Orange sea as seen from Qingdao

By Zhao Ruixue in Jinan and Hu Qing| (chinadaily.com.cn)| Updated : 2026-03-31

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[Video by Zhang Yong]

Dawn heralds a breathtaking sight over Qingdao West Coast New Area in China's Shandong province. At the City Balcony Scenic Area, a public outdoor recreation site along the shore, locals and visitors can take in what is fondly known as the "orange sea", as the rising sun casts a warm golden glow across the water.