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[Qingdao Free Travel] How to enjoy a 2-day and 1-night Qingdao tour, a comprehensive itinerary planning guide!

# Qingdao

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Sep 18, 2025

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Qingdao itinerary planning overview
Qingdao Day 1
- Tsingtao Beer Museum
- Taipingshan Scenic Area
Qingdao Day 2
- First Bathing Beach
- Seaside scenic area

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This guide carefully plans a perfect 2-day and 1-night trip in Qingdao for you. Covering local attractions, authentic food and popular shopping areas, you can easily travel around Qingdao and enjoy a worry-free holiday. Whether it is an in-depth exploration of history and culture or a fashionable check-in in a modern city, this guide can meet your needs. Come and start your wonderful trip to Qingdao!

Discover the centuries-old history of brewing at the Qingdao Beer Museum and take in the view of the green trees and red tiles from the summit of Taiping Mountain, a unique location where city and industry views coexist.

Experience the everyday life and romanticism of old Qingdao by swimming at the beach, collecting shells, walking, and riding the boardwalk along the shore.

date	journey
Day 1	Qingdao Beer Museum->Taipingshan Scenic Area
Day 2	First Bathing Beach -> Seaside Scenic Area

The historic manufacturing building of the Qingdao Brewery, which dates back a century, is home to the Qingdao Beer Museum. The roadside roofs are adorned with striking, enormous beer cans, and the red cottages are quite lovely. Here, you may sample real Tsingtao Beer, witness the vintage beer-making equipment, and discover more about the company's history. In the square, there is a statue of Bacchus as well. There are pubs selling Tsingtao Beer and seafood booths along the well-known Dengzhou Road Beer Street, which is located at the entrance to the Tsingtao Beer Museum.

Address: No. 56, Dengzhou Road, Shibei District, Qingdao

Business hours: Open from 08:00 to 18:30 tomorrow (no admission at 17:30)

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The student ticket for A+B Hall is 50 yuan, which is enough for viewing. There are many paid experience projects, more than ten in total, basically one every few steps, such as the wonderful experience of Dionysus. It is too expensive and not worth it. I didn't go to any of them. I went out and had two beers, which were not bad. There are also delicious beer beans.

The Qingdao City Landscape Protection Area contains the Taiping Mountain Scenic Area, which was finished and inaugurated in 1986. Zhongshan Park, the Zoo, the Botanical Garden, Huiqian Village Ruins Park, and over a dozen additional parks are all integrated into the picturesque area, which is designed as a central park. Natural mountains, forests, trees, flowers, and other plants and animals predominate in this picturesque location.

Address: No. 1, Taipingshan Road, Shinan District, Qingdao City, Shandong Province

Business hours: Open from 09:00 to 16:30 tomorrow

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Qingdao Taipingshan Scenic Area is located in Qingdao City, Shandong Province. It was originally called "Huishan" and has an altitude of more than 150 meters. The scenic area includes Taipingshan Cableway, Qingdao Skywalk and many other attractions. It is an urban comprehensive park that integrates leisure and fitness, tourism, history and culture, and plant science. Taipingshan Scenic Area has a long history. During the German occupation of Qingdao, afforestation began, and various rare trees and flowers were introduced from all over the world, and a plant experimental field was built. After the Chinese government took back Qingdao, it named it "Taiping Mountain". The mountain was closed for construction in 1984 and the garden was completed and opened to the public in 1986, becoming one of Qingdao's important urban gardens. The main attractions in the scenic area include: Taipingshan Cableway: It provides a unique viewing experience, where visitors can see spring from a different angle. There are also a series of popular check-in spots along the way. Qingdao Skywalk: provides an aerial walking experience, allowing visitors to appreciate the prosperity of the city and the vitality of nature from high in the sky. Taipingshan Central Park: Covering an area of 203 hectares, it includes Zhongshan Park, Botanical Garden, Zoo, Beech Forest Park and other parks. It is a comprehensive park integrating leisure and fitness, tourism, history and culture, and plant science. Taipingshan Scenic Area is not only a natural ecological paradise, but also integrates rich cultural activities and historical relics. It is a great place for tourists and citizens to relax and have fun.

One of the oldest municipal beaches in Qingdao is the First Bathing Beach, which was constructed in 1901. It is situated in Qingdao City's southern region. The top bathing beach is packed with visitors each summer. It is a well-known summer resort in Qingdao, with a flat beach and little waves. In order to experience the coolness and thrill of summer, people can swim in the water, sit on the beach and enjoy the sea wind, or ride a speedboat or jet ski and follow the waves.

Address: No. 15, Nanhai Road, Shinan District, Qingdao (near Huiquanwan Plaza Dynasty Hotel)

Opening hours: 24 hours a day, all year round

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Qingdao has four major bathing beaches, including the first, second, third and Shilaoren Beaches. The first bathing beach is located on the westernmost side and is also the closest to the old city. Opposite it there is a large three-story German-style building, which is very beautiful. There are not many German-style buildings of this size in Qingdao. In the middle there is a sculpture of a dolphin playing with a ball, which is the symbol of the First Bathing Beach. There is a lonely pine tree on the beach, with a beautiful shape. There is an open square on the shore, which is a good place for nearby residents to take a leisurely walk. There is also a private fitness center under the big tree, where many sea swimming enthusiasts gather to practice.

