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Tsingtao Beer Museum
The Tsingtao Beer Museum is located at No. 56 Dengzhou Road, the birthplace of Tsingtao beer. This century-old factory, housed in a 1903 German-style industrial complex, witnesses China's beer industry journey from its infancy to prominence. As China's first beer-themed model for industrial heritage revitalization, the museum transforms weathered red-brick workshops into immersive spaces using precious early equipment like old motors, mash kettles, and boiling kettles. Visitors walking through the century-old memory corridor can touch over 30,000 artifacts from the German occupation era while overlooking the smart production lines of the "lighthouse factory" through glass walls. Through the dialogue between traditional wooden fermentation tanks and fully automated filling equipment, they decode the evolution of Chinese manufacturing from artisanal heritage to digital transformation. With the innovative concept of "living heritage + technological empowerment," the museum breaks free from the static display constraints of industrial sites. The VR brewing lab allows visitors to become brewers adjusting malt ratios, while the hop recognition system decodes the scientific secrets behind beer flavors. Personalized beer label printing customizes brews, turning taste into portable urban memories. This cultural landmark, bearing Qingdao's industrial DNA, not only showcases its benchmark value in cultural-tourism integration through honors like "national first-class museum" and "China's top 10 cultural heritage tourism cases," but also injects more sustainable vitality into the century-old factory by being selected as a "national cultural industry demonstration base." It continues to brew the city's cultural richness from industrial heritage amid the tides of time.Qingdao · 3.5km from downtown
Laoshan Scenic Spot
Laoshan scenic spot is located in eastern Qingdao, bordering the Yellow Sea to the east and south. Known as the "famous mountain on the sea", its highest peak stands at approx. 1,100 m above sea level.JufengThe attraction is renowned as a famous Taoist mountain for its grandeur, magnificence, uniqueness and beauty. Its Taoist temples, sunrise and sea of clouds allPrestigious. The scenic area mainly consists of seven major scenic zones: Laoshan's grand peak scenic area, Liuqinghe scenic area, Laoshan's taiqing scenic area, Qipan stone, Laoshan's yangkou scenic area, Laoshan's jiushui scenic area, and Laoshan's hualou scenic area. There are four touring routes in total, including three land routes (southern line, eastern line, and central line) and one water route. The scenic highlights include grand peak sunrise, taiqing water moon, and haiqiao fairy mound.Huayuan stacked stonesJiushui mingyi and others together form the twelve scenic spots of the attraction. Huashan scenic area in Laoshan is far from the sea and not located inLaoshan MountainThe area sees fewer visitors. The Laoshan Jiushui scenic area is renowned for its water features, with streams and springs throughout, offering beautiful scenery. For the average visitor, the truly worthwhile routes are the Laoshan grand peak scenic area and the Liuqinghe-Yangkou scenic area line - one day is sufficient for each route. These areas contain the most spectacular natural landscapes of the attraction. The liuqinghe scenic area - laoshan yangkou scenic area, also known as the southern route, is one of the earlier developed attractions here. It closely follows the coastline and features the famous attraction laoshan taiqing palace, making it the most popular route for visitors. The basic route through the attraction is liuqinghe scenic area - taiqing palace scenic area - huayan temple, with the endpoint at laoshan yangkou scenic area. Since the highlight of this route lies in the laoshan yangkou scenic area, it's recommended to plan your time wisely when visiting the preceding attractions. Laoshan Taiqing palaceStrange tales from a Chinese studioMediumLaoshan MountainThe birthplace of the Taoist priest's story. Inspired by his visit to Laoshan Taiqing Palace, Pu Songling wrote "The Taoist Priest of Laoshan" here. Visitors can see the wall described in Pu Songling's work where the Taoist priest of Laoshan walked through. Huayan Temple - the existing Buddhist temple in the attraction. Since the Laoshan Yangkou scenic area is close toHuanghaiHere you can enjoy the sea view and feel the ocean breeze. Of course, besides its beautiful scenery, the Yangkou scenic area of Laoshan Mountain offers the challenging Mitian cave - winding, steep, and narrow, with sections so dark you can't see your hand in front of your face and so tight you have to squeeze through sideways, significantly enhancing the adventure. You can reach Mitian cave either on foot or by cable