Hundreds of seagulls frolic along the beaches of Qingdao, attracting hordes of tourists during the three-day New Year holiday. [Photo/IC]

Thousands of seagulls migrate to Qingdao every winter. [Photo/IC]

Tourists feed seagulls in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo/IC]

A visitor poses for a photo with soaring seagulls at Zhanqiao Pier, one of the city's iconic landmarks in Shinan district. [Photo/IC]

The wintering seagulls attract many tourists to Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo/IC]

Tourists feed seagulls at Zhanqiao Pier in Qingdao. The scenic spot is close to the Qingdao Railway Station, so it's always the first stop for tourists. [Photo/IC]

Tourists enjoy bird watching in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo/IC]