An aerial photo displays tall modern buildings along the coastline against a brilliant blue sky in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo/qingdaonews.com]

Qingdao is a modern metropolis with views of the mountains and the sea. [Photo/qingdaonews.com]

The pleasant coastal scenery has attracted many tourists from home and abroad to Qingdao. [Photo/qingdaonews.com]

Tourists pack the beach along the seaside in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo/qingdaonews.com]

Tourists take selfies at a scenic spot in Qingdao. [Photo/qingdaonews.com]

An aerial photo shows clouds over the Laoshan Mountain scenic area in Qingdao. Adorned with waterfalls and bamboo trees, Laoshan Mountain boasts an unforgettable scenery. [Photo/qingdaonews.com]

An aerial photo of Qingdao [Photo/qingdaonews.com]