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Shandong
Shandong

Shandong independent travel guide (2025): top things to do, popular tourism attractions, itinerary planning, accommodation, food, transportation, weather, and more - everything you need to know (updated November 2025) | Trip.com

About Shandong

Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)

Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)

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Things to do in Shandong

What to do

Looking for things to do in Shandong? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Mount Taishan

Mount Taishan

4.7/537,866 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Fall foliage
Baotu Spring

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4.6/551,611 Reviews
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Tsingtao Beer Museum

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Laoshan Scenic Spot

Laoshan Scenic Spot

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Liugong Island

Liugong Island

4.6/525,857 Reviews
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Penglai Pavilion

Penglai Pavilion

4.6/517,006 Reviews
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Qingdao Underwater World

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4.6/534,521 Reviews
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Qingdao Polar Ocean World

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Qianfo Mountain Scenic Area

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Langya Ancient City

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4.7/53,048 Reviews
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Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Shandong, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Blue Horizon Hotel Zhucheng

Blue Horizon Hotel Zhucheng

4.9/53,156 Reviews
Mengyin Yunmeng Hotel

Mengyin Yunmeng Hotel

4.7/5652 Reviews
Sishui Quanyuan Hotel

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4.8/5538 Reviews
Yunchao Hotel

Yunchao Hotel

4.3/53,487 Reviews
Longkou Hotel

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4.9/52,897 Reviews
Devoted Hotel

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4.8/5490 Reviews
SEAVISTA HOTEL

SEAVISTA HOTEL

4.8/5342 Reviews
Qingdao Haitian Hotel

Qingdao Haitian Hotel

4.8/529,853 Reviews
Hengmao Hotel

Hengmao Hotel

4.8/51,403 Reviews

What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Shandong dishes and foodie spots.
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The Carvery

The Carvery

4.8/516 Reviews
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Western-style
Great shot spot
Avg. US$117/person
chuange

chuange

4.7/52,198 Reviews
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Seafood
Prime location
Avg. US$13/person
Rendez-vous

Rendez-vous

4.7/562 Reviews
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Western-style
Night views
Avg. US$62/person
Xin Kai Hai Restaurant

Xin Kai Hai Restaurant

4.7/5968 Reviews
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Seafood
Instagrammable
Avg. US$16/person
MINGUOHAIXIANJIAOZILOU

MINGUOHAIXIANJIAOZILOU

4.8/5204 Reviews
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Seafood
Prime location
Avg. US$10/person
Dong Hai 88 Private Dining

Dong Hai 88 Private Dining

4.6/5136 Reviews
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Avg. US$31/person
SEE VIEW GARDEN HOTEL·Western Buffet

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Avg. US$26/person
Hidilao Hot Pot( Quan Cheng Road )

Hidilao Hot Pot( Quan Cheng Road )

4.7/51,559 Reviews
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Hot Pot
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Avg. US$17/person
VENU

VENU

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Terrace
Avg. US$42/person
Luyu (MixC)

Luyu (MixC)

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Avg. US$12/person
YI QING HUI

YI QING HUI

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Avg. US$49/person

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