With one of the most beautiful natural bays in China, Qingdao has always been a popular tourist destination for those looking to enjoy some nice coastal scenery.

As people are being encouraged to stay home to help prevent the spread of novel coronavirus pneumonia, let's admire the beautiful scenery through our screens.

Photo taken on Feb 24 shows the sun rising over Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo by Wang Hua/qingdaonews.com]

Badaguan Scenic Area in Shinan district, central Qingdao is famed for its picturesque scenery featuring red roof tiles, green trees, clear skies, and blue seas. [Photo by Meng Xianpeng/qingdaonews.com]

Qingdao boasts a spectacular oceanfront playground for all kinds of water sports along its 863 kilometers of shoreline. The city has gained a global reputation for its international sailing events. [Photo by Wang Hua/qingdaonews.com]

The coastal landscape of Qingdao, Shandong province [Photo by Meng Xianpeng/qingdaonews.com]

Qingdao is one of many popular coastal destinations in China. [Photo by Wei Shizhou/qingdaonews.com]