The crescent-shaped Golden Beach in the Qingdao West Coast New Area stretches more than 3,500 meters from east to west and has been named the "No 1 Beach in Asia" for its soft sand and gentle waves.

The sandy beach is a popular destination in summer for locals and tourists from across the world to participate in water activities.

People at the Golden Beach in Qingdao West Coast New Area in summer [Photo by Yu Fangping/qingdaonews.com]

Visitors swim in the sea at Qingdao Golden Beach. Qingdao is one of the most popular coastal destinations in China. [Photo by Yu Fangping/qingdaonews.com]

People can sunbath, swim, snorkel and dive at Qingdao Golden Beach. [Photo by Yu Fangping/qingdaonews.com]

Water activities at Qingdao Golden Beach include riding speedboats, water bicycles and playing beach volleyball. [Photo by Yu Fangping/qingdaonews.com]

Tourists ride in motorboats at Qingdao Golden Beach. [Photo by Yu Fangping/qingdaonews.com]

A tourist flies a kite at Qingdao Golden Beach. [Photo by Yu Fangping/qingdaonews.com]