May Fourth Square

Named after the nationwide protest May Fourth Movement that started in Qingdao, the square is best recognized by the large "May Wind" (五月的风) sculpture near the seaside.

Its simple lines and heavy texture show the image of "strong wind" rising from the sky, reflecting the patriotic spirit and national strength of the May Fourth Movement against imperialism and feudalism.

[1] On June 9-10, 2018, the 18th meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was held in Qingdao, Shandong Province.

[citation needed] The May 4th Movement (五四运动; wǔsì yùndòng) was sparked by Article 156 of the Treaty of Versailles which transferred German concessions in Shandong including Qingdao to Japan rather than returning sovereign authority to China.

[4] The plant layout of May Fourth Square is mainly based on the evergreen cold-season lawn, with small cypress, pine, albizia, golden privet, turtle early holly [further explanation needed], purple leaf barberry, floribunda rose and other flowers and trees.

The surrounding area of the square and the lawn are tightly paved with various patterns with Qingdao granite, and a circular fountain is located in the center.

Visitors can also choose the 110, 224, 225, or 228, 231, etc., just to the end of the city hall side gate, and then continue to walk south for 5 minutes to reach the May Fourth Square, these are also the main means of transportation.