Qingdao's Hidden Island｜Stay in a Blue Fairy Tale on Lingshan Island

Who would understand! Waking up at Aisila Island Courtyard on Lingshan Island truly feels like falling into a fairy tale written by the sea! The title of Northern China's first little Bali is well-deserved, and visiting in the off-season is so comfortable!!

📍Location: No. 65, Dongnangou Village, Lingshan Island, Huangdao District, Qingdao (Aisila Island Courtyard)
🚢Island Access Guide:

1. Take Metro Line 1 in the city to Jinggangshan Road Exit B, then walk 10 minutes to Lingshan Island Fast Ferry Terminal

2. Island boarding times: 8:30 AM / 1:20 PM, leaving the island: 9:10 AM / 2:10 PM, arrive 30 minutes early!

3. Round-trip ferry ticket 60 RMB/person, buy online and exchange for a paper ticket on site, ferry ride takes 30-40 minutes

🏡About Accommodation: Every room has a sea view!!
▪️Floor-to-ceiling windows face the sea, wake up to the sunrise in the morning, fall asleep to the sound of waves at night, those who stay know how romantic it is
▪️Rooms with projectors are a must! Soak in the bathtub watching "Castle in the Sky," so dreamy you won’t want to sleep
▪️For family trips, choose the "Mountain and Sea Independent Courtyard," where you can cook and do laundry, a private courtyard that feels like a home by the sea
▪️Thoughtful details: disposable towels, soft bedding, the housekeeper will remind you of tide times, and upon checkout, you get fresh dried shrimp from the islanders!

✨Must-experience fairy tale moments:
✔️Seaview starry camping: lie under the tent at dusk, look up to see the Milky Way sparkling like diamonds, with the sound of waves as a lullaby, the white tent looks like a shell and is super photogenic
✔️Scenic terrace check-in: step outside to the sea, the orange glow of sunrise and the tangerine sea at sunset, every snap is a stunning shot
✔️Beachcombing + sea fishing: at 6 AM, follow the fishing boat out to sea to cast your line, or pick crabs and shells on the mudflats, then enjoy a seafood hotpot dinner with your own catch!

🌅Lingshan Island itinerary (hidden gem, not crowded):
Yunlai Rock (watch sunrise + thousand-year spiritual rock) → Shell House (shell inlay + deep-sea science) → Chuxin Tower (best sunset spot) → Huzui Cliff (super majestic photo spot)

💡Tips:

1. Sunscreen! Sunscreen! The sea breeze and UV rays are strong, don’t get sunburned to a wheat color

2. The night sky is stunning, bring a shawl + flashlight to stay warm and easily take star photos

3. The guesthouse includes three meals: Western breakfast + seafood hotpot dinner, enjoy hotpot with cocktails while watching the sunset, full of ceremony!

I really love this kind of semi-developed island, no commercialization, just the sea, sunshine, and slow time~ Sisters planning a trip soon, quickly add Lingshan Island to your list!