Jinan, capital of East China's Shandong province, is becoming a city of flowers as spring approaches.

1. Daming Lake Scenic Area

Location: No 1 Heihuquanbei Road, Lixia district, Jinan

Blooming begonias at Daming Lake Scenic Area [Photo by Li Feng/WeChat account: jnslyj]

2. Baotu Spring Park

Location: No 1 Heihuquanbei Road, Lixia district, Jinan

A cluster of blooming begonia flowers at  Baotu Spring Park [Photo by Li Feng/WeChat account: jnslyj]

3. Five Dragon Pool Park

Location: No 1 Heihuquanbei Road, Lixia district, Jinan

A lovely view of blooming begonias against and an azure sky can be found in Five Dragon Pool Park. [Photo by Li Feng/WeChat account: jnslyj]

4. Yingxiong Mountain

Location: No 18 Yingxiongshan Road, Shizhong district, Jinan

Begonia flowers are in full bloom on Yingxiong Mountain (Hero Mountain). [Photo by Li Feng/WeChat account: jnslyj]

5. Lingyan Temple

Location: Yiling Road, Changqing district, Jinan

Lingyan Temple is enchanted by blooming begonias. The temple is one of China's four most famous temples, with a history dating back over 1,600 years. [Photo by Li Feng/WeChat account: jnslyj]