[2025 Qingdao Restaurant] Travel Guide for WangJie ShaoKao (Zhongshan Road) (Updated Oct)

| Exploring the Charming Corners of the City. A place with a literary atmosphere. Today, I will share a detailed walking guide with everyone, so let's measure this unique area with our footsteps! 📍Starting Point: Catholic Church This Gothic building designed by a German architect is the largest Romanesque building in Qingdao's urban area and one of Qingdao's landmarks. Start from here and feel the weight of history. 🚶Stroll along Zhongshan Road, where the old buildings on the street tell stories of the past. 🌟Passing by Wang Jie BBQ, be sure to try the tender and juicy grilled squid, which is an absolute treat for your taste buds. 👀Walk into Silverfish Alley, where the small shops are full of creativity and personality, each one worth stopping by. 🌼Continue forward to Guangxingli. The former courtyard has been renovated and now exudes new vitality, becoming a gathering place for artistic youth. 💖Don't forget to check in at Anna Villa, where the romantic rose waterfall wall is a perfect background for photos. 🍜For lunch, you can taste Qingdao's specialty dishes at nearby restaurants, such as mackerel dumplings and spicy stir-fried clams. 🌇In the afternoon, stroll along Feicheng Road and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the sunset casting its glow on the street. 🎆At night, Shangjie is brightly lit, offering a different kind of charm. 💡Walking Tips: 1. Wear comfortable shoes because you'll be walking a lot. 2. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. 3. Pay attention to sun protection and take care of yourself.

Qingdao 3-Day 2-Night Travel Guide | Budget Under 3000, Enjoy the Sea Breeze Romance! Want to see the blue sea and sky, drink authentic beer, and eat fresh seafood? Qingdao is the perfect choice! A cost-effective trip that students and office workers can easily check off, three days and two nights, with a per person budget under 3000, taking you to explore this seaside city with red roofs and green trees! Day 1: Old Town Stroll + Romantic Sunset After arrival, check into a guesthouse in Shinan District (200 RMB/night), walk to the landmark Zhanqiao Pier, stroll along Zhongshan Road to the Catholic Church, and encounter European-style charm around the corner. In the evening, head to Xiaoyushan Park for a panoramic view; the red houses and blue sea make perfect photos! For dinner, try the snacks at Pichaiyuan: spicy stir-fried clams and mackerel dumplings, all for about 60 RMB per person. Day 2: Between Mountains and Sea, Beer Freedom In the morning, climb Signal Hill’s rotating observation deck, 10 RMB for the best city view. In the afternoon, head straight to the First Bathing Beach to walk on the sand and splash in the waves, or bike along the sycamore-lined roads of Badaguan, feeling like you’re in a movie. At night, you must rush to Taidong Night Market! Draft beer is 10 RMB for three cups, enjoy grilled squid, potstickers, and steamed sea urchin egg custard until you’re full, all for about 80 RMB per person without regret. Day 3: Half Day at Laoshan + Healing Before Departure Wake up and head to Laoshan Scenic Area (direct access by subway and bus), choose the Yangkou section on the south line, hike for 2 hours, and be amazed by the mountain and sea wonders (ticket 90 RMB). On the way down, buy some Laoshan green tea as a souvenir, and before leaving, have a bowl of seafood dumpling soup at Wangjie BBQ, so fresh it shakes your soul! Budget Reference: Accommodation 400 + Food 500 + Transportation 300 + Tickets 150 = About 1350 RMB per person, under 3000 for two people! Bring your camera, sunglasses, and good mood, Qingdao is waiting for you to blow away all your worries with the sea breeze 🌊📸

