Qingdao 8-Day Budget Travel Guide for 3000 RMB (Including Accommodation/Transportation/Food/Attractions)
Goal: Experience Qingdao's coastal charm, historic architecture, and beer culture within an 8-day budget of 3000 RMB.
Accommodation:
Recommended Areas: Shinan District old town / near Zhanqiao Pier, convenient transportation, concentrated attractions.
Hostels / Guesthouses: Choose dorm rooms or budget guesthouses, average price about 60-80 RMB/night, 8 nights about 480-640 RMB.
Recommendations: Hostels near Zhanqiao Pier, such as "Qingdao Zhanqiao International Youth Hostel" or "Kaiyue International Youth Hostel."
Transportation:
Round trip: Choose train hard seat or discounted flight tickets depending on departure location, budget about 500-800 RMB.
Within city: Metro + bus + walking, about 20 RMB per day, 8 days about 160 RMB.
Others: Laoshan Scenic Area bus or carpool about 50 RMB.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Qingdao, stroll in old town
Morning: Arrive in Qingdao, check into hostel.
Afternoon: Walk along Zhongshan Road, admire German-style architecture, visit the Catholic Church.
Evening: Pichaiyuan Snack Street, recommended potstickers and tofu pudding, about 30 RMB per person.
Day 2: Zhanqiao Pier and coastal scenery
Morning: Watch seagulls at Zhanqiao Pier, visit Qingdao Post and Telecommunications Museum.
Afternoon: Watch sunset at Xiaoqingdao Park, entrance fee 10 RMB.
Evening: Taidong Pedestrian Street night market, about 40 RMB per person.
Day 3: Beer culture and Ocean World
Morning: Qingdao Beer Museum, entrance fee 60 RMB, learn about beer history.
Afternoon: Qingdao Underwater World, entrance fee 120 RMB (student discount available).
Evening: Restaurants near hostel, about 40 RMB per person.
Day 4: Laoshan day trip
All day: Laoshan Scenic Area, entrance + bus about 120 RMB, hike to enjoy mountain and sea views, bring your own snacks.
Evening: Return to city, simple dinner about 30 RMB.
Day 5: University Road and cultural experience
Morning: Take photos at University Road’s popular wall, visit Lao She’s former residence.
Afternoon: Signal Hill Park for city views, entrance fee 15 RMB.
Evening: Watch light show at May Fourth Square.
Day 6: Huangdao Golden Beach
All day: Swim and sunbathe at Golden Beach, free, bus fare about 10 RMB.
Evening: Seafood stalls near the beach, about 60 RMB per person.
Day 7: Badaguan and Second Beach
Morning: Badaguan Scenic Area, free, admire international architecture.
Afternoon: Relax at Second Beach, free.
Evening: Yunxiao Road Food Street, about 50 RMB per person.
Day 8: Return trip
Morning: Buy local specialties like sorghum candy and dried shrimp, about 100 RMB.
Afternoon: Return trip.
Budget Summary:
Accommodation: 640 RMB
Transportation: 800 RMB (round trip) + 160 RMB (within city) = 960 RMB
Meals: 30+40+40+30+40+60+50=290 RMB + about 200 RMB other = 490 RMB
Tickets: 10+60+120+120+15=325 RMB
Others: 100 RMB (specialties)
Total: About 2515 RMB, remaining budget can cover emergencies or upgrade experiences.
Tips:
Student ID can get ticket discounts.
Book accommodation and transportation in advance for better deals.
Bring a water bottle to save money.
Watch for free events like beach concerts.
Hope this guide helps you enjoy your trip to Qingdao!
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Xiao Qingdao Park is located by the sea. Take your children on a stroll along the shoreline, feeling the gentle breeze and the crashing waves. Across the shore, you'll see the Naval Museum and a realistic painting that took 28 days to complete. Enjoy it with your children and inspire their artistic spirit. 🌳 Green Lawn The park's large lawn is a great place for children to play. Spread out a picnic mat and enjoy an outdoor picnic. 📸 Photo Spots Xiao Qingdao Park offers many photo-worthy spots, such as the stone tablet inscribed with "Xiao Qingdao," beautiful flower beds, and the statue of the qin girl. Take your children for photos and capture these beautiful moments. 👗 Clothing Tips Lightweight, comfortable clothing is recommended for children to move around easily. Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect your child's skin from UV rays.
The small Qingdao opposite the Qingdao Naval Museum is worth a visit. You can stroll along the coast of Qinyu Road or pass through the Naval Museum. The experience is very good. It is at least an hour after visiting. It is recommended.
Xiaoqingdao is one of the most beautiful scenic spots in Qingdao, just like Xiaoyushan. It is very romantic to watch the sunset here. The popular attractions Qinyu Road and the Naval Museum are within easy reach. The most valuable thing is that it is free...
Xiao Qingdao Park is small and free to visit. I think it is the most beautiful place to watch the sunset in Qingdao. Sitting on the embankment, looking at the vast and turbulent sea with your loved one, and the golden sunset shining on the sea, it feels wonderful~
Through Luxun Park, through the Naval Museum with a large number of decommissioned warships and aircraft, we arrived at Xiaoqingdao. Xiaoqingdao is small in area and shaped like a guqin, also known as "Qindao". The most conspicuous view of Xiaoqingdao is a white conical lighthouse standing at the top. It was built by Germans in 1900. It is an important navigation mark for ships passing in and out of Jiaozhou Bay at sea. There is also a beautiful statue of a piano girl.
It faces the pier across the sea and is also known as Qindao because of its shape like a guqin. Take the bus to Luxun Park Station and walk about 800 meters west along Qindao Road. Many buses in Qingdao go to Luxun Park Station. The ticket is 10 yuan. You can see the weapons and warships in the Naval Museum up close, so you can avoid the admission ticket to the Naval Museum, of course, except for military enthusiasts. The whole park is not large and can be visited in less than an hour. It is also a good place to watch the sunset.
Xiaoqingdao is a relatively good place, the place is not big, but the sea view is very good. Hainu's statue and lighthouse can be seen from a distance, but there is no scenery nearby. Because it is very close to Luxun Park, we suggest that you go to Luxun Park first. It's not more than 20 minutes'walk. There are some small shops in the street, which are very sentimental, and take some photos casually with your mobile phone. Let's have a look.
Xiao Qingdao has a long history and is located in Qingdao Bay. It is not very big. The island is lush with green trees and there is a lighthouse on the top of the mountain. It takes only ten minutes to go around the island. But the island is very quiet and the rocks are beautiful. Now there is a road that leads directly from the station to Xiao Qingdao Park. Here, seniors over 60 years old are free of charge.