Qingdao | The beloved seagulls are back again, feeding seagulls is so much fun!

Coming to Qingdao in winter, the most healing thing is to get close to the seagulls at Zhanqiao Pier❗ 🌟 Best Time - Viewing period: Mid-November to March of the following year, with December to January being the peak time when the most seagulls gather, swirling in large flocks—truly spectacular. - Daily time slots: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, when the light is soft and perfect for photos, and the seagulls are more active and interactive. 📍 Zhanqiao Pier - Zhanqiao Pier (top choice): Most convenient transportation, highest density of seagulls. Standing near Huilange Pavilion or on the pier, you can feed the seagulls up close with your hand extended. The background of red tiles, green trees, and the sea guarantees great photos every time. - Nearby attractions: Badaguan seaside, May Fourth Square seaside, Olympic Sailing Center. These places have fewer people, ideal for those who want a quiet time to photograph seagulls or take a stroll. 🐦 Seagull Feeding Tips - ✅ Recommended food: Buy seagull feed in advance (around 1 yuan per bag near Zhanqiao Pier, cost-effective). You can also bring unsalted and unsweetened bread crumbs or steamed bun pieces. Do not feed salty, sugary, or oily human snacks (they harm the seagulls). - ✅ Feeding method: Hold a small amount of food with your arm extended flat; seagulls will fly over to snatch it. You can also gently toss the food into the air to avoid crowding and fighting. 🚗 Transportation Guide - Bus: Take routes 2, 5, 6, 8, etc., get off at the "Zhanqiao" stop, and walk 2 minutes to reach the pier. - Metro: Take Line 3 to "Qingdao Station," exit from Exit F, and walk about 10 minutes to Zhanqiao Pier seaside. ❄️ Warm Tips - ❣️ Clothing: Qingdao’s winter sea breeze is strong; it’s recommended to wear a windproof jacket plus scarf, hat, and gloves 🧤 - ❣️ Photography: Wear light-colored clothes (white, beige) to match the seagulls and sea better; avoid very bright colors. For close-up shots, bring a small telescope or telephoto lens. - ❣️ Civilized seagull watching: Do not chase or scare the seagulls, take your trash with you, and protect the coastal environment.