Cities across Shandong all have their own special refreshing summer dishes, which feature light flavors that emphasize the natural flavors of food and help relieve the summer heat. Let's have a look!

The Spring Water Feast reflects Jinan's unique spring culture by innovating traditional Shandong cuisine. It integrates elements of local tourism and cultural in designing the savory dishes. [Photo/WeChat account: sdswltwx]

Cold jelly made with gelidium amansii lamouroux is a must-try specialty in Qingdao, Shandong province during the summer. [Photo/WeChat account: sdswltwx]

The dish of steamed scallops with garlic and vermicelli is very popular in China. Longkou fensi, a type of vermicelli made from bean starch, is also especially popular in Yantai and throughout China. [Photo/WeChat account: sdswltwx]

The Weishan Lake Lotus Banquet in Jining features a unique lotus culture and local specialties. [Photo/Jining News]

Shixiang noodles in Linqing, a county-level city in Liaocheng, Shandong province provides 10 side dishes and eight kinds of spices, and people can choose different flavors according to their own taste preferences. [Photo/WeChat account: sdswltwx]

The thin bean curd sheets in Huimin county, Binzhou are popular among locals. [Photo/Dazhong News]