As summer vacation draws to a close, Qingdao's tourism scene remains irresistibly vibrant. The city's beaches continue to captivate both locals and visitors, providing a refreshing reprieve from the lingering heat. 

Here, swimmers plunge into the azure waters, children joyfully dig in the sand, beach volleyball players engage in spirited matches, and tourists capture the scene with their cameras — creating a lively and picturesque seaside tableau.

Visitors flock to the beach in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province. [Photo/Guanhai News]