Xiao Qingdao

Xiao Qingdao is a small island in Qingdao, Shandong, China, located southeast of the Zhan Qiao pier. The island gives Qingdao its name and features a lighthouse built by the Germans in the 1900s. Visitors can tour botanical gardens and enjoy views of Qingdao.

Nicht verpassen

• Xiaoqingdao Lighthouse, a 12.5-meter-tall white-marble octagonal pyramidal lighthouse built by the Germans in 1904
• Botanical gardens on the island
• Views of Qingdao from the island
• A bridge built by the Japanese connecting the island to the mainland

Tickets & Touren

Möglichkeiten, Xiao Qingdao zu besuchen

Anreise

Wissenswertes vor dem Besuch

• The island is located southeast of the Zhan Qiao pier.
• Visitors can tour botanical gardens on the island.

Ein Stück Geschichte

Xiao Qingdao was a restricted military area until 1897. During German occupation in the 1900s, they named it 'Arcona Island' after the cruiser Arcona. In 1904, a 12.5-meter-tall, white-marble, octagonal pyramidal lighthouse was built on it. After 1914, the Japanese occupied it and renamed it 'Kato Island' after an admiral. Local people call it 'Xiao Qingdao' because it is a small island, and 'Qin Dao' because its shape resembles an ancient musical instrument.