[2025 Qingdao Shopping Mall] Travel Guide for Jinmaowan Shopping Center (Updated Jul)

🌊During my stay near Jinmao Harbour, I didn’t realize there was a hidden gem waiting just steps away—until the very last day. ✨Tucked behind the Jinmaowan Shopping Center lies a peaceful seaside walking street that runs along the water. The soft sea breeze, the rhythmic sound of waves, and the wide-open view of the blue horizon make it an ideal escape from the city buzz. There’s also a small park just behind the shopping center and with this spectacular sea view, where locals gather after work to unwind. 🌟It’s a calm and healing spot that captures the laid-back charm of Qingdao’s coastal life. #cityplaybook #summervacation #海岛游

❄️ Fluttering seagulls paint a picturesque winter scene in Qingdao! Every November, flocks of seagulls migrate from Siberia to Qingdao, offering the best seagull-watching opportunities until March of the following year. Pick a sunny day for a romantic "seagull encounter" with this one-day itinerary! 🗓 Qingdao "Seagull Encounter" One-Day Route Zhanqiao Pier➡️Qingdao Sea Palace➡️Badaguan Scenic Area➡️Jinmao Bay➡️Qingdao International Cruise Home Port 🌟Attraction Highlights: ✅Zhanqiao Pier 🎫Free 📍Address: No. 12, Taiping Road, Shinan District, Qingdao A popular attraction! In winter, Zhanqiao Pier is crowded with locals and tourists taking photos and feeding seagulls. Arrive early for the best experience, as numerous seagulls gather to forage. Thousands of seagulls dance in the air, circling and calling, then resting and feeding on the beach and reefs. The blue sea sparkles, and people enjoy feeding and photographing the seagulls. ✅Qingdao Sea Palace, Badaguan Scenic Area 🎫Free! 📍Address: Xilingxia Road, Shinan District, Qingdao Less crowded! Located west of Zhanqiao Pier, this spot offers opportunities to capture seagulls and white seashells in the same frame. Stroll along the seaside, taking photos of the beautiful sea and sky. ✅Jinmao Bay 🎫Free 📍Address: No. 25, Sichuan Road, Qingdao A hidden gem! This is Qingdao's "Houhai," a local favorite for seaside views, not a typical tourist spot. There's no beach, but a vast blue sea, boats, and a lighthouse. Numerous seagulls gather on the long breakwater by the lighthouse. The sunset here is stunning, perfect for photos! ✅Qingdao International Cruise Home Port 🎫Free! 📍Address: No. 1, Gangzhou Road, Shibei District, Qingdao Beautiful scenery, fewer crowds! The passenger terminal boasts a sail-shaped design, cruise ships, sailboats, a container village, a soccer field, and the filming location for the movie "Catch the Doll," where Ma Jiye treated his mother and grandmother to a meal. Seagulls leisurely stroll and perch on cruise ships and railings, providing excellent photo opportunities. In the evening, wait for the sunset; the seagulls against the setting sun create a breathtaking view! 📝Tips: [One] Choose a sunny day for the best photos! [Two] The best feeding time is between 8am and 4pm. [Three] Use burst mode on your phone to capture seagulls in flight; you're bound to get some great shots. [Four] Prepare seagull food in advance. Bread or Youtiao (Chinese fried dough sticks) broken into small pieces and stored in food bags are ideal. Food is available for purchase at Zhanqiao Pier, but not at other locations. [Five] It's windy by the sea, so dress warmly. Hats, scarves, and gloves are essential!

The self-service hotpot is a favorite of many food lovers in Qingdao. With its rich and diverse dishes, affordable prices and the unique model of one person, one pot, it has attracted a large number of diners to check in. Address: Located on the 2nd floor of Jinmao Bay Shopping Center, Yadong Road, the specific address is No. 25 Sichuan Road. It is within the Sichuan Road business district and has a superior location and is very easy to find. Transportation: It is only 526m away from Sichuan Road (Lundu) Station (Exit C) of Metro Line 2 and can be reached in about 7 minutes on foot. Opening hours: 11:00 - 21:00 📍Must-eat dishes recommended Fried Chicken Series: This is one of the store’s signature dishes and is a must-try for diners every time they visit the store. The fried chicken has a crispy skin and is tender and juicy inside. Take a bite while it’s still hot and the gravy will burst in your mouth, filling the air with aroma. Meat: Longge has a wide variety of meat and the quality is quite good. The mutton has just the right texture and has no strong smell. You can’t get enough of it even if you eat a whole plate of it. Seafood: There are quite a variety of seafood, including oysters, crab sticks, scallops, pen fish, basa fish fillets, black fish fillets, etc. Dessert series: The daifuku is soft, sweet and has a rich filling. The small cakes have a delicate texture and the cream is of good quality, and they are not greasy at all. 📍Recommended soup base Sunlight tomato hotpot, spicy hotpot with fresh pepper, lemon acid hotpot, tomato beef brisket hotpot, fragrant spareribs hotpot, spicy hotpot with butter, fresh mushroom hotpot 📍Dining tips Take frequently and take less: Faced with a wide variety of delicious food, it is easy to take too much and cause waste. It is recommended to take a small amount each time and take more when you like it. This way you can taste more kinds of food, avoid waste, and maintain a good dining experience.

Qingdao Jinmao Bay is a place where you can relax your mind and body. 🌊 The sea breeze here gently brushes your cheeks, as if to tell you that this is the sea in your heart. Here, you can feel the breath of the sea and hear the whispers of the waves, all of which make you feel extremely peaceful and beautiful. 😌 The architectural style of Jinmao Bay is unique, a perfect combination of modern and classical, making you feel like you are in a dreamlike world. 🏰 During the day, you can stroll along the seaside and feel the warmth of the sun; at night, you can enjoy the starry sky and enjoy the rare tranquility. ✨ For those who love shopping, there are various malls and shops here, allowing you to enjoy the fun of shopping. 🛍️ And if you are a foodie, the seafood here will not disappoint you, fresh and delicious, every bite is full of happiness. 🐟 Qingdao Jinmao Bay is not just a place to live, but a place where you can feel the beauty of life and find a home for your soul. 🏠🏡

When watching the sunset, you can hear people around you saying "it's so beautiful!!!" I might prefer the sunset at Jinmao Bay over Xiaomai Island. There's a newly opened café on the second floor~ The location is great~ Facing the sea~ The seats for watching the sea are quite popular during holidays, so you can go early! There are coffee, desserts, craft beer, and simple meals~ Sitting from dusk to night, with the sea breeze, it's so cozy!!! 📍Fenglingdu Port·Linxi