Tourists stroll on Dec 13, 2014 along Zhanqiao pier, which is one of the city's iconic landmarks in Shinan district. The pier is close to the Qingdao Railway Station, so it's always the first stop for tourists. [Photo by Lin Xiaomu/dailyqd.com]

A picture taken on Dec 17, 2014 shows a flock of sea gulls flying over the coastline at the Zhanqiao scenic spot in Qingdao. [Photo by Lin Xiaomu/dailyqd.com]