Annual seagull season descends upon Shinan, Qingdao

2 weeks, 2 days ago

Wintering birds arrive at Hongfeng Lake

Various wintering birds arrive at Hongfeng Lake Wetland Reserve. Groups of tringa ochropuses, ruddy shelducks, spot-billed ducks, and little egrets migrating south for the winter recently arrived at Hongfeng Lake Wetland Reserve in Qingzhen, a county-level city located west of Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province. As an important migratory passage, Hongfeng Lake has won the favor of overwintering …

Guizhou Province Wintering Birds Hongfeng Lake Wetland Reserve Hongfeng Lake Qingzhen City

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Enchanting winter escapades: Unveiling Qingdao's cultural tourism charms

China Daily

This winter, Qingdao is launching a new narrative in cultural tourism, focusing on scenes, formats, festivals, and more, allowing residents and tourists to share a wonderful life through immersive experiences. On land, Qingdao launched a series of cultural tourism activities for seagull season, which features over 10 exciting activities across six major thematic sections, including the "seeking seagulls" urban stamp …

Cultural Cultural Tourism Qingdao Seagull Tourism Charms

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Enchanting winter escapades: Unveiling Qingdao's cultural tourism charms

China Daily

This winter, Qingdao is launching a new narrative in cultural tourism, focusing on scenes, formats, festivals, and more, allowing residents and tourists to share a wonderful life through immersive experiences. On land, Qingdao launched a series of cultural tourism activities for seagull season, which features over 10 exciting activities across six major thematic sections, including the "seeking seagulls" urban stamp …

Tourism Cultural Cultural Tourism Qingdao Seagull Enchanting Winter Escapades Unveiling

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Yandunjiao village: A jewel in Shandong's coastal crown

China Daily

Yandunjiao village in Rongcheng, Weihai, Shandong province, was one of seven Chinese villages on the Best Tourism Villages 2024 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization at its 122nd session of the Executive Council on Nov 11 in Cartagena, Colombia. This coastal village has become a popular tourist destination, primarily due to its unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, …

Village Shandong Yandunjiao Whooper Swans Yandunjiao Village

1 month ago

Qingdao offers diversified tourism experiences for visitors

China Daily

In November, Qingdao, a city surrounded by vibrant colors, crafts a livable and touristic destination. With the launch of the 2024 Laoshan Red Leaf Festival and the Winter Fun at Laoshan cultural and tourism leisure season on Nov 16, Qingdao welcomed more tourists wanting to stroll among the red leaves while having a pleasant time. According to statistics from Qingdao’s …

City Qingdao Offers

1 month ago

Qingdao offers diversified tourism experiences for visitors

China Daily

In November, Qingdao, a city surrounded by vibrant colors, crafts a livable and touristic destination. With the launch of the 2024 Laoshan Red Leaf Festival and the Winter Fun at Laoshan cultural and tourism leisure season on Nov 16, Qingdao welcomed more tourists wanting to stroll among the red leaves while having a pleasant time. According to statistics from Qingdao’s …

City Qingdao Diversified Tourism

1 month, 1 week ago

A winter haven for Siberian swans

China Daily

Yandunjiao village is a national nature reserve for swans. With thousands of whooper swans enjoying their winter time at the fishing village of Yandunjiao in Rongcheng, Shandong province, Yu Haiyang has no time to appreciate the graceful scene as he is greeting his homestay guests. Under the seaweed-thatched roof, the 35-year-old homestay owner aims to offer his guests an authentic …

Village Swans Yandunjiao Whooper Swans

1 month, 1 week ago

Qingdao's west coast winter tour launches with festive flair

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: November 15, 2024 The "Winter Tour of West Coast in Qingdao" tourism season commenced on Nov 14, extending from November this year to April next year. The launch ceremony unveiled six new culture and tourism scenarios, six major series of thematic activities, and five high-quality winter travel routes, while also extending a nationwide invitation from 34 provinces …

Coast Qingdao West Coast Tour Launches

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chinese sailing capital Qingdao captured in photos

