Qingdao Family Outing｜Must-See Autumn Spots

As autumn deepens, the fallen leaves 🍂 seem to have found their home. The scent of autumn fills the streets and alleys. Get ready to take Qianbao to experience Qingdao’s autumn. If there are any shortcomings in this guide, please feel free to point them out! 1⃣️ Badaguan The Ginkgo Avenue on Juyongguan Road is crowded every year. Being there feels like stepping into a fairy tale world. ⏰ Best viewing time: Late October to early November 🎫 Free 🔴 Location: No. 10 Wushengguan Branch Road, Shinan District 🚇 Metro Line 3, Zhongshan Park Station, Exit C, 700 meters walk 2⃣️ Laoshan Taiqing Palace Towering ancient trees, red walls, green tiles, and the ethereal statue of Laozi. Solemn and majestic, visiting here in autumn brings clarity and peace. ⏰ Best viewing time: Late October to mid-November 🎫 Taiqing Palace 27 RMB 🔴 Location: Inside Taiqing Palace Scenic Area, Laoshan District Navigate to Laoshan Dahe East Scenic Area Service Center, then take the shuttle bus to Taiqing (the coastal road scenery along the way is also stunning) 3⃣️ Expo Garden A treasure spot for family outings all year round, a must-visit. The autumn here is truly breathtaking. ⏰ Best viewing time: Late October to November 🎫 Free | Botanical Hall 25 RMB 🔴 Location: Intersection of Shiyuan Avenue and Changchuan Road, Licang District Recommended to drive, enter through Gate 3 or Gate 6 🅿️ Free parking, but spaces are tight during holidays 4⃣️ Zhongshan Park A natural forest oxygen bar, suitable for all ages. ⏰ Best viewing time: Mid-October to November 🎫 Free 🔴 Location: No. 28 Wendeng Road, Shinan District | 🚇 Metro Line 3 direct access 5⃣️ Zhuzian A lesser-known family outing spot, with a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree on the mountain. The small mountain is not high, part of the Laoshan foothills, winding and poetic. ⏰ Best viewing time: Mid-October to November 🎫 Free 🔴 Location: Tianshui Road, Licang District Recommended to drive 🅿️ Free parking, but the lot is small Parking on the roadside ⚠️ Beware of being targeted by traffic police 6⃣️ Taipingjiao Park Romantic Taipingjiao, covered with golden fallen leaves 🍂. Listen to the sound of the waves 🌊, bring your loved ones and kids, take a stroll together and enjoy the leisurely autumn time. ⏰ Best viewing time: Late October to November 🎫 Free 🔴 Location: No. 8 Zhanshan Road, Shinan District 🚇 Metro Line 3, Taipingjiao Park Station, Exit B, 200 meters walk 7⃣️ Zhangjialou Maple Forest Scenic Area Strong autumn vibes, fiery red maple forest. The crunching sound of stepping on fallen maple leaves is sure to delight the little ones. ⏰ Best viewing time: Late October to early November 🎫 Free 🔴 Location: Zhangjialou Village, Huangdao District (just navigate there) A bit far from the city, but parking 🅿️ is convenient 8⃣️ Qingdao Botanical Garden Fewer people, beautiful scenery, thousands of plants 🌳, next to Zhanshan Temple. Don’t forget to capture the reflections in the water, perfect for photos. ⏰ Best viewing time: Early November 🎫 Free 🔴 Location: No. 7 Yunyang Road, Shinan District | Avoid driving, parking 🅿️ is inconvenient