Travel Qingdao Itinerary:7 days Must-do list in Qingdao

Day 1 | Morning

Qingdao Haichang Polar Ocean Park

Opening Hours: Open from 10/8-12/31,8:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: No. 60 Donghai East Road, Laoshan District, Qingdao

The Qingdao Haichang Polar Ocean Park is located on the south side of Qingdao Stone Man Holiday Resort. It is a large-scale marine animals display and performance attraction that is fine-tuned to the needs of families. The museum displays more than 200 polar animals such as beluga, penguins, polar bears, and many other rare marine creatures. Some of the attraction highlights include watching the beluga, walking through the underwater tunnel, and observing the sharks swim.

Reviews from Real Guests:

TravelwithVivi: Had an amazing time here. The attractioms are wonderful and the shows in Polar Ocean World and Happy Theatre were amazing. 280 yuan to see all 5 attractions is worth it. Would recommend.

TrisM: We had an awesome time at this place. We visited 5 venues in total, this cost around 255¥. The animals and staff were fun to watch, we stayed for about 6 hours.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Mount Lao.

Mount Lao

Opening Hours: Open from 07/01-08/31,6:00am-7:00pm;Open from 09/01-11/30,7:00am-5:30pm;Open from 12/01-2/28,7:30am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 70 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Days

Location: Laoshan Mountain Scenic Area, Laoshan District, Qingdao City

Mount Lao (LáoShān 崂山) Scenic Area, situated just 30 kilometers east of ShiNan Central Business District, is one of Qingdao City’s top tourists destinations. As the cradle of Taoism in China and known in traditional Qingdao folklore as the home of immortals, Laoshan soars 1133 meters above sea level. Mount Lao is dotted with green tea terraces at lower elevations that produce some of China’s finest teas. If you are coming to China’s Sailing City, you should set aside at least one day to visit mainland’s highest coastal mountain range. Popular attractions include: Temple of Supreme Purity (太清宮; Tài Qīng Gōng), Yakou Temple (垭口宮; Yā Kǒu Gōng), Temple of Great Purity (上清宮; Shàng Qīng Gōng), Longtan Waterfall (龙潭瀑; Lóng Tán Pù), Temple of Supreme Peace (太平宮; Tài Píng Gōng), Hualou Temple (华楼宮; Huá Lóu Gōng), Huayan Temple (华严寺; Huáyán Sì).

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: It is the only Taoist mountain that is sea-bound on the entire coastline of China. Especially the fall is beautiful, but it is good to be in the sea in spring and summer. There are many inland mountain climbing courses, but it is a 2-3 day Qingdao sightseeing, so you can take a half day of time to take a normal course on the rope of the Taicheng Palace, which is over 1000 years old, with a lush wooden forest!

LadySoul: Arrive early so you miss the strong sun and long lines. If you want to see the fog over the area best to arrive a little later. You need 120 yuan for the ticket and 80 Yuan for the carts to and back. They have a lovely souvenir shop (reasonably priced). carry your own snacks and drinks but if not, they have some too. A deeply memorable experience. Highly recommend it.

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Lushan Julong Peak Farm Banquet Accommodation is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Lushan Julong Peak Farm Banquet Accommodation

The Lushan Julong Peak Farm Banquet Accommodation provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. Visitors to Qingdao will find that the Lushan Julong Peak Farm Banquet Accommodation is a fantastic accommodation choice.

Qingdao North Railway Station and Jiaodong International Airport are located 27km and 69km away respectively. With multiple attractions nearby including Jiangjungu Mountain, Jiushui Eighteen Ponds and 太和觀, guests will find plenty to keep themselves occupied.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. Guests of this Qingdao hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

When it comes to Qingdao hotels, the Lushan Julong Peak Farm Banquet Accommodation is highly regarded for its excellent facilities.

