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May Fourth Square
Qingdao’s huge seaside square is dominated by an impressive sculpture that commemorates the cultural and socio-political May Fourth Movement.
Number 1 Bathing Beach
This beautiful beach on Huiquan Bay is an idyllic spot for lounging, swimming and enjoying gorgeous views over the Yellow Sea.
Lu Xun Park
Experience Chinese literary culture, visit an aquarium and stroll along the waterfront of Qingdao’s beautiful wooded parkland on the shore of Quigan Bay.
Xiaoyushan Park
From the top of the tower at these hilltop gardens, find superlative views of Qingdao’s major sights and attractive bays.
MixC Shopping Mall
You can do some window-shopping at MixC Shopping Mall during your trip to Qingdao. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Tsingtao Beer Museum
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Tsingtao Beer Museum in Qingdao. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Private Qingdao Laoshan half day tour with one bottle of Tsingdao beer as gift
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Other neighbourhoods around West Coast
Huangdao District
You'll enjoy the beaches and mountain views in Huangdao District. You might want to make time for a stop at Orient Golf Club or Jiashike Huangdao Shopping Center.
Silver Sands Beach
The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Silver Sands Beach. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Tangdaowan Binhai Park and Jiashike Huangdao Shopping Center, a few notable attractions nearby.
Pichaiyuan
Though Pichaiyuan may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Signal Hill Park and Zhan Qiao.
Zhanqiao
You'll enjoy the beaches and mountain views in Zhanqiao. You might want to make time for a stop at Xiaoyushan Park or Number 1 Bathing Beach.
Shinan District
Shinan District is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like MixC Shopping Mall and Ba Da Guan.
Shibei
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Shibei. You might want to make time for a stop at Tsingtao Beer Museum or Qingdao Zoo.