Shinan district in Qingdao, which is located in East China's Shandong province, boasts a great variety of natural resources and a rich historical culture.

With a long coastline, Shinan enjoys stunning sea views and popular scenic spots. Widely recognized as a symbol of Qingdao, Zhanqiao Pier serves as the top choice for visitors and residents who want to have a good view of the blue sea and seagulls.

Zhanqiao Pier. [Photo/ WeChat account: Shinanly]

In old downtown area, the charisma of Qingdao prevails. At the corner of Daxue Road and Yushan Road, red walls are topped with yellow tiles, which creates a kind of indefinable beauty. On Longjiang Road, walls are painted with familiar cartoon characters , and on Zhongshan Road, the Catholic Church, which is the biggest gothic building in Qingdao, adds a sense of serenity to the city.

The corner of Daxue Road and Yushan Road. [Photo/ WeChat account: Shinanly]

Shinan is also a place for fashion, and such places as Qingdao International Sailing Center, Silver Fish Street and Sanjiangli are filled with modern ambience. Among them, Silver Fish Street boasts a great number of historical buildings and numerous shops that are popular among young shutterbugs.

Silver Fish Street. [Photo/WeChat account: Shinanly]

The literary temperament is high in Shinan. At the former residence of Lao She, visitors can have a glimpse of the famous writer's life, and at the Qingdao Post and Telecommunication Museum, one can get more knowledge of the city's history of the postal service and telecommunications.

Qingdao Post and Telecommunication Museum. [Photo/WeChat account: Shinanly]