Qingdao Number One Bathing Beach Mt. Laoshan Zhan Bridge Qingdao International Beer Festival
Badaguan Scenic Area Guest House Golden Sand Beach Qingdao Seashore Scenic Area Small Qingdao Island Taiqing Palace Underwater World Yinhai International Yacht ClubAn old saying captures the essence of Qingdao City: swimming in the sea, drinking Tsingtao Beer, eating fried clams and climbing Mt. Laoshan.
The first must-see attraction is Zhan Bridge (Zhanqiao). Zhan Bridge is one of the important symbols of Qingdao. Qingdao Railway Station is a five-minute walk away. Entrance to the bridge is free, but to enter Huilan Pavilion at bridge end costs CNY 2. Opposite Zhan Bridge on the other side of the street is Zhanqiao Hotel in a prime location. To the north is the bustling commercial street, Zhongshan Road. Take Bus No. 26 to see all these sights for only CNY 1.
Huiquan Bathing Place, also called First Bathing Place, is in Huiquan Bay, famous for soft sands, limpid seawater and mild waves. The bathing place is free of charge and open all day. You can reach the site by buses No.6, 15, 26, 214, 311, and 312.
Golden Sand Beach: with tepid seawater in the Xuejia Dao (Xuejia Isle) receives high praise yet draws fewer people.
The Badaguan Scenic Area, also known as the Ten Thousand Country Architecture Garden, features foreign villas and paths. The area of the Eight Passes Villas is very pleasant; each pass has its own tree species. The Princess Building and the Huashi Building are open to the public in the daytime. The Huashi Building was home to the president of Kuomintang, Chiang Kai-shek. The Gothic-style Princess Building located at No. 10, Juyongguan Road; Eight Passes Villas Scenic Area has become a popular background for wedding photos. The spot is next to the 2nd Bathing Place. You can get there by buses No. 26, 31, 304, and 316.
Xinhao (Signal) Hill Park: No. 18, Longshan Road. You can reach the park by buses No. 228, 217, 220 and 214. From Circling Hall, you can catch the panoramic view of Qingdao.
Mt. Laoshan: Famous as the cradle of Chinese Taoism, Mt. Laoshan is regarded as the No. 1 Mountain on the sea. Spending one or two days climbing Mt. Laoshan will enrich your trip to Qingdao. The best season to climb is from May to October. During this period, abundant rainfall and charming sights enrich the experience. Wild vegetables from Mt. Laoshan are expensive, but you can ask for a taste from a farmer. Take the bus at Huaneng Square.
Qingdao has much to see, not only the features mentioned. Other sights, including other bathing places, for example, Small Qingdao Island is famous for its unspoiled natural scenery, which includes steep rocky outcrops and a variety of trees. Qingdao Seashore Scenic Area is a beautiful place that integrates mountains, seawaters and architecture. Qingdao Number One Bathing Beach is noted for its clear water, mild waves and soft sand. All of them are inviting your exploration. And don't forget to take part in Qingdao International Beer Festival, which enjoys a worldwide fame and attracts millions of people to share the city's unique beer culture.
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Travelers' Voices on Qingdao Attractions
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Nov. 7,2009 08:00 Reply
Mrs.deegii(mongolia) said:
hi,I`m from Mongolia.I `m going to visit my boyfriend in Qingdao on December.I will go from Ulaanbaatar to Beijing by train so I dunno how to go from Beijing to Qingdao. Is it safe travelling alone? Help me.Thank you
Nov. 9,2009 20:13
Ms.Ada replied:
Hello,Mrs.deegii.
You can take "D"train from Beijing to Qingdao. It takes less than 6 hours and it's safe. Wish you a nice trip:)
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Sep. 19,2009 23:19 Reply
Mr.Dhiraj(China) said:
Hi everyone....I am Dhiraj from india,Me and my friends are planning for National week holidays trip to Qingdao can you any one suggest some beautiful places there and also pls suggest that where we should come first ....looking for some suitable advise.
Sep. 20,2009 01:50
Mr.Lemon replied:
Go to the seashore, the sea along Qingdao coastline is very blue and beautiful, and also, you can go to Qingdao Polar Ocean World, see ocean animals and their performances.
