The Panhe River Scenic Area is designed as an urban central park in Tai'an city, East China's Shandong province.

With a total investment of 2.7 billion yuan ($400 million), the scenic area is built along the Panhe River which is 14.5 kilometers long, covering an area of more than 5,900 mu (393.33 hectares). Its afforested area reaches 2,300 mu while the wetland covers 5 square kilometers.

Equipped with cultural attractions, fitness facilities, parking lots, recreational facilities and commerce institutions, the scenic area has become a popular destination for local residents to spend their free time.

The Panhe River Scenic Area serves as an urban central park in Tai'an city, East China's Shandong province. [Photo/dzwww.com]

The Panhe River is frozen as temperature falls below zero during the chilling winter in Tai'an, East China's Shandong province. [Photo/dzwww.com]

The Panhe River Scenic Area is bathed in the genial sunshine of wintertime on Jan 16 in Tai'an, East China's Shandong province. [Photo/dzwww.com]