On February 21, 2022, the results of the third annual selection of pictures 
submitted by the public were announced in Liaocheng, Shandong. According to the 
Information Office of the People's Government of Liaocheng, since its opening 
in April 2021, Liaocheng's third annual picture selection event received more 
than 4,000 pictures from the public, with themes covering the economy, society, 
culture, scenery, and architecture. After a preliminary review and then an 
expert review, from a total of 120 finalists, 10 pictures of the year and 20 
additional outstanding pictures were selected.

Liaocheng, Shandong, a northern water town and an ancient capital along the 
Grand Canal, is naturally closely associated with water, and it is believed 
this gives spirit to the town. There are many rivers in the city of Liaocheng, 
and 23 of them have a river basin of more than 30 square kilometers each. The 
Yellow River flows more than 50 kilometers in the east; the Beijing-Hangzhou 
Grand Canal flows through the center of the town; the Wei River flows towards 
Hebei, Shandong, and Henan in the west; and the Majia River and the Tuhai River 
crisscross the city. Dongchang Lake, the largest urban lake in northern China, 
covers an area of 6.3 square kilometers. It surrounds a one-square kilometer 
ancient town built during the Song Dynasty, creating spectacular scenery that 
combines water with the town.

Source: Information Office of the People's Government of Liaocheng

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   Caption: Phoenix-shaped cloud in the sky over the ancient town, surrounded 
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   Caption: Early snow of the ancient town

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   Caption: A Bird's Eye View of Guangyuelou (Guangyue Tower)