Top Ten Must-Go Attractions in Qingdao (10 Must-Go Tourist Attractions Recommendations)
1. Zhanqiao
Zhanqiao is located on the southern seaside of Qingdao’s central urban area. A 440-meter long sea corridor extends from the land into the sea. The trestle was built in 1892 and has a history of a hundred years. It has always been regarded as a symbol of Qingdao. The Huilan Pavilion at the end of the trestle is a witness to Qingdao’s modern history. The trestle was once the earliest artificial dock dedicated to military use in Qingdao. The trestle bridge faces Little Qingdao across the water, and its northern end is connected to Zhongshan Road Commercial Street in a straight line. There is a triangular breakwater at the end of the trestle bridge, and there is an octagonal pavilion with a national style here, named Huilan Pavilion. There is a wordless stele in Huilan Pavilion. There are still different opinions on the origin of this stele. There are iron chain guardrails and lotus street lights on both sides of the trestle. Walking along the trestle beachfront, you can watch seagulls flying freely here when the weather is calm. When you reach the end of the bridge, you can overlook Little Qingdao. The coast along the north side of the trestle is called "Zhanqiao Park". The park has lush flowers and plants, and there are stone chairs for tourists to rest and enjoy the sea and sky scenery.
2. Badaguan Scenic Area
Badaguan is located in the south of Qingdao City. It refers to the eight intersecting roads (now increased to ten) named after the eight passes of the Great Wall. There are villas with architectural styles from more than 20 countries including Russia, Britain, France, Germany, and Macedonia concentrated in the pass. It is known as the "Architecture Expo of All Nations". The environment here is quiet, with peach blossoms in spring, crape myrtles in summer, and ginkgo trees lined with red maples in autumn. It is a famous photography spot. Here, you can visit the European castle-style "Flower Stone Building", climb to the top of the building and look at the sea, or look at the Japanese-style "Marshal Building" where Peng Dehuai and other founding marshals lived, and the Danish architecture with beautiful love stories. Classic villas such as the "Princess Building" will make you feel like you are in a corner of Europe.
3. Laoshan Mountain
Laoshan Mountain is located in the east of Qingdao. It is bordered by the Yellow Sea on its east and south sides. It is known as the "No. 1 Mountain on the Sea". The highest peak is a giant peak with an altitude of 1133 meters. It is the highest peak on China's coastline and is known as "Mount Tai, although the clouds are high, is not as high as Laoshan in the East China Sea". Laoshan Mountain has become a famous Taoist mountain for its majesty, grandeur, peculiarity and beauty. Laoshan Mountain is very famous for its Taoist temples, sunrise and sea of ??clouds. Laoshan Scenic Area is mainly composed of seven major scenic spots: Jufeng, Liuqing, Taiqing, Qipanshi, Yangkou, Beijiushui, and Hualou. There are four tour routes, including three land routes and one water route. The main attractions in these scenic spots include Jufeng Xuzhao, Taiqing Shuiyue, Haiqiao Xiandun, Hualou Stone, Jiushui Mingyi, etc., which together form the twelve scenic spots of Laoshan.
4. Huangdao Golden Beach
The Golden Beach is located on the southeast coast of Huangdao Development Zone and is named after its golden sand. The sand quality of Golden Beach is the best in Qingdao, and it is finer than several major bathing beaches in the city. Golden Beach has a vast coastline. It is far away from the hustle and bustle and has fewer tourists. The fine sand quality is the most attractive reason for Golden Beach. Visitors can walk or run barefoot here and enjoy the extremely soft soles of their feet. On the east side of the golden beach is a trumpet-shaped open facing the mountain. The strong sea breeze blowing from the Yellow Sea stirs up waves, and groups of small and large groups swarm onto the beach, making the narrow beach look particularly spectacular. The Golden Beach Cultural Tourism Festival is held here every summer.
5. Qingdao Haichang Polar Ocean Park
Qingdao Haichang Polar Ocean Park is located on the south side of Qingdao Shilaoren Resort. It is a large polar marine animal exhibition and performance hall suitable for parents. Take the kids on a family trip. There are more than 200 polar animals such as beluga whales, penguins, and polar bears in the museum. There are also many rare marine creatures on display in the museum. The design concept of the Polar Ocean Park is that on the first floor, you feel like you are underwater, and on the second floor, you can observe the water surface from the land, deck and iceberg, and you can enjoy the contact with marine animals from multiple angles. The rare polar animals and performances in the Polar Ocean Zoo, the various fish species in the undersea tunnels, and the animal performances in the Happy Theater are all popular attractions in the park.
