Against the backdrop of Qingdao's winter sea, flocks of seagulls float gracefully along the Zhanqiao Pier. These white messengers have become a living symbol of the city — a winter attraction that extends its charm beyond the coast.

Photographers and tourists along the shoreline focus their cameras on these scenes, capturing moments of serene beauty. On live-streaming platforms, real-time broadcasts draw thousands of virtual visitors to admire the gulls. Creative ventures have integrated seagull motifs into souvenirs and interactive experiences, adding a fresh highlight to Zhongshan Road.

From ecological improvement to human-bird harmony, and from visual storytelling to cultural products, the seagulls of Qingdao have sparked a ripple effect. They blend culture and economy, infusing the winter months with warmth and vitality. This ecological charm now enlivens the city's coldest season, making seagulls a symbol of natural beauty and a source of urban energy.

Against the backdrop of Qingdao's winter sea, flocks of seagulls float gracefully along the Zhanqiao Pier. [Photo/Guanhai News]

Photographers and tourists along the shorelinetrain their lenses on these scenes, capturing moments of serene beauty. [Photo/Guanhai News]

This ecological charm now enlivens the city's coldest season, making seagulls a symbol of natural beauty and a source of urban energy. [Photo/Guanhai News]