Xiaoyushan

The first classical-style hilltop garden park in Qingdao. This hill originally had no proper name, but was later named “Little Fish Hill” because it was close to Yushan Road.
Although the mountain is not high, you can see far away. When you climb up and look down, you can see the trestle bridge, Little Qingdao, Luxun Park, the bathing beach, Badaguan and other landscapes.
There is a three-story octagonal pavilion on the top of the mountain, Lanchao Pavilion, which is about 18 meters high and covered with green glazed tiles. The scenery of "red tiles, green trees, blue sea and blue sky" is very representative.

Attractions Location: No. 24, Fushan Branch Road, Badaguan Street, Shinan District, Qingdao City, Shandong Province

Tickets: free

Opening hours:
06:00-20:00 (April 1st - October 31st, Monday to Sunday)
06:00-19:00 (November 1st to March 31st of the following year, Monday to Sunday)

Contact Details: 0532-82868532

Transportation:
Take bus No. 220 and get off at Xiaoyushan (bus stop), and walk to

Time reference: 1-3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Xiaoyushan tours

1-Day Itinerary: Explore Xiaoyushan Park and Nearby Attractions

Xiaoyushan Park, also known as Little Fish Hill, is a beautiful scenic spot in Qingdao offering panoramic views of the city and coastline. This itinerary focuses on the park and close attractions for a relaxed day trip.

  • Morning: Visit Xiaoyushan Park – enjoy the gardens, pavilions, and stunning city views.
  • Afternoon: Walk or take a short taxi (5-10 minutes) to Qingdao Catholic Church, a historic landmark with impressive Gothic architecture.
  • Evening: Head to Qingdao Old Town area for dinner and a stroll along the pedestrian streets.

Transportation: Take bus #25 or taxi to Xiaoyushan Park; walking or short taxi rides between nearby attractions.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Qingdao Old Town for easy access; enjoy local seafood and Qingdao beer at nearby restaurants.

Souvenirs: Miniature lighthouse models, local crafts, Qingdao beer souvenirs, postcards.


2-Day Itinerary: Xiaoyushan Park and Qingdao Historical Sites

This itinerary combines Xiaoyushan Park with Qingdao’s key cultural and historical attractions for a comprehensive city experience.

  • Day 1: Morning at Xiaoyushan Park; afternoon at Qingdao Catholic Church and Signal Hill Park (bus #25 or taxi, about 10 minutes between locations).
  • Day 2: Visit Qingdao Beer Museum in the morning (bus #214, about 30 minutes), then explore May Fourth Square and the waterfront area in the afternoon.

Transportation: Use buses (#25, #214) and taxis for convenient transfers.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near May Fourth Square or Qingdao Old Town. Enjoy seafood specialties and German-style cuisine.

Souvenirs: Beer-related gifts, local handicrafts, traditional snacks.


3-Day Itinerary: Xiaoyushan Park and Scenic Coastal Exploration

Expand your visit to include coastal parks and landmarks around Xiaoyushan for a blend of urban and seaside experiences.

  • Day 1-2: Follow the 2-day itinerary above.
  • Day 3: Visit Qingdao Underwater World in the morning (bus #304 or taxi, about 20 minutes), and afternoon at Badaguan Scenic Area (taxi or bus, approx. 15 minutes from Underwater World).

Transportation: Buses (#25, #214, #304) and taxis.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Badaguan or city center; try beachside seafood restaurants and cafes.

Souvenirs: Marine-themed crafts, postcards, local teas.


4-Day Itinerary: Cultural and Natural Gems Around Xiaoyushan

This itinerary offers a balanced mix of Qingdao’s culture, history, and coastal nature beyond Xiaoyushan Park.

  • Days 1-3: Follow the 3-day itinerary.
  • Day 4: Visit Lu Xun Park (bus or taxi, 20 minutes) and Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center (bus #304 or taxi, 30 minutes).

Transportation: Combination of bus and taxi for flexible transfers.

Accommodation/Food: Consider staying near Olympic Sailing Center or city center; enjoy fresh seafood and Qingdao beer.

Souvenirs: Sailing memorabilia, local crafts, beer products.


5-Day Itinerary: In-depth Qingdao and Xiaoyushan Experience

Explore Qingdao extensively with time to relax and enjoy both city life and natural landscapes around Xiaoyushan Park.

