During the middle of winter in the Shinan district of Qingdao in East China's Shandong province – the cold season shows its kind face at its attractive local cultural sites.

With the weather getting ever colder, wintersweet flowers at Zhongshan Park are currently in full bloom, attracting visitors to appreciate the scenery. [Photo/WeChat account: qdweishinan]

A cup of hot coffee, a classic book and a languid afternoon in a cozy bookstore in Shinan, lends the winter more appeal. [Photo/WeChat account: qdweishinan]