Qingdao Spring Getaway: Mountains, Sea, and Flowers – Explore it All with Convenient Subway Access!

| Explore mountains, sea, and flowers with convenient subway access!
This spring, Qingdao's "Train to Spring" Blue Valley Line is departing again! 🚇 Take the subway through the sea of flowers in Laoshan and check out these stunning spots:

🌸 Secret Flower Spots
1️⃣ Da Lao Cherry Valley: Thousands of acres of cherry blossoms like a pink and white sea of clouds. The wooden boardwalk at the top of the mountain is perfect for photos. Take the subway to Beizhai Station and transfer to a bus.
2️⃣ Ocean University Cherry Blossom Avenue: The cherry blossoms on campus are like clouds and snow, matched with retro architecture, creating Japanese-style masterpieces in seconds (reservations required in advance).
3️⃣ Jiaozhou Plum Garden: Red, white, and pink plum blossoms are intertwined, adorned with Chinese-style pavilions. Hurry to enjoy the plum blossoms before April!

⛰️ Mountain and Sea Adventures
1️⃣ Laoshan Jiushui: The spring water is gurgling, and the cherry blossoms complement the mountain scenery. Encounter Totoro platforms and cherry blossom ice cream for a fairytale feel.
2️⃣ Shilaoren Bathing Beach: Directly accessible by subway Line 2. Stroll along the beach and wait for an orange sea sunset.

🎡 Trendy Fun
1️⃣ Mingyue Mountain Sea: A trendy Chinese-style light and shadow block with four themed scenes, even more dreamy at night.
2️⃣ Red Tree Forest Resort World: European style on the Ling Shan Bay, check out the Gothic wedding hall for a perfect seaside vacation feel.

🍽️ Must-Eat Food
Laoshan mushroom stewed chicken, Wanggezhuang steamed buns, locust flower pancakes... and a bottle of Laoshan Cola to unlock "punk health"!

📌 Tips: The flowering period is at its peak from March to April. The subway + bus covers most attractions, making it super easy! Tag your travel buddy and encounter the spring of Qingdao together!

Post by AarreMikkonen | Apr 6, 2025