Cherry blossom season is approaching in Shinan district of Qingdao, where the fluttering petals will transform the streets and alleys into a poetic blend of pink and white.

Spring in Qingdao always kicks off with a cherry blossom shower at Zhongshan Park. At the 600-meter corridor, century-old cherry blossoms complement the pavilions, with early blooms resembling snow and late blooms clouds of pink.

Cherry blossoms at Zhongshan Park attract numerous visitors. [Photo/IC]

People take photos of the cherry blossoms at Zhongshan Park. [Photo/IC]

For those seeking to avoid the crowds, visitors can head to Sanming South Road to witness the most beautiful cherry blossom tunnel in Qingdao. This 100-meter community path is decorated with intertwining cherry blossom branches forming a dome overhead, with petals gently falling.

If you want to admire cherry blossoms by the sea, be sure to visit the intersection of Macao Road and Huidong Branch Road. Cherry blossoms meander along the coastal wooden boardwalk, where the pink and white branches contrast with the azure sea. As the tides ebb and flow, visitors may even have the chance to capture the petals being carried away by the waves.

The cherry blossoms at the Yushan campus of Ocean University of China also possess a unique charm. The cherry blossom trees scattered around old buildings elevate the beauty of the cherry blossoms to the realm of humanistic aesthetics.