Recently, the salt ponds by salt producer — located in Dongying city, in East China's Shandong province — transformed into a breathtaking mosaic of deep blues, soft pinks and brilliant whites, resembling a giant painter's palette from above.
Formed by natural minerals and varying salinity, the vibrant ponds reflect the harmony between nature and industry. This striking seasonal scene is said to capture the special charm and visual richness of Dongying's coastal landscape.

The salt ponds unfold like a dazzling patchwork of color, each hue shaped by nature's chemistry and the summer light. [Photo/VCG]

A bird's-eye view reveals a brilliant tapestry of salt ponds, their vivid colors shifting with the light and minerals. [Photo/VCG]

Like a giant painter's palette, the interwoven ponds display radiant blues, pinks and golds under the summer sky. [Photo/VCG]

Orderly lines and bold colors stretch in all directions, turning the salt ponds into a masterpiece only nature could inspire. [Photo/VCG]