car. Upon reaching the mountaintop, you can take photos, admire the scenery, and gaze at the Yellow Sea in the distance. Remember to bring a flashlight to fully appreciate the cave's spectacular formations. Besides the Laoshan Yangkou scenic area, the second highlight of the attraction is the Laoshan grand peak scenic area. This area features the main peak of the mountain, with the summit being the highest point. Primarily focused on hiking, it's the most physically demanding part of the attraction. The grand peak scenic area boasts magnificent rock formations - you can see the sea on clear days and a sea of clouds on overcast days. Watching the sunrise from the summit offers breathtakingly beautiful views.Qingdao · 23.9km from downtown
Badaguan
Badaguan is a coastal neighborhood in the southern part of Qingdao, nestled between the southern foothills of Taiping Mountain, Huiquan Cape, and Taiping Cape. It earned its name from eight streets named after ancient passes, with roads like Shaoguan Road, Zhengyangguan Road, and Shanhaiguan Road now forming a crisscrossing network. The area is shaded by lush trees, dotted with deep courtyards, and offers a tranquil atmosphere with few pedestrians. This neighborhood boasts hundreds of old villas built in the 1920s and 1930s, showcasing a blend of architectural styles from Russia, Britain, Germany, Denmark, Japan, and more, earning it the nickname "International Architecture Expo." Among them, the seaside Huashi Building is a European castle-style structure built with multicolored stones and is one of the few villas open to the public, allowing visitors to explore inside and enjoy sea views from its rooftop platform. On Juyongguan Road, the Princess Building is a Danish-style villa with green walls and red tiles, named after a Danish princess and known for its photogenic charm. The Marshal Building on Shanhaiguan Road is a Japanese-style villa where several founding marshals once stayed. Note that most villas here are not open to the public, so visitors can only admire their exteriors. A unique feature of Badaguan is its "one tree per road" theme: Shaoguan Road is lined with flowering peach trees that bloom brilliantly in spring; Ningwuguan Road is adorned with crabapple flowers in late spring and early summer; Zhengyangguan Road is filled with crape myrtles throughout summer and autumn; Jiayuguan Road is flanked by maple trees turning red and yellow in late autumn; Juyongguan Road is carpeted with golden ginkgo leaves; Zijingguan Road features evergreen cedars; while Shanhaiguan Road and Linhuaiguan Road are lined with plane trees and junipers, respectively. Each season transforms the neighborhood into a different landscape. Walking south to the end of these roads leads to the seaside, adjacent to the Second Bathing Beach, where fine sand contrasts with red-tiled villas, embodying Qingdao's classic "red tiles, green trees, blue sea, and azure sky" scenery. This area is a popular spot for wedding photos and a quintessential place for strolls and photography in Qingdao.Qingdao · 3.2km from downtown
Qingdao Polar Ocean World
Qingdao Polar Ocean Park is a national AAAA-level Attraction located at No. 60, Donghai East Road, Laoshan District, Qingdao City. It is located in the core coastal tourism belt of Laoshan, facing the Yellow Sea, backed by Fushan Mountain, and Seniors to the Sculpture Park, Shilaoren Beach, and Xiaomaidao Park. It is surrounded by the sea on three sides, with beautiful scenery and convenient transportation. It is a polar ocean theme park integrating marine display, cultural and tourism experience, science education, and animal conservation. Qingdao Polar Ocean Park consists of five venues: Polar Oceanarium, Horizon Theater, Deep Sea Fantasy - Jellyfish Secret Realm, Polar Legend - Ice and Snow Experience Hall, and 360° Dome Theater. Combined with the Whale Joy Square in the center of the park, it has created a unique ocean fun cube in Shandong Province. You will get to see polar animals such as beluga whales, dolphins, walruses, polar bears, etc. You can also see 50,000+ marine creatures such as hawksbill turtles, sand tiger sharks, golden trevally, swallow rays, jellyfish, seahorses, etc. There are six performances, including "Sea Whale and Dolphin Show", "Beluga Show", "Deep Sea Mermaid Show", "Legend of Sea Lions - Pava", "Science Magic Show" and "Magic Ocean"; the seven popular check-in areas, including 360° fully transparent dream jellyfish tunnel, submarine tunnel, beluga exhibition tank, deep sea migration pool, ocean cute master gallery, streamer goldfish bay and Whale Joy Square, combine the real ocean scene with artificial scenery, so that you can "come to the polar regions and leave memories", feel the fantasy and charm of the ocean, and harvest the wonder of "traveling through the North and South Poles in one day and harvesting thousands of surprises". 