The swans have attracted hordes of visitors and shutterbugs to Rongcheng, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

In the soft glow of dawn, the swans emerge from the mist, their feathers aglow with the warm hues of the rising sun. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The tranquility of the morning is amplified by the sight of the swans gracefully stretching their wings, creating a serene and poetic tableau. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]