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From sports and bustling port operations to scenic tea gardens, Sophie Steinecke from Germany discovered that there is so much more to Rizhao, a coastal city in East China's Shandong province, than meets the eye.

Here, a new generation is redefining what it means to thrive by the sea — fueling a fresh wave of coastal living filled with creativity, innovation, and passion. Hit play and explore Rizhao through her eyes!