A city carrying the vicissitudes of history and modern splendor

blue sky and blue waves of the seaside scenery

red brick and green tile German-style buildings

It has both the artistic atmosphere of Prague in Europe and the natural style of the five fishing villages in Italy

It attracts every traveler from afar with its unique charm. 

This is Qingdao

Do you know what the eight strange things in Qingdao refer to? 

The first strange thing: the roofs of the old district are covered with red tiles. 

The second strange thing: riding a bike is not as fast as walking. 

The third strange thing: walking outside in a swimsuit. 

The fourth strange thing: beer is put into a plastic bag. 

The fifth strange thing: the bus stop signs are arranged randomly. 

The sixth strange thing: east, west, south and north cannot be distinguished. 

The seventh strange thing: calling a little girl Xiao Man. 

The eighth strange thing: a first-class beauty marries a foreigner.

Contents

Must-check-in attractions

Food recommendations

Transportation guide

Accommodation recommendations

Shopping recommendations

Precautions

Must-check-in attractions

① Pier: One of Qingdao's landmark buildings, you can enjoy the beautiful sea view and city scenery.

② Qingdao Underwater World: Here you can see all kinds of marine life and experience the wonders of the underwater world.

③ Badaguan Scenic Area: This is a historic neighborhood that retains the architectural style of the German colonial period and is suitable for strolling and sightseeing.

④ Shilaoren Beach: It is one of the most famous beaches in Qingdao. The sea water here is clear and transparent, and the beach is soft and delicate. In addition, there are many entertainment facilities and services, such as water sports, catering, etc.

⑤ Qingdao Beer Street: There are many bars and restaurants here, where you can taste Qingdao's special beer and food.

⑥ Old Town: There are many well-preserved traditional buildings and streets in the old town, where you can feel the historical and cultural atmosphere of Qingdao.

⑦ Laoshan: Laoshan is a famous mountain in Qingdao, with many ancient temples and scenic spots. You can choose to take a cable car or walk up the mountain to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery.

Food Recommendation

The following recommended places can enjoy the beautiful environment and taste authentic seafood food. Come and refer to it.

Ø Mingjia Food Collection

The unique courtyard, good privacy, all aspects are online.

Ø Weiyu Restaurant

It has its own open-air garden, facing the sea, with Laoshan behind. You can sit in the yard to eat and enjoy the sea breeze. In the evening, you can also see the beautiful sunset.

Ø Steam Fresh House·Steamed Seafood Master·Qingdao Local Cuisine (West Coast Store)

“Everywhere you eat” is full of seafood, extremely delicious.

Transportation Guide

① Airplane: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, 39 kilometers away from the center of Qingdao. You can take Metro Line 8 from Jiaodong Airport to the city without leaving the station.

② Airport Bus: There is a pick-up point outside Gate 4 on the first floor of Terminal 3

③ Metro: Metro Line 8 is just under the airport terminal, and you can transfer directly to the city 4 High-speed Railway Station:

Qingdao Station, located in Shinan District, is close to popular attractions such as the Zhanqiao and Zhongshan Road.

Qingdao North Station, located in Licang District, has fewer attractions, but relatively cheap hotels.

Qingdao West Station, located in Huangdao District (West Coast), is far from the city, but there is a golden beach here.

Every train station has a subway, and most attractions can be reached.

If you take public transportation, you can download the "Car is Coming" APP, enter the starting point and the end point, and check the route.

If you take the subway, you can download the "Qingdao Metro" APP, open the QR code and scan it when entering and exiting the station.

If you take the bus, you can search for "Qindaotong Electronic Card" in Alipay, and scan the code when you get on the bus.

If you have elderly people and children, you can also drive or rent a car, but popular attractions are also very congested during peak seasons or holidays, so make plans in advance. If you take a taxi, Didi is also very convenient.

Accommodation Recommendations

① Old Town

Near Qingdao Station, the subway passes by, the transportation is convenient, and it is very close to various attractions.

② Seaside

The seaside scenery is very beautiful, and it is a good choice if you like to watch the sea.

Shopping Recommendations

Before leaving, take Qingdao's special souvenirs or specialties home to pass on your love for Qingdao to more people. You can go to Zhongshan Road and Qingdao Cultural Square for a walk, and don't miss it if you see something you like. You can also go to large shopping malls, where the prices are cheap and you can buy shrimp skin, salted dried mackerel, dried kelp, dried shrimp, squid shreds, cod fillets, Jimo old wine, Laoshan tea and other specialties.

Notes & Precaution

① You can choose to go to the Catholic Church on Sundays. The Sunday mass once a week is only held on Sunday morning.

② Before going to the beach, check whether the sand is dirty. If the sand is good, we recommend the Golden Beach.

③ It is not recommended to go to the pier at night. There is no light and nothing. If you want to see the sea at night, it is recommended to go to the Olympic Sailing Center where there is still light.

④ You should know in advance whether you are allergic to seafood and prepare some gastrointestinal medicine.

⑤ Some scenic spots in Qingdao are not far from each other, and buses and taxis may not be convenient, so walking is a good way.

⑥ The order of visiting Qingdao Underwater World is one-way, and you cannot go back. It is recommended to understand the performances at the door, control the visiting time, and arrive at the performance venue in advance.

Tips from BaiGolf:

When traveling in summer, do not stay at the seaside or the dam when the wind and waves are strong to avoid being swept away by the waves.

Tourists from other places who come to Qingdao in summer should make full preparations for indoor tours according to the weather conditions.

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