Sep. 20,2009 20:45
Mr.Dhiraj(china) replied:
Thanx Mr. Lemon ...tks for your kind help
Sep. 25,2009 00:44
Ms.HERBEAT(China) replied:
There are lots of sightseeings in Qingdao. To the first visitors, jutting pier is the first place to visit. Then if you have special interested in different knid of things, for example, nature sightseeings or Daoist places, I can tell you the detail. Yolanda is always here to help^-^
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Sep. 13,2009 10:21 Reply
Mr.Mariappan(India) said:
Hi , this is mari from india i want to go to qingdao and then to henon then to shangahi.Can anybody suggest transport from shanghai to qindao to henon to shanghai like a roundtrip.Travel modes expenses then places in qindao & yanan then is there any indian hotels and where can stay in qindao and henan.We are planning for around 3 to 5 days.
Pl send some information to mariappan.sm@hotmail.com .
Thanks in advance.
Sep. 13,2009 20:44
Ms.Lynn replied:
You can take train no.D76/D77 or K294/K295 from Shanghai to Qingdao. Henon? Is it Henan? And which city you will arrive in Henan? I suppose it is Zhengzhou, the provincial capital of Henan Province. And you can take train no.K911/K914 from Qingdao to Zhengzhou. And from Zhengzhou to Shanghai, you can take train no.D85/D88. There are not so many indian hotels in Qingdao. So you should try at an ordinary hotel.
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Aug. 28,2009 11:37 Reply
Ms.Marder(USA) said:
We will being coming into the port of Qindao by cruise ship. Can anyone tell me if the cruise ships dock close to the part of the city where the main attractions are, ie. The Bridge, The Number 1 Beach, The Beer Brewery? Are there usually taxis or buses that meet the cruise ships to take the passengers into the city? Is it possible to walk to the city from the port? Any information would be helpful.
Thank you.
Sep. 3,2009 16:25
Mr.Gerald(USA) replied:
Did you ever get a reply to your question of proximity of Port to the City?
I assume we are on same Princess cruise and looking for same answer
Sep. 7,2009 20:16
Mr.bob(usa) replied:
taxis are fairly easy to get anywhere in the city. be sure to have your destination written down in chinese since the drivers dont speak any english (and the cruise terminal too so you can get back). the ship dock is not far from the city and the city is not that big, most taxi rides should be under 30 minutes and less than 10 USD. use google maps to check out the distance.
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Aug. 13,2009 00:37 Reply
Mr.Nick(India) said:
To.>>>Ms.Melissa(cn)
Like Mt.Laoshan,Zhan Bridge,Bathing beach,zhongshan park...
so can u tell me any other places whc r beautiful 4 travel....?
Aug. 13,2009 01:24
Ms.Melissa(cn) replied:
You've really visited lots of great places, and you know Qingdao International Beer Festival? It starts from the second weekend of August every year and lasts for 16 days. Go to see. Apart from that, you can also go to places like Polar ocean world, naval museum, badaguan scenic area, and small qingdao island.
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Aug. 12,2009 21:39 Reply
Mr.Nick(India) said:
can any 1 tell me some beautiful visiting places in Qingdao...i have been many places in Qingdao but i want to visit more places so kindly help me....thanx a lot.....
NICK....
Aug. 12,2009 22:33
Ms.Melissa(cn) replied:
Hi,Nick. what places have you been to?
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Mar. 19,2009 03:00 Reply
Mr.bond (China) said:
foreigners in Qingdao msn Group: group436703@msnzone.com , Join in to make friends in Qingdao and know what you want to know :)
Aug. 2,2009 22:00
Mr.Gerwin(Netherlands) replied:
How does this work? can I just add the email address?
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Jul. 30,2009 02:51 Reply
Mr.Daniel(China) said:
Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center will be open to the public for free as of August 10. Visitors won’t need to pay CNY10 for the admission tickets any more. However, admission tickets will still be needed when important sport events like Clipper Round the World Yacht Race are held. Well, the newly-opened Olympic Sailing Museum and Offshore Theatre in the Olympic Sailing Center will continue charging admission fees.
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Jul. 12,2009 12:38 Reply
Mr.KH LIM(Singapore ) said:
by all accounts,photos and adverts,Qingdao is a must visit destination in this part of China.i am planning to visit in Sept09.is it a good time to do so weather wise climate etc and what mths are tourist peak period. seekk some opinions fr residents or those who are familiar with the surrounding region. thank you.MrLimKH
Jul. 13,2009 04:55
Ms.Cindy replied:
The weather in September is fine. I thing Auguest is a peak period for the Qingdao Beer Festival. :)
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Apr. 11,2009 10:13 Reply
Mr.ph(Malaysia) said:
I'm visiting Qingdao end of this month ( April ).It is my first visit and have not much idea which area should I stay ? I'm here merely to visit the Qingdao Food Fair.Within 2 nights I wish do a quick observation on the youth trendy life style. Anyone can share ?