Day 2

Qingdao World Horticulture Expo Park

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: Expo Avenue, Baiguoshan Forest Park, Licang District, Qingdao

Qingdao World Horticultural Exposition Park is a park that displays the world's gardening and gardening products and scientific and technological achievements. The spatial structure is “two axes and twelve gardens”. The “two axes” are the north-south “flowers avenue axis” and the east-west “flower boulevard axis”. "Twelve Parks" include Science Park, Bai Garden, Mountain Garden and so on. In addition to a variety of characteristic plant landscapes, there are many interactive projects here, including the water dance show, the bowl curtain film and other programs are very exciting, it is worth a look.

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Qingdao World Horticulture Expo Park, Holiday Inn Qingdao Expo nearby is the best place to stay.

Holiday Inn Qingdao Expo

Holiday Inn Qingdao Expo (Qingdao Shiyuan Jiari Jiudian) is located 15 minutes’ drive from Qingdao International Convention and Exhibition Center, 20 minutes from Shilaoren Scenic Area and 30 minutes from Qingdao Liuting International Airport.



Guests can dine on both Chinese and Western cuisines as well as local specialties at the hotel’s restaurants. Between-meal refreshments can be found at the on-site coffee shop and the lobby bar.



Business guests will find meeting facilities and a multimedia hall at their disposal.



Make sure to take advantage of the hotel’s sauna, foot massage, game room, not to mention the indoor swimming pool and the gym, each an excellent way to spend your free time. The hotel offers parking on-site and free Wi-Fi access in public areas.

Day 3 | Morning

THE WORLD OF TSINGTAO

Opening Hours: Open from 9/11-9/30,8:30am-5:30pm;Open from 10/1-10/7,8:30am-6:30pm;Open from 10/8-10/31,8:30am-5:30pm;Open from 11/1-3/31,8:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: THE WORLD OF TSINGTAO, No. 56 Dengzhou Road, Shibei District, Qingdao

The Tsingtao Museum is located in an old factory of Tsingtao Brewery from a hundred years ago. The rows of red buildings are very atmospheric. The roof of the building by the road is decorated with an eye-catching oversized beer can. Here you can learn about the history of Tsingtao beer, see the old equipment for producing beer, and taste authentic Tsingtao beer. There is also a statue of the God of Wine on the square. The entrance to the Tsingtao Beer Museum is the famous Dengzhou Road Beer Street. It is full of seafood stalls and bars decorated with flags of Tsingtao beer.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Wow. Qingdao was our first stop and the Beer Museum was the first place we visited before the Ferris Wheel. My husband loves his beers haha everything inside the Beer Museum was worth the visit Thank you Trip.com for providing us with this awesome deal. Definitely worth it.

Trip.com User: I went twice, but it's still a place to go. You can experience, feel and drink in the past and the best thing is to pay extra and listen to the guide. It's good to take a picture, but It's more to see and feel, so it's good to take a slow look around for about two hours.

Day 3 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting THE WORLD OF TSINGTAO, don’t forget pay a visit to Qingdao Fantawild Dreamland.

Qingdao Fantawild Dreamland

Opening Hours: Closed from 11/29-12/19,Mon-Fri;Open from 11/29-12/19,Sat-Sun,10:00am-5:00pm;Open from 12/24-12/26,10:00am-9:30pm;Open from 12/31-12/31,10:00am-11:55pm;Open from 1/1-1/2,10:00am-9:30pm;Closed from 12/20-12/23;Closed from 12/27-12/30

Ticket Price: 150 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: South East Road, Hongdao Street, Chengyang District, Qingdao (Jinzhou Bay Bridge, Hongdao Exit)

Qingdao Fantawild Dreamland is a large-scale high-tech theme park located in the beautiful coastal area of Hongdao Island. It uses modern technology to interpret ancient chinese cultural myths and chinese history. The high-altitude flying experience, "Flying Beyond Limits", takes you on a tour around the world; "The adventures of the First Qin Emperor Mausoleum" allows you to explore the mysterious underground palace of China's first emperor; if you want to learn about magic, don't miss the Magical Castle. Other wonderful rides include Firestars, Challenger's Journey, Raging Waves, The Brave's Swirl, and High Altitude Flight.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Dr.Nida Aslam: What an Amazing place, made alot of memories here. Can’t believe I spent the whole day here with my friends and still wasn’t tired. Pictures are beautiful and one ticket can give pass for all the places inside. it has cinema, from roller coasters to discovery rides. I don’t even remember how many rides i had with my friends. Wohooo! Enjoy Everyone.