Open the curtains to the sea, watch the sunrise in bed at 5 a.m., walk 8 minutes to the beach to dig sand, and right downstairs is the Zhanqiao Pier check-in spot! This Orange Hotel (Qingdao Zhanqiao Seaview Branch) takes "romance" and "convenience" to the extreme—perfect for families with kids, couples, or friends traveling together! 🌊 Sea view from the window: 270° unbeatable sea view, covering both sunrise and sunset • Fourth-floor sea view room: almost unobstructed, wake up beautifully at 5 a.m. to the sunrise, lying in bed watching the orange sea waves roll in, full romance vibes! • Bay window fun: little kids love to occupy the bay window playing with toys and watching the sea; at night, cozy up to watch movies on the projector—super loving parent-child interaction~ • Stunning night view: when the lights come on at dusk, the reflections of Zhanqiao Pier and the sea intertwine, every snap on your phone looks like a cinematic masterpiece! 🏨 Accommodation experience: detail-oriented joy, smart + comfortable all online • Deluxe sea view king room: 1.8-meter bed with medium firmness, smart toilet, mini fridge, 65-inch projector TV, one click to erase all fatigue! • Legendary breakfast: buffet breakfast + unbeatable sea view seats, morning light shining on the plates, eating while watching the waves roll in, so healing it brings tears~ • Lobby coffee: freshly ground coffee rich and aromatic, take a cup for a stroll on the beach, sea breeze + coffee aroma, pure bliss down to your toes! 📍 Location: Zhanqiao Pier center spot, super convenient for walking and eating • Zero distance to Zhanqiao Pier: 10-minute walk to feed seagulls (winter only), check in at the “No Right Turn” popular photo spot! • 8 minutes to the beach: super convenient for kids to dig sand, when tired just grab McDonald’s nearby or nap back at the hotel, no hassle for moms~ • Zhongshan Road food circle: Wang Sister’s BBQ, Xizhen stinky tofu, time-honored wontons… all within 15 minutes on foot to taste Qingdao specialties! • Transportation king: 1.5 km from Qingdao Station, easy to reach even with luggage, super convenient by taxi or subway~ 🎬 Hidden gem: movie filming location, check in like the stars • “Claw Machine” filming site: the beach scene where Shen Teng and Mary “claw machine” is right outside the hotel door, a must for fans! • Same spot as “With You”: the Zhanqiao Pier section where Geng Geng and Yu Huai walked, youth vibes overflow the screen~ 👶 Kid-friendly tips: toddler-friendly, hassle-free for moms • Free sand digging: 8-minute walk from the hotel to a less crowded, fine sandy beach, kids won’t want to leave~ • Takeout paradise: order seafood, mackerel dumplings, milk tea delivered straight to the room, moms can binge-watch while kids nap! • Parent-child details: safe bay window design, soft bedding, no worries if kids roll around~ “Coming to Qingdao and not staying at Orange Zhanqiao is like not coming at all! Sea view, food, cinematic vibes all in one package, you’ll want to come back for more!”🌅🏨 📍 Address: Henan Road, Shinan District (700 meters walk from Xizhen Metro Station) 🏨 Recommended room type: Deluxe sea view king room (fourth floor unobstructed!) 🚶‍♀️ Nearby activities: feed seagulls at Zhanqiao → stroll and eat on Zhongshan Road → watch sunset at the hotel → next day visit Badaguan / Xiaomai Island~

