Capturing the beauty of islands in Shandong

Liugongdao Island is located in Weihai bay, the easternmost point of the Shandong peninsula. It has unique cultural landscapes including the historic site of the Sino-Japanese War (1894-95) and numerous examples of European style architecture. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Liugongdao Island is located in Weihai bay, eighty-seven percent of which is covered by forests. It is known as a “Wonderland in the Sea”. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Hailu Island, located in the northern sea area of Rongcheng city in Weihai, Shandong province, covers an area of 0.11 square kilometers. It attracts many seabirds every year thanks to its good ecological environment. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Located 9.5 kilometers northeast of Zhifu district in Yantai, Kongtong Island, surrounded by reefs and beaches, has rich marine resources. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The T-shaped mountain range on the island runs east to west for 1,500 meters. Lying in the north of the island, Kongdong Island forms a natural defense, providing warmth in the winter and coolness in the summer.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Changdao Island, an island county in Yantai of Shandong province, was selected as one of China’s beautiful leisure cities in 2015. It has 32 picturesque islands each with their own unique features, which attract a large number of tourists every summer. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

With abundant maritime resources, Changdao has become a hot spot for yachting, fishing, sightseeing and cycling. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Yangma Island, in Yantai, Shandong province enjoys a pleasant climate with no cold winter and no summer heat, giving rise to its reputation as the “Oriental Hawaii”. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The beautiful sunset scenery in Yangma Island of Yantai, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]