3-Day Qingdao Itinerary

📍Qingdao | Golden Sands and Blue Waves, This Beach Hopping Guide is a Must-See!

🌊Why Visit:
Silver sands and white waves make it the ultimate water-play destination! Qingdao's top-tier bathing beach!

🚗Transportation:
Yinsha Beach: West Section of Jinshatan Road, Huangdao District
Third Bathing Beach: No. 6 Taipingjiao 1st Road, Shinan District
First Bathing Beach: No. 15 Nanhai Road, Shinan District
Zhanqiao Pier: No. 12 Taiping Road, Shinan District

🚶Route Plan:
1️⃣ Yinsha Beach → Third Bathing Beach
Yinsha Beach: Ultra-fine soft sand! Less crowded and super photogenic 📸
Third Bathing Beach: A hidden gem in the city, stunning orange-hued sea at sunset

2️⃣ Zhanqiao Pier → First Bathing Beach
Zhanqiao Pier: Qingdao's landmark! Feed seagulls + watch tides at Huilan Pavilion
First Bathing Beach: Classic beach with an energetic beach volleyball scene

📸Must-Visit Spots:
▫️Yinsha Beach's "Mirror of the Sky" reflective sand
▫️Third Bathing Beach's sunset reflection on the viral dam
▫️Zhanqiao Pier's No. 23 Lighthouse retro photo spot

🍴Food:
▫️Chuange Yu Shui Jiao (Third Bathing Beach Branch): Squid dumplings are the best!
▫️Seaside Flavors: Seafood feast paired with craft beer

⚠️Tips:
▫️Third Bathing Beach has light shows (Friday & Saturday nights)
▫️Seagulls at Zhanqiao Pier only appear from October to April
▫️Shower fees vary at different beaches

Post by Henry Wright+17 | Jul 26, 2025