I studied in Qingdao for four years and visited all the tourist attractions in Qingdao.
Qingdao’s tourism is mainly divided into two categories: cultural and natural, of which free and open attractions account for the vast majority. The old town focuses on cultural tourism, while the coastal area focuses on coastal scenery tourism. The famous Badaguan, Catholic Church, Christian Church, Olympic Sailing Center, May Fourth Square, Ocean World, Coastal Walkway, Laoshan Scenic Area, Tsingtao Beer City, and more dotted squares, parks, wineries, museums, and former residences of celebrities With beaches dotted at the end of the peninsula, it can be said that the city of Qingdao has different tourist hotspots throughout the year.
The must-visit attractions in Qingdao are: Badaguan, Daxue Road, Laoshan Scenic Area, May Fourth Square, and Golden Beach.
Top 5 tourist attractions in Qingdao:
1. Badaguan:
Badaguan is a traditional old neighborhood full of exotic customs, gathering more than 200 A historic bungalow with various buildings lined up in rows. This is a window to understand Qingdao culture. Don’t just walk part of it, you must go deep into it to appreciate the whole picture.
Reason for recommendation:
It is best to spend an afternoon to take a look at Princess Building, Butterfly Building, Huashi Building... Here, on any street corner, you can Everyone can find something beautiful. With buildings from all over the world and exotic customs, Qingdao’s unique mood and romance are here.
Opening hours:
Open all day long; pass venue business hours: 9:00-17:00; ticket exchange time: 9:00-15:00
2. Daxue Road:
Daxue Road is the earliest modern road in the history of Qingdao and is known as the No. 1 Road in Qingdao. Only those who have been there know the literary and artistic atmosphere in Daxuelu. The red walls and western-style buildings are half ancient and half Western. Daxue Road is located in Shinan District, Qingdao City. The buildings have a distinct Western style and are home to many attractions such as Ocean University, Art Museum, Wen Yiduo’s former residence, and Kang Youwei’s former residence.
Reason for recommendation:
The old street with red tiles and green trees has a youthful and artistic atmosphere. The coffee shop on the corner is covered with vines, and there are also bookstores and grocery stores. Every step you take I love Qingdao even more.
Transportation: Bus: No. 223 and get off at Daxue Road Station
Attraction location: Shinan District, Qingdao City, Shandong Province
3: Laoshan Scenic Area:
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Laoshan Mountain is known as the "No. 1 Fairy Mountain on the Sea" and it is the real business card of Qingdao. There are many small attractions in Laoshan Scenic Area. The Qingshan Fishing Village with green mountains and green waters, the beach bathing beach with soft white sand, and the ancient Taoist temple with green brick corridor eaves are all very good scenery.
Reason for recommendation:
Laoshan Mountain has become a famous Taoist mountain for its majesty, spectacularness, peculiarity and beauty. Laoshan Mountain’s Taoist temples, sunrise and sea of ??clouds are all famous for a long time.
Opening hours:
January 1st - June 30th 07:00-17:00; July 1st - December 31st 07:00-16:30
4: May 4th Square
May 4th Square is a very famous attraction in Qingdao, and it is also a cultural square. It is located on Donghai West Road, Shinan District, Qingdao City, opposite the Qingdao Municipal People's Government Office Building. In the center of the square stands a fiery red sculpture "Wind of May" that symbolizes the spirit of Qingdao city.
Reason for recommendation:
May 4th Square is one of the must-see attractions when traveling to Qingdao. The red sculpture "Wind of May" has become the city's iconic sculpture. It is even more worth visiting here at night, as the light show is extremely beautiful and perfectly displays the modern urban style.
Ticket price: Free
Opening hours: all day
Scenic spot address: 50 meters south of Hong Kong Middle Road, Shinan District, Qingdao
Transportation guide: Take the Qingdao bus and get off at the "Wusi Square" station.
5: Qingdao Golden Beach
The Golden Beach is known as "Asia's No. 1 Beach". During the day, there is a line between sea and sky, and the sea and sky are pure blue. At sunset, the sky and sea in the distance are dyed golden yellow. You can walk on the beach, listen to the sound of the night tide, and watch the sky and sea slowly be replaced by orange.
Reason for recommendation:
Here you can walk or run barefoot and enjoy the soft sand under your feet.
Golden Beach holds the Golden Beach Cultural Tourism Festival every summer (usually from mid-to-late July to mid-August). Each opening ceremony invites many well-known singers, song and dance troupes at home and abroad to participate, and there will be wonderful performances and singing. Competition, so there are still many tourists here in summer and Golden Week. If you don’t like to get together in crowds, you can also choose to come here in June or September, where the scenery is more pristine.
Address: Jinshatan Road, Qingdao Development Zone (Huangdao District)
Opening hours: Open all day long
Qingdao travel suggestions:
Travel time: There are many best times to travel to Qingdao. You can go in May, June, July, August, September, and October, but it is recommended that May, June, and July are better because the temperature is suitable and the scenery is better. .
Accommodation: It is best to stay in a B&B. You can choose a location closer to the sea. The sea is so beautiful when you wake up in the morning. The price near Shazikou Kaolao Island in Laoshan District will be much cheaper. You can also use the software to take a closer look and compare prices before placing an order.
Qingdao is a seaside city that makes everyone’s heart beat. Visit here and experience a relaxing journey~