Photo taken on April 9 shows that after a spring rain, peony petals glistening with water droplets appear even more delicate and elegant. The peony garden at Quancheng Park has entered its peak bloom season, with more than 4,000 plants of over 150 varieties bursting into full bloom, creating a magnificent and enchanting spring scene.
Photo taken on April 8 shows pupils from Dongliukouzi Primary School in Gaomi, Weifang, enjoying a spring outing in a peach orchard. Guided by their teachers, they admired the blossoms, ran among the trees, sketched flowers and plants, and learned about farming. They embraced nature, unleashed their childlike joy, and fully immersed themselves in the vibrancy of spring.
Recently, the 2026 Qingdao Xiaojiang 2nd “Shanse Valley Cup” Football Invitational Tournament opened at the Shanseyu Provincial-level Rural Revitalization Model Area in Qingdao. The tournament featured four age groups -- U8, U9, U10, and U12, attracting more than 600 participants from 52 teams representing cities including Jinan and Zibo.
On April 5, the second day of Qingming holiday, visitors toured the technology garden and strolled through the fields at Lanling National Agricultural Park in Linyi City, Shandong Province. They enjoyed the idyllic rural scenery and soaked up the spring atmosphere.
During the Qingming solar term period, the countryside of Tengzhou in Shandong Province ushers in its most vibrant season of the year. A rich variety of flowers are in full bloom across local townships. Leveraging these floral assets, Tengzhou has seen a thriving “flower economy”. (Photo by Zhang Kan)
Recently, Jinan's Qianfo Mountain has entered its peak spring bloom season, with blossoms unfolding across the hillside in succession, creating a vibrant tapestry of spring. The spectacle has drawn many visitors and locals hike up the mountain, admire the flowers and capture the idyllic spring scenery with their cameras.
Since its opening in June 2025, the real-life film set of Operation Hadal in Lingshanwei Subdistrict, West Coast New Area, Qingdao, Shandong Province, has become a major tourist draw. Visitors can immerse themselves in the world of the movie, including a replica of the nuclear submarine "Longjing." As of April 1, the site has welcomed over 300 tour groups and more than 35,000 visitors. (Photo by Han Jiajun)
The Haiyang Yangko performance Old Folks Dance and Shine has won the Mountain Flower Award for Outstanding Folk Art Performance, making a brilliant appearance on the country's most prestigious cultural stage. As one of the "Three Major Yangko Dances of Shandong", Haiyang Yangko integrates song, dance and drama. Known for its bold, energetic and joyful style, it was inscribed on the first batch of China's National Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2006.
On April 1, children took part in a series of activities at Jiushuidong Road Kindergarten in Licang District, Qingdao, Shandong province. Guided by their teachers, they painted eggs, decorated kites, and played cuju (ancient Chinese football), learning about traditional Qingming customs via experiencing traditional Chinese culture. (Photo by Zhang Ying)
March 30, 2026, marked the 31st National Safety Education Day for Primary and Secondary School Students in China. On this occasion, a lecturer from the Qingdao Licang District Red Cross visited Qingdao Wenchang School to carry out a “Safety with Me, Health in Growth” activity. Students learned essential emergency response skills, including the Heimlich maneuver and first-aid bandaging. The initiative aims to help young learners better understand safety protocols, master protective techniques, and enhance their emergency response awareness and capabilities. (Photo by Zhang Ying)
