The Dabaodao area near Zhongshan Road is now filled with vitality due to the local government's renovation efforts. Home to iconic courtyard neighborhoods, time-honored shops, cafes and bars, bookstores and trendy shops, the area is especially popular among young consumers.

People relax at the historical block of Dabaodao area in Qingdao. [Photo by Yang Zhiwen/Guanhai News]

Qingdao has launched measures to repair historical buildings, improve the infrastructure and introduce innovative business models in its historic blocks. [Photo by Yang Zhiwen/Guanhai News]

Visitors pose for a photo in front of a trendy shop in the Dabaodao area of Qingdao. [Photo by Yang Zhiwen/Guanhai News]