  • Days 1-4: Follow 4-day itinerary.
  • Day 5: Day trip to Laoshan Scenic Area for mountain hiking and Taoist temples (bus or taxi, about 1 hour from city).

Transportation: Taxi or organized tour for Laoshan; local transit for city tours.

Accommodation/Food: Stay downtown or near Laoshan; enjoy mountain herbal cuisine and seafood.

Souvenirs: Taoist items, herbal teas, mountain crafts.


6-Day Itinerary: Leisure and Exploration around Xiaoyushan and Qingdao

Allow a leisurely pace to enjoy Qingdao’s top sights, cultural landmarks, and coastal beauty near Xiaoyushan Park.

  • Days 1-5: Follow 5-day itinerary.
  • Day 6: Relax at Second Bathing Beach or visit Qingdao Haichang Polar Ocean Park (bus #304 or taxi, approx. 30-40 minutes).

Transportation: Bus and taxi for beach and ocean park access.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near beaches or city center; seafood BBQ and local snacks recommended.

Souvenirs: Ocean-themed gifts, beachwear, local food products.


7-Day Itinerary: Complete Qingdao and Xiaoyushan Immersion

Spend a full week exploring Qingdao’s cityscape, historical sites, coastal parks, and natural attractions centered around Xiaoyushan.

  • Days 1-6: Follow 6-day itinerary.
  • Day 7: Shopping and leisure at Taidong Night Market or revisit favorite spots like Xiaoyushan Park and May Fourth Square.

Transportation: Mix of buses, taxis, and walking for flexible travel.

Accommodation/Food: Central city hotels recommended. Try German-influenced dishes and Qingdao seafood.

Souvenirs: Qingdao beer products, local crafts, postcards, specialty snacks.


User Reviews

By Amazing |

📍The reason for choosing Xiaoyu Mountain to enjoy the autumn is simple. The altitude is not high and it is easy to climb. In addition, the First Bathing Beach, Fushan Branch Road, Qixia Branch Road, University Road and Yushan Road around the scenic area are all beautiful and have a profound historical heritage. It is perfect to spend one day to visit them.

🚊Get off at the "Huiquan Square" subway station and walk about one kilometer to arrive. The main entrance of Xiaoyu Mountain is at the end of Fushan Branch Road, and the ticket office is next to the gate. There are not many tourists on the mountain. Xiaoyu Mountain is really very short. It takes only ten minutes to reach the top. After reaching the top, the trestle bridge is in full view, and even Jiaozhou Bay can't help but come into view. You can see the East China Sea Hotel from a distance. Although the altitude is lower than that of Signal Mountain, it is roughly parallel to the horizon. Although Xiaoyu Mountain is not high, you can see from a distance. Climbing and overlooking, the trestle bridge, Xiaoqingdao, Luxun Park, Huiquan Bay, Badaguan Scenic Area, and Qianhai are all in sight. There is a spiral staircase in the tide-watching pavilion. Visitors can walk around the pavilion along the platform and enjoy the unique style of Qingdao, which is blue sky, blue sea, green mountains, green trees, red tiles, and yellow walls. There are relatively few Chinese-style buildings in Qingdao, and the tide-watching pavilion of Xiaoyu Mountain is one of them. The vegetation on the top of the mountain is mainly pine trees, which are matched with green roofs. The corridor is covered with tiles of myths and legends such as Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio and Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea. It is like a big picture book in the eyes of children. There are two ways to go down the mountain. The steps on the back mountain are up and down, and the overall distance is really not close. It took more than half an hour to go down the mountain. There are many stone pillars on Xiaoyu Mountain that look like stalagmites.

By Xiaorourou |

The map shows that Xiaoyushan Park has a southwest gate entrance and a north gate entrance. After a field trip, I can tell you responsibly that the southwest gate is no longer open to tourists. If you want to go to Xiaoyushan Park, you can only go through the north gate! ! ! ! !

Xiaoyushan Park is very small and the entrance fee is 10 yuan. In the center of the park there is a Linxiaoding, which is a commanding height. From there you can see the entire old city of Qingdao, including the seaside and many old residential houses. It is very beautiful and worth the ticket price!

There aren't many people there. It's across from Signal Hill Park. When I was making a guide, I saw a comment saying that Xiaoyu Hill has fewer people than Signal Hill Park. If you want to see the old town, I think you can choose one of the two.