Here is an exclusive itinerary customized by a travel blogger for you—— 🌊🚤 "Red Tiles, Green Trees · Blue Sea and Sky | Qingdao 3 Days 2 Nights 2000 RMB to Explore 'Romantic Badaguan + Laoshan Sea of Clouds + Original Brew Beer + Off-the-Beaten-Path Islands'" German Style × Coastal Stroll × Mountain and Sea Secrets × Beer Freedom × Island Slow Life 📍City: Qingdao, Shandong ⏰Duration: 3 days 2 nights (recommended May to October, warm sea water, pleasant climate) 💰Budget: 1986 RMB per person (stay in a sea view room near Badaguan, drink original brew beer, climb Laoshan Taiqing Palace, take a boat to explore off-the-beaten-path islands) ✅ Special Tips: Qingdao is not just "beer with clams," It is— 🏛️ China’s only coastal city where "mountain, sea, city, and island" blend together 🍻 The birthplace of century-old Qingdao Beer, original brew served straight from the fermentation tank! 🌄 Laoshan, a Taoist sacred mountain, the top mountain by the sea, with sea of clouds rolling like a fairyland 🎡 Badaguan international architecture cluster, known as "China’s most beautiful villa area" 🛥️ Take a boat to off-the-beaten-path islands—Zhucha Island, Lingshan Island, few people and beautiful scenery This is an Eastern Swiss-style coastal city with a built-in filter. ✅ Cost Breakdown (per person) Item Cost Round-trip transportation (high-speed train, from Beijing) 120 RMB × 2 = 240 RMB Local transportation (bus + subway + taxi + boat ticket) 180 RMB Accommodation: Sea view homestay near Badaguan (2 nights) 880 RMB (440 RMB/night) Meals (5 dinners + 3 breakfasts + snacks) 520 RMB Attraction tickets (Laoshan + Beer Museum + boat + small tickets) 166 RMB Souvenirs/emergency fund 100 RMB Total 1986 RMB 💡 Can be compressed to under 1600 RMB: choose budget hotels or shared rooms, eat more frugally 🗓 Day 1: First Encounter with Qingdao | Red Tile Coast + Original Brew Beer + Zhanqiao Night View 🚄 Morning: Arrive at Qingdao Station or Qingdao North Station Recommended high-speed train: Beijing → Qingdao, about 3.5 hours, ticket price 240 RMB Qingdao Station is the most romantic—step out and see the sea and German-style old buildings Taxi to Badaguan homestay: about 30 RMB 🏨 Recommended stay: Badaguan · Taipingjiao Sea View Homestay or Xiaobailou Art Hotel ✅ Recommended to stay around Badaguan, walking distance to the sea, red tiles and green trees visible from the window ✅ Price about 440 RMB/night, including breakfast, full of artistic vibe, perfect for photo check-ins 🏰 Afternoon: Stroll through [Badaguan Scenic Area]—International Architecture Museum Free admission (some villas charge for interior visits) Ten roads named "Guan," lined with phoenix trees, ginkgo, and cherry blossoms Must visit: Huashi Building (once lived in by Chiang Kai-shek) ticket 8.5 RMB Princess Building (Danish fairy tale style) ticket 8 RMB Laoshan Taiqing Palace cable car entrance (backup route) 📸 Photo tips: wear vintage dresses or Republic of China style, shoot "European-style coastal masterpieces" *🌊 Evening: Check in at [Zhanqiao Pier] + [Little Qingdao] + [Lu Xun Park] coastal walk Zhanqiao Pier is free, Little Qingdao ticket 10 RMB (optional) At the end of Zhanqiao Pier is Huilan Pavilion, seagulls circle, sunset casts golden light Little Qingdao lighthouse stands like a guardian of Qin Island, Lu Xun Park rocks hit by waves 🎥 Shoot silhouette masterpieces "between sea and sky" 🍺 Dinner: Original brew beer freedom! [1903 Beer Time Restaurant] or [Taidong Night Market] Recommended: Original brew beer (freshly tapped, creamy foam) 15 RMB/pint Draft beer + spicy stir-fried clams + grilled squid + seaweed jelly ✅ About 80 RMB per person, enjoy a tipsy night without breaking the bank! 