Beer and Sea Breeze 48-Hour Tour

Hello everyone! As a travel blogger who loves mountains, sea, and the vibrant local life, I have carefully planned a cost-effective two-day, one-night travel guide for Qingdao, with a budget under 2000 RMB. It combines red tiles and green trees, blue sea and sky, German-style charm, and beer with seafood. Perfect for couples, besties, or solo travelers, I’ll take you to fully experience the romance and generosity of this "Oriental Switzerland" in 48 hours!

🌊【Qingdao · Two Days One Night Mountain and Sea Romance Trip】
> Theme: Beer with Sea Breeze, Red Tiles Reflecting the Sunset
> Budget: ¥1980 per person (solo)
> Best Season: May to October (cooling off + beer festival)

🗓️ Day 1: Arrive in Qingdao | Step into a European-style Painting

🚄 Transportation:
- High-speed train to 【Qingdao Station】 (only 500 meters from the seaside!)

From Zhengzhou: ¥260
✅ Round-trip high-speed train: ¥520 (discounts for early booking)

🏨 Accommodation:
Stay at 【**Zhanqiao · Old Town Designer Homestay**】 (like “Cape No.7” or “1903 Seaview Residence”)
German-style old building renovation, some rooms have sea views, 5-minute walk to Zhanqiao Pier
- Price: ¥380/night (including breakfast)
✅ Accommodation cost: ¥380

🏰 Afternoon itinerary:

1. 【Zhanqiao Pier】🌊
Qingdao landmark, extends 440 meters into the sea, feed the seagulls (bring small bread)
Take photos of the red-roofed white tower “Huilan Pavilion” + sea and sky horizon

2. 【Catholic Church (St. Michael’s Cathedral)】⛪
Ticket ¥10｜European Gothic architecture, great for Instagram-style photos in the square
Recommended to visit at dusk for stunning light and shadow

3. 【Signal Hill Park】⛰️
Ticket ¥15｜Climb the “Rotating Observation Deck” for a 360° panoramic view of Qingdao’s old town with “red tiles, green trees, blue sea, and sky”

4. 【Longjiang Road & University Road】🎨
Artistic alleys, colorful corner walls, many trendy cafes
Check in at the entrance of “Ocean University of China” for vintage campus vibes

🍽️ Dinner:
Taidong Pedestrian Street 【Wang Jie BBQ】 or 【Jiulong Restaurant】
Must-try: Spicy stir-fried clams, grilled squid, mackerel dumplings, Qingdao beer
✅ Meal cost: ¥70

🍻 Night tour optional:
Taidong Night Market food crawl:
Milk tea buns ¥10｜Grilled squid ¥20｜Bagged beer ¥5 (local favorite!)

🗓️ Day 2: Between Mountains and Sea | A Date with Beer and Coast

🌅 Early morning optional:
- Get up early to visit 【**Xiaomai Island Park**】 (free)
- Watch the sunrise, photograph rocky waves, walk the wooden boardwalk, few people and beautiful scenery

🌊 Morning itinerary:

1. 【Badaguan Scenic Area】🌳
Free｜“World Architecture Expo,” over 200 German, Russian, and American-style villas
Must-see: Huashi Building (ticket ¥8), **Princess Building, Second Beach

2. 【May Fourth Square & Olympic Sailing Center】⛵
See the “Wind of May” sculpture, check in at Fushan Bay coastline
Optional sailing experience (shared boat ¥120/person, 6-8 people per boat)

🍽️ Lunch:
Olympic Sailing Center 【Kaihai Seafood Restaurant】 or 【Chuan Ge Fish Dumplings】
- Recommended: Yellow croaker with tofu, cuttlefish dumplings, sea urchin steamed egg
✅ Meal cost: ¥90

🚢 Afternoon itinerary:

3. 【Xiaoqingdao Park】🎶
Ticket ¥10｜Lighthouse island, echoes with Zhanqiao Pier, quiet and healing

4. 【Qingdao Beer Museum】🍺
Ticket ¥60 (includes guided tour + draft beer + souvenir cup)
Learn about the century-old history of Tsingtao Beer, enjoy three glasses of freshly tapped beer!
Buy beer beans and bagged draft beer as souvenirs at the exit

🚄 Return trip:
Taxi to Qingdao Station ¥20｜High-speed train back
✅ Local transportation: ¥60 (including taxi + bus)

✅ Total Budget Breakdown (per person)

Item Costs:
Round-trip high-speed train (example from Zhengzhou) ¥520
Local transportation ¥60
Accommodation (1 night) ¥380
Attraction tickets
- Signal Hill ¥15
- Catholic Church ¥10
- Huashi Building ¥8
- Xiaoqingdao ¥10
- Beer Museum ¥60| ¥103
Meals (4 main meals + 1 breakfast + snacks) ¥180
Sailing experience (optional) ¥120
Souvenirs (beer + snacks) ¥100
Emergency reserve ¥300
Total ¥1963 ✅

> 💡 Tip: If you skip the sailing experience, you save ¥120 and lower the budget!

🌟 Travel Blogger’s Private Tips

1. Wear comfortable shoes: Old town has many slopes, avoid high heels!
2. Bring sunscreen + jacket: Strong UV by the sea, windy in the evening
3. Don’t miss the beer: Bagged “draft” and “tap beer” are the most authentic, available in convenience stores
4. Avoid seafood overcharging: Ask prices before ordering, recommend restaurants with clear pricing
5. Best photo times:
- Badaguan: 9-11 AM (soft light)
- University Road: 3-5 PM (dappled light)

> 🍻 Travel Blogger’s Honest Words:
> Qingdao,
> is a city that breathes with the sea breeze.
> Half of it is European romance,
> half is Chinese vibrant life.
> When you stand on Zhanqiao Pier watching the waves,
> take your first sip of ice-cold draft beer,
> hear the beer foam “pssst” burst open,
> you will understand—
> what it means to be “drunken beauty not in the wine, but between the mountains and sea.”

🎒 Pack your bags and go to Qingdao!
Let the sea breeze mess up your hair, let the beer warm your heart.