3-Day Qingdao Tour with German Heritage, Coastline and Laoshan
About This Tour
Discover Qingdao over three days through its signature blend of seaside charm, German-style architecture, and the city's famous beer culture. Walk from the hist...
Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Qingdao · Languages: English
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What's Included
- English tour guide
- Transportation by taxi or private car
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Insurance
- Lunch and dinner
- Entry tickets
- Accommodation
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Historic Qingdao, Heritage Streets, and Fushan Bay by Night
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Go along the beach from the old Qingdao Railway Station to Zhanqiao Pier, formerly a military naval pier, listening to the history of Qingdao while admiring the city's beautiful seaside scenery. 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Go along the beach from the old Qingdao Railway Station to Zhanqiao Pier, formerly a military naval pier, listening to the history of Qingdao while admiring the city's beautiful seaside scenery. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Stroll along the century-old Zhongshan Road with its German-style buildings and the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula. An introduction to the history of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce will be provided. Explore a century of Qingdao's postal history at the Postal Museum, and discover a century of cinematic history and film collections at the Qingdao Film Museum. Go shopping at Tower Coffees 1901 for books about Qingdao's history and souvenirs. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Stroll along the century-old Zhongshan Road with its German-style buildings and the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula. An introduction to the history of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce will be provided. Explore a century of Qingdao's postal history at the Postal Museum, and discover a century of cinematic history and film collections at the Qingdao Film Museum. Go shopping at Tower Coffees 1901 for books about Qingdao's history and souvenirs. Enjoy coffee time and visit the old photo gallery to learn more about Qingdao's history. Enjoy coffee time and visit the old photo gallery to learn more about Qingdao's history. 12:00 PM - 13:00 PM Enjoy lunch at Pichaiyuan Food Street, a traditional Qingdao residential neighborhood, with steamed buns, noodle soup, and more. 12:00 PM - 13:00 PM Enjoy lunch at Pichaiyuan Food Street, a traditional Qingdao residential neighborhood, with steamed buns, noodle soup, and more. 13:00 PM - 18:00 PM Stroll along the seaside and visit the Mazu Temple, dedicated to China's sea goddess, as well as the old German concession buildings, the former German Governor's Residence in Qingdao, the former Qingdao European prison, the Naval Museum, and the Little Qingdao Lighthouse, among other attractions. Experience life in downtown Qingdao as it was a century ago and admire the romantic scenery of Little Qingdao Island. 13:00 PM - 18:00 PM Stroll along the seaside and visit the Mazu Temple, dedicated to China's sea goddess, as well as the old German concession buildings, the former German Governor's Residence in Qingdao, the former Qingdao European prison, the Naval Museum, and the Little Qingdao Lighthouse, among other attractions. Experience life in downtown Qingdao as it was a century ago and admire the romantic scenery of Little Qingdao Island. 18:20 PM - 19:30 PM Head to the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Centre and enjoy the Fushan Bay Night Boat Tour, admiring the illuminated skyline of Qingdao's new center from the water. 18:20 PM - 19:30 PM Head to the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Centre and enjoy the Fushan Bay Night Boat Tour, admiring the illuminated skyline of Qingdao's new center from the water. 19:50 PM - 20:30 PM Dinner time at Taidong Food Street, with seafood potstickers, 'wild' wontons, and more. 19:50 PM - 20:30 PM Dinner time at Taidong Food Street, with seafood potstickers, 'wild' wontons, and more.
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2Day 02
Marine Encounters, Historic Hillsides, and Beach Leisure
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Begin the day at Qingdao Polar Ocean Park, explore marine exhibits, and enjoy panoramic city views from the Sea Ferris Wheel. Marine animal shows and Qingdao Marine World will also be included. 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Begin the day at Qingdao Polar Ocean Park, explore marine exhibits, and enjoy panoramic city views from the Sea Ferris Wheel. Marine animal shows and Qingdao Marine World will also be included. 12:00 PM - 13:00 PM: Lunch at Shihua Lou Restaurant for Qingdao specialties. 12:00 PM - 13:00 PM: Lunch at Shihua Lou Restaurant for Qingdao specialties. 13:00 PM - 17:00 PM: Stroll through Signal Hill Park, visit Jiangsu Road Christian Church, explore the historic building complex at Ocean University of China (including the Museum of Marine Life), and continue to the Badaguan historic building complex. 13:00 PM - 17:00 PM: Stroll through Signal Hill Park, visit Jiangsu Road Christian Church, explore the historic building complex at Ocean University of China (including the Museum of Marine Life), and continue to the Badaguan historic building complex. 17:00 PM - 19:00 PM: Plan A: Enjoy the sunset and city nightscape at Xiaomai Island Park. Plan B: Leisure time at the First or Second Bathing Beach. 17:00 PM - 19:00 PM: Plan A: Enjoy the sunset and city nightscape at Xiaomai Island Park. Plan B: Leisure time at the First or Second Bathing Beach.
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3Day 03
Laoshan Scenic Area, Temples, and Taoist Heritage
09:00 AM - 16:00 PM: Visit Laoshan Scenic Area (Taiqing + Yangkou) 09:00 AM - 16:00 PM: Visit Laoshan Scenic Area (Taiqing + Yangkou) Hike or take the cable car/shuttle bus up Laoshan Mountain to enjoy the natural landscape, including Longtan Waterfall, Lion Mountain Peak, and the Tianyuan Sea-Viewing Platform Hike or take the cable car/shuttle bus up Laoshan Mountain to enjoy the natural landscape, including Longtan Waterfall, Lion Mountain Peak, and the Tianyuan Sea-Viewing Platform Visit the Buddhist Huayan Temple and the Taoist Taiqing Palace Visit the Buddhist Huayan Temple and the Taoist Taiqing Palace Learn about Chinese Buddhist and Taoist beliefs and legends Learn about Chinese Buddhist and Taoist beliefs and legends Lunch at Qingshan Fishing Village or a local farmhouse restaurant Lunch at Qingshan Fishing Village or a local farmhouse restaurant During the tea-picking season, sample Laoshan black or green tea During the tea-picking season, sample Laoshan black or green tea Return to downtown Qingdao Return to downtown Qingdao
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Your hotel in Qingdao · Tour start: Qingdao railway station — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
