Dongping Lake Scenic Area in Tai'an, East China's Shandong offers locals a perfect place to escape the summer heat. The Dongping Lake Scenic Area is a national 4A-grade scenic spot covering an area of 627 square kilometers. [Photo/WeChat account: SDTXTA]

A sightseeing boat drifts along the tranquil and picturesque Dongping Lake in Tai'an, Shandong province. [Photo/WeChat account: SDTXTA]

Dongping Lake Scenic Area, covered with green vegetation and surrounded by rivers, is a good place for locals to escape the summer heat. [Photo/WeChat account: SDTXTA]

Dongping Lake Scenic Area presents a charming view at sunset. [Photo/WeChat account: SDTXTA]