Just got back from Qingdao, here’s some blunt truth

🌊 ​​Qingdao June Travel Guide: A Summer Rhapsody of Red Tiles, Green Trees, and Waves​​ Qingdao, a city kissed by the sea breeze, where red-tiled roofs hide German-style romance, the plane tree leaves in Badaguan rustle softly, and bubbles of youth rise in the beer foam✨. Come to Qingdao in June, bask in the gentle 25℃ sunshine by day, listen to the waves and drink bagged beer by night—this is what summer should feel like～ ​​🚗【Two-Day Fun Itinerary】​​ ​​Day 1: Old Town Stroll × Artsy Adventure​​ 🌅 ​​Morning​​: Rush to the ​​Zhanqiao Pier​​ to feed the seagulls (free!)🌊, before 9 AM it’s less crowded with soft light, perfect for photos with a natural filter! Then wander to the ​​Catholic Church​​ (10 RMB entrance), where the bubble machine and ice cream cart in the square feel like a fairy tale🍦. ☀️ ​​Noon​​: Eat spicy stir-fried clams and mackerel dumplings at ​​Jiulong Restaurant​​ on ​​Zhongshan Road​​ 🥟, the clams are so fresh your tongue will dance! Stop by ​​Silver Fish Alley​​, the vintage shops and rainbow walls are endless photo ops📸. 🌙 ​​Evening​​: Watch the light show at ​​May Fourth Square​​ (free! starts at 7:30 PM), the sound of waves paired with neon lights is pure romance! For late-night snacks, head to ​​Taidong Night Market​​, you must try grilled starfish and beer milk tea🍻! ​​Day 2: Mountain & Sea Combo × Ultimate Healing​​ 🌅 ​​Morning​​: Watch the sunrise at ​​Xiaomai Island Park​​ (free!)🌅, the lawn plus waves = a social media hit! Take a taxi to ​​Laoshan Yangkou Scenic Area​​ (90 RMB entrance), enjoy the sea and sky view from the cable car, hiking? Not happening～ ☀️ ​​Noon​​: Have a farmhouse feast at ​​Qingshan Fishing Village​​ at the mountain foot, wild vegetable buns and stewed mixed fish are so fresh they’ll make your eyebrows raise🐟! After lunch, stroll around ​​Taiqing Palace​​, the millennia-old trees and the tea aroma from Taoist priests are super soothing🍃. 🌙 ​​Evening​​: Take a sailboat out to sea from ​​Olympic Sailing Center​​ (night cruise 80 RMB), screamed so loud when the boat tilted the neighbors probably heard! Dinner at ​​Chuange Fish Dumplings​​, the squid dumplings are shiny black and insanely fresh🖤! ​​🌟【Must-Visit Checklist】​​ 1️⃣ ​​Badaguan Scenic Area​​ (free): Taking photos at the Princess House feels like being in Europe, cycling along the tree-lined paths is so healing～Inside the park, ​​Huashi Building​​ (8.5 RMB entrance) overlooks the Second Beach🌴. 2️⃣ ​​Xiaomai Island Park​​ (free): The wooden boardwalk at sunset looks like a movie scene, bring a bouquet of sunflowers for stunning photos🌻. 3️⃣ ​​Qingdao Beer Museum​​ (60 RMB entrance): Drink original brew beer with beer beans, watching the production line while tipsy is super cool🍺! 4️⃣ ​​Shilaoren Beach​​ (free): Watch the sunrise at 4 AM, the cool seawater is super relaxing, don’t forget your slippers! 5️⃣ ​​University Road Instagram Wall​​ (free): Red walls + coffee shops = artsy overload, next door at ​​Huzi Planet Ice Cream​​ the jasmine green grape flavor is amazing🍧! ​​🏨【Where to Stay Without Regret】​​ Recommended: ​​Holiday Villa Garden Mansion by Tuiwa​​ (Guantao Road, Shinan District), a century-old German-style villa renovation, terrace views of the church spire⛪️, shrimp wonton breakfast so good I ate three bowls! For budget travelers, choose a hostel near Qingdao Railway Station, about 80 RMB per person and you can still join a seafood feast🦞～ ​​🚌【Transportation Tips】​​ Buses are super convenient! Route ​​316​​ goes straight to Badaguan, and Metro Line 3 connects Zhanqiao Pier and May Fourth Square. But! To Laoshan, definitely take a taxi, transferring buses will make you question life (don’t ask how I know😭). ​​💡【Tips: Hard-Learned Lessons】​​ ✅ ​​Come!​​ June is packed with music festivals and beach volleyball tournaments, you might even bump into celebrities by the sea✨! ❌ ​​Avoid!​​ If you hate crowds, skip weekends; typhoon days bring winds so strong it feels like getting slapped🌪️. ​​🍴【5 Must-Try Foods】​​ ​​Spicy Stir-Fried Clams​​: Sauce with spicy flavor pairs perfectly with beer, the sound of sucking shells is addictive! ​​Seafood BBQ​​: Grilled abalone bursts with juice, garlic mixed with ocean flavor is amazing🔥. ​​Mackerel Dumplings​​: Fish meat so tender it’s like eating clouds, dipping in vinegar makes it even fresher! ​​Beer Ice Cream​​: Exclusive to the Beer Museum, slightly bitter with malt aroma🍨. ​​Sea Jelly Noodles​​: Transparent jelly-like with garlic vinegar, so refreshing you’ll want to pack a bucket! ​​💰【Two-Day Expense Summary】​​ ​​Food​​: 450 RMB (night market + restaurants + coffee) ​​Accommodation​​: 600 RMB (one night in a guesthouse) ​​Activities​​: 250 RMB (tickets + sailing) This spending… feels like every penny was well spent, especially the grilled squid at the night market, 20 RMB made me so happy I was flying🦑! Qingdao’s summer smells like sea breeze mixed with hops, surprises around every corner with German old buildings, and youthful shouts on Shilaoren Beach at 4 AM🌊. Like and save this guide, and let’s dive into Qingdao’s blue dream together in June～