China Daily

Qingdao, a coastal city in Shandong province, has excellent conditions for maritime sports like sailing. Along the coast of Shandong province, Qingdao's inseparable bond with sailing runs back to ancient times, thanks to its excellent marine conditions. Every year, various sailing events of different scales are held in Qingdao's waters, such as the Qingdao International Sailing Week and the Clipper …

Sailing Qingdao Captured

2 months, 1 week ago

Shandong's Rongcheng ready for migrant swans

China Daily

The Rongcheng Swan National Nature Reserve recently welcomed five beautiful swans that will winter here, which will soon be joined by more in Rongcheng this year. The Rongcheng Swan National Nature Reserve is located in Chengshan town, Rongcheng, Shandong's Weihai city, with a total area of 10,500 hectares, including its main area of 3,720.2 hectares. In addition to the Rongcheng …

Nature Shandong Swan Reserve Swans Rongcheng

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Marine cultural tourism making waves in Qingdao

China Daily

Qingdao in East China's Shandong province makes great strides in promoting the high-quality development of marine cultural tourism. Qingdao in East China's Shandong province has made great strides in promoting the high-quality development of marine cultural tourism. "We are focusing on creating the brand 'Sailing Qingdao' and planning 12 maritime routes, with nine already opened, including the round trip to …

Cultural Tourism Qingdao Marine Cultural Tourism

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Marine cultural tourism making waves in Qingdao

China Daily

Qingdao in East China's Shandong province makes great strides in promoting the high-quality development of marine cultural tourism. Qingdao in East China's Shandong province has made great strides in promoting the high-quality development of marine cultural tourism. "We are focusing on creating the brand 'Sailing Qingdao' and planning 12 maritime routes, with nine already opened, including the round trip to …

Cultural Qingdao Marine Tourism Marine Cultural Tourism

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Hebei's bird habitat welcomes migration season

China Daily

White-naped Cranes in Nandagang wetland. Located about 200 kilometers south of Beijing, the Nandagang Migratory Bird Habitat in Cangzhou, Hebei province, is welcoming the autumn and winter migration season. "This system identifies the birds according to the captured images and vocal patterns, and conducts classification and statistics," said Meng Zhaolei, director of the planning bureau of the Nandagang wetland. In …

Birds Bird Migratory Nandagang Wetland Hebei Province Migratory Birds Nandagang

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Hebei's bird habitat welcomes migration season

China Daily

White-naped Cranes in Nandagang wetland. Located about 200 kilometers south of Beijing, the Nandagang Migratory Bird Habitat in Cangzhou, Hebei province, is welcoming the autumn and winter migration season. "This system identifies the birds according to the captured images and vocal patterns, and conducts classification and statistics," said Meng Zhaolei, director of the planning bureau of the Nandagang wetland. In …

Birds Migratory Nandagang Wetland Hebei Province Migratory Birds Nandagang Hebei

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Hebei's bird habitat welcomes migration season

China Daily

White-naped Cranes in Nandagang wetland. Located about 200 kilometers south of Beijing, the Nandagang Migratory Bird Habitat in Cangzhou, Hebei province, is welcoming the autumn and winter migration season. "This system identifies the birds according to the captured images and vocal patterns, and conducts classification and statistics," said Meng Zhaolei, director of the planning bureau of the Nandagang wetland. In …

Birds Bird Migratory Nandagang Wetland Hebei Province Migratory Birds Nandagang

3 months ago

Enjoy stunning days in Shinan

China Daily

Sept 23 marks this year's Autumn Equinox, the 16th solar term on the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. Qingdao coastal scenic area Qingdao coastal scenic area is part of the first batch of national 4A-level tourist attractions, and is one of a few coastal scenic areas in China that is situated in a city's downtown area. It boasts natural capes, beaches …

Scenic Coastal Qingdao Shinan District Shinan Taiping Mountain

3 months ago

Enjoy stunning days in Shinan

China Daily

Sept 23 marks this year's Autumn Equinox, the 16th solar term on the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. Qingdao coastal scenic area Qingdao coastal scenic area is part of the first batch of national 4A-level tourist attractions, and is one of a few coastal scenic areas in China that is situated in a city's downtown area. It boasts natural capes, beaches …

