Embark on an oceanfront romance

Qingdao, a coastal city with its own built-in filter, has a stunning landscape of red-tiled buildings intertwined with green trees, and clear blue waters reflecting the sky, making it a place you'll never forget after just one visit. Get this streamlined guide and easily enjoy Qingdao! 🚄 Train: It is recommended to choose Qingdao Station or Qingdao North Station (closer to the city center). ✈️ Airplane: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (far from the city center) 🚇 Subway/🚌 Bus: Very convenient and faster during peak hours. 📍 Quick View of 3-Day Itinerary Day 1: Stroll Along the Old Town Coastline Zhanqiao Pier (a must-visit during seagull season) → Catholic Church (holy land for wedding photos) → Xinhao Hill Park → Internet-famous wall of University Road → Xiaoyushan Park (5-minute climb to the top to watch the sunset) → Night view of Taidong Day 2: Mountain and Sea Art Tour Badaguan Scenic Area (Princess House + Huashi House) → Second Bathing Beach (Goblin-themed breakwater) → Mai Dao Park → Laoshan Liuqinghe Beach → Shilaoren Bathing Beach (excellent spot for sunrise) Day 3: In-depth Cultural Experience Qingdao Beer Museum → Textile Valley (industrial-style photo spot) → Naval Museum (super shocking outdoor warships) → Yan'erdao Mountain Park (wooden boardwalk with divine night view) → Licun Night Market 👉 Must-Visit Attractions: 📍Zhanqiao Pier: This is a landmark attraction in Qingdao. Standing on the bridge, you can have a panoramic view of the magnificent sea and feed the seagulls 🦅. 📍Mai Dao: The island has vast green spaces and is a great place for walking and picnicking 🍽️. Here, you can fully enjoy the beautiful moments of sunrise and sunset by the sea 🌅. 📍Shilaoren Bathing Beach: One of the famous bathing beaches in Qingdao, named after the huge rock statue "Stone Old Man" 🪨. Here, you can fully enjoy the sunshine, beach, and waves. 📍Xiaoyushan Park: On a small hill in the city, there is a viewing platform where you can overlook the entire city 🏙️ and the coastline of the First Bathing Beach in the distance. 📷 Niche Photo Spots (Avoid Crowds) ❶ Xilingxia 3rd Road: Cartoon road leading to the sea, full of Japanese style ❷ Luxun Park: Pine forest + rocks, you can take emotional blockbusters even on cloudy days ❸ Badaxia Square: Filming location of With You, shoot "piano keys" on the breakwater ‼️ Travel Tips: 1. Qingdao is not suitable for self-driving, there are slopes everywhere and it is difficult to park. 2. Check the weather forecast before traveling and try to choose a sunny day to travel. 3. Take the high-speed train to Qingdao Station, which is in the city center! Do not choose Qingdao West and Qingdao North, they are too far away and inconvenient. 4. When it comes to eating, the seafood is really plump and delicious! You can go to the pier to buy live seafood and find a restaurant to process it, which is super fresh.