Qingdao青岛

Overview

Qingdao is one of China's most beautiful seasside cities, where German architecture perfectly blends with coastal scenery. Mount Lao, Badaguan, and Zhanqiao Pier are landmark attractions. Tsingtao Beer is world-renowned.

Key Facts

Top Attractions

Eight Great Passes

China's most beautiful seaside villa area, 200+ buildings of various national styles.

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Zhanqiao Pier

Qingdao's landmark, built in 1892, extends into the sea.

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Mount Lao

"No.1 mountain by the sea", famous Taoist mountain, mountain meets sea.

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Tsingtao Beer Museum

Built on site of 1903 brewery, taste the freshest Tsingtao beer.

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Golden Sand Beach

Qingdao's longest and most beautiful beach, fine golden sand.

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Signal Hill Park

Best viewpoint overlooking Qingdao old town's red tiles and green trees.

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Food & Snacks

Spicy Stir-fried Clams

Qingdao's classic seafood stir-fry, perfect with beer.

Grilled Squid

Qingdao's most famous street snack, iron plate grilled squid.

Spanish Mackerel Dumplings

Qingdao specialty dumplings, fresh Spanish mackerel filling.

Tsingtao Beer

World-famous Tsingtao beer, fresh draft is the most delicious.

Festivals & Events

World & Intangible Heritage

• Lao Shan Taoist Music (2008) — Taoist music passed down for millennia at Laoshan temples.

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