The exhibitions of the Qingdao International Horticultural Exposition in 2014 mainly focused on horticulture and flowers, while also highlighting the characteristics of Qingdao. Qingdao is located at the junction of the northern and southern climate zones and stands by the sea. The growth of a large number of characteristic plants is of utmost importance, including the display of unique flower varieties such as the Camellia japonica, which is the city flower of Qingdao.