Qingdao beer is famous all over the world. Qingdao is known as the “Switzerland of the East”. Because it is a coastal city, the seafood resources are particularly abundant. So those who love to eat seafood can enjoy themselves here. It has beautiful scenery that you can only see abroad. In short, let’s get to the point!
Transportation
1. Search for the Qingdao Transportation Electronic Card on Alipay. Ordinary buses cost 1 yuan per person, and air-conditioned buses cost 2 yuan per person.
2. Download the Qingdao Metro App to ride the Qingdao Metro. [I have a wallet app on my phone that can open traffic cards in different cities. Some cities are directly 90% off. I don’t know if you have it on your phone.]
3. If you are coming from out of town, it is not recommended to drive yourself. Qingdao has many one-way streets, and it is easy to violate traffic rules if you don’t know the specific road conditions.
4. Airport bus costs 20 yuan per person.
Zhanqiao
Zhanqiao is a landmark building in Qingdao. You can enjoy the “Flying Pavilion Returning Waves”, one of the ten scenic spots in Qingdao, from the octagonal building. There will be many seagulls on the Zhanqiao. Those who want to feed the seagulls can buy food for 2 yuan per bag. The Zhanqiao Park on the north side is full of flowers and plants, fresh and natural, very suitable for tourists to rest.
Ticket: Free
Opening hours: All day
St. Michael’s Cathedral
One of the landmark buildings in the old city of Qingdao, it is the largest Roman-style building in Qingdao and the only consecrated church in China. The interior of the church is spacious and bright, and there is a pipe organ imported from Germany, which is worth a lot of money. When the Mass is held, it will play.
Ticket: 10 yuan
Opening hours: 8:00-17:00
Tips: Free during Sunday Mass from 8:00-9:00.
Worry-free Grocery Store
This small shop is hidden near St. Michael’s Cathedral. The blue and white color scheme is very obvious in the old buildings. There are many cute sundries inside that can temporarily make you forget your worries.
Signal Hill Park
Signal Hill Park is located in the center of Qingdao. It was named after the signal station built on the hill. There are three red buildings of different heights, which are very conspicuous. There is a prominent revolving observation tower. Here you can have a panoramic view of Qingdao’s city buildings and coastal scenery.
University Road
The corner of University Road and Fish Mountain Road is a landmark for people and a must-visit place for University Road. The solid-color background, white walls, and yellow eaves look romantic and retro, very suitable for taking pictures. There are street corner murals and coffee shops here, which are very suitable for checking in and taking photos.
.Qingdao Beer Museum
How can you come to Qingdao without knowing the famous Qingdao Beer? When you visit the inside, you can drink free Qingdao beer and customize Qingdao beer bottles with your own photos. Don’t miss this!!!
Stone Old Man Bathing Beach
Stone Old Man Bathing Beach is a large bathing beach in Qingdao. You can see the “Stone Old Man” in the east, a sea erosion column formed after millions of years of wind and wave erosion. It looks like an old man sitting in the sea.
There are also many caves here, which are good places for checking in and taking photos. Moreover, it is a good place to watch sunrise and sunset. The sky and the sea will be dyed orange, which is very beautiful.
Haichang Polar Ocean Park
Haichang Polar Ocean Park has over 200 animals, including beluga whales, penguins, polar bears, and many rare marine creatures. The ocean park has many performances and activities, and you can get close to some marine creatures. It is suitable for couples’ dates and family trips.
Ticket: Four-venue package ticket 255 yuan. There are other package tickets available. You can choose according to your needs.
Opening hours: 08:30-16:30; Stop entry time: 15:30
Wheat Island
It is very comfortable to blow the sea breeze and wander around here. The color of the sea here is clean and clear, like clear jade. There are also green lawns here, paired with the blue sea. Are you worried about not taking good photos in such a place? No matter how you take pictures, they will be beautiful! A great place to take photos, don’t miss it!
Ticket: Free
Opening hours: All day
Lover’s Dam
Standing on the dam, you can enjoy the sea view. It is even more magnificent and magnificent at night. There is also a bar street here with Qingdao characteristics, which is very romantic.
Ticket: Free
Opening hours: All day
Sailing Center
Qingdao is known as the “Sailing City”. The buildings here are a sailboat and a torch, commemorating Qingdao as the venue for the sailing competitions of the 29th Beijing Olympics and the 13th Paralympics. It is a landmark attraction in Qingdao.
Ticket: Free
Opening hours: 05:00-23:00; Stop entry time: 22:30 (May 1st-October 31st, Monday-Sunday)
05:30-22:00; Stop entry time: 21:30 (November 1st-April 30th of the following year, Monday-Sunday)
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