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Best Things to Do
Top 20 Best Things to Do in Qingdao [2025]
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Tsingtao Beer Museum
4.8
/5
36293 reviews
8.6
From AU$ 12.85
Based on 909 reviews
Taidong Pedestrian Street/Beer Museum | 3.4 km from downtown
Phone 400-169-1903
Address: THE WORLD OF TSINGTAO, No. 56 Dengzhou Road, Shibei District, Qingdao
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Qingdao
Highlights:
Taste Fresh Draft Beer and Experience Brewing Fun
Taste authentic Qingdao beer & beer bean
Saved by 2314 users28936 positive reviews
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Finally, I tasted the fresh beer from the factory assembly line. It really lived up to its reputation. It is a must-visit place. I tasted beer-flavored ice cream. It tasted great. It is a must-try! The drunken hut is also fun!
I didn't make it in time, so I changed to a night tour ticket. It was a pity that I didn't visit Hall A at night. There were many interactive games in the night show, and many people lined up. The beer coins exchanged for the games can be exchanged for beer or converted into cash (of course very little) ~ It was still quite lively, but I finished the tour in a short time, and I still felt unsatisfied 😄!
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Laoshan Scenic Spot
4.6
/5
18055 reviews
8.3
From AU$ 20.99
Based on 1,061 reviews
Laoshan Scenic Area | 23.9 km from downtown
Phone 0532-96616
Address: Laoshan Mountain Scenic Area, Laoshan District, Qingdao City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-2 days
No.1 of r fun & cool retreats in Qingdao
Highlights:
Sunrise over the cloud sea
Explore the origin of "Laoshan Taoist"
Saved by 881 users8339 positive reviews
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The Laoshan South Line ticket includes Jufeng, Yangkou, Huayan, and Taiqing. It is impossible to visit all of them in one day. Jufeng Scenic Area is the most difficult to climb. It is recommended to take the cable car up the mountain to visit Baguamen. On the Taiqing Line, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the seaside and Qingshan Fishing Village on the bus. The Taiqing Palace in Taiqing Scenic Area requires an additional charge, and the giant statue of Laozi is very shocking. Yangkou Scenic Area has the most beautiful scenery, with the sea and sky in one color, and it is very photogenic.
The Jufeng Scenic Area of Laoshan is the most difficult scenic area to climb. It takes six hours to play around. It is recommended to take the cable car up the mountain and then visit the Bagua Gate. The scenery along this road is average, and taking the cable car can save energy. In addition, each of the Bagua Gates has its own characteristics, which are worth checking in one by one. In general, the Jufeng Scenic Area of Laoshan is worth visiting, and the cable car is worth experiencing.
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Qingdao Polar Ocean World
4.6
/5
56816 reviews
8.1
From AU$ 14.98
Based on 279 reviews
Stone Old Beach/Conson Gymnasium | 5.4 km from downtown
Phone 0532-85909999
Address: No. 60 Donghai East Road, Laoshan District, Qingdao
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-6 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
360° transparent jellyfish tunnel
Acrobatic ballet & marine show
Saved by 726 users38097 positive reviews
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I am very happy to come to the Polar Ocean Park. The children were very happy to see sea lions, walruses, penguins and seals. We saw many cute marine animals. It is a place worth visiting.
The kids loved it, they couldn't help themselves when they saw it😁 I took the kids to walk around, play and watch, I was looking forward to it the whole time, the baby kept pulling me around, letting me look at this and that, it was really great👏
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Qingdao Underwater World
4.3
/5
25475 reviews
7.8
From AU$ 36.41
Based on 273 reviews
Eight Great Passes/No.1 Bathing Beach | 4.4 km from downtown
Phone 0532－58617777
Address: No. 2, Laiyang Road, Shinan District, Qingdao
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Featured in 2025 Asia 100 – Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
275 ft multi-curved underwater tunnel
Shark & human dance show
Saved by 458 users10469 positive reviews
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You have to walk up stairs between the jellyfish hall and the seal hall to the whale underwater time. It is tiring to push a baby chair, but the staff helped to move the baby stroller. The underwater world is a conveyor belt, which is not tiring. It is more friendly to hold the baby and push the stroller. We did not go to the next few halls.
I saw many people saying that the ticket price is not worth it, but why do my children and I think it is worth it? Maybe it is because it is hot and it is cooler indoors, or maybe there is no sea in our area and we have little experience, or maybe we are easily satisfied. In short, my children and I felt it was pretty good after today's visit. I brought my eldest child here ten years ago and brought my second child here ten years later. It feels the same and it is still familiar. It is very good and friendly.
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Tsingtao Haitian View&Art
4.8
/5
1034 reviews
7.2
From AU$ 25.70
May Fourth Square/Olympic Sailing Center | 1.6 km from downtown
Phone 0532-55958888
Address: 80th Floor, Tower 2, Haitian Center, 48 Hong Kong West Road, Shi Nan District, Qingdao
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.5 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Qingdao
Highlights:
Observation hall (1,211 ft)
Sea and city views from transparent deck
Saved by 732 users981 positive reviews
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The scenery in the 81st floor observation hall is so beautiful. You can have a full view of Qingdao. It is so beautiful. It is recommended to go to the observation hall on the first day of Qingdao tourism to get an overall understanding of the location of Qingdao's important landmarks.
