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About Qingdao

The first impression visitors get of Qingdao is one of a beautiful city with red tiles, green trees, blue oceans, bluer sky and the Taoist holy site of Laoshan. Qin Shi Huang once visited here to view the sea, Xu Fu made the long journey from here to Dongpu and this is where the May Fourth Movement began. European countries have all left their own mark here, including an annual International Beer Fest, so there are many well-preserved old buildings combining German and Asian features. This is one of northern China's rare seaside resort towns that is also replete with a romantic artistic flavor. Qingdao's seafood and beer are enchanting to visitors. The Tsingdao Beer Museum and brewery is a huge attraction.

Popular Attractions in Qingdao

Qingdao Haichang Polar Ocean Park

4.2/5

21,291 Reviews

Aquarium

The Qingdao Haichang Polar Ocean Park is located on the south side of Qingdao Stone Man Holiday Resort. It is a large-scale marine animals display and performance attraction that is fine-tuned to the needs of families. The museum displays more than 200 polar animals such as beluga, penguins, polar bears, and many other rare marine creatures. Some of the attraction highlights include watching the beluga and dolphin show, walking through the underwater tunnel, and observing the sharks swim.

Mount Lao

4.4/5

10,272 Reviews

Mountain

Mount Lao (LáoShān 崂山) Scenic Area, situated just 30 kilometers east of ShiNan Central Business District, is one of Qingdao City’s top tourists destinations. As the cradle of Taoism in China and known in traditional Qingdao folklore as the home of immortals, Laoshan soars 1133 meters above sea level. Mount Lao is dotted with green tea terraces at lower elevations that produce some of China’s finest teas. If you are coming to China’s Sailing City, you should set aside at least one day to visit mainland’s highest coastal mountain range. Popular attractions include: Temple of Supreme Purity (太清宮; Tài Qīng Gōng), Yakou Temple (垭口宮; Yā Kǒu Gōng), Temple of Great Purity (上清宮; Shàng Qīng Gōng), Longtan Waterfall (龙潭瀑; Lóng Tán Pù), Temple of Supreme Peace (太平宮; Tài Píng Gōng), Hualou Temple (华楼宮; Huá Lóu Gōng), Huayan Temple (华严寺; Huáyán Sì).

Qingdao Underwater World

4.5/5

16,315 Reviews

Aquarium

Exhibition Hall

Seashore

Qingdao Underwater World is located in the Shinan District of Qingdao. At the attraction you get to see a variety of living marine animals and biological specimens. You can also walk through a transparent underwater tunnel and enjoy wonderful underwater performances such as “Human and Shark Dance”, which is popular among families and children.

Badaguan

4.5/5

5,628 Reviews

Historical Architecture

Featured Neighbourhood

Badaguan is made up of crisscrossing streets in the southern part of downtown Qingdao. Most of the streets are named after great military forts in China. Badaguan boasts a tranquil environment with different scenery in each of the seasons. There are peach blossoms in the spring, crape myrtle in the summer, and in the fall you can see golden ginkgo leaves.There are also many villas built in different national styles, providing well-known spots for photography.

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