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An 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 Beach: with tepid seawater in the Xuejia Dao (Xuejia Isle) receives high praise yet draws fewer people.

The Eight Passes Villas Scenic Area (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, Small Qingdao Island, Huangdao Area, and others, invite your exploration.

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