🌃 Night tour: [Olympic Sailing Center] light show + Qinyu Road night view Free admission Light show every night at 19:30, sailboat harbor reflects like a star river Qinyu Road coastal highway, perfect for shooting "seaside highway masterpieces" 🗓 Day 2: Mountain and Sea Secrets | Laoshan Sea of Clouds + Taiqing Taoist Quest + Coastal Hiking 🌄 Early morning: Depart for [Laoshan Scenic Area · Taiqing Line]—the top mountain by the sea Ticket: 90 RMB (half price for students), scenic area shuttle bus 40 RMB (must buy) Recommended to depart before 8 AM to avoid crowds Recommended route: Taiqing Palace (ancestral court of Taoist Quanzhen Sect) → Mingxia Cave → Longtan Waterfall → cable car up the mountain (optional) → Nanshan Viewing Platform to see sea of clouds 🎯 At the summit, enjoy a panoramic view of the Yellow Sea; after rain and clearing, the sea of clouds rolls like a fairyland 🍽 Lunch: Farmhouse feast at the foot of Laoshan [Fisherman’s Courtyard] Must eat: Laoshan mushroom stewed chicken 58 RMB Steamed oysters + cold jellyfish salad 32 RMB ✅ About 60 RMB per person, enjoy mountain and sea flavors 🚤 Afternoon: Take a boat to [Zhucha Island] or [Lingshan Island] (choose one)—off-the-beaten-path island secret 👉 Recommended Zhucha Island (closer, fewer people): Round-trip boat ticket 60 RMB (departing from Huangdao Xuejiadao Pier) Volcanic rock island, with lighthouse, fishing village, rocky beach Can hike around the island in 30 minutes, shoot "Lone Island Watcher" masterpieces 👉 Lingshan Island (larger and more pristine, 1-hour boat ride, +50 RMB) 🌅 Evening: Return to the city, pass by [Shilaoren Seaside Bathing Beach] to watch the sunset Free admission Rocks stand like an old man in the sea, sunset melts into gold, a couple’s photo hotspot 🍽 Dinner: Taidong Pedestrian Street Night Market Carnival Must eat: Grilled starfish + grilled sea cucumber 20 RMB/skewer Creamy ice cream (popular large cup) 15 RMB Qingdao cold jelly + Jianbing guozi (Chinese crepe) ✅ About 70 RMB per person, eat while walking, feel the lively local vibe 🗓 Day 3: Cultural Trace + Seafood Finale 🍺 Morning: Visit [Qingdao Beer Museum]—a century of beer aroma starts here Ticket: 60 RMB (includes 6 beers + souvenir glass) Original Qingdao Brewery site, German architecture + fermentation workshop real scene Can tour the entire process of saccharification, fermentation, and bottling Highlight: original brew, pure draft, Pilsner, draft beer... unlimited drinking! 📸 Shoot industrial style masterpieces like "beer bathtub" and "fermentation tank corridor" 🛍 Noon: Souvenir shopping + lunch finale Recommended souvenirs: Qingdao original brew beer gift box (can be cold-chain shipped) 98 RMB Seaweed crisps + small packs of dried fish 40 RMB "Zhanqiao Seagull" cultural creative fridge magnet or postcard 20 RMB Lunch: [Chunhelou] century-old Shandong cuisine or [Wang Jie BBQ] Braised sea cucumber with scallions (half portion) 68 RMB Grilled chicken wings + beer 32 RMB ✅ About 80 RMB per person, a decent ending meal 🚄 Afternoon: Return trip Taxi to Qingdao Station: about 30 RMB High-speed train return: 240 RMB 📌 1. Laoshan weather is changeable, bring a light jacket, sea of clouds often appears after rain 2. Original brew beer shelf life is only 24 hours, recommended to drink the same day or ship home with cold chain 3. Zhucha Island ferry runs only 2-3 times daily, check "Huangdao Ferry" WeChat official account in advance 4. If you don’t want to climb the mountain, replace with [Signal Hill Park] to overlook the whole red tile city (ticket 10 RMB) 5. Download the "Qingdao Metro" app, bus + subway cover most attractions Qingdao is a city kissed by the sea breeze. It has— The phoenix tree-lined roads of Badaguan, The rolling sea of clouds of Laoshan, The tipsy foam of beer, And the quiet undisturbed on small islands. Here, You can drink original brew in the morning, Climb the immortal mountain in the afternoon, Chase the sunset in the evening, And feast on seafood skewers late at night, Turning your trip into a poetic journey between mountain and sea. I am a travel blogger, Next stop, shall I take you to Yantai to seek the Penglai fairyland, or to Weihai to see China’s most beautiful coastline? Tell me in the comments!

