15 Best Things to Do in Qingdao

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   Qingdao Beer Museum

   Museum

   The Qingdao Beer Museum is a must-visit for anyone curious about one of China's most famous exports.

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   Zhanqiao Pier

   LandmarkFree entry

   Zhanqiao Pier is Qingdao's most recognizable landmark, a long wooden walkway that stretches into the Yellow Sea.

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   May Fourth Square

   LandmarkFree entry

   May Fourth Square is one of Qingdao's most recognizable landmarks, situated along the scenic Donghai West Road.

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   Qingdao Catholic Church

   Religious siteFree entry

   Qingdao Catholic Church, also known as St. Michael's Cathedral, is a striking landmark in the city's former German concession area.

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   Olympic Sailing Center

   EntertainmentFree entry

   The Olympic Sailing Center, officially known as the Qingdao International Sailing Center, is a landmark venue constructed for the 2008 Beijing Olympics sailing competitions.

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   Golden Beach (Huang Dao)

   Park & natureFree entry

   Golden Beach (Huang Dao) is a stunning stretch of coastline located in the Huangdao District of Qingdao, China, on the southern shore of Jiaozhou Bay.

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   Qingdao Beer Street

   LandmarkFree entry

   Qingdao Beer Street, located on Dengzhou Road in the Shibei District, is a lively destination dedicated to the city's famous Tsingtao beer.

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   Qingdao Shilaoren Bathing Beach

   Park & natureFree entry

   Qingdao Shilaoren Bathing Beach, also known as Old Man Stone Beach, is one of Qingdao's most beloved seaside spots.

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   Laoshan, Qingdao

   Park & nature

   Laoshan District is an urban district of Qingdao, Shandong, facing the Yellow Sea to the east and south.

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    Lu Xun Park (Qingdao)

    Park & nature

    Lu Xun Park is a nearly kilometer-long park along Huiquan Bay in Qingdao, dedicated to the memory of the writer Lu Xun.

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    Qingdao Beach

    Park & natureFree entry

    Qingdao Beach, located along the southern coast of the Shinan District, is one of the city's most popular seaside destinations.

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    Qingdao Aquarium

    Museum

    The Qingdao Aquarium, also known as Qingdao Underwater World, is China's oldest public aquarium, opened in 1932.

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    St. Michael's Cathedral, Qingdao

    Religious site

    St. Michael's Cathedral, also known as the Zhejiang Road Catholic Church, is a Catholic church in the oldest part of Qingdao, Shandong Province.

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    Christ's Church, Qingdao

    Religious site

    Christ's Church, Qingdao, also known as Christ's Church on Jiangsu Road, is a Protestant church in the Shinan District.

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    Xinhao Hill

    Park & nature

    Xinhao Hill is a compact park offering one of the best vantage points in Qingdao. Visitors ascend gentle paths to reach the iconic lighthouse, which has guided ships for over a century.

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