We were the first to arrive at the park on Wednesday morning in mid-June when it opened at 9am. There were no other tourists and it felt like we had the whole park to ourselves. There were free photo-taking and postcard-making services on the first floor. You can go to the 81st floor to see the finished photos and combine them with the six famous sights of Qingdao. Six photos cost 150 yuan. You can see Qingdao from 360 degrees around the top floor. There is an emotional exhibition on the 80th floor, divided into 10 scenes, with some interactive experiences. Not many people, so it's ok.
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Taiping Mountain Sightseeing Ropeway
4.5
/5
830 reviews
7.2
From AU$ 27.63
Eight Great Passes/No.1 Bathing Beach | 2.3 km from downtown
Phone 4006876588
Address: Inside Qingdao Zhongshan Park, No. 28 Wendeng Road, Shinan District, Qingdao
Recommended sightseeing time: 15-30 minutes
No.6 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Qingdao
Highlights:
Stunning scenery at 3 cable car stations
Summit offers Qingdao's panoramic views
Saved by 573 users730 positive reviews
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Zhongshan Park-Taipingshan: You can check in the old town and the sea
Taipingshan-Zhanshan Temple: You can see the endless sea, red tiles, green trees, high-rise buildings, and enjoy the light show at night, and you can also check in the TV tower
Let's say, dare you try the full transparent carriage of the Taiping Mountain cableway? I plucked up the courage to sit, and the woods and mountain roads were at my feet. At first, I didn't dare to bow my head. Later, I slowly adapted to it and felt like I was flying. Passing by the red mushroom building of Signal Hill Park, you can see clearly. This feeling of hanging out of the scenery is much more exciting than climbing the mountain, but the legs are a bit soft!
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Qingdao Seashore Scenic Area
4.7
/5
265 reviews
7.1
Based on 93 reviews
Zhanqiao/Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street | 6.7 km from downtown
Phone 0532-82879737
Address: No. 11, Jingshan Road, Shinan District, Qingdao
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
No.2 of Night Attractions in Qingdao
Highlights:
Coastal boardwalk | Skyline night views
Swim & interact with dolphins
Saved by 446 users121 positive reviews
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- Featured buildings: Huashi Building combines Gothic and Roman style, and the top overlooks the panoramic view of the second bathing beach; the Princess Building is a Nordic fairy tale style, and the blue-green villa is equipped with the courtyard Linghuahua, which is beautifully photographed; the Butterfly Building is named after the movie star Hu Die, and is now the Film History Exhibition Hall. - Featured streets: Shaoguan Road spring blue peach blossoms like clouds; Juyongguan Road late autumn ginkgo shop is "Golden Avenue"; Bauhinia Road has four seasons of evergreen Cedar Corridor, which is the first choice for Senshi photography.
Qingdao Seaside Scenic Area is one of the most representative tourist attractions in Qingdao, famous for its beautiful seaside scenery and rich historical and cultural resources. It covers the coastline of Qingdao South District, Shibei District, Laoshan District and other areas, and is a comprehensive tourist attraction integrating natural landscape, humanistic landscape, leisure and entertainment. Main attractions: Qingdao seaside scenic area consists of many famous attractions, each attraction has its unique charm. 1. Xiaoyushan Park, located at No. 37 Yushan Road, Shinan District, Qingdao. Xiaoyushan Park is one of Qingdao's commanding heights, with an altitude of 60 meters. The mountains are tree-lined, and the flowers and trees are supported. It is known as "Dongyuan Haiqu". There is an observation deck in the park, overlooking Qingdao Bay, Zhanqiao, Xiaoqingdao and other beautiful scenery, and you can also overlook Qingdao's iconic building, the TV Tower. Tickets: 10 yuan/person. Opening hours: 06:00-21:00. 2. The trestle bridge is located at No. 12 Taiping Road, Shinan District, Qingdao. The trestle bridge is one of Qingdao's landmark buildings. It was built in 1892 and is the earliest pier in Qingdao. The Huilan Pavilion at the end of the trestle is a two-story octagonal pavilion with ethnic style. It is a popular place for tourists to take pictures and check in. There are also historical buildings in Qingdao's old city around the trestle bridge, such as Zhongshan Road. Tickets: free. Opening hours: open all day. 3. Xiao Qingdao, located on the west side of the trestle bridge, is across the water from the trestle bridge. Xiao Qingdao is shaped like a guqin and is also known as "Qindao". The island is tree-lined, beautiful scenery, there is a white lighthouse, one of Qingdao's iconic landscapes. Tickets: free. Opening hours: open all day. 4. Badaguan, located on Taipingjiao Road, Shinan District, Qingdao. Badaguan is a famous scenic spot in China, named after eight roads named after Guan'ai. It brings together the architectural styles of more than 20 countries, known as the "World Building Expo". The architectural styles of Badaguan vary, such as Huashi Building and Princess Building, which are good places for tourists to take pictures and punch in. Tickets: Free, some attractions need to buy tickets separately. Opening hours: Open all day. 5. Qingdao Underwater World, located at No. 2 Laiyang Road, Shinan District, Qingdao. Qingdao Underwater World is one of the largest marine science education bases in China, with rich marine living resources. The museum is divided into multiple exhibition areas, including underwater tunnels, polar museums, coral museums, etc. Tourists can watch various marine life such as sharks, turtles, penguins and so on. Tickets: 130 yuan/person. Opening hours: 08:30-17:00. 6. Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, located at No. 10 Xinhui Road, Shinan District, Qingdao. This is the venue for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Sailing Competition and is also one of Qingdao's iconic attractions. There are Olympic torches, five ring signs, sailing piers, etc. in the scenic area, as well as attractions such as Lover Dam and Olympic Sailing Museum. Tickets: free. Opening hours: open all day. 7. Qingdao No. 1 Bathing Beach, located at No. 12 Taiping Road, Shinan District, Qingdao (near the trestle bridge). Qingdao First Bathing Beach is one of the most famous beach bathing beaches in Qingdao. The beach is delicate and the sea is clear. There are changing rooms, shower facilities, etc.
