Qingdao's Shinan district pulsated this National Day holiday with tourists from all over pouring in.

The diverse food offerings at Pichai Yard draw tourists to Shinan. [Photo/Qingdao Daily]

During the seven-day holiday, the first ever Qingdao Liyuan Comedy Festival was centered in the Zhongshan Road area and drew approximately 2.2 million visitors, peaking at 343,700 guests in a single day.

May Fourth Square, located by the sea in Shinan district, draws a large number of visitors. [Photo/Qingdao Daily]

The district's natural allure and cultural depth were on full display, with iconic coastal attractions like Zhanqiao Pier, Badaguan, May Fourth Square, and the Olympic Sailing Center showcasing Qingdao's scenic coastline. Zhanqiao Pier, a must-visit spot, welcomed over 50,000 visitors on the first day of the holiday.

The Fushan Bay light show uses the sea as a stage, the sky as a curtain, and the cityscape as a backdrop for a visual narrative. [Photo/Qingdao Daily]

In a grand celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Fushan Bay was illuminated with a patriotic light show.