As a travel blogger specializing in coastal cities and European styles, I have carefully planned a **three-day, two-night in-depth travel guide for Qingdao, Shandong** with a budget under 1500 RMB. It highlights red tiles and green trees, blue sea and sky, German-style architecture, beer culture, seafood freedom, and cost-effective photo opportunities. It’s perfect for shooting city stroll vlogs, seaside travel photography, night market explorations, and cultural documentaries, suitable for platforms like Xiaohongshu, Douyin, Bilibili, and WeChat Channels. 🌊【Qingdao, Shandong · Three-Day Two-Night Travel Guide】 Theme: Dreaming Back to the Island City · Entering the German Sea Breeze Among Red Tiles and Green Trees 📍Location: Qingdao City, Shandong Province (Shinan District + Shibei District) ⏰Duration: 3 days 2 nights 💰Budget: 1500 RMB (including transportation, accommodation, meals, tickets, experiences) 🎯Style: Coastal vacation + European architecture + seafood freedom + city stroll + high-quality blogger shots 📌Suitable Platforms: Xiaohongshu / Douyin / Bilibili / WeChat Channels 🗺 Itinerary Overview | Day | Theme | Core Experiences | |------|------|----------| | Day 1 | First Encounter with Qingdao · Zhanqiao Sea Breeze and Zhongshan Road Nightlife | Zhanqiao Pier, Catholic Church, Zhongshan Road, Pichaiyuan Night Market | | Day 2 | City Stroll · Badaguan Flower Stone Buildings and May Fourth Light & Shadow | Badaguan, Xiaoyushan, Signal Hill, May Fourth Square Night View | | Day 3 | Echoes of the Sea Flavor · Beer Museum and Return Souvenirs | Tsingtao Beer Museum, Taidong Night Market, Seafood Takeaway | 🗓 Day 1: First Encounter with Qingdao · Zhanqiao Sea Breeze and Zhongshan Road Nightlife 🚆 Transportation (Budget: 400 RMB) - Recommended departure from **Jinan/Yantai/Beijing**: - High-speed train to **Qingdao Station** (about 2.5 hours from Jinan, ticket price 138 RMB) - Round-trip high-speed train: 400 RMB - Local transportation: bus + subway + shared electric scooters, budget: 50 RMB > ✅ Tip: Qingdao Station is only 500 meters from Zhanqiao Pier, easily walkable! 🏨 Accommodation (Budget: 400 RMB) - Recommended: - Guesthouses near Zhanqiao / Home Inn Business (Zhongshan Road branch) / Hanting (Train Station branch) - Price: about 200 RMB/night × 2 nights = 400 RMB - Feature: Some guesthouses are seaside or near the old street, perfect for shooting “red tiles + sea view” scenes 🍽 Food Recommendations (Budget: 90 RMB) 1. Lunch: Zhongshan Road Snacks - Must-try: - Wang Sister’s BBQ (squid skewers) → 10 RMB/skewer - Qingdao Sorghum Candy (soft candy) → 15 RMB/bag - Savory Tofu Pudding → 6 RMB/bowl - Per person: 40 RMB 2. Dinner: Pichaiyuan Night Market - Recommended: - Seaweed Jelly Noodles → 12 RMB/bowl - Braised Pig Trotters → 28 RMB/portion - Grilled Starfish/Sea Urchin → 20 RMB/each (optional) - Per person: 50 RMB 📸 Photo Spots - Zhanqiao Pier (free) - Shoot the iconic “Huilange Pavilion + seagulls” scene (most seagulls in winter) - Catholic Church (St. Michael’s Cathedral) (exterior free) - Shoot the symmetrical composition of “Gothic twin towers + fountain” - Zhongshan Road Old Street - Capture “German old buildings + vintage signs” cultural shots - Blogger Tips: Wear a beige long dress to shoot “Zhanqiao backlight” masterpieces 🗓 Day 2: City Stroll · Badaguan Flower Stone Buildings and May Fourth Light & Shadow 🏞 Morning: Badaguan Scenic Area (free) - “World Architecture Expo,” over 300 German, Russian, and American-style