Jinan, capital city of Shandong province, is a modern and well-developed metropolis. [Photo/ijntv.cn]

The Sacred Heart Cathedral, commonly known as the Hongjialou Cathedral, is the largest church in the region and a landmark of Jinan. Designed by an Austrian missionary and built in the early 20th century, it is also an important example of modern Jinan architecture. [Photo/ijntv.cn]

An aerial photo captures the beautiful pastoral scenery of the rural area in Jinan, Shandong province. [Photo/ijntv.cn]