Qingdao's old areas are a must-visit, where visitors can indulge in the city's symbolic picturesque scenery that features red roof tiles, green trees, clear skies, and the blue sea.

In recent years, Qingdao has been ramping up efforts to protect cultural heritage sites and conserve traditional culture while renovating the city's old areas.

Measures have been implemented to improve local residents' living conditions and protect historical and cultural deposits, so that history and modernity can blend perfectly.

The city is also working to maintain the original features of Liyuan buildings, which are time-honored architectural structures built in the early 20th century. They retain the spatial composition of Chinese quadrangles (siheyuan), and at the same time, utilize Western technology.

Qingdao's old areas house popular tourist attractions and several time-honored architectural structures. [Photo/Guanhai News]

The delightfully refreshing scenery of Qingdao's old areas features Qingdao's traditional buildings, the blue sea and green trees. [Photo/Guanhai News]

Visitors can learn about the city's time-honored history as well as appreciate its modern development in Qingdao's old areas. [Photo/Guanhai News]

Qingdao has invested heavily into the preservation and repair of a number of designated buildings that have historical and cultural significance. [Photo/Guanhai News]

An aerial view of a traditional Liyuan building in Qingdao [Photo/Guanhai News]

It is very pleasant to stroll along the beach in Qingdao's old areas and feel the sea breeze during summertime. [Photo/Guanhai News]

Qingdao is a popular tourist destination for those looking to enjoy some nice coastal scenery. [Photo/Guanhai News]