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Shandong
Shandong

Shandong independent travel guide (2025): top things to do, popular tourism attractions, itinerary planning, accommodation, food, transportation, weather, and more - everything you need to know (updated September, 2025) | Trip.com

About Shandong

Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)

Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)

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Things to do in Shandong

What to do

Looking for things to do in Shandong? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Mount Taishan

Mount Taishan

4.6/533,891 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Fall foliage
Baotu Spring

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4.6/549,559 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Fall foliage
Tsingtao Beer Museum

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4.8/538,446 Reviews
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Laoshan Scenic Spot

4.6/519,198 Reviews
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Fall foliage
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Liugong Island

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4.6/525,235 Reviews
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Boat tour
Penglai Pavilion

Penglai Pavilion

4.6/516,543 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Night view
Qingdao Underwater World

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4.6/533,944 Reviews
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4.7/510,361 Reviews
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4.6/52,499 Reviews
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Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Shandong, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Devoted Hotel

Devoted Hotel

4.9/5424 Reviews
Longkou Hotel

Longkou Hotel

4.9/52,711 Reviews
Sishui Quanyuan Hotel

Sishui Quanyuan Hotel

4.8/5462 Reviews
Blue Horizon Hotel Zhucheng

Blue Horizon Hotel Zhucheng

4.8/52,849 Reviews
Mengyin Yunmeng Hotel

Mengyin Yunmeng Hotel

4.7/5612 Reviews
Taishan Blossom Hotel

Taishan Blossom Hotel

4.8/54,961 Reviews
Qingdao Haitian Hotel

Qingdao Haitian Hotel

4.9/529,174 Reviews
Austin Hotel

Austin Hotel

4.7/51,829 Reviews
Shen Qi Hotel

Shen Qi Hotel

4.2/51,716 Reviews

What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Shandong dishes and foodie spots.
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The Carvery

The Carvery

4.8/515 Reviews
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Western-style
Sea view
Avg. €103/person
Rendez-vous

Rendez-vous

4.8/561 Reviews
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Western-style
View
Avg. €58/person
chuange

chuange

4.7/51,916 Reviews
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Seafood
Prime location
Avg. €12/person
Xin Kai Hai Restaurant

Xin Kai Hai Restaurant

4.7/5913 Reviews
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Seafood
Instagrammable
Avg. €18/person
MINGUOHAIXIANJIAOZILOU

MINGUOHAIXIANJIAOZILOU

4.8/5193 Reviews
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Seafood
Prime location
Avg. €9/person
Dong Hai 88 Private Dining

Dong Hai 88 Private Dining

4.6/5134 Reviews
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Shandong Cuisine
Instagrammable
Avg. €28/person
SEE VIEW GARDEN HOTEL·Western Buffet

SEE VIEW GARDEN HOTEL·Western Buffet

4.7/5157 Reviews
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Buffets
Avg. €41/person
VENU

VENU

4.8/5149 Reviews
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Seafood
Terrace
Avg. €38/person
LüSHI

LüSHI

4.5/5223 Reviews
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Seafood
Avg. €11/person
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济南鲁能贵和洲际酒店·第六层自助餐厅

4.4/565 Reviews
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Buffets
Avg. €24/person
Feast

Feast

4.5/547 Reviews
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Seafood
Night views
Avg. €29/person
Café Yum

Café Yum

4.5/5133 Reviews
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Buffets
Avg. €32/person

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