By Dalu World |

Although Xiaoyu Mountain is not high, you can have a good view from afar. When you climb the mountain and look down, you can see the beautiful scenery of the trestle bridge, Xiaoqingdao, Luxun Park, Huiquan Bay, Badaguan Scenic Area, and Qianhai. The architectural design of the entire Xiaoyu Mountain Park is based on the theme of the sea, highlighting the pattern of fish, integrating natural beauty, architectural beauty and artistic beauty, and has a unique architectural style. On the front of the curved corridor connecting the Xiaoyu Mountain Lanchao Pavilion and the Yongcui Pavilion, there is a white snowflake stone relief mountain sign with a diameter of two meters. The mountain sign is surrounded by black marble hieroglyphs and murals.

Lanchao Pavilion, the main building on the top of Xiaoyu Mountain, is an 18-meter-high, three-story octagonal building with cantilevered eaves. It has green glazed tiles, carved beams and painted buildings. The octagonal eaves are not in the shape of a dragon or a phoenix, but a fish head.

By Cat Lover |

Xiaoyushan Park is very small, and you can reach the top in five minutes at most! Yes, you read that right, it's five minutes! When you get to the middle of the mountain, you can see many red houses leaning against the mountain. It's so beautiful, as if you were in a cartoon by Hayao Miyazaki. It's so beautiful that it makes me cry.

Photos cannot express the beauty of this place. You have to be there to feel it. The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the tiles of the red house, and the roof is shining with a faint golden light. It is so beautiful. It is so beautiful that I am at a loss for words.

When you reach the top, you can see the more beautiful and vast sea. There are also many grandfathers holding cameras, waiting for the sunset.

Half red bricks, half blue sea. Where can you experience such a visual feast?

By CHAO_er |

Although the "mountain" of Xiaoyu Mountain is not high, it is an excellent place to climb and look far. Different landscapes can be seen from all four sides, including Xiaoqingdao, the bathing beach, Luxun Park, the pier... the city, the mountains and the sea are all in your pocket.

By Flying in the blue sky |

Xiaoyu Mountain is the first classical garden park in Qingdao, with an altitude of 60 meters. The main buildings in the park are a pavilion, two pavilions and a curved corridor. There is an 18-meter-high, three-story octagonal Lanchao Pavilion on the top of the mountain. Climbing to the top of Lanchao Pavilion, you can see Signal Hill, the Guest House and the entire old city of Qingdao to the north, with neatly arranged European-style buildings. Looking west, there is a golden sandy beach that looks like the moon in the near distance, and the sea and the sky are connected in the distance, with red tiles, green trees, blue sea and blue sky. Although Xiaoyu Mountain is not as high as Signal Hill, it is also the mountain closer to the sea in Qingdao, and it is the best place to enjoy most of the beautiful scenery of Qingdao.

By The Traveler's Secret |

Xiaoyushan Park is a natural park located at No. 24, Fushan Branch Road, Shinan District. If you are at Qingdao Railway Station, you can take Metro Line 3 (towards Qingdao North Station), get on at Qingdao Station, get off at Huiquan Square Station (Exit C), and take 2 stops to get there. There are the Tide Viewing Pavilion, Tide Viewing Pavilion, Folding Green Pavilion and Bi Bo Pavilion. There is also a colorful mural "Pu Songling's Universe" in the park, which depicts Pu Songling's former residence and the plot of the Liaozhai story. The composition is rich and meaningful. People can overlook the first bathing beach, Huiquan Bay, Qingdao Bay, as well as the trestle bridge, Xiao Qingdao and other seaside beauty from a high place. It is the best place to overlook the urban area and seaside scenery of Qingdao. In addition, Xiaoyushan now has "Qingdao Famous Buildings Miniature Landscape", which makes Qingdao's famous buildings, such as the Governor's Mansion, the Guest House, the Railway Station, the Catholic Church, etc., into miniature buildings according to a certain proportion. In this way, you can get a glimpse of the style of Qingdao's famous buildings in Xiaoyushan Park.



