Summer hiking guide, Laoshan, the world's number one mountain, is waiting for you! 🌞
by DRAKE ANDERSON
May 25, 2024
Attraction Recommendations
- Historical & Cultural Sites: Tsingtao Beer Museum at 56 Dengzhou Road, Shibei District offers insights into the history and brewing process of Tsingtao Beer. The Naval Museum at 8 Laiyang Road, Shinan District displays aircraft, artillery, military uniforms, and allows boarding decommissioned warships. The Former German Governor's Residence Museum is also great for understanding Qingdao's history.
- Natural Scenery: Laoshan Scenic Area features stunning mountain-sea trails and coastal roads with autumn foliage and sunsets. Shilaoren Beach has fine sand and the famous Shilaoren Rock. Badaguan showcases "red roofs, green trees, blue sea, and sky" with diverse villa styles like Huashi Building.
- Urban Leisure: May Fourth Square, a city landmark, hosts musical fountains and light shows. The Olympic Sailing Center offers sailing experiences. Qingdao Sky Sea on the 80th floor of Haitian Center T2 Tower provides panoramic city and sea views.
Food Recommendations
- Seafood Feast: Don't miss steamed crab at Boluo Youzi (Qingdao local cuisine) or spicy clams at Kaihai·Hongdao Seafood Shrimp Dumplings.
- Local Snacks: Try Yipin Xianyu Guotie's stuffed potstickers with crispy crusts, or Wangjie BBQ's tender grilled squid.
- Tsingtao Beer: Sample original draft beer at the Tsingtao Beer Museum or enjoy nightlife at bars/restaurants on Dengzhou Beer Street.
Accommodation Options
- Shinan District: The St. Regis Qingdao or Qingdao Haitian Hotel offer convenient locations with sea views.
- Laoshan District: Hyatt Regency Qingdao or Qingdao Seaview Garden Hotel are near Shilaoren Beach.
- Huangdao District: Hilton Qingdao Golden Beach or The Lalu Qingdao provide beachfront stays.
Itinerary Suggestions
- 3-Day Trip: Day 1 - Zhanqiao Pier, Catholic Church, Signal Hill Park, No.1 Bathing Beach, Qinyu Road. Day 2 - Naval Museum, Xiaoyushan Park, Badaguan, May Fourth Square, Olympic Sailing Center. Day 3 - Laoshan Scenic Area.
- 5-Day Trip: Extend with Day 4 - Tsingtao Beer Museum, Taidong Pedestrian Street. Day 5 - Shilaoren Beach and Xiaomai Island Park for relaxation.
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