Trip to Qingdao: Feeding Seagulls and Watching the Sunset at Zhanqiao Pier

🦢 Qingdao Zhanqiao Pier is forever awesome! Feed the seagulls and watch the sunset, stay at Manyue Hotel to enjoy both sightseeing and relaxing without compromise～ Zhanqiao Pier is a must-visit in Qingdao! This “sea view + hotel stay” tested guide is perfect for beginners to follow, easily capturing the seaside romance! ✨【Immersive Guide to Fully Enjoying Zhanqiao Pier】 Who wouldn’t love it! Standing on the pier feeling the sea breeze and watching seagulls circle overhead, you’ll truly fall in love with Qingdao～ ▫️Must-do activity: Feeding seagulls (best season is November to March! Bring some bread crumbs, the seagulls will fly around you, perfect for photos; off-season you can still enjoy waves crashing on the rocks, atmosphere is amazing) ▫️Photo spot: Don’t miss Huilange Pavilion! Red tiles, green trees, and blue sea—take panoramic shots from the middle of the pier or step into the pavilion for vintage-style photos, instantly turning into a Qingdao postcard～ ▫️Sunset spectacle: The pier at 5-6 PM is breathtaking! The sunset dyes the sea orange-red, seagull silhouettes fly across the sky, even unedited photos look like they have filters, couples holding hands strolling here is super romantic～ ▫️Hidden gem: Walk along the pier to the seaside rocks, find a flat stone to sit on, listen to the waves and daydream, or capture dynamic shots of waves splashing—very cinematic! 📍【Stay at Manyue Hotel: Super Convenient for Visiting Zhanqiao Pier】 I was worried about crowds and traffic at the pier, but staying at Manyue Hotel proved the location is just perfect! ▫️Unbeatable transportation: It’s a 20-minute drive from the hotel to the pier, but the best part is it’s only 500 meters from the subway entrance. Take Line 3 directly to Qingdao Station, then a 10-minute walk to the pier entrance—no need to squeeze into buses or take detours, easy even with kids and elders～ ▫️Seamless eating and exploring: After visiting the pier, rest at the hotel, then drive 15 minutes to Minjiang Road for snacks! Hot seafood potstickers, sweet sugar balls, and chewy old Qingdao noodles—perfect pace for eating and strolling～ 🛏️【Hotel as Your “Stress Relief Station” After Sea Viewing】 After an afternoon of sea breeze, lying down at the hotel feels amazing! The zero-pressure bedding is as soft as sinking into clouds, wrapped in a quilt scrolling through seagull photos, you won’t want to get up～ The whole room is controlled by Xiaodu smart system, just say “turn on air conditioning” or “close curtains,” no need to move, perfect for lazy days! The small sofa by the window gets me so well, brewing a cup of hot tea while watching the greenery downstairs, feeling completely relaxed～ If you want to move a bit, the hotel gym is fully equipped, stretch your muscles in 10 minutes; wet clothes from the beach can be tossed into the self-service laundry with washer-dryer combo, soon they’ll be fresh and soft, ready for the next day～ 💡【Travel Tips】 1. Wear light-colored clothes! White or beige matches the sea and seagulls perfectly for photos. Bring a jacket in autumn as the sea breeze can be chilly～ 2. Don’t feed seagulls random food! Bread crumbs or steamed bun pieces are fine, avoid oily foods to protect the seagulls～ 3. Avoid the 10 AM to 12 PM peak! Fewer people means more relaxed photos. Staying close to the pier makes off-peak visits super convenient～ Staying at Manyue Hotel and visiting Zhanqiao Pier made me understand Qingdao’s romance! No rushing, just slowly feeding seagulls and watching the sunset, then resting at the hotel when tired—this is what travel should be like～ Next time in Qingdao, this hotel is my go-to!