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● Zhanqiao (Pier): Qingdao's iconic landmark, offering stunning ocean views. ● Badaguan (Eight Passes): Known as the "World Architecture Expo," featuring diverse architectural styles, perfect for photography. ● Laoshan (Mount Lao): A major coastal mountain and scenic area in China, boasting both the rugged beauty of mountains and the vastness of the sea. ● Polar Ocean World: Get up close to rare marine life and enjoy exciting marine animal shows. ● Olympic Sailing Centre: The venue for the 2008 Olympic sailing competition, offering beautiful night views. ● May Fourth Square: Qingdao's iconic square, featuring a musical fountain show at night. ● Beer Museum: Learn about the history and culture of Qingdao beer and taste authentic Qingdao beer. ● Golden Sand Beach: With fine sand, it is one of the finest, largest, and most scenic beaches in China. Travel time: The best time to visit Qingdao is from May to November, when the weather is warm and pleasant. May to June is Qingdao's spring, with moderate temperatures, suitable for flower viewing and outdoor activities. July to August is Qingdao's summer, with high temperatures, suitable for swimming and seaside vacations. September to November is Qingdao's autumn, with cool weather, suitable for hiking and viewing red leaves. Transportation guide: ● Plane: Qingdao Liuting International Airport is about 30 km from the city centre. You can take the airport bus, taxi, or subway to the city centre. ● Train: Qingdao has multiple train stations, with Qingdao Station and Qingdao North Station being the main passenger stations. You can choose the appropriate station based on your itinerary. ● City transportation: Qingdao has convenient city transportation, including subway, bus, taxi, and shared bicycles. Food recommendations: ● Qingdao Beer: Qingdao's signature drink, with a refreshing taste and rich foam. ● Seafood: Qingdao offers a wide variety of seafood, such as crabs, shrimps, and shellfish, with delicious flavours. ● Barbecue: Qingdao is famous for its barbecue, such as grilled squid and chicken wings, with crispy textures. ● Shandong Cuisine: Qingdao's Shandong cuisine is known for its light and fresh flavours, such as sweet and sour carp and scallion-fried sea cucumber.