Qingdao: Not recommended from May to July

❤️Qingdao Travel Guide ✅Qingdao is a romantic coastal city known for its red-tiled roofs, green trees, blue sea, and German architecture. 💞Here, you'll find both the European-style old town and the vibrant modern coastline. 🌴This 3–4 day guide will take you through the best attractions in Qingdao! *❤️Day 1: Stroll through the Old Town and experience European charm** - *🍃*Zhan Bridge**: Qingdao landmark extending into the sea. You can feed seagulls in winter and watch the sunrise in summer. - *✅*St. Michael's Cathedral**: Gothic twin-tower architecture. The surrounding art district is perfect for taking photos. - *🌱*Signal Hill Park**: Climb to the top in 10 minutes for a 360° panoramic view of the old town (ticket: CNY 10). - **❤️Daxue Road & Yushan Road**: Popular corner walls, artistic cafes, and graffiti walls—must-visit spots for photos. - *🍁*Xiao Qingdao Park**: Take an evening stroll and watch the sunset glow over the sea (ticket: CNY 5). 🌺Day 2: Coastal Highlights Tour** - *💕*Badaguan Scenic Area**: A collection of international architectural styles. Don't miss Princess House and Huashi House. The autumn foliage is stunning. - **🏊🏻No. 2 Bathing Beach**: Fine sand, perfect for playing in the water and taking photos. Popular dam for photo opportunities. - ✅**May Fourth Square**: Qingdao landmark "May Wind." There is a light show in the evening (starts at 19:30). - ✅**Olympic Sailing Center**: Olympic sailing base where you can take a sailboat out to sea. The night view is incredibly romantic. 💞*Day 3: Laoshan Mountain Exploration & Beer Culture** - *🏔*Laoshan Mountain**: It is recommended to take the Yangkou route, take the cable car up the mountain, and hike to see the wonders of the mountain and sea (ticket: CNY 90). - *🍺*Qingdao Beer Museum**: Learn about the century-old history of Qingdao beer and taste draft beer (ticket: CNY 60, including beer). - **🚶Taidong Pedestrian Street**: A gathering place for night market snacks. Recommended: seafood barbecue, wild wontons, and bagged beer. *❤️Day 4 (Optional): Huangdao Golden Beach & Lesser-Known Attractions** - **🏖Golden Beach**: Fine sand and clear water, perfect for swimming and sunbathing (direct access via Metro Line 1). - *🍃*Xiaomai Island Park**: A small, lesser-known island, perfect for lawn picnics and watching the sunset. - *☘*Textile Valley**: An industrial-style cultural and creative park, perfect for taking photos. *🍝Recommended Food** - **🦐Seafood**: Steamed clams, spicy fried razor clams, braised prawns in oil (recommended: "Chuangge Fish Dumplings"). - **✅Mackerel Dumplings**: Local specialty, fresh and not fishy. - *🍢*Barbecue + Wild Wontons**: Standard late-night snack, even better with Qingdao beer! 💥*Travel Tips** ✔ *🚉*Transportation**: Convenient metro (download the "Qingdao Metro APP") and buses. Taxis are not expensive. ✔ **🏨Accommodation**: It is recommended to stay in Shinan District (near attractions) or along the metro line. ✔ **🌴Season**: Best from May to October. You can swim in the sea in July and August, but it's crowded. September and October have clear and crisp autumn weather. 🏔Qingdao is a city perfect for slow travel. Feel the sea breeze, drink beer, eat seafood, and enjoy the leisurely time between the mountains and the sea! 🌊🍺