villas - Must-visit: - Flower Stone Building (ticket: 8 RMB): Chiang Kai-shek’s former residence, shoot “seaside castle” - Princess Building (ticket: 10 RMB): fairy-tale style architecture, shoot “autumn leaves + pointed roof” - Butterfly Building: old movie filming location - Blogger Tips: Wear a vintage dress to shoot “shady lane glance back” cinematic feel 🏔 Noon: Xiaoyushan Park (ticket: 5 RMB) - Climb high for panoramic views, shoot “red tiles and green trees + blue sea and sky” - Must-visit: - Lanchao Pavilion: 360° overlook of the old city - Shoot “layered rooftops + sea reflection” postcard scene 🏙 Afternoon: Signal Hill Park (ticket: 15 RMB) - Rotating observation deck, shoot “old city panorama + colorful roofs” - Blogger Tips: Shoot creative shots of “rotating window frame + city time-lapse” 🌃 Evening: May Fourth Square + Olympic Sailing Center - “Wind of May” sculpture (free) - Shoot symmetrical composition of “sculpture + sea reflection” - Light show (19:30-20:00) - Shoot time-lapse of “high-rise light and shadow + sea reflection” - Blogger Tips: Use a tripod for long exposure of the “light show” 🍽 Dinner: Near Olympic Sailing Center - Recommended: - Spicy Stir-fried Clams + Scallion Oil Starfish + Tsingtao Beer → 80 RMB/person - Optional: seaside restaurants for cooking self-purchased seafood 🗓 Day 3: Echoes of the Sea Flavor · Beer Museum and Return Souvenirs 🍺 Morning: Tsingtao Beer Museum (ticket: 60 RMB, includes beer + snacks) - National 4A-level scenic spot, birthplace of century-old Tsingtao Beer - Must experience: - Visit brewing workshop + century-old cellar - Free unlimited original draft beer + beer nuts - Shoot “beer waterfall” + “vintage bottle wall” - Blogger Tips: - Shoot “raising a glass to the camera” saying: “Come to Qingdao, how can you not drink the original draft?” - Make a science vlog segment “from malt to beer” 🛍 Noon: Souvenir shopping before departure (budget: 200 RMB) - Recommended: - Tsingtao Beer Original Draft Gift Box (refrigerated): 80 RMB/6 bottles - Zhizha (Qingdao-style pork floss): 40 RMB/jin - Dried seafood (shrimp skins, dried fish): 50 RMB/package - Laoshan Green Tea: 60 RMB/can - Sorghum candy/calcium milk biscuits: 25 RMB/bag - Total budget: 200 RMB - Blogger Tips: Shoot “unboxing + tasting original draft” ending video to boost interaction 🍽 Lunch: Taidong Pedestrian Street - Recommended: - Handmade shrimp paste noodles → 18 RMB/bowl - Grilled cold noodles → 10 RMB/portion - Per person: 30 RMB 🚆 Afternoon: Qingdao Station → Return trip - High-speed train back to Jinan/Yantai/Beijing 💰 Total Budget Breakdown (per person) | Item | Cost | |------|------| | Round-trip transportation (high-speed train + local) | 450 RMB | | Accommodation (2 nights) | 400 RMB | | Meals (4 main meals + 4 snacks) | 250 RMB | | Tickets (Flower Stone Building + Princess Building + Xiaoyushan + Signal Hill + Beer Museum) | 98 RMB | | Souvenirs + emergency | 200 RMB | | Total | 1398 RMB | ✅ Remaining 102 RMB, can buy more beer or upgrade Zhizha 📸 Blogger Content Creation Suggestions 🔥 Trending Topic Recommendations: - “In Qingdao, I drank the freshest original draft beer” - “Wearing a dress walking Badaguan, I accidentally entered Europe’s autumn” - “The seagulls at Zhanqiao Pier are Qingdao’s most romantic welcome” - “At Signal Hill, I captured the panoramic postcard of red tiles and green trees” - “Taidong Night Market is Qingdao people’s late-night canteen” 🎥 Shooting Tips: - Shoot many “first-person