A sanitation worker cleans surfaces Thursday on the renovated Shangjieli Silver Fish Street in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong province. Photo: VCG

Kids play in a newly built seating space in the area Thursday. Photo: VCG

A view of human-shaped water fountains in the area Thursday. Photo: VCG

A floral graffiti is seen on a wall in the area on Thursday. Photo: VCG

The renovation has attracted business owners to open inns and restaurants in the area. Photo: VCG

The Silverfish Mini Museum displays the historical development of the community on the Shangjieli Silver Fish Street. Photo: VCG

Residents’ vintage belongings are on display in the Silverfish Mini Museum on Thursday. Photo: VCG

The street is also home to historical Liyuan-style buildings. Photo: VCG

A senior resident hangs up clothes in front of his apartment in the area on Thursday. Photo: VCG

Historical architecture on the street has been preserved during the renovation. Photo: VCG

The Shangjieli Silver Fish St. located near Qingdao Railway Station, which belongs to Zhongshan Road History Culture block, is one of the earliest buildings built during the German occupation period in Qingdao in the early 20th century. Photo: VCG