Early winter in Laoshan district, Qingdao, holds a touch of sweet warmth. At Shuangyong Park in the district, rows of persimmon trees have shed their green leaves, their branches now adorned with bright golden fruits that hang like strings of small lanterns, glowing vividly under the sunlight.

People pause to capture this seasonal beauty with their cameras and phones, while children play beneath the trees and the elderly chat leisurely. Laughter lingers among the branches.

Against the blue sky, the golden persimmons paint a soothing early winter scene, offering a moment of weekend peace and simple joy amidst busy lives — a gentle reminder of the quiet vitality of Qingdao's colder season.

Golden persimmons hang like lanterns from the trees in Shuangyong Park in Qingdao's Laoshan, adding sweet color to the early winter landscape. [Photo/Guanhai News]

Visitors and locals gather beneath the glowing trees, capturing the warm scene with cameras and sharing joyful moments. [Photo/Guanhai News]

The vibrant fruits against the clear blue sky create a peaceful picture that brings gentle vitality to Qingdao's winter. [Photo/Guanhai News]