perspective” shots walking Badaguan, drinking original draft - Use slow motion to shoot “beer pouring into glass” + “seagulls flying over Zhanqiao Pier” - Shoot “May Fourth Square light show” time-lapse + “Xiaoyushan panorama” drone shots (if available) - First-person narration: “Qingdao is not just a city, it’s a poem written with red tiles, sea breeze, and beer” 📱 Platform Adaptation: - Xiaohongshu: photos + check-in map + outfit guide - Douyin: 15-second “original draft pouring” + “Qingdao” BGM - Bilibili: full vlog “1500 RMB to explore Qingdao in 72 hours” + city stroll documentary ✅ Warm Tips - Badaguan is most beautiful in autumn (October-November ginkgo/maple leaves) - Tsingtao Beer Museum is best visited in the morning for fewer crowds and good light - Zhanqiao Pier seagull season is November to March next year - Seafood can be self-purchased at **Tuandao Market**, with restaurants for cooking - Souvenirs can be shipped, Tsingtao Beer offers cold chain express delivery Qingdao is the German sea breeze among red tiles and green trees, a coastal poem rising in beer foam, and a living international architecture museum written with Zhanqiao Pier, original draft beer, spicy stir-fried clams, and the plane trees of Badaguan. It’s not noisy, but with a glass of beer, a gust of wind, and a piece of sea, it brews a century of exotic charm and everyday life into every breath of the sea breeze. As a travel blogger, you’ve come to the right place— here, every frame is a movie, every sip is summer. 🍺🌊📸

Qingdao, who truly understands this stunning coastal city! Red tiles and green trees🌲 paired with blue sea and sky🌤️, every snapshot looks like a magazine cover~ Save this 3-day in-depth travel nanny guide 🚶‍♀️【Itinerary】 Day1️⃣: European Architecture Tour · Unlock the Seaside Sunset AM: Check in at a hotel in Shinan District🏨 Highly recommended! Food & attractions are all within reach~ (🍴Lunch recommendation: Must-try seaweed jelly! Spicy stir-fried clams are legendary) PM: 📍Badaguan Scenic Area👉🏻 The "Museum of International Architecture" lives up to its name! Princess Building & Huashi Building are perfect for photos📸 📍May Fourth Square👉🏻 Check in at the "Wind of May" sculpture🌇 The sunset sea view is incredibly romantic 🌃Dinner at a seaside restaurant🍽️ Sitting by the window lets you enjoy the dazzling night view of Fushan Bay! Day2️⃣: Sunshine Beach Party · Explore Beer Culture AM: 📍Golden Beach👉🏻 Certified as Shandong’s most beautiful beach🏖️ (🏄 Jet skiing & beach volleyball are so much fun!) PM: 📍Qingdao Beer Museum🍺 Super interesting! (🍻 You can taste the freshest original brew at the end!) 🌃At night, be sure to stroll and eat at Taidong Pedestrian Street👣 Stuff yourself with Wang Sister’s BBQ and grilled squid! Day3️⃣: Double Hit of Culture and Nature AM: 📍St. Michael’s Cathedral👉🏻 Gothic architecture is amazing⛪ Every photo looks like a masterpiece! PM: 📍Xiaoyushan Park👉🏻 A divine spot to overlook the entire Qingdao panorama🌊 (The nearby celebrity residences street is also very artistic~) 🚌【Transportation TIPS】 ✈️From Jiaodong Airport to downtown: Airport shuttle bus/Metro Line 8 (transfer is a bit tricky) 🚇Recommended to use metro + bus in the city (Download the "Qingdao Metro" app, super convenient) ⚠️【Notes】 ☀️Do plenty of sun protection at the seaside! Sun protection! Sun protection! 🦞Don’t eat too much seafood~ Ginger tea helps with digestion ⛱️Best travel season is June to September (perfect for summer cooling!)

