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Qingdao has finally reached its most pleasant season. Even locals are eager to get out and about. Want to avoid the crowds? Here are 9 must-see spots in Huangdao. Save this off-the-beaten-path itinerary, and follow it for an amazing experience! - ➊ Beihai Rescue Bureau Check in at the solitary red and white lighthouse. ➋ Lingshan Bay Star Beach Known as the "Maldives" of Qingdao. ➌ Mountain Valley Stream Listening to the sea breeze and waves here is incredibly therapeutic. ➍ Sea God Temple The wooden boardwalk extending into the sea is incredibly picturesque. ➎ Golden Sand Beach Check in at the golden sands and the popular swing. ➏ The Three Connected Islands June at the Three Connected Islands is simply divine; even manga landscapes can't compare. ➐ The Most Beautiful Window Navigate to Lingshan Bay Star Beach, and you'll see it. ➑ Jiulongshan Road Qingdao's most beautiful S-bend road is right here. ➒ West Coast Island Ring Road Vast expanses of small yellow flowers, absolutely stunning. · ☀️ Two recommended foolproof routes: 🌊 Beihai Rescue Station ➠ Green Island Point ➠ Mountain Valley Stream ➠ Sea God Temple 🌊 Golden Sand Beach ➠ Silver Sand Beach ➠ The Three Connected Islands ➠ Yuming Point