Scenic Coastal Qingdao Shinan District Shinan Taiping Mountain

3 months, 1 week ago

Qingdao a top 10 spot for Mid-Autumn Festival holiday

China Daily

Tourists visit the Zhanqiao Pier, an iconic scenic area in Qingdao, Shandong province. During this year's Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from Sept 15 to 17, Qingdao ranked among the top 10 travel destinations in the country. The city's scenic spots hosted a variety of fun activities that allowed residents and tourists to immerse themselves in the charm of the holiday spirit, …

Holiday Qingdao

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sailing city of Qingdao welcomes grand sports event

China Daily

The 16th Qingdao International Sailing Week and the Qingdao International Marine Festival kicked off in the coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong province on Sept 7. Representatives from more than 10 international associations and cities, including the World Sailing Federation, and the Polish Sailing Association, as well as representatives from the South Africa's Western Cape province, the city government of Kiel …

Sailing City Qingdao International

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Vibrant Qingdao: A hub of sailing, oceanic energy

China Daily

The Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center stands as a premier hub for sailing enthusiasts. The Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, located at Fushan Bay in the vibrant coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong, stands as a premier hub for maritime sports aficionados. Being in the first batch of national demonstration bases for sports tourism, Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center is a focal point for …

Sailing Center Tourism Qingdao

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Fishing season begins in Shandong

China Daily

The call of the sea can be heard once more. As the annual fishing moratorium lifts, Shandong's fishing fleet is setting sail for the bountiful waters of the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea. On Sept 1 in Rizhao, Shandong, numerous fishing boats, cut through the waves like arrows leaving a bowstring as they sail into the deep blue sea, kicking …

Fishing Shandong Sea

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Vibrant Qingdao: A hub of sailing, oceanic energy

China Daily

The Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center stands as a premier hub for sailing enthusiasts. The Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, located at Fushan Bay in the vibrant coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong, stands as a premier hub for maritime sports aficionados. Being in the first batch of national demonstration bases for sports tourism, Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center is a focal point for …

Qingdao Sailing Center

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Marine tourism booms in Qingdao

China Daily

The coastal city of Qingdao in Shandong province witnesses a boom in marine tourism. Qingdao's marine tourism has hit a major milestone, with annual visitor numbers surpassing one million, 147 days ahead of last year's pace. In June, Qingdao Marine Tourism Development Co Ltd launched joint operations at the Qingdao Bay Zhanqiao Pier, breaking through the barriers imposed by the …

Tourism Marine Maritime Operations Qingdao Joint Vessel Operational Marine Tourism

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Beat heat in 10 Chinese destinations

China Daily

Birds gather on the waterfront at the Erlangjian scenic area of Qinghai Lake in Xining, Qinghai province, in July. Xining in Northwest China's Qinghai province Xining offers a summer escape filled with exploration and wonder in the heart of Qinghai province. Explore the vibrant cultural tapestry of this high-altitude city by visiting the Dongguan Mosque, Ta'er Monastery, and the Qinghai …

Qinghai Qinghai Province Xining Province Explore Qinghai Lake

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Qingdao's Olympic sailing, marine center advances culture, tourism integration

China Daily

As a major attraction in Qingdao, the Qingdao Olympic Sailing and Marine Culture Tourist Area is rich in cultural and natural resources. The Qingdao Olympic Sailing and Marine Culture Tourist Area, a major attraction in Qingdao, is rich in cultural and natural resources. Since hosting the sailing events of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the area has captured global attention thanks …

China Cultural Olympic Qingdao Sailing Marine

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Qingdao a popular coastal getaway in summer

China Daily

The Golden Beach Beer City in Shandong's Qingdao integrates culture and tourism by hosting a variety of festive events. During the summer tourism season, the major sea bathing beaches in Qingdao have become magnets for tourists with their unique charm and diverse tourism attractions. From Golden Beach Beer City to Shilaoren Holiday Resort, each beach has its own unique characteristics, …

