A February Trip to Qingdao

February in Qingdao is a time of quiet romance, without the hustle and bustle of summer. This seaside city has a unique charm in the cold season. Follow my footsteps and start a wonderful February trip to Qingdao! 🏨Accommodation Guide 📍Near Zhanqiao Pier: Convenient transportation, close to many attractions, and you can quickly return to the hotel to rest after visiting the attractions. Great value for money. 📍Around May Fourth Square: You can enjoy a beautiful light show at night, there are many delicious foods nearby, a wide range of hotels to choose from, and the sea view rooms are amazing! 🚗Transportation Guide ✈️Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport: There are airport buses to various directions in the city, and you can also take Metro Line 8, which can take you directly to many attractions after transfer. 🚇Subway: The first choice for travel, it can basically reach various attractions. Download the "Qingdao Metro" app to scan the code to take the subway, which is super convenient. 🚌Bus: The routes cover a wide range, and some coastal bus routes offer beautiful sea views. You can also use Alipay to take the bus. 🌅Must-visit Attractions Zhanqiao Pier: A landmark building in Qingdao. Although the sea breeze is strong in February, you can see seagulls flying in groups. You can buy some bread to feed them and capture the moment when the seagulls grab the food. It's super photogenic! Badaguan Scenic Area: The European-style buildings are scattered in an orderly manner. In February, there is less shade than in summer, and the outlines of the buildings are clearer. Walking among them, you feel like you are in a European town. Princess House and Huashi House are must-visit places for taking photos. Xiaoyushan Park: Climb to the top of the mountain to the Langchao Pavilion, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Zhanqiao Pier, Xiaoqingdao Island, Signal Hill, and more. The red tiles, green trees, blue sea, and blue sky of Qingdao are all in view, making it a perfect place to overlook the city. Xiaomaidao Park: This is a gathering place for artistic youth. Although the grass is not as green in February, the unique reefs and coastline are particularly charming in the winter sun. Take a walk along the coastline and feel the vastness of the sea. 🍱Food Recommendations Seafood: You can't miss seafood when you come to Qingdao! Spicy clams, braised prawns, and mackerel dumplings are fresh and delicious. You can satisfy your taste buds at any seafood restaurant. Tsingtao Beer: Coming to Qingdao without drinking Tsingtao Beer is like not coming at all! Have a glass of freshly brewed draft beer, with rich foam and a mellow taste, which is refreshing and relieves greasiness. Tianmo: A special breakfast in Qingdao, a salty porridge made of millet flour, with peanuts, vermicelli, spinach, etc. It's warm and filling, and you must try it. 📌Tips The temperature in Qingdao is low in February, so be sure to bring enough warm clothes. Down jackets, scarves, and gloves are essential. The wind is strong by the sea, so be careful to protect your camera and phone when taking photos to avoid them being blown away by the sea breeze. When buying seafood at the seafood market, remember to compare prices to avoid being overcharged. Qingdao in February is waiting for you to unlock its beauty. Pack your bags and set off now!💕