After climbing Xiaoyu Mountain, we went to Taidong. You can take bus No. 219, get on at the beach station, get off at the north of Hisense Interchange, and take 6 stops to get there. Taidong is a very popular shopping district in Qingdao. There are many snack bars here. You can taste delicacies from all over the country here, such as milk tea, crispy meatballs, old heritage chicken legs, etc., which can satisfy your appetite. We wanted to buy specialty products, so we searched for a store with a good reputation on the Internet, and then found that the name was also very interesting, called "Qingdao Someone's Specialty Shop", and followed the navigation to go there. The specific address is No. 118, Taidong 3rd Road, Shibei District, close to the Rural Commercial Bank, which is easier to find. The overall environment in the store is quite good, the boss is also very enthusiastic, and there are many kinds of things. The well-known Qingdao specialties are all here. We bought jujube slices, fish slices, sea cucumber and mushroom sauce, and the packaging is very beautiful. If you go there again next time, you are going to try rose ginger candy, daifuku and crab chili sauce, and taste a cup of authentic Laoshan tea!

By Drunken Fox |

Xiaoyushan Park and Xinhaoshan Park are two places where you can overlook the entire Qingdao city. When traveling to Qingdao, you must visit at least one of them. I chose Xiaoyushan Park because the itinerary planning is smoother, and the name "Xiaoyu" is more attractive, just echoing the sea.

Enter from the north gate of Fushan Branch Road, and quickly reach the highest point of Xiaoyu Mountain along the slope in the middle. Climb up to Lanchao Pavilion and you will have a panoramic view of the whole Qingdao.

By Rain on the Fen River |

Xiaoyu Hill and Signal Hill both overlook the Qingdao coast.

By Backpackers traveling in the south |

One of the famous hilltop parks in Qingdao city with an excellent geographical location

By Playing around |

Personally, I feel that the view from Xiaoyu Mountain is better than that from Signal Hill. From the mountain you can see Qingdao city, the pier, the first bathing beach, Signal Hill, etc.

By WideKite |

Signal Hill is not very large, but the view is very good, and you can get a glimpse of the old Qingdao city from the top of the mountain.

By Auntie who loves to stroll |

The park is not big, but I was really surprised when I climbed up to the top. The picture of "red tiles, green trees, blue sea and blue sky" came into view. It is a good place to overlook Qingdao.

By Ma Xiaosa |

The ticket is 10 yuan, and you can pay with Alipay, but the aunties at the ticket booth prefer to accept cash.

Before entering, I saw that this park is a 4A scenic spot, but it is quite small, smaller than Signal Hill Park. The scenery is indeed more beautiful and the view is better. Now only some forsythia flowers are blooming. It is recommended to come later. If the weather is good, visiting one of the two parks is enough.

The highly ranked August Cafe is right at the door.

By Big Bad Wolf |

Xiaoyushan Park is the first classical-style hilltop garden park in Qingdao. From the top of the mountain, you can have a panoramic view of the pier, Little Qingdao, Luxun Park, the bathing beach, Badaguan and other landscapes.

By hyacinth! |

After coming out of the Butterfly Tower in the Badaguan Scenic Area, it’s a 2-minute walk to the beach, where you can see Xiaoyushan Park.

By A little flower |

Xiaoyu Mountain is really a good "viewing platform". From the mountain, you can have a panoramic view of the seaside scenery, and the large expanses of red tiles make the whole city look particularly warm. So when you come to the First Beach, don't miss the nearby Xiaoyu Mountain Park~ (student tickets are only five yuan)

It's just that the wind on the mountain is not very friendly. The wind blows and blows and blows.

Light mist, blue sea, red tiles, yeah, they match well

By little peach fairy |

Xiaoyu Mountain is the best viewing spot. Standing on the top of the mountain, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery!

By Swirling Water |

Arriving at the top of the tower, overlooking the lights of Qingdao, it feels like being at the top of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. The night scene taken with a mobile phone is indeed full of noise.

By Mountain Breeze and Begonia Fruit |

Xiaoyu Mountain has beautiful scenery. The mountain is not high and you can get up there after a few steps. There is a small pavilion on top with a nice view. You can see the whole city of Qingdao. The ticket is about 10 yuan. It is quite cost-effective. There are also many people taking costume and wedding photos in this place

By Zhao Yun under the stars |

The fog had not completely dissipated in the morning, and the area south of Xiaoyu Mountain was still foggy, which was quite beautiful with the green trees and red walls of Qingdao. You can climb up to the three-story Lanchao Pavilion, which is the best place to overlook the Qingdao coast and the green trees and red walls.

