confucius Temple in Qufu, a county-level city in Jining, Shandong province, is bathed in morning sun. There are more than 460 rooms in the temple, over an area of about 16,000 square meters. Visitors can also see a gallery of 1,172 historical stone carvings and more than 1,200 ancient trees. [Photo/VCG]

A night view of Kuanhouli Street, a popular scenic spot in Jinan, capital of Shandong province [Photo by Zhu Jinming/Xinhua]

The coastal city of Weihai in East China's Shandong province is famous for its beautiful scenery, excellent climate and rich natural resources. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

First built in 1892, Zhanqiao Pier is a major and well-known landmark in Qingdao, Shandong province. The crescent pier stretches into the sea at Qingdao Bay. [Photo/WeChat account: sd_photo]