An aerial photo taken on Nov 26 shows the changing trees on the campus of Shandong Normal University in Jinan, Shandong province in early winter. [Photo/VCG]

Swans perch on the lake on an early winter morning in Yandunjiao village of Rongcheng, East China's Shandong province. Yandunjiao is a picturesque fishing village near the mountains and sea. Every November, thousands of swans migrate to the village for the winter. [Photo/VCG]

A flock of birds fly over the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in Dongying, Shandong province. Praised as "one of the most beautiful wetlands in China", it covers an area of 153,000 hectares and boasts unique ecotourism resources. It is home to thousands of wild animals. [Photo/VCG]

The sun rises on the Yellow River Delta in Dongying, Shandong province on an early winter morning. [Photo/VCG]

The ancient buildings of red walls and black tiles on Mount Tai are covered in a layer of frost, creating a wonderful view against the blue sky. [Photo/VCG]

The sun breaks through the clouds and bathes the beach in light on a winter morning in the coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo/VCG]

The early winter scenery of Daming Lake Scenic Spot, a renowned tourist destination in Jinan, capital of Shandong province. [Photo/VCG]