There is a cool and refreshing place to escape the summer heat in Shinan district, Qingdao in East China's Shandong province: Badaguan Scenic Spot.

Founded in the 1930s, the Badaguan Scenic Spot in Shinan district – in Qingdao in East China's Shandong province – is one of the most famous tourist attractions in this lush, port city. In late fall, the leaves in Badaguan's avenue tumble down like butterflies, presenting a wondrous scene for promenaders, runners and curious sightseers alike. [Photo/qingdaonews.com]

The Badaguan Scenic Area is famed for its picturesque scenery, which includes a multitude of colors: buildings adorned with red roof tiles, verdant green trees, clear skies and piercing blue seas. [Photo/Qingdao Culture and Tourism Bureau's official Sina Weibo account]

A tree festooned with elegant blossoms stands tall, in a corner of the Badaguan Scenic Area. [Photo/Qingdao Culture and Tourism Bureau's official Sina Weibo account]