The Qingdao travel guide I stayed up all night to write is finally ready!

I just got back from Qingdao and I love this city so much! 🌆 There are so many beautiful buildings along the streets, and you can take great photos anywhere. It's such a romantic city. This guide will help you explore Qingdao and have a great time! ❗️❗️ 1️⃣ Transportation: Nanjing South - Qingdao North, CNY 259 💰, 5 hours (it's a bit long, and the train 🚅 doesn't feel very fast) Tips: Don't choose Qingdao West Station, it's too far from the city center, and a taxi 🚗 will cost over CNY 80! 2️⃣ Accommodation: During peak season, staying in Shinan District or Shibei District is more expensive, about CNY 500 per night. I recommend staying in Licang District. Although it's a bit far, there's a subway, so it's very convenient. The price is affordable, only CNY 200-300 per night. 3️⃣ Attractions: Day 1: Zhanqiao Pier ➡️ St. Michael's Cathedral ➡️ Signal Hill ➡️ University Road ➡️ Xiaoyu Hill ➡️ Naval Museum ➡️ Qinyu Road ➡️ Xiaoqingdao Island 1. Zhanqiao Pier is free 🆓, and there are many seagulls in winter. It's a great place to take photos now! ❗️❗️ 2. Signal Hill is not very high, but you can enjoy the scenery of Qingdao from the top. The red tiles and green trees are very romantic. 💕 3. You need to make a reservation for the Naval Museum in advance. It's very popular now, and it's hard to get tickets. 🎫 4. Qinyu Road is a coastal road, perfect for couples. There are many people taking photos along the road. If you don't have a camera, you can ask someone to take a photo for you, which costs about CNY 20. Day 2: Badaguan ➡️ Second Bathing Beach ➡️ Taipingjiao Park ➡️ May Fourth Square ➡️ Olympic Sailing Center 1. The Olympic Sailing Center is a must-see! There are many sailboats ⛵️, and it feels like I'm in Sydney or Melbourne. It's so beautiful, you must see it. 2. Badaguan is a collection of international architecture, perfect for a city walk. 🚶 3. There's a light show at May Fourth Square, and it's beautiful at night. ^_^ 4. Taipingjiao Park has woods and a beach 🏖️, worth a visit. Day 3: Laoshan Yangkou ➡️ Qingshan Fishing Village ➡️ Coastal Road ➡️ Shazikou 1. Laoshan is very large, and it takes a whole day to explore. It's best to join a local day tour. We joined a day tour, and it only cost a little over CNY 100 per person, which is very cost-effective! ❗️ 2. There are no good restaurants in the Laoshan Scenic Area, so bring some snacks. 3. There are many homestays in Qingshan Fishing Village, so if you want to stay by the sea, book in advance. 4. In the evening, take a sightseeing bus from Yakou to Dahedong Subway Station, and you can take the subway. 4️⃣ Food: Here are some recommended restaurants: 1. Shuangheyuan (seafood dumplings 🥟) 2. Qianhaiyan (Qingdao home-style dishes, the sea intestine rice is especially good) 3. Old Qingdao Chuozirou (pork belly, shrimp 🍤, and clams, Qingdao specialties) 4. Hanxiang (various grilled pork belly, delicious!) Qingdao is definitely a city you'll want to visit again! 🌆❗️❗️ You can visit all year round!