Recently, themed on "marine ecology and beautiful gulf", a tourist route was created by the culture and tourism bureau of Qingdao West Coast New Area (Qingdao WCNA). Below are some notable places worth visiting along the tourist route in Qingdao WCNA.

Huandao Road on Phoenix Island is regarded as one of the most beautiful ring roads in China. The 42-kilometer-long road consists of two main stretches and sprawls across the Phoenix National Tourist Resort. Standing on the road, visitors have access to a panoramic view of the stunning scenery along the coast of Qingdao.

A bird's-eye view of Huandao Road. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_7abec6fbdfe5]

Listed as a national 4A tourist attraction, Qingdao Golden Beach scenic spot enjoys a reputation of being "the first beach in Asia", with a beautiful shape resembling a crescent moon. The picturesque location pampers guests with wave melodies, a golden beach, and happiness thanks to the mix of seaside resort, sea entertainment, and beach sports.

A girl plays on Qingdao Golden Beach. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_7abec6fbdfe5]

Like Qingdao Golden Beach, Silver Beach is also shaped like a crescent moon. The 2.5-kilometer-long beach serves as a seaside resort along the Yellow Sea and boasts a pine forest.

A bird's-eye view of Silver Beach. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_7abec6fbdfe5]

TAG Art Museum was designed by Jean Nouvel, a world-renowned French architect, and is surrounded by mountains and the sea. In addition to strolling around open and covered promenade, visitors can also enjoy their time in pubs and rooftop gardens.

TAG Art Museum. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_7abec6fbdfe5]