The post-Qingdao blues hit harder than a breakup. These 15 photo spots are blowing up my DMs.

Three days in Qingdao just weren't enough… I found 15 amazing spots for ocean-view photos. My social media has been blowing up with questions about them. 1️⃣ No. 2 Bathing Beach A hidden gem next to the breakwater, just like in "Goblin." Fewer crowds make it perfect for photos. It disappears underwater during high tide, so check the tide charts. 2️⃣ Shazikou Square The colorful fishing village against the blue sea feels like Italy. Even better with a sunset 🌅 3️⃣ Wheat Island Park Stroll through a world straight out of a Miyazaki anime. Even better in spring when the grass is green. The lone tree in the park is also worth checking out. 4️⃣ Xilingxia Third Road Qingdao's version of "Little Kamakura," perfect for Japanese-style photos. 5️⃣ Emerald Garden The road to the sea. Worth a stop if you're going to Shilaoren, but not recommended as a standalone destination. 6️⃣ No. 1 Bathing Beach Qingdao's iconic heart-shaped tree. Solitary yet romantic. 7️⃣ Xiaoqingdao Park A less-known spot where you can get the St. Michael's Cathedral in your frame. 8️⃣ North Sea Rescue Bureau The red and white lighthouse and distant ferry give off European vibes. Navigate to "Lighthouse Courtyard" if driving. 9️⃣ Shilaoren Bathing Beach 🔥 The iconic little white house is very "Jeju Island." If you have time, wait for a Shilaoren sunset. 🔟 Qinyu Road The stunning S-shaped coastal road and lone tree are worth a trip to Qingdao. 1️⃣1️⃣ Li Weinong Park A less-known spot similar to Zhan Bridge, easy to avoid the crowds. 1️⃣2️⃣ Sculpture Park The pine and cypress maze leading to the sea is great for photos. The park itself is also worth exploring. 1️⃣3️⃣ Xiaoqingdao Park The park has many hidden gems for photography. 1️⃣4️⃣ Tsingtao Beer 1903 Time Brewery The iconic swing and white sailboat are here too. Worth checking out together. 1️⃣5️⃣ Yumingzui The perfect spot for sunset viewing. Arrive half an hour before sunset. 🚗 Three-Day Itinerary Day 1: Xilingxia Third Road➡️ Li Weinong Park➡️ Zhan Bridge➡️ Former German Prison Site➡️ Miyazaki Manga Street➡️ Qingdao Internet-Famous Wall➡️ Qinyu Road Day 2: Xiaoqingdao Park➡️ No. 1 Bathing Beach➡️ No. 2 Bathing Beach➡️ Sculpture Park➡️ Emerald Garden➡️ Shilaoren➡️ Shazikou Day 3: North Sea Rescue Bureau➡️ Mountain Stream Valley➡️ Haishen Temple➡️ Tsingtao Beer 1903 Time Brewery➡️ Shiquetan➡️ Liansandao➡️ Yumingzui