By Cold and thin. |

Going to Xiaoyu Mountain⛰️The weather was particularly good that day, and there were fewer people in Xiaoyu Mountain than in Xinhao Mountain, so it was very quiet. So I prefer Xiaoyu Mountain. Xiaoyu Mountain is shorter than Xinhao Mountain, but closer to the sea. In summer, climbing the tower to enjoy the gentle sea breeze will make the fatigue of finding the way to climb the mountain disappear😹

By Wild fish |

Climb up Xiaoyu Mountain to overlook Qingdao. The sky is particularly clear today, and the beautiful Qingdao is in full view.

It should be nice to watch the sunrise from Xiaoyu Mountain...

By 6:30, the lights were not fully on, but the lights were beautiful during holidays.

By Ball LSQ |

The landmark building of Xiaoyu Mountain has a 360-degree panoramic view when you walk up to it, and the view from above is the best! The height is just right, and the view is just right.

By xuaxian |

From the Tide-Watching Pavilion, you can see the main scenery of Qingdao. It is far away from the Signal Hill Park we visited on the first day, but I think the view is better than that of Signal Hill. To the south is Signal Hill and the Governor's Mansion, in the distance is the Beer Museum, to the north is the First Bathing Beach, the endless sea, in the distance is Xiaoqingdao and the trestle, to the west is the Catholic Church and the railway station, to the east is the Qingdao TV Tower and a large number of high-rise buildings, and various red-tiled houses are dotted among them. I can't help but say, red tiles, green trees, blue sea and blue sky, Qingdao, you are so beautiful! In fact, Xiaoyushan Park is not high, and there are not many attractions in it.

By PlifeOwild |

Although Xiaoyu Mountain is not high, it is still a mountain. The ticket is 10 yuan and the playing time is about half an hour. The weather was not good on the day I went to Xiaoyu Mountain, but I could still stand at a high place and enjoy the God's perspective, which was a good experience.

By annitayun |

This place is not easy to find. To put it simply, the park is on a hill. Use Baidu Maps to navigate to the underwater world, and then ask the security guard how to get to Xiaoyushan Park after arriving. I remember that it takes a long uphill walk. This park is very worthwhile to go to, and there are very few people. Standing at the highest point of the park, you can have a panoramic view of Qingdao. It is a hundred times better than the observation deck on the top floor of Signal Hill Park.

By Four Seasons Green |

The views from Xiaoyushan Park and Xinhaoshan Park are basically the same, both offer a panoramic view of Qingdao's old city. Xiaoyushan is relatively short, so the views are closer. If you are short on time, you can just go to one park and choose your own route.

By Imagining |

The view from the top of the mountain is very wide. You can see the coastline. The red-roofed white house is a great effect. There is also a small pavilion on the top of the mountain. The view from the top is more beautiful. The wind is a bit strong on the pavilion.

There are two outstanding points about Xiaoyu Mountain. First, you can see the coastline from the top of the mountain, which is better than the overall view of the city. However, everyone has their own aesthetic taste and can choose for themselves. Second, there are many literary small coffee shops around Xiaoyu Mountain, where you can sit and escape the heat. Or I can leave my friends in the coffee shop and go to Xiaoyu Mountain to take pictures of the beautiful scenery. Of course, I chose Xiaoyu Mountain.

By The missing part of the phoenix tree |

It's a very small scenic spot, and the price-performance ratio is still higher than that of Signal Hill Park, but it is better because there are relatively few people here during the National Day, and you don't have to queue up to buy tickets. The scenic spot is nothing special, just to overlook the red tiles and green trees of Qingdao, and you can also see the sea.

By Xiaoting |

Xiaoyu Mountain is close to the sea, and from the observation deck on the mountain you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the blue sea and red houses.

By -Cyclohexane |

The mountain is not high, the park is not big, and you can visit it for a maximum of one hour. It is near the Yushan Campus of Ocean University. The ticket price is 10 yuan, half price for students, and only cash is accepted. You can overlook the entire old city of Qingdao. If the weather is good, you can see the red tiles, green trees, blue sea and blue sky. It is not as famous as Signal Hill Park, so there are relatively few tourists. But I personally think it is worth it!

By Maizitun |

Xiaoyu Mountain is next to where we stayed. There are many coffee shops and an online celebrity store at the entrance. We didn't actually go in, but there is a tower on the mountain that lights up at night.

