Qingdao · Winter Seagull Whisper

In winter by the Yellow Sea, one hundred thousand Siberian red-billed gulls arrive as expected. They swoop past the Huilan Pavilion on the Zhanqiao Pier, weave through the red tiles and green trees of Badaguan, and dance with the waves in a lively symphony. A city memory of people and gulls dancing together Thirty years ago, Qingdao launched the "Save the Seagulls Campaign." From just a few thousand to today's hundred-thousand-strong flock, this city has written a chapter of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature with love and responsibility. By the Zhanqiao Pier, locals and tourists interact with the seagulls using gull feed and bread crumbs, their laughter blending with the gulls' calls into the warmest melody of winter. N ways to encounter the seagulls Zhanqiao Morning Melody: At 7 a.m., when the seagulls are most active, capture their thrilling dives to snatch food. Seagull Watching at Sea: Take a boat trip offshore to see seagulls circling the ship’s rail, unlocking a new perspective on seagull watching at sea. Artistic Seagull Viewing: At Qingdao Sculpture Park and Xiaomai Island Park, seagulls perfectly blend with art sculptures and coastal scenery, making every snapshot a masterpiece. Qingdao, a city that flies From November to April each year, Qingdao transforms into the "City of Seagulls." Whether it’s the “people and gulls dancing” at Zhanqiao Pier or the “red tiles and green trees reflecting white gulls” in Badaguan, this city is full of vitality and warmth. Come to Qingdao for a romantic date with the Siberian seagulls and experience the unique charm of this city.