Thousands of seagulls have arrived at the Zhanqiao Pier, an iconic scenic area in Qingdao, which is located in East China's Shandong province, to spend the winter in vibrant and spectacular scenery.

Thousands of seagulls forage by the coastal area near Zhanqiao Pier in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo/IC]

A seagull takes flight. [Photo/IC]

Seagulls hover over the Zhanqiao Pier scenic spot in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo/IC]

Zhanqiao Pier scenic spot and seagulls attract many visitors in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo/IC]

A visitor feeds seagulls at the Zhanqiao Pier scenic spot in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo/IC]

The salt marshes and mud flats along Qingdao's coastal area attract large numbers of seagulls and other migratory birds. [Photo/IC]