Located in Shinan district in central Qingdao, the Badaguan Scenic Area is renowned for its beautiful beaches, garden villas and Western-style buildings. It is a popular destination for visitors and local residents to have a leisurely stroll.

A young couple takes a selfie at the Badaguan Scenic Area in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo by Meng Xianpeng/qingdaonews.com]

A family walks past a century-old Western-style building in the Badaguan Scenic Area. [Photo by Meng Xianpeng/qingdaonews.com]

The Badaguan Scenic Area in summer [Photo by Meng Xianpeng/qingdaonews.com]

Residents in the Badaguan Scenic Area [Photo by Meng Xianpeng/qingdaonews.com]

The Badaguan Scenic Area is labeled a "world expo of architecture" where visitors can appreciate historical garden villas and Western-style buildings. [Photo by Meng Xianpeng/qingdaonews.com]

The Badaguan Scenic Area boasts lush greenery in summer. [Photo by Meng Xianpeng/qingdaonews.com]