Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival – Qingdao
Arrival at Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.
Transfer to the hotel in downtown Qingdao for check-in.
Day 2: Qingdao
Morning/Afternoon: Explore Qingdao city highlights, starting with the Zhanqiao Pier, a long bridge stretching into the sea. At the end of the pier, visit Huilan Pavilion to enjoy breathtaking ocean views.
Next, head to Badaguan Scenic Area, a tranquil district with seaside villas of diverse architectural styles. Visit Hua Shi Lou, a landmark European-style castle made of granite and pebbles, located at the southern end of Badaguan.
Continue to Second Bathing Beach, once an exclusive beach during German colonial rule, known for its fine sand, clear waters, and ideal swimming conditions.
Finally, visit the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, the main venue for the 2008 Beijing Olympic sailing competitions. Key attractions include the giant Olympic Torch sculpture and the romantic Lovers’ Dam, ideal for photos.
Special Activity: Enjoy a sailing tour around Fushan Bay (approx. 30 minutes). Return to the hotel to rest.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Qingdao
Morning/Afternoon:
After breakfast, stop at May Fourth Square, featuring the famous "May Wind" sculpture.
Then, drive about 1 hour to Laoshan Mountain, known as the “First Famous Mountain by the Sea.” Visit the Taiqing Scenic Area, a site renowned for its Taoist culture.
Afterward, return to the city to visit the Tsingtao Beer Museum, located in the original Tsingtao Brewery from 1903. This national-level industrial tourism site offers a live display of century-old brewing techniques.
Return to the hotel to rest.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Qingdao
Morning/Afternoon:
After breakfast, visit Zhanshan Temple, a serene retreat amidst bustling city streets.
Next, tour St. Michael’s Cathedral, Qingdao’s largest Gothic-style church and a popular landmark.
Stop at Xiaoyu Hill Park, a small but scenic hilltop park offering 360-degree views of Qingdao’s “red roofs, green trees, blue seas, and azure skies.”
Conclude the day at Taidong Pedestrian Street, Qingdao’s oldest and most vibrant shopping and dining street, renowned as the city’s “center of local life.”
Return to the hotel to rest.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Departure – Qingdao
Morning/Afternoon:
Transfer to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
