Shinan district in Qingdao, a coastal city in East China's Shandong province, has many old streets that preserve many local residents' memories of the district's early days. Let's have a look!

1. Taiping Road

A bird's-eye view of Taiping Road in Shinan district, Qingdao [Photo/Weibo account: @青岛随手拍]

It is said that only a visit to Taiping Road can prove that you have been in Qingdao.

Along the road, old buildings with distinct architectural styles exude a sense of peace and grace. The ornate stone carvings on the eaves and door headers allude to the road's past affluence.