This photo taken on Sept. 22, 2024 shows the Baotu Spring in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province.

Jinan of China and Rome of Italy, one is known for its famous natural springs while the other for the exquisite fountains.

Though different in forms, springs and fountains have similar functions in people's daily life and carry good wills of people. They also witnessed the development of the cities. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)