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Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center
4.5
/5
2818 reviews
7.1
Based on 37 reviews
May Fourth Square/Olympic Sailing Center | 1.6 km from downtown
Phone 0532-58617777
Address: Pier 1 of Olympic Sailing Center, No. 1 Yan'er Island Road, Shinan District, Qingdao
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Stroll harbor | Sailboats with sunset
Cruise & boardwalk to lighthouse
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Let's say, the sailing experience of the Olympic Sailing Center must be tried! Wear a life jacket and sit on the boat, the coach teaches at the helm, at first, he is busy, and then slowly find the feeling, the boat slides fast on the water, the splash of water hits the face, cold. The legs were a bit soft when I landed, but I wanted to do it again, so cool!
Bringing the baby to the Olympic Sailing Center, the little guy looked straight. Pointing to the sailing boat parked at the pier and shouting "the boat boat", I had to pull me to touch the boat. I took a sightseeing yacht and watched the coastline of Qingdao on the sea. The high-rise buildings and the old buildings were staggered. The baby was lying by the window and screaming. Tired of playing in the seaside eating a sausage, watching others fly kites, this day the baby is not happy.
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The Pla Naval Museum
4.4
/5
6738 reviews
6.9
Based on 112 reviews
Eight Great Passes/No.1 Bathing Beach | 5 km from downtown
Phone 0532-82876888
Address: No. 8, Laiyang Road, Shinan District, Qingdao
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Exhibits over 18,000 artifacts
Displays China's first destroyer
Saved by 148 users3443 positive reviews
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It's worth going. I didn't have time to see the indoor exhibition hall. I mainly saw the outdoor exhibition hall. There are many planes, tanks, and several ships. Boys like it. It's also very good for taking pictures. When you go out, you will see Little Qingdao. It's perfect for taking pictures.
As a child growing up inland, I almost cried when I touched the real ship gun for the first time, especially when I saw the exhibition of "sea bayonet". National pride is directly bursting! Must bring ID card! Slippers and drinks cannot be entered, and nuclear submarines must wear sneakers (the internal stairs are very steep), It is recommended to go in the morning and there are many people in the afternoon. After visiting, the Fujian ship building blocks were planted.
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Qingdao Fantawild Dreamland
4.3
/5
7037 reviews
6.8
From AU$ 21.21
Based on 24 reviews
Fantawild Dreamland and Hongdao High-tech Zone | 18.1 km from downtown
Phone 400-166-0006
Address: South East Road, Hongdao Street, Chengyang District, Qingdao (Jinzhou Bay Bridge, Hongdao Exit)
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
No.7 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Qingdao
Highlights:
Over 200 leisure attractions
Watch fireworks & parade performances
Saved by 439 users3420 positive reviews
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This is the 16th Fantawild Park I have visited with my daughter. The park is not very big, but there were a lot of people during the May Day holiday. Many projects required long queues, but the Monkey King project resumed and the performance was pretty good. The evening fireworks show didn't last long, the concert was also short, and the parade was pretty good.
I bought a discounted package for one adult and one child during Children's Day, which was super affordable. The key point is that Qingdao is neither cold nor hot at this time, and the weather is very good. I downloaded the Fantawild Travel APP in advance, studied the itinerary projects I wanted to play, and after entering the park early in the morning, I waited for the time shown on the app and arranged the order of play reasonably. After a whole day, I successfully checked in all the indoor projects ✌️ (the time for flying over the limit was a bit long, but the other projects were okay and the time was completely acceptable). There was also a parade of floats and a fireworks show in the evening🎇, which was a super good experience. The children loved it very much👍👍
PS: I was busy playing and had basically no time to take pictures of the projects😂
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