6. May 4th Square
Wusi Square is located on the southeastern seaside of Qingdao and is the most iconic central square in Qingdao.
May 4th Square was built to commemorate the "May 4th Movement". On the square stands the fiery red sculpture "Wind of May" in the shape of a rotating and rising "wind" that symbolizes the spirit of Qingdao's city, highlighting its solemnity, solidity and vitality. The uplifting patriotic sentiment is very beautiful under the lights at night. In the summer, you can enjoy the sea view here, looking at the lighthouse across the bay and the sailboats parked at the Olympic Sailing Center. The sunset on the sea here is also very beautiful. When walking on the square, you can sometimes see street singers and street performers performing. During holidays, you may even catch the square fountain and sea fountain open.
7. Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center
The Olympic Sailing Center is located on the bank of Fushan Bay in the east of Qingdao City. The sailing competition of the 2008 Beijing Olympics was held here. The Olympic Sailing Center is a large area. There are two major buildings in the scenic area, one is the Olympic auspicious clouds torch sculpture, and the other is the sailboat sculpture building. There are also national flags of various countries fluttering in the wind in the sky, which is spectacular. This is an excellent place to enjoy the sunset. There is a long coastal trail along which you can walk along the seaside, or lean on the railings to watch the sea and sunset, and enjoy all kinds of comfort. There is a sailboat pier on the seaside, with sailboats and private yachts with masts erected in the harbor. It is a beautiful scenery. There is also a cruise ship terminal here, where many sea sightseeing cruise ships dock. You can sit on the cruise ship to watch the sea and enjoy the seaside scenery.
8. The First Bathing Beach
The First Bathing Beach is located on the bank of Huiquan Bay in the south of Qingdao city. It was built in 1901 and is a relatively old urban beach in Qingdao. With a beach that is 580 meters long and more than 40 meters wide, it was once the largest bathing beach in Asia. From July to September every year, the No. 1 Bathing Beach is crowded with tourists. People take a dip in the sea, lie on the beach and enjoy the sea breeze. They can also ride jet skis or speedboats to ride the waves and enjoy the summer excitement. Every spring and autumn, although it is not suitable for swimming, it becomes a good place for walking on the seaside and enjoying the scenery. Tourists can not only walk on the more than 500-meter-long beach, breathe in the pleasant seaside air, but also take photos of the beautiful seaside scenery and sunsets connected by mountains and seas. If you climb the Xiaoyu Mountain on the side, you can also overlook the beautiful coastline of the entire bathing beach.
9. Qingdao Catholic Church
Qingdao Catholic Church is located on Zhejiang Road, Qingdao City. It was originally named "St. Michael's Church" and was built in 1934. It has a magnificent spire and is the symbol of Qingdao. The largest Romanesque building in the city and the only consecrated church in China. The church was designed by German designer Biloha based on Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles. The whole building is a masonry twin tower building. The towers on both sides are 56 meters high. Each has a 4.5-meter-high spire cross tower with four bells inside. The church has simple and beautiful patterns carved on its surface, plus light yellow walls and a red roof with a hint of pink. The colors are rich and sweet, attracting countless couples taking wedding photos.
10. Huashi Building
The Huashi Building is located at the southern end of Badaguan, Qingdao. It is a beautiful European castle-style building. Since the entire building is made of marble, it is It was named Huashi Tower. The Huashi Building was built in 1930. The main body is divided into five floors. The top floor is a sea viewing platform with an iron spire on the side. There are stairs in the main building to reach the top floor. Here you can have a panoramic view of the second bathing beach next to it and the sea view in the distance. The Huashi Building has Gothic architectural features, which integrates various Western architectural art styles and incorporates the characteristics of multinational styles. It does not have any sculpture decoration, and only uses the creative technique of simple and unpretentious granite affixed to the entire exterior wall. The front shape of the building, which is a combination of square and polygonal shapes, is unique and orderly. It can be used not only for planting flowers, but also as a granite stone statue under the steps of the building for lighting the fire at night.