By S Mu Ziyi |

There is an entrance fee to Xiaoyu Mountain, 10 yuan per person. The park is very small. I think the reason for charging is: it is a good place to see the green trees and red tiles of Qingdao, but there are not as many people as Xinhao Hill.

By Walking porker |

Xiaoyushan Park is actually quite small and not very high, but the scenery is beautiful. You can climb up to the attic to have a panoramic view of the scenery of Qingdao's old city, with green trees, red tiles, blue sea and blue sky.

By THRU |

From the mountain, you can overlook Qingdao. It is close to the sea, and you can see both the sea and the old city of Qingdao. The scenery should be better than that of Signal Hill Park. The mountain is not very high, but you still need to climb for a while. You can just go up the mountain along the road. Looking at the sea from Xiaoyu Mountain, from a different angle, the whole feeling is different, more vast. On the other side of the mountain, you can see Signal Hill not far away, as well as the red tiles and green trees of the old city of Qingdao.

By Time Walk |

Xiaoyu Hill is very easy to climb. After a short distance from the entrance, you can climb up the small pavilion to see the whole picture of Qingdao. It is easier to climb than Xinhao Hill. Many people are confused about which of these two hills is better. Let me tell you, I prefer Xiaoyu Hill because you can see more of the sea. Xinhao Hill is mainly for seeing the red tiles and green trees of the old city.

By yjssfwt |

I wonder if the scenery can be compared with the French Riviera on a sunny day without fog.

By Summer |

The park is not big and not high, but it is one of the best places to get a bird's eye view of Qingdao. Unfortunately, it was foggy that day and I couldn't see the whole view. The scenery of University Road nearby is nice.

By maxiaodai |

On a small hillside, Qingdao was already very hot at this time. The ticket was 10 yuan, and the park was very small. After entering, it was a few steps to a small pavilion, where you can overlook the whole picture of Qingdao. There are so many people taking wedding photos here, but the scenery is really beautiful. Standing on the top of the mountain and looking down at the mountain, I felt that the hard work of climbing the mountain before was worth it. In fact, it is a very small mountain, but neither of us likes to climb mountains, and the weather is hot, so we feel very tired. The wind on the mountain was blowing, and I quietly looked at the scenery below the mountain. I finally understood what "seeing all the mountains as small" meant. There was a strong wind on the top of the mountain, and it was not hot at all. I felt very good when I was blowing the wind. We wandered around for more than an hour before going back.

By A deer |

You also need to buy a ticket to enter Xiaoyu Mountain, but the ticket price is not expensive, 10 yuan/person. We climbed the steps from the gate of Xiaoyu Mountain and saw a pavilion with overhanging eaves. From the pavilion, you can have a panoramic view of the rippling Huiquan Bay, so it is named "Bi Bo Pavilion". Xiaoyu Mountain is not big, but it is really comfortable to blow the wind and look at the scenery on it.

By Fisherman |

Xiaoyu Mountain is really nice. It and Signal Hill are the best places to see the panoramic view of Qingdao. Personally, I prefer Xiaoyu Mountain, which is closer to the seaside. It feels like a small European city when you look down on Qingdao.

By Hi 5en |

Seeing the full view of Qingdao's crescent-shaped sea, Xiaoyu Mountain is indeed worth a visit

By NANA_LOVE_HK |

In the summer, there is no admission fee after 6:30 pm. The park is very small, much smaller than Signal Hill. It takes less than half an hour to visit. You can overlook the No. 1 bathing beach and watch the sunset at night!

By Forever 21 |

It's so beautiful. It's a place worth visiting. I want to stay here.

By Iron Fairy |

Xiaoyushan Park is a small hill, and the road up the hill is full of residential areas.

The scenery at the top of the mountain actually gives you a bird's-eye view of Qingdao's red houses, but the light is not transparent, so the effect of the photo is not satisfactory. Signal Hill Park can be seen opposite.

However, Xiaoyushan Park is very small and can be reached in 20 minutes.

By nn |

The scenery was nice. We went there in the evening, but it was a pity that we didn't get a good shot of the sunset because it was cloudy.

By Grass skirt sister strides forward |

Tickets can be purchased in cash for 15 yuan per person. After entering the gate, just follow the path upwards. The slope is not high and the park is not big, so you can reach the top in no time.

Here you can enjoy the surrounding sea views, feel the sea breeze and breathe fresh air.

