Jinan, East China's Shandong province, also known as the "city of springs" in China, boasts blooming lotus flowers, bubbling spring water, luminous night views, and lively night markets during summer.

Lotus flowers are in full bloom at Daming Lake amidst the scorching summer heat. [Photo/WeChat account: jnslyj]

Blooming day lilies at the Jinan Botanical Garden during the summer [Photo/WeChat account: jinanshizhiwuyuan]

An aerial view of Jinan at night [Photo/WeChat account: jnslyj]

People wander around a Jinan night market. [Photo/iqilu.com]

Jinan Huanlian night market, the largest of its kind in the city, resembles a geometric pattern of pulsating light.  [Photo/dzwww.com]

Shuyu spring bubbles violently at Baimai Spring Park in Zhangqiu district, Jinan. [Photo/WeChat account: jnslyj]

Springs at Baimai Spring Park, Zhangqiu district have been more active lately due to heavy rainfall in recent days. [Photo/IC]