In recent days, scenic spots in Qingdao, Shandong province have announced a variety of activities to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, which is China's most important traditional festival.

Qingdao Museum, Haitian Center and Kang Youwei's Former Residence will launch exhibitions related to Qingdao's history and Chinese New Year customs.

Qingdao boasts picturesque coastal landscapes. [Photo/Qingdao News]

Temple fairs are an important cultural and entertainment activity during Spring Festival in Qingdao. This year, Qingdao Fantawild Dreamland will launch the "Qiantang Temple Fair", while the Andersen's Fairy Tale Land will put on a Chinese New Year Lantern Fair.

Qingdao Haichang Ocean Park has launched an ocean-themed temple fair which is free to the public. It combines traditional temple fair activities with magical ocean elements for the first time.

Visitors enjoy snacks at Qingdao Taidong Pedestrian Street. [Photo/Qingdao News]

Signal Mountain Park, Xiaoyu Mountain Park, Sanlihe Park, Yandun Mountain Park, Xiaomai Island and Qingdao Botanical Garden will open to the public during Spring Festival holiday with epidemic prevention and control measures in place.

During the holiday, all A-level scenic spots in Qingdao will strictly limit the number of visitors and implement staggered shifts and reservation systems. Visitors entering scenic spots must have their temperature checked, present a green QR code and wear a mask.

Tourists enjoy the sea and seagulls at the Zhanqiao scenic spot in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo/Qingdao News]