Go up to the tower on the top of the mountain. There are two floors upstairs with views. The higher you go, the better the view. You can better appreciate the green mountains and red tiles of Qingdao.

By Travel Watcher |

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We were very lucky, the sky was exceptionally blue, and only in such weather can we truly appreciate Qingdao's white walls, red tiles, blue sea and blue sky.

By Xiaoqiang |

In the evening, the transition between light and dark in Xiaoyushan Park and the brilliant lights create a beautiful picture.

By Ludafumm |

It was so tiring to climb. When you reach the top, you can see the sea, Signal Hill, and various red walls and green tiles.

By Mi Naoer |

Looking out from the mountain, you can see green trees, red tiles, blue sky, white clouds and blue sea, which is so beautiful.

By Hyde |

It is near Signal Hill and is one of the best viewing spots for viewing the entire Qingdao Qianhai. Xiaoyushan Park has similar views to Signal Hill and is much smaller in area, but the ticket is 10 yuan, so most tour groups go to Signal Hill. The viewing pavilion on the top of the mountain is under maintenance and cannot be accessed. It was very foggy when we came, and the scenery was unique.

By Meow meow meow Xiaobai |

The 60-meter-high hill was reached in a short while. You can see the panoramic view and the beach.

The red tiles and green trees are very beautiful. It's a pity that the weather is not very good. There is only blue sea but no blue sky.

The scenery along the way to Xiaoyu Mountain is also very good

By yamayama |

Xiaoyu Mountain and Xinhao Mountain are both parks that overlook the city of Qingdao. However, several travel notes I read mentioned that Xinhao Mountain is more crowded than Xiaoyu Mountain, while Xiaoyu Mountain has relatively fewer people. And because it is very close to Zhongshan Park, we chose Xiaoyu Mountain.

The ticket price is 10 yuan, which is a good deal. Maybe it's because of the ticket price? There are really few people. You can enjoy yourself and pose as you like.

Walk up a flight of stairs to the observation deck on the top of the mountain. Looking down, you can see the bathing beach on one side (should it be the first bathing beach?), Signal Hill on the other side, the villas in the old town, and the pier in the distance.

The weather was not very good, it was cloudy and some raindrops fell from time to time, so visibility was not very good. I believe it must be very beautiful on a sunny day.

The view from the loft next to the observation deck is even wider.

By I vowed to travel the world |

I highly recommend Xiaoyu Mountain! It's actually very short, and I think the view from the tower is better than that from Signal Mountain.

Student tickets are 5 yuan.

By Xiao Huang wants a revolution |

In order to take a photo of the red roof to post on WeChat Moments, I dragged my gay friend and walked a long way to Xiaoyushan Park. I was really hardworking.

By Peach |

There are many scenic spots along the coast of Qingdao, but I am particularly attracted to Xiaoyu Mountain. It is actually a very small hill, but you can see half of Qingdao's coastline. If the weather is good, you can not only see the sparkling sea, the golden and soft beach, but also the red tiles and green trees scattered in an orderly manner, and the Signal Mountain in the distance.

Steal a day of leisure from this busy life.

By Martian User |

Xiaoyu Mountain seems to be more popular than Signal Mountain. Most of my friends in Qingdao tend to recommend going to Xiaoyu Mountain. You can see both the beach and Signal Mountain here.

By King Kitten |

When we arrived at Xiaoyu Mountain, it was almost five in the evening, just in time for the sunset and the free admission period (peak season April 1st - October 31st 7:30-17:30 ticket price: 15 yuan; off-season November 1st - March 31st 8:00-17:00 ticket price: 10 yuan). When my friend learned that I was going to Qingdao, he recommended that I come here to watch the sunset in the evening. Although there was no red "big duck egg", the gorgeous sunset also made us feel happy. We jumped up to the Lanchao Pavilion in five steps and three jumps, and looked out into the distance. The city was bathed in colorful sunsets, like a dream. The trestle, Xiaoqingdao, Luxun Park, Huiquan Bay, Badaguan Scenic Area, and Qianhai were all in sight.

By Basella alba |

Xiaoyu Mountain is a street of historical and cultural celebrities, where former residences can be seen everywhere. But what is even more gratifying is that it is still full of life. Irregular small western-style buildings, small rooms facing the sea, winding stone steps and asphalt roads, iron gates covered with vines, and sunlight leaking from the shade of trees make this place heavy and peaceful.

