Qingdao | A Coastal City to Fall in Love With

I've been wanting to go to the beach since summer, and finally decided to go to Qingdao in winter. I walked more than 25,000 steps every day in Qingdao, and the sea was 100% beautiful. If the sun was shining, it was 10,000% beautiful. Standing on the beach, I couldn't help but think of the poem "The sunlit waves are dancing gold, the quiet shadows are sinking jade." The visual impact was beyond words, and I could watch it for 8 hours without getting bored. I guess I can call myself a "sea lover" 🎖! - 📒【Itinerary】 Day 1 Qingdao Railway Station - Shilaoren Bathing Beach - Xiaomai Island - Yinyu Lane Day 2 Third Bathing Beach - Qinyu Road - Xiaoqingdao - Lu Xun Park - Jinkou 1st Road - Zhanqiao Pier - Signal Hill - Qingdao Railway Station 🚗【Transportation】 I recommend arriving at Qingdao Railway Station, which is close to the city center and Zhanqiao Pier. Qingdao North Railway Station is farther away, but there are more trains. Qingdao has a well-developed bus system, and the attractions are close to each other, so you can take a bus or taxi. 🏠【Accommodation】 You can stay near Zhanqiao Pier or May Fourth Square, which are both convenient for visiting attractions and taking the high-speed train. 🔹Shilaoren Bathing Beach: The coastline is long, and you can come here to wade in the water in summer. The popular white house is here (but I didn't find it). 🎫Ticket: Free 🔸Xiaomai Island: 【A great place to watch the sunset】It's a great place to watch the sunset on a sunny day. If you have time, I recommend arriving early to stroll around the island and relax on the lawn. 🎫Ticket: Free 🔹Yinyu Lane: A collection of cute little shops. The whole street is very photogenic, and the winter atmosphere is strong. 🎫Ticket: Free 🔸Third Bathing Beach: 【A great place to watch the sunrise】A great place to watch the sunrise. The seagulls also return in winter. 🎫Ticket: Free 🔹Qinyu Road - Xiaoqingdao - Lu Xun Park - Jinkou 1st Road: I recommend visiting these places together on a city walk. They're all within walking distance. The popular S-bend on Qinyu Road is great for photos when there are few people. At the end of the road is Xiaoqingdao Park, which is beautiful and not crowded. Lu Xun Park has a tree-lined path with waves and rocks, and a retro hexagonal pavilion for photos. 🎫Ticket: Free 🔸Zhanqiao Pier: A must-see landmark in Qingdao, and the place with the most seagulls. You can take photos here. 🎫Ticket: Free 🔹Signal Hill Park: You need to climb a hill to reach the top, which is a bit tiring. There are three iconic domes at the top, where you can overlook the old town of Qingdao. On a sunny day, you can take photos of Xiaoyu Hill, Xiaoqingdao, and Zhanqiao Pier. I recommend sitting in the park's cafe and waiting for the sunset. 🎫Ticket: 5💰 If you have time, you can also visit St. Michael's Cathedral⛪, the Beer Museum, Sea Love Park, Xiaoyu Hill Park, and University Road. They're all great!