'Tidal trees' in Qingdao turn into living coastal art

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2025.07.14 16:10 GMT+8

'Tidal trees' in Qingdao turn into living coastal art

Updated 2025.07.14 16:10 GMT+8

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"Tidal trees" are seen on the coast of Qingdao, Shandong Province on July 13, 2025. /VCG

In Qingdao, Shandong Province, the summer tides bring more than just ocean waves – they deliver a serene, living artwork. As the tide rises, clusters of branched string lettuce drift gently with the currents like emerald streamers. When the tide ebbs, they linger on the mudflats, merging with the silhouettes of trees and ripples in the sand to form a natural tableau. This seasonal spectacle has become a symbolic expression of ecological harmony.

'Tidal trees' in Qingdao turn into living coastal art

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