Yinyuxiang, which literally means Silver Fish Alley, is a historic area in Shinan district, Qingdao, and has become a new trendy attraction thanks to the local government's efforts to protect and revitalize the city's old historic downtown areas.

Qingdao has launched a three-year action plant for urban renewal and regeneration, which is designed to inject vitality into the old town areas and build a livable and lovable city with an improved environment for living, working and visiting.

Visitors can get to know Qingdao's time-honored history as well as appreciate modern pop culture in Silver Fish Alley. [Photo/Qingdao News]

Silver Fish Alley has become a must-go destination for young people in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo/Qingdao News]

Young people take photos in front of landmark graffiti artwork in Silver Fish Alley. [Photo/Qingdao News]

Qingdao government has invested heavily to protect and renovate local historic areas in the city. [Photo/Qingdao Daily]

Silver Fish Alley, filled with coffee houses, designer studios, bookstores and trendy shops, attracts hordes of young people. [Photo/Qingdao Daily]

A traditional building in Silver Fish Alley has been transformed into a coffee shop with modern minimalistic décor. [Photo/Qingdao News]

Time-honored architectural structures present new looks after recent renovations in Silver Fish Alley. [Photo/Qingdao News]