Trip.com User: Clean and good. Very good to use when traveling to Qingdao. There are many convenience stores around ㅎㅎㅎㅎ

Day 3 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Lizi Smart Apartment (Qingdao Fangte Exhibition Center) is the best places.

Lizi Smart Apartment (Qingdao Fangte Exhibition Center)

The Lizi Smart Apartment (Qingdao Fangte Exhibition Center) is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Qingdao, having been recently opened in 2019.

Qingdao North Railway Station and Jiaodong International Airport are located 17km and 30km away respectively. The closest major public transportation, Hongdao Science And Technology Museum (Fangte) Metro Station, is only 900m away. There's plenty to do nearby, with Dream World, 雙層轉馬 and Challengers’ Journey Gyro Swing all within a short distance.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site.

Day 4 | Morning

Qingdao Forest Wildlife World

Opening Hours: Open from 04/01-10/31,8:15am-5:00pm;Open from 11/01-03/31,8:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 70 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Zhushan Scenic Spot, Huangdao District, Qingdao City

Qingdao Forest Wildlife World is located in Xiaozhushan, Huangdao District. It is a large wildlife park located in the mountain forest. Here you can walk on the pedestrian sightseeing bridge to observe the activity of lions, tigers and other wild animals, or feed the herbivores in the pedestrian zone, and enjoy the wonderful performance of tigers, crocodiles and other animals.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Jiaonan Dazhu Mountain.

Jiaonan Dazhu Mountain

Opening Hours: Open from 01/01-10/31,Mon-Fri,7:30am-5:00pm;Open from 1/1-10/31,Sat-Sun,7:00am-6:00pm;Open from 11/1-12/31,6:30am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 20 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-5 Hours

Location: Qingdao Jiaonan Binhai Subdistrict Office, Dazhu Mountain Scenic Area

Dazhushan Scenic Area is located in the southwestern coast of Huangdao District. The scenic spots such as Qifeng Yishi, Shimen Temple and ancient Buddhist statue grottoes are the special attractions for visitors. Ascend the mountain, and you will see the green peaks with no obstruction. If you visit in spring, you can also see the spectacular view of rhododendrons blooming all over the mountains and plains.

Day 4 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Pagoda Hotel Qingdao West Coast in advance, because all the tourists head to Jiaonan Dazhu Mountain love staying at it.

Pagoda Hotel Qingdao West Coast

The Pagoda Hotel Qingdao West Coast is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Qingdao, having been recently opened in 2022.

From the hotel, Qingdaoxi Railway Station is approximately 19km away. Traveling to and from the railway station is easy with Qingdaoxi Railway Station located approximately 19km away. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the Lingshan Bay, OMC小鹿公園 and Huanghezi Gallery all nearby.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site.

Germaphobes can rest easy - the level of cleanliness is highly rated at this hotel.

Day 5

Zhushan National Forest Park

Opening Hours: Open from 10/9-3/31(Off Season),8:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 25 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: Liuhuapo Street,Huangdao District,Qingdao

Zhushan National Forest Park is located in the Liuhuapo Sub-district Office in the west of Qingdao Economic and Technological Development Zone. The scenic spot is a gathering place of humanities. There are Qi Changcheng ruins, ruins of the peasant uprising army in the late Qing Dynasty, Buddhist fame and fortune Chaoyang Temple, Baiyun Temple, and Fox Fairy. Temple, Niuwang Temple, Qinglongtan, etc. Known as Xiaozhushan and Zhushan, Zhushan has been hailed as the first of the eight scenic spots in Gujiao State since ancient times. It is adjacent to the Qingdao Laoshan Mountain and is known as the “Dongzhu Xizhu”.