Beach Qingdao Tourism Sea Summer Tourism Summer Tourism Sea

5 months, 2 weeks ago

New role injects strong momentum into Qingdao's tourism

China Daily

Zhanqiao Pier, an iconic scenic area in Qingdao, Shandong province, is a must-visit destination. Qingdao in East China's Shandong province was designated as the tourism and cultural capital of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization from 2024 to 2025, which has in turn boosted the city's thriving tourism market. According to the 2024 Summer Tourism Market Forecast Report by Ctrip, Qingdao ranks …

Tourism Qingdao

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Urban wandering unveils Qingdao's cultural riches

China Daily

Qingdao's historic city center is revealing its charms from a fresh perspective by embracing the "urban wandering" trend. Urban wandering thrives with a deliberate blend of diverse elements, a concept that Qingdao, with its rich historical and cultural legacy, embodies with innate ease. According to tourism professionals, urban wandering can be synchronized with the exploratory pace of the old city …

Qingdao Wandering Urban Wandering Urban Cultural

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Urban wandering unveils Qingdao's cultural riches

China Daily

Qingdao's historic city center is revealing its charms from a fresh perspective by embracing the "urban wandering" trend. Urban wandering thrives with a deliberate blend of diverse elements, a concept that Qingdao, with its rich historical and cultural legacy, embodies with innate ease. According to tourism professionals, urban wandering can be synchronized with the exploratory pace of the old city …

Urban Cultural Qingdao Wandering Urban Wandering

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Qingdao among China's top 10 destinations during Dragon Boat Festival

China Daily

Qingdao in East China's Shandong province boasts enchanting natural views. Qingdao in East China's Shandong province was selected as one of the top 10 most popular destinations for inbound tourism during the Dragon Boat Festival, with a 21 percent year-on-year increase in inbound tourism bookings, according to a survey released by Ctrip, an online travel agency in China. According to …

Festival China Boat Ctrip Qingdao Dragon Dragon Boat Festival

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Seabirds flock to Dongtou's Luxi Bird Island

China Daily

Thousands of seabirds fly over the Luxi Bird Island in Wenzhou's Dongtou district. On the 53rd World Environment Day, Luxi Bird Island in Wenzhou's Dongtou district became a hub of avian activity. Luxi Bird Island's advantageous location, rich in marine life and boasting ample seafood, provides an ideal habitat for over 10,000 birds of 63 species, including several nationally and …

Birds Bird Island Luxi Bird Island Luxi Dongtou

7 months, 1 week ago

Qingdao sees booming tourism during holiday

China Daily

Tourists visit the Zhanqiao Pier, a famous scenic area in Qingdao, Shandong province, on May 1. During the just-concluded May Day holiday, Qingdao's holiday economy continued to heat up, with a set of data vividly illustrating the vitality of the city's holiday market. Taking advantage of the May Day holiday, Qingdao's cultural and tourism industry has been actively promoting the …

Holiday Qingdao

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Sails set: Qingdao launches international sailing race

China Daily

The China Sports Industry City Clubs Open Regatta International 2024 kicks off in the coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong on April 27. The China Sports Industry City Clubs Open Regatta International 2024 kicked off in the coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong on April 27. The China Sports Industry City Clubs Open Regatta International has taken place in Qingdao for 14 …

China Sailing Set Qingdao

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Qingdao sees booming tourism during holiday

China Daily

Tourists visit the Zhanqiao Pier, a famous scenic area in Qingdao, Shandong province, on May 1. During the just-concluded May Day holiday, Qingdao's holiday economy continued to heat up, with a set of data vividly illustrating the vitality of the city's holiday market. Taking advantage of the May Day holiday, Qingdao's cultural and tourism industry has been actively promoting the …

Holiday Qingdao Zhanqiao Pier

8 months, 1 week ago

Qingdao promotes sailing sports among youth

China Daily

Shandong's Qingdao is hailed as the sailing capital in China. As the host city of the Olympic Sailing Regatta, Qingdao has been promoting sailing activities in schools since 2006, including initiatives such as sailing outreach programs, with over a million citizens participating in sailing activities. Wang Ziqi, a crew member of the 2023-24 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race and …

