杭州

The West Lake Trail, Tea Mountains and Canal District make Hangzhou a relaxing and green travel option near Shanghai.

厦门

Xiamen is a subtropical port city. The historical international community of Gulangyu Island, Minnan temples and forts, university districts and the still living island coast together form the urban character. Ferry and cross-island transportation require advance planning, but each area is suitable for walking; the beach belongs to the urban coastline, and swimming conditions and the impact of typhoons must be confirmed on site.

青岛

Qingdao is a hilly port city with rocky Yellow Sea shores, fishing traditions, modern architecture and modern marine industries adjacent to each other. The old town is suitable for walking but the slope is obvious, while Laoshan and the outer coast require a full-day schedule. The waterfront should be understood as a functioning maritime urban space, rather than as a strip of beach, beer, and historic buildings compressed into a resort strip.