Qingdao Zhanqiao Seagull Spring Festival Travel Guide

✈Preparation - Clothing: The temperature in Qingdao is relatively low during the Spring Festival, so it is recommended to wear down jackets, sweaters, thermal pants, etc., and wear hats, scarves, and gloves. - Food: You can prepare some fried dough sticks, bread, biscuits, etc., but do not use spoiled or harmful food, and do not feed too much starchy food. - Camera: If you want to take pictures of seagulls, it is recommended to bring a telephoto lens and a camera with a fast shutter speed, which is convenient for capturing the moment of seagulls flying or foraging, and prepare spare batteries and memory cards. Transportation - Public transportation: You can take Metro Line 3 and get off at Qingdao Station. After exiting, you can walk to Zhanqiao in a few minutes; you can also take multiple buses such as No. 2, 5, 6, 8, 25, 26, etc. - Self-driving: If you choose to drive, you need to plan the route and parking location in advance to avoid parking disorderly around the scenic spot. Travel guide - Best viewing time: Around 8 am or between 2 pm and 3 pm, the light is relatively soft, the seagulls are more active, and there are relatively fewer people. - Viewing location: Zhanqiao is one of the best places to watch seagulls. You can watch the activities of seagulls up close by the bridge and enjoy the sea view of Zhanqiao. - Feeding seagulls: Throw the food high into the air and let the seagulls catch it in the air, which can increase the fun of watching and avoid food falling on the ground or into the sea and causing pollution. At the same time, keep a certain distance from the seagulls, and do not pull the seagulls for photos. - Photography skills: It is recommended to wear black or dark clothes to avoid the clothes being too light and reflecting in the photos. You can look for natural light, use different angles such as side shots, overhead shots, or upward shots, avoid crowds, and take unique photos. Precautions - When watching and feeding seagulls, be civilized and friendly, and do not disturb, catch, or harm the seagulls. - Do not use harmful food to feed seagulls, such as food containing plastic or with seasonings, and do not feed too much food to avoid environmental pollution. - Pay attention to safety on the bridge, avoid danger due to crowding or getting close to the edge, especially during high tide, pay attention to tidal changes, and do not stay on the reef for too long to avoid being trapped.