Qingdao 3 Days 2 Nights Ultimate Guide｜Mountain and Sea City Roaming Guide

Qingdao, with its "red tiles, green trees, blue sea, and blue sky," is the summer straight out of a Miyazaki manga, and a carnival of beer and seafood! This nanny-level guide helps you avoid crowds, shoot cinematic photos, and taste authentic delicacies. Save this "local-certified" itinerary now～

🗺️ 【Itinerary Overview】
Day1️⃣ Old Town Artsy Walk: Zhanqiao Pier → Catholic Church → Signal Hill → University Road → Taidong Night Market
Day2️⃣ Romantic Coastal Tour: Badaguan → Yaner Island → Shilaoren Beach → Olympic Sailing Center Light Show
Day3️⃣ West Coast Fun: Jinshatan Beach → Beer City → Tangdao Bay Sunset

🌅 Day1: Old Town Stroll, Encounter Miyazaki’s Summer
📍Zhanqiao Pier (Free)
▫️Enjoy an exclusive empty shot at 6 AM! Stand on the right stone pier at the bridgehead, shoot seagulls, the white tower, and the deep blue sea from a low angle, full of Japanese manga vibes～
▫️Hidden tip: Shoot splashing waves at the eastern reef area, wear a white long dress and instantly become the movie heroine!

📍Catholic Church (Free)
▫️French-style long dress + straw bag, frame the red tile roofs from the downhill terrace, the light before 10 AM is the gentlest～
▫️The stained glass light inside the church is stunning, tickets cost 10 RMB to enter (but the exterior shots are already enough for great photos).

📍Signal Hill Park (10 RMB)
▫️Climb the rotating observation deck for a panoramic view of Qingdao, German-style architecture with blue sea and sky in one frame, full European charm!
▫️Local secret spot: the path beside the Mushroom House, shoot geometric compositions of tree shadows and red tiles.

📍University Road Instagram Wall
▫️Arrive before 10 AM! Use a wide-angle to capture the contrast of red walls and green trees, at the corner is the “Reluctant Day and Night” café, white walls and green plants are super healing～

🌃Taidong Night Market (50 RMB per person to eat to fullness)
▫️Must-eats: Wang Sister’s grilled squid, Lao Liu’s duck blood vermicelli soup, Thirteen No Lean crispy balls, 100 RMB to eat through the whole street!

🌊 Day2: Coastal Carnival, Own a Piece of Mountain and Sea
📍Badaguan (Free)
▫️Just shoot outside the Princess House and Flower Stone House, turquoise sea as the backdrop, best light after 4 PM!
▫️Hidden gem: the reef group at the Second Beach, shoot a movie poster of riding the waves～

📍Yaner Island Park (Free)
▫️Wooden boardwalk + reef waves, 90% fewer people than Zhanqiao! The evening light is stunning, easily shoot atmospheric photos～

📍Shilaoren Beach (Free)
▫️Stake out the sunrise at 5:30 AM, capture the silhouette of the sea cave + telephoto lens catching the sun rising over the sea, full of impact!
▫️Play in the sand and waves during the day, go to “Rushi Bookstore” for coffee and sunset in the evening～

🌃Olympic Sailing Center Light Show (Free)
▫️Show starts at 8 PM sharp! Arrive half an hour early to secure a spot, shoot sailboats and lights together at Lover’s Dam, a perfect date spot～

🍻 Day3: West Coast Fun, Beer and Sunset Carnival
📍Jinshatan Beach (Free)
▫️Asia’s number one beach! Sand as fine as powder, fewer people and beautiful scenery in peak season, super healing to step in water and play in the sand～

📍Qingdao International Beer City
▫️Ha Jiu Craft Beer Garden: Russian king crab, German-style roasted pork knuckle with craft beer, 360° high-altitude stage to watch live bands!
▫️Time Coast Craft Beer Garden: Drunken Concubine sea cucumber, black truffle baked peony shrimp balls, a double feast of sea view and gourmet food～

🌅Tangdao Bay Wetland Park (Free)
▫️Local secret sunset spot! Reefs, fishing boats, lighthouse with evening glow, breathtakingly beautiful and few people～

🏨 【Accommodation Guide】
🌊Shinan District Seaview Homestay (150 RMB per person)
▫️Recommended: “Haiyu Yunju” near Xiaomai Island, 5-minute walk to the sea, balcony facing the sea～
🏙️Wusi Square High-end Hotel (800 RMB+)
▫️Recommended: Qingdao Haitan Hotel, 369 meters high with unobstructed sea view, includes Olympic Sailing Center tickets!
🛏️Best Value Choice (within 300 RMB)
▫️Recommended: All Seasons Hotel (Oriental Eden branch), near Metro Line 3, covers 90% of attractions～

🦞 【Local Food Red List】
🍜Breakfast Must-eats
▫️Shuangheyuan Mackerel Dumplings: Mackerel meat is delicate and melts in your mouth, perfect with vinegar + shredded ginger!
▫️Haiyan Grandma’s Seafood Potstickers: Colorful potstickers freshly made, shrimp bursting with juice, super fresh～

🦀Seafood Main Meals
▫️Yingkou Road Market + Wang Ge Seafood Beer House: Choose your own seafood, spicy stir-fried clams + oil-poured grouper + draft beer in plastic bags, local style!
▫️Kaihai Hongdao Seafood Shrimp Dumplings: 150 RMB per person to eat live sea cucumber and abalone, super attentive service～

🍢Night Market Snacks
▫️Taidong Night Market: Thirteen No Lean crispy balls, Lao Liu’s duck blood vermicelli soup, Wang Sister’s grilled squid～
▫️West Coast Phoenix Night Market: Longming Wagyu beef, Fish Fresh salmon, full of lively street vibes!

🚗 【Transportation Tips】
▫️Airport → City: Metro Line 8 transfer to Line 3, 1 hour / 6 RMB～
▫️City travel: Metro Line 3 covers Zhanqiao, Badaguan, Laoshan; West Coast recommended to drive or charter～
▫️Avoid traffic: Rush to attractions before 8 AM, shoot light and shadow after 4 PM～

📸 【Photo Tips】
1️⃣ Zhanqiao Pier: Shoot geometric compositions at the Huilan Pavilion spiral staircase, capture the sea breeze moment with side hair flip～
2️⃣ Badaguan: Shoot the coastline from the Flower Stone House terrace, wear a solid color long dress and instantly become a European movie heroine!
3️⃣ Xiaomai Island: White lighthouse + Japanese-style boardwalk, bring a picnic mat and listen to street singers～

“The wind in Qingdao carries the taste of freedom, save this guide and go embrace the romance of the mountain and sea city!” 🌊✨