If you get off at Qingdao Station, save this citywalk route! This article explains everything around Qingdao Station! 📍Qingdao Station ➡️ Silverfish Alley ➡️ Dabao Island Zhongshan Road ➡️ Zhanqiao Pier ▫️Starting from Qingdao Station, a 5-minute walk to Silverfish Alley, where you'll find dessert shops, clothing stores, cultural and creative shops, and many delicious snacks! The street is not long, but it's very photogenic! ▫️Walk to Dabao Island for cultural stamps, meals, and desserts, and you can also experience a century-old courtyard! Then walk to Zhongshan Road, where you can take photos at the Catholic Church, and nearby there's Wang Jie BBQ! ▫️Exiting Zhongshan Road leads to Zhanqiao Pier. The visibility has been pretty good lately. Be sure to apply sunscreen and bring a sun umbrella; it's very hot and crowded, so not highly recommended 🥵 🙌🏻 Coming out of Zhanqiao Pier, you can see colorful convenience carts! Ice cream and grilled sausages are very cheap!! Strawberry milk double-flavored ice cream is only 6 RMB... On such a hot day, having two instantly cools you down! The grilled sausage is large and also only 6 RMB. After walking for a while, replenish your energy and keep exploring 😋

One, must-try specialty cuisine 1. Seafood feast - Spicy fried mussels spicy enough: Qingdao people's favorite wine snack, fresh and spicy. - Steamed crab prawns: the most hearty, original flavor in autumn. - Steamed scallops with garlic vermicelli: a must-order at night market stalls. - Sashimi Dumplings: Filled with fresh squid meat, delicious and juicy Recommended boat song fish dumplings. 2. Qingdao Beer + BBQ - Pairing recommendations: bagged fresh beer + grilled squid, grilled sea sausage, grilled ribs. - Stores: Lao Xie Wild Wonton Late Night Barbecue, Wang Sister Barbecue Zhongshan Road old brand. 3. Classic Lu cuisine - Onion grilled sea cucumber: representative of Lu cuisine, soft and rich fragrance recommended Chun He Lou. - Sour and Spicy Fish Ball Soup: Made with local fish meat, the soup is sour and appetizing. 4. Snacks & breakfast - Rib rice: old brand Wan He Chun. - Qingdao potstickers: crispy at the bottom, recommended Yangkou potstickers shop. - Sweet foam: savory millet paste, with fried ghost morning roadside stall common.

💕 3-Day Qingdao Travel Guide for May Day Holiday 📅 Itinerary Day 1: Classic Old Town Tour - Morning: Zhanqiao Pier (watch seagulls) → Catholic Church (photo spot) → Signal Hill Park (panoramic view of Qingdao) - Afternoon: University Road (Instagram-worthy wall) → Xiaoyushan Park (sunset viewing) - Evening: Taidong Walking Street (night market & street food) 💕Day 2: Coastal Scenery - Morning: Badaguan (international architecture + No.2 Bathing Beach) - Afternoon: Xiaomai Island Park (picnic by the sea) or Shilaoren Beach (less crowded, beautiful scenery) - Evening: May Fourth Square (light show starts at 20:00) 💕Day 3: Laoshan or Huangdao - Option 1: Laoshan Yangkou Route (mountain and sea views, cable car up and down) - Option 2: Huangdao Golden Beach (fine sand, less crowded, family-friendly) 🍜 Food Recommendations - Must-try: Spicy stir-fried clams, Spanish mackerel dumplings, seafood BBQ - Snacks: Wang Jie BBQ (Zhongshan Road branch), Old Xie's Wild Wontons (late-night snack) - Drinks: Tsingtao Beer (try fresh brew at Beer Museum) ⚠️ Tips 1. Transportation: Attractions are concentrated, subway + taxi convenient, mind one-way streets when driving 2. Accommodation: Recommended in Shinan District (near attractions) or along subway lines 3. Weather: Large temperature difference morning and evening during May Day, bring light jacket ✨ Quick Summary - Old Town sightseeing (Zhanqiao Pier, Badaguan, Signal Hill) - Seaside relaxation (Xiaomai Island, Shilaoren) - Beer and seafood (Taidong Night Market + Beer Museum) - Laoshan or Huangdao (choose one if time permits) Qingdao gets crowded during May Day holiday, suggest heading out early to avoid peak hours!