The southern shore of Qingdao city is home to the Qingdao Seaside Scenic Area. The marine area of the scenic region includes Tuandao Bay, Qingdao Bay, Huiquan Bay, and other sea areas, as well as the islands, reefs, beaches, etc., while the land area consists of Qingdao Mountain, Xinhao Mountain, Guanxiang Mountain, etc. Badaguan, Badaxia, and other picturesque locations are the primary tourist destinations. Among the primary picturesque locations are Little Qingdao, Luxun Park, and Zhanqiao.

Address: No. 11, Jingshan Road, Shinan District, Qingdao

Opening hours: 24 hours a day, all year round

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Qingdao Seaside Scenic Area is one of the most representative tourist attractions in Qingdao City, famous for its beautiful seaside scenery and rich historical and cultural resources. It covers the coastlines of Qingdao's Shinan District, Shibei District, Laoshan District and other areas. It is a comprehensive tourist attraction integrating natural landscapes, cultural landscapes, leisure and entertainment. Main attractions: Qingdao Seaside Scenic Area consists of many famous attractions, each with its own unique charm. 1. Xiaoyushan Park is located at No. 37 Yushan Road, Shinan District, Qingdao City. Xiaoyushan Park is one of the commanding heights of Qingdao, with an altitude of 60 meters. The mountain is shaded by green trees and luxuriant flowers and plants, and is known as the "Eastern Garden Sea Fun". There is an observation deck in the park, from which you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Qingdao Bay, the pier, Little Qingdao, and you can also see Qingdao’s iconic building, the TV Tower, from a distance. Ticket price: 10 yuan/person. Opening hours: 06:00-21:00. 2. The Pier is located at No. 12, Taiping Road, Shinan District, Qingdao City. The Pier is one of Qingdao's landmark buildings. It was built in 1892 and is the earliest wharf in Qingdao. Huilan Pavilion at the end of the pier is a two-story octagonal pavilion with ethnic style. It is a popular spot for tourists to take photos and check in. There are also historical buildings from Qingdao’s old city around the pier, such as Zhongshan Road. Admission: Free. Opening hours: Open all day. 3. Xiao Qingdao is located on the west side of the pier, across the water from the pier. Xiao Qingdao is also known as "Qin Island" because of its shape which resembles a guqin. The island is shaded by green trees and has beautiful scenery. There is a white lighthouse on it, which is one of Qingdao's iconic landscapes. Admission: Free. Opening hours: Open all day. 4. Badaguan, located on Taipingjiao Road, Shinan District, Qingdao City. Badaguan is a famous scenic spot in China, named after the eight roads named after the passes. It brings together architectural styles from more than 20 countries and is known as the "International Architecture Expo". The architectural styles of Badaguan vary, such as Huashilou and Princess Tower, which are all good places for tourists to take photos and check in. Tickets: Free, some attractions require separate tickets. Opening hours: Open all day. 5. Qingdao Underwater World, located at No. 2 Laiyang Road, Shibei District, Qingdao City. Qingdao Underwater World is one of the largest marine science education bases in China, with rich marine biological resources. The museum is divided into several exhibition areas, including the underwater tunnel, polar hall, coral hall, etc. Visitors can watch various marine creatures such as sharks, turtles, penguins, etc. up close. Ticket price: 130 yuan/person. Opening hours: 08:30-17:00. 6. Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, located at No. 10, Xinhui Road, Shibei District, Qingdao City. This was the venue for the sailing competition at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and is also one of Qingdao's iconic attractions. The scenic area has the Olympic torch, the five-ring logo, the sailboat pier, as well as attractions such as the Lover's Dam and the Olympic Sailing Museum. Admission: Free. Opening hours: Open all day. 7. Qingdao No. 1 Bathing Beach is located at No. 12, Taiping Road, Shinan District, Qingdao City (near the pier). Qingdao No. 1 Bathing Beach is one of the most famous bathing beaches in Qingdao, with fine sand and clear water. The bathhouse has changing rooms, shower facilities, etc.

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What's the most popular attractions in Qingdao?

Here are the best places to visit in Qingdao, including: Qingdao Haichang Polar Ocean Park,Qingdao Underwater World,Mount Lao

How to get to Jinan from Qingdao?

Trains and cars are all available, the car is about 4 hours, the train is fast and slow, and the speed is more than three hours.

How to get to Huizhou from Qingdao?

Airplane, although it is necessary to turn around, it is much faster than the train of twenty hours.

How to get to Laizhou from Qingdao?

Daji Mountain in Laizhou Daji Mountain is one of the five famous mountains in China. It is the birthplace of Taoist culture. From the Qin Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty, Taoism has been cultivated in this valley. Therefore, the locals call it Taoist Valley. Dajishan Taoist Valley is also the largest valley dojo in the country. The restored Taoist buildings include Taiqing Palace, Qitianguan, Sanguan Hall, Wanshou Palace, Xiantianguan, Baiyun Temple, Huangdi Temple, Guangyue Temple, Erhou Temple, Shengshui Temple, Yueyue Building and Theater Building. . You first take the bus to Laizhou, then take the bus on the Sanshan tourist line in the city. I hope to help you.