School Sailing Schools Qingdao Clipper Race

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Qingdao sees boom in sea tours from Jan-March

China Daily

Qingdao Tourism Group introduces a range of sea routes, offering extraordinary experiences for those seeking a seaside vacation in Qingdao. In the first three months of this year, the coastal city of Qingdao in Shandong province experienced a growth in the number of ocean tours, and its "Sea Tour Qingdao" tourism products saw 3,775 departures, carrying 108,000 tourists and generating …

Tourism Route Qingdao Tour Sea Sea Tour Qingdao

9 months ago

Villager gives flight to bird conservation

China Daily

When Zhou Longshan started filming birds 10 years ago at Baiyangdian Lake, a major wetland in northern China, he just wanted to record his favorite species — egrets. Zhou, 60, is a native of Xixiangyang village, Anxin county, in the Xiong'an New Area of North China's Hebei province. He would record the birds appearing at the lake, along with their …

China Birds Water Bird Species Area Zhou

9 months ago

Villager gives flight to bird conservation

China Daily

When Zhou Longshan started filming birds 10 years ago at Baiyangdian Lake, a major wetland in northern China, he just wanted to record his favorite species — egrets. Zhou, 60, is a native of Xixiangyang village, Anxin county, in the Xiong'an New Area of North China's Hebei province. He would record the birds appearing at the lake, along with their …

China Birds Water Bird Species Area Zhou

9 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 Sailing Night event held in Qingdao

China Daily

Qingdao is renowned as the "City of Sailing" in China. The 2024 Sailing Night event came to a successful conclusion in the Qingdao West Coast New Area, Shandong province on Feb 27. Zhao added that from the Olympic Sailing Regatta to the post-Olympic era, Qingdao has consistently persevered and innovated, advancing towards the goal of becoming the world-renowned "City of …

Chinese Qingdao Family Sailing

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Qingdao adds another national 5A scenic spot

China Daily

The Qingdao Olympic Sailing and Marine Culture Tourist Area, covering an area of 5.25 square kilometers, is a landmark scenic spot in the coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong province. The successful approval of the Qingdao Olympic Sailing and Marine Culture Tourist Area as a 5A-level attraction is a milestone in the planning and development of the city's tourism industry. Located …

Culture Sailing Marine Qingdao Area Tourist

11 months ago

Qingdao promotes sailing sports

China Daily

Qingdao in East China's Shandong province is hailed as China's sailing city. The summary meeting of the year's sailing exchange visiting delegations was held in the coastal city of Qingdao, East China's Shandong province on Jan 19. Additionally, each delegation actively promoted Qingdao's "City of Sailing" brand and the development of sailing sports in Qingdao, allowing young people from around …

China Sailing Qingdao Exchange Visiting Delegations

11 months ago

Wintering birds are here—pause and watch

Live Mint

The sun burns off the last of the fog, and I wonder whether the haze was pearlescent winter mist or charring smog. With a beak and a long gape line which is yellow, the Steppe eagle looks like its smirking at a private joke, even as its sharp eyes scrape the landscape for prey. In many places, wintering birds stay …

India Wetland Beak Birds Watching

11 months, 3 weeks ago

China's northernmost province kicks off ice fishing season

China Daily

The ice fishing culture has been passed on in Dorbod, Heilongjiang province, for over 1,000 years. Thousands of fish bumped in a mile-long fish seine, as fishermen pulled the first haul this winter from an ice lake in Northeast China's Heilongjiang province on Wednesday when the three-month-long winter fishing season started. The fishing from chiseled ice holes on the Lianhuan …

Culture Ice Province Lake Heilongjiang Dorbod Winter Fishing

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Exciting New Year's Eve at Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center

China Daily

The 2024 New Year's Eve event at the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center is set to commence, offering a range of exciting experiences over the course of three days, from Dec 30, 2023 to Jan 1, 2024. On the evening of Dec 31, a captivating New Year's Eve concert will take place at the Qingdao International Conference Center square, located at …

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