Day 5 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Zhushan National Forest Park, Over there, Shan Guest House nearby is the best place to stay.

Over there, Shan Guest House

The Over there, Shan Guest House was recently opened in 2022, making it a fantastic choice for those staying in Qingdao.

The hotel is 26km from Qingdaoxi Railway Station and 60km from Jiaodong International Airport. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the Qingdao Binhai University World Animal and Natural Ecology Museum, 青島方程式籃球公園 and Xu Mountain Park all nearby.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site.

Day 6 | Morning

Qingdao Binhai University World Animal and Natural Ecology Museum

Opening Hours: Open from 1/12-2/10,9:00am-5:00pm;Open from 2/11-2/11,9:00am-11:30am;Open from 2/12-2/28,9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 80 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: No. 425, Jialingjiang West Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao

Qingdao Binhai College World Animal Nature Ecological Museum was established in June 2004. It is a comprehensive art gallery integrating geology, specimens, paintings, ceramics, root carvings and other collections. The first floor of the Museum of Art is a natural pavilion. The second floor is the oil painting exhibition area. All the works displayed are the works of Linyi and the authors of our school. A total of eight exhibition areas are on the third floor. The exhibition area on the fourth floor is a history of science and technology. There are nearly a thousand books and scientific works.

Day 6 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Qingdao Binhai University World Animal and Natural Ecology Museum, don’t forget pay a visit to Qingdao Port Wine Museum.

Qingdao Port Wine Museum

Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00

Ticket Price: 50 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: No. 68 Yan'an 1st Road, Shibei District, Qingdao

The Qingdao Port Wine Museum is adjacent to Zhongshan Park, the zoo and the Qingdao Mountain Fortress Site. It is a featured museum that combines science education, collection display, tourism and leisure, cultural exchanges and other functions. It is also a rare wine-themed theme in China. The underground museum museum now has a theme pavilion such as a natural vineyard and a utensils pavilion. The museum vividly displays the origin and production process of wine in the form of text, pictures, video materials, lighting, objects and sculptures, recreating the long history and unique cultural charm of the wine.

Day 6 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Qingdao Haitian Hotel is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Qingdao Haitian Hotel

Reviews from Real Guests:

xin: It was my fourth time staying here. Always impressed with the facility and the staff. On this occasion, the swimming safety staff Kris was exceedingly helpful and nice.

Boman: Thank you to Ellen Shen for your amazing service and organising the room decoration to give a romantic touch. We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful and modern hotel. I would also like to thank Jack at the lounge for making our experience great! I would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Qingdao.

Day 7 | Morning

Qingdao Underwater World

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: No. 2, Laiyang Road, Shinan District, Qingdao

Qingdao Underwater World is located in the Shinan District of Qingdao. At the attraction you get to see a variety of living marine animals and biological specimens. You can also walk through a transparent underwater tunnel and enjoy wonderful underwater performances such as “Human and Shark Dance”, which is popular among families and children.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: The Qingdao Undersea World is really worth going. It was a little unusual to ride an escalator automatically. I remember the Chinese Korean expression in the article introduced in Korean. I hope you stop by when you go to Qingdao.

Your Jamaican Girl: Qingdao Underwater World is an extremely beautiful attraction, I would definitely recommend. It's a great way to spend the day with family, friends or even on your own. I'm definitely looking forward to my next visit.

Day 7 | Afternoon

Langyatai Scenic Area nearby is the top choice before you leave Qingdao Underwater World and hit the road.

Langyatai Scenic Area

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-3:30pm

Ticket Price: 50 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: Langya Town, Huangdao District, Qingdao

Langyatai Scenic Area is located on the east coast of Yu Village, Huangdao District. It includes Langyatai, Long Bay and Huantai. The Langyatai area is the core tourist zone, which includes the Shu Culture Hall, Xu Fu Temple, Yunti, Langya carvings, Wang Yue Mansion and more. Yunti is a section of granite stretching from Xu Fu Temple to Guanlong Pavilion. It was originally one of the three royal roads by which Emperor Qin Shihuang traveled to Langyatai.

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.