By Sakura~Maple fox |

The park is not big, and the mountain is not high, but it is worth visiting. There is the Lanchao Pavilion overlooking the sea, and the Liaozhai Cultural Gallery, which has the flavor of Qingdao.

By Update |

Xiaoyu Mountain is so beautiful. It is the best place to see the First Beach. The tickets are also very cheap. It is not far from here to the First Beach. You can walk there. Highly recommended! It is best to go in the off-season and when the weather is good, because if you catch the peak season, it is a bit insulting to come to the top of Xiaoyu Mountain to see dumplings.

By Red Sleeves and Purple Moon |

The next stop is to climb a mountain! Haha, a small mountain, Xiaoyushan Park. On the way to Xiaoyushan, it should be University Road. Going up the mountain, there are early residential buildings on both sides, and there are still residents living there. From time to time, you can see signs on protected buildings, saying that this is someone's old residence. The alleys are not wide, and it feels like a touch of history preserved in modern life!

Xiaoyu Mountain is really not high and it only takes a few minutes to reach it. The scenery on Lanchao Pavilion is very beautiful. You can see the whole picture of Qingdao, the blue sky, the blue sea, and the red roofs. The view here is the clearest!

By Mon-fish-key |

Very beautiful and suitable for cultivating sentiment. I took photos for my parents.

By June Lotus |

I think the view from Xiaoyu Mountain is much better than that from Signal Mountain.

By Still wanting more |

It is not far from the first bathing beach. The mountain is not high, only about 60 meters. It is also a place to see the panoramic view of Qingdao city.

By Yale |

Although Xiaoyu Mountain is not big, the view from Xiaoyu Mountain is really different compared to Xinhao Mountain and Guanhai Mountain!

By only12 |

Eaves cliffs, wind chimes and the vast sea ~ Five-star recommendation, I still came here to watch the sunset, and I still met many photographers with long guns and cannons ~ When I came in 2015, it was already past 6:30. I vaguely remember that there was no entrance fee because many locals would come to the mountain to cool off. Next to it was the No. 1 bathing beach. Looking at the dumpling-like crowd, I stood on the mountain and smiled ~ From Xiaoyu Mountain to the nearby Ocean University of China, the scenery is beautiful all the way, very suitable for taking pictures. There are also many literary and artistic coffee shops on the street of historical and cultural celebrities nearby. If you like, soak in it for an afternoon, how pleasant ~

By Yan A Green 🍃 |

Highly recommended. The view is great! I also met a Korean guy! It only costs 5 yuan with a student ID. It's super cool to sit in the shade for an hour or two!

By swjtu143007 |

You can go to the top of the mountain to overlook Qingdao, which should be nice when the weather is good. Signal Hill should also be able to overlook the entire city.

By Not obedient |

Xiaoyu Mountain is very low. The tour guide said it would take five minutes to climb to the top of the mountain. In fact, it only takes three minutes. Although this place is not big, you can see the unique red-tiled and green bay of Qingdao here. It is very comfortable to sit for a while. Of course, you can't miss taking various photos as souvenirs.

By hi~yoli |

Xiaoyushan Park is very close to the No. 1 Bathing Beach. To the south, you can see the blue sea and blue sky, and to the north, you can see red tiles and green trees. The mountain is not high and there is no difficulty at all, but the scenery is superb, especially on sunny days. The ticket is 10 yuan, and I personally think the scenery is better than that of Xinhaoshan.

By Full. |

My favorite hill in Qingdao, where you can enjoy the scenery and the breeze.

By Tania Huihui |

Xiaoyu Mountain in Qingdao Xiaoyu Mountain is the first classical-style mountain garden park in Qingdao. It is 60 meters above sea level, covers an area of 2.5 hectares, with a green area of 2.1 hectares and a green area rate of 84%. The mountain had no proper name at first, but was later named "Xiaoyu Mountain" because it was close to Yushan Road. Although the mountain is not high, you can see far away. From the top of the mountain, you can see the trestle bridge, Xiaoqingdao, Luxun Park, the beach, Badaguan and other landscapes; although the mountain is not big, it is quite prominent because it is located in the urban area, and it is the focus of tourists' attention.

This is a place where you can walk alone in peace.

The ticket price for Xiaoyushan Park is 15 yuan. The park has red walls and green tiles, and you can visit Kang Youwei's former residence. Ticket price is 5 yuan