Tourist Attractions & Sightseeing in Qingdao
Attractions in Qingdao not only span global historical events in time but also include a wide diversity of scenery and local culture. Qingdao (青岛; 青島; TsīngTǎo) translates to “Green Island,” and while it is not entirely surrounded by the ocean, it is an island of relaxed living bathed in fresh sea breezes where the rich and famous from around the world still come to play.
Commercial trade has existed in Qingdao, an old port city that knows boats and sailing, for centuries. And in August 2008, these same waters of the surrounding FuShan Bay were filled with the sails of yachts from all over the world as they participated in the first Olympics ever in China.
Qingdao Old Town
Historical attractions in Qingdao filled with European & Gothic/Roman architecture that depicts the Sailing City’s international past.
| Jiaozhou Imperial Court Maxim’s Building Marquis Hotel German Drugstore German Police Station Deutshe Asiatische Bank Old Observatory Prince Henry Road (GuangXi Lu) Miweisiji Library Jiao’ao Post Office Lutheren Hotel | Ruxin Hospital Taigu Bank Manager’s House First German Primary School Lutheran Church (aka Protestant Church) Old American Consulate Bizmarck Barracks Residence of Princess Duoluouote No. 2 German Navy Headquarters Shandong Railway & Mineral Company Old German Consulate Iltis Barracks | Shen Ying Hospital Education Committee Building St. Michaels Cathedral Qingdao International Club Naval Hotel/Restaurant Jiao’ao Customs Building Catholic Mission Residence of the German Bishop European Prison Dehua Bank Seashore Hotel |
Beaches, Surf, & Sea in Qingdao
Attractions in Qingdao centered around the Sailing City’s beautiful and scenic 26km of coastline along the Yellow Sea.
| Bathing Beach No. 1 Bathing Beach No. 2 Bathing Beach No. 3 Polar Ocean World | Golden Sand Beach Silver Beach ShiLaoRen (Old Stone Man) Beach Underwater World | LiuQinHe Beach Yangkou Beach Seaside Pathway ZhanQiao Pier |
Parks & Gardens in Qingdao
Horticultural attractions in Qingdao that stretch from the coastal shores to mountain highlands.
| ZhongShan Park Botanical Park Forest Fun Park Garden of Sea Billows Garden of Sea Wind Garden of The Joyous Sea | Sculpture Park ShiLaoRen Sightseeing Garden Taping Cape Park Xiao Qingdao Park XiaoYuShan Park (Little Fish Hill) XinHaoShan Park (Signal Hill Park) | Mount Lao Scenic Area LuXun Park Qingdao Hill Forts Park Rain Forest Ecological Garden Daze Mountain Scenic Area TianHeng Island |
Museums & Other Historical Sites in Qingdao
Cultural attractions in Qingdao that showcase local customs and folklore.
| Qingdao Municipal Museum HuaShi Villa May Fourth Square Qingdao Guest House Olympic Sailing Museum | Qingdao Naval Museum Qingdao Sculpture Museum TianHou Palace Underground World Chinese Mythology Qingdao Music Square | Tsingtao Brewery Museum Qingdao Marine Products Museum Haier Science Museum Qingdao Shell-Carving Art Gallery LangYaTai |
Other Places of Interest in Qingdao
| HuiQuan Square Qingdao Concert Hall Qingdao Huadong Winery Qingdao International Beer City | Qingdao Municipal Public Library Qingdao People’s Auditorium Qingdao International Convention Center TianTai Stadium | Qingdao Municipal Art Gallery Qingdao TV Tower GuoXin Stadium – The Diamond DengZhou Road (Beer Street) |
Popular Attractions in Qingdao
The following is a list of Qingdao’s most popular attractions.