Wuyang Lake in Boshan district, Zibo, Shandong province is enveloped in a dense fog in late autumn. [Photo by Liu Jian'an/WeChat account: sdlyfb]

People perform an ancient and sacred ritual in honor of the Dragon King in a fishing village in Shandong. In traditional Chinese culture, the Dragon King rules the seas and the weather, both of which are vital to fishermen. Thus, the deity's birthday is an important festival for coastal residents. [Photo by Zhang Yongsheng/WeChat account: sdlyfb]

Rice paddy art in Yong'an town, Kenli district, Dongying, Shandong province during the summer. Local farmers have planted various artworks throughout their paddy fields, which cover an area of 300 mu (20 hectares). [Photo by Guo Sen/WeChat account: sdlyfb]