Shortly after Qingdao's being recognized as China's happiest city, it entered again China's most beautiful cities list.

       The survey by the China Competitiveness Association has taken into account indexes of the city's planning, infrastructure facilities, the style of buildings, the cultural background, the natural environment and the public comment. Qingdao, based upon its azure sea, blue sky, red tiles and green trees, as well as upon its achievements in urban planning and infrastructure facilities, has been commended as one of China' most beautiful cities.