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Qingdao WCNA comes alive as fishing season opens

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated: September 3, 2025

After a four-month moratorium, the fishing season officially began on Sept 1, unveiling a blue backdrop for Qingdao West Coast New Area. The sight of countless fishing boats setting sail, their horns sounding in unison, marked the start of the autumn harvest and a new season of abundance.

Early on Sept 2, fishing vessels began returning to the area's major ports, their holds filled to the brim. The docks came alive with a bustling scene of vendors, buyers, and eager residents. The air was filled with the sounds of laughter and lively haggling, all blending into a "symphony of harvest" unique to the season's start.

Piles of freshly caught seafood formed small mountains along the docks. Plump crabs, firm snails, and vibrant fish and shrimp, all bursting with the fresh scent of the sea, demonstrated the ocean's generosity. The joyful and busy atmosphere at every port was a pure celebration of the sea's bounty.

Don't miss this special invitation from the sea. Head to Qingdao West Coast New Area to experience the energy of the season and savor the fresh flavors of the ocean.

After a four-month fishing moratorium, fishing boats in Qingdao West Coast New Area set sail on Sept 1, heading out to sea. [Photo/WeChat account: xihaianwenlv]

The port is bustling with fishing boats loaded with their catch. [Photo/WeChat account: qdxihaianfabu]

Fishermen sort through a variety of freshly caught seafood. [Photo/WeChat account: qdxihaianfabu]

Merchants, buyers, and residents who have been waiting on the docks gather around, as the sounds of bargaining, laughter, and lively sales pitches fill the air. [Photo/WeChat account: qdxihaianfabu]