1. Five Theme Pavilions 1. Polar Oceanarium: Tens of thousands of Arctic and Antarctic marine animals live here. Travel across the Arctic and Antarctic in one stop, encounter the secrets of the deep blue, and appreciate the joy of countless ocean "whales". 2. Horizon Theater: Watch the funny competition between walruses and sea lions in the outdoor theater overlooking the sea. The giant LED screen + all-round sound and light effects bring an extraordinary visual feast. 3. Deep Sea Fantasy - Jellyfish Secret Realm: The first 360° fully transparent jellyfish tunnel in China, a fantasy secret realm interwoven by thousands of jellyfish, a microscopic ocean world composed of 20+ jellyfish of various shapes and colors, and the "little secrets" of the deep sea are waiting for you to explore. 4. Polar Legend - Ice and Snow Experience Hall: A comprehensive ice and snow venue that integrates ice and snow art and entertainment experience. It allows you to enjoy ice and snow all year round. For the first time, it uses the "ice and snow fusion" technology, "blue ice cave", "sea king's throne", "colorful ice slide" and "big snow monster" snow interaction. Here you can fully appreciate the beauty of ice and snow and feel the unique charm of ice and snow. 5. 360° Dome Theater: Walk into the "ball" and immerse yourself in the deep ocean world in 1 second. Watch beluga whales and penguins swimming in the air with naked-eye 3D + holographic horizontal sky screen, and take you into the visual cube of the seabed to experience another kind of "whale" wonder of the ocean! 2. 50,000+ marine animals Polar Bear | "The Lord of Ice and Snow" will accompany you to check in at the "Ice and Snow World". White Whale | The handsome man with 18 abdominal muscles, the whale surges with the waves. Dolphin | Swimming champion, hearing master, meeting me will bring you good luck for the whole year. Shark|The protagonist of the ocean "horror movie". Jellyfish|Elegant ocean elf that cures all unhappiness. Seal | "Gas Tank" is just has gas in its stomach. Penguin|My short wings don't affect my powerful paddling. Sea lions | Energetic stars on the stage and messengers of happiness in the ocean. 3. Six major performing arts 1. Shocking | Sea Whale and Dolphin Show: Elegant beluga whales, majestic false killer whales, and superb dolphins, a combination of dance + acrobatics + flexology + water ballet, a combination of strength and beauty, experience an unprecedented polar carnival. 2. Romance | Beluga Show: Beluga whales transform into dancers, and humans and whales dance together to compose a beautiful love song. 3. Fantasy | Deep Sea Mermaid Show: The wonderful dance of brand new mermaids and thousands of golden tuna! Incorporating modern light and shadow technology to create a virtual and real sea show spectacle. 4. Joy|Legend of Sea Lions: Sea lions and walruses transform into brave warriors and defeat pirates with the help of the power of Pava. The legend of "Qinyu Island" is being staged. 5. Knowledge | Science Magic Show: Dr. Ocean uses a banging air cannon to start a scientific experiment journey, where students learn while traveling, combining education with entertainment. 6. Magical Ocean: Set off from Qingdao waters and "travel" to the ocean world of different depths. A magical journey to explore the ancient ocean begins... Four, seven photo check-in areas 1. 360° fully transparent fantasy jellyfish tunnel: explore the dreamy world of jellyfish, where the changing light and jellyfish spots complement each other. You will encounter the light and elegant "ocean elves" in the middle of the sea, which is gorgeous and magical. 2. Undersea Tunnel: Deep in the blue ocean, you can experience the panoramic view of different kinds of fish and marine life surrounding you, and capture the dynamic moments at close range, making "healing" within reach. 3. Beluga whale exhibition tank: Under the sparkling waves, you can snuggle with the romantic and beautiful beluga whales. The beluga whales and their keepers dance in the water and compose a beautiful love song. This wonderful audio-visual feast deserves to be recorded by the camera. 4. Deep Sea Migration Pool: A huge 300m² viewing area where you can be surrounded by colorful corals and tens of thousands of colorful marine fish without diving. It's full of atmosphere! 5. Ocean Cuteness Gallery: When polar animals encounter world famous paintings, a unique oil painting texture is created, and each painting is cute and classic. 6. Flowing Goldfish Bay: A beautiful harbor for goldfish, where many kinds of precious goldfish, such as Thai lionfish, Ryukin, butterfly tail, Ranchu, etc., swim slowly in the water. You can meet the cute little goldfish in the light and shadow. 7. Jingxi Square: Facing the Yellow Sea, the giant white whale water-spouting sculpture is a landmark building in Qingdao. If you are artistic and love taking photos, you must come and try it!Qingdao · 5.4km from downtown
Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center
The Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center is located on the bank of Fushan Bay in east Qingdao. Sailing events in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games were held at the site. The site has a long coastal walkway, a quay for sailboats, a wharf for cruise ships, and cruise ships also stop here. You can sit aboard a boat or ship and enjoy the scenery of the sea. At the southern end of the Olympic Sailing Center is a boardwalk stretching far out into the sea, known as “Lovers' Bank,” where various bars, coffee shops, and restaurants are located.Qingdao · 1.6km from downtown
Qingdao Underwater World
The Underwater World is located on the west side of the First Bathing Beach. It is a theme venue that displays the underwater environment and marine life. Here, you can not only see many live marine animals and biological specimens, but also enjoy wonderful underwater performances. It is very suitable for parent-child tours. First, in the Dream Jellyfish Palace, you will see thousands of jellyfish competing with each other for splendor under the reflection of lights. Then you can go to the Seal House to see the cute seals, sea lions and penguins. You can also see sperm whales, swordfish, sea turtles and other marine life specimens in the domestically-rich marine specimen museum. Next, the "Underwater World" museum, which is built entirely underground, will give you a full-scale visual experience of the underwater world. You can stroll through a fully transparent underwater tunnel, feel schools of fish surrounding you, or watch clownfish and other tropical fish swimming around corals through cylindrical exhibition tanks. The live underwater performances in the Ocean Theater are particularly popular. You can enjoy the thrilling "Dancing with Sharks" and the beautiful and dreamy "Mermaid" performance. Sometimes you can also see humorous sketches performed by divers underwater. After learning about marine life, you can go to the Freshwater Museum to visit rare freshwater creatures such as the Arapaima, Chinese sturgeon, and giant salamander, and take a glimpse of these "living fossils." There are multiple exhibition halls in Qingdao Underwater World. The visiting route is one-way and you cannot go back. Enter from the entrance on the south side of Laiyang Road and exit from the north side of Laiyang Road.Recommended route: Jellyfish Palace - Seal Hall - Marine Life Hall - Whale Hall - Underwater World - Freshwater Life Hall (one-way tour, no turning back)Qingdao · 4.4km from downtown
Qingdao Site Museum of the Former German Governor's Residence
The Qingdao Site Museum of the Former German Governor's Residence, also known as the Guest House and commonly referred to as the Governor's Mansion, is located at the southern foot of Signal Hill. Built in 1905 and completed in 1907, it originally served as the official residence of the German governor of Jiaozhou Bay. Designed by German architect Lazarowicz, it blends the architectural style of the Wilhelmine era with Jugendstil techniques. Architect Liang Sicheng praised it as a monumental work of architectural art that integrates multiple cultural concepts from East and West. The entire mansion features a castle-like design with four floors and dozens of rooms, now open to the public as a museum. The building's exterior is striking enough: yellow walls adorned with large mushroom stones and granite, topped with beige-red barrel tiles, blue fish-scale tiles, and green ox-tongue tiles. The pediment above the main entrance features a radiant sun pattern crafted from rough stone, surrounded by carvings of anchor chains and knots, with a dragon-head stone sculpture—inspired by Norman ship figureheads—jutting out from one side. The color scheme and details make it highly recognizable in Qingdao's old town. Inside, the palace-style wooden decor showcases exquisite carvings and craftsmanship: the central hall spans two floors, lofty and bright, while the banquet hall doubles as a concert hall, complete with an orchestra pit and private boxes. The top features a crystal chandelier with a bronze frame weighing over a ton. At the eastern end lies a steel-framed glass conservatory. The building still displays original furnishings like an old piano, grandfather clock, gun cabinet, and rosewood bed. The tower roof's slope ratio matches that of Ming and Qing Chinese architecture, with glazed tiles adorning the parapet walls, creating a harmonious blend of Eastern and Western elements throughout. It should be noted that photography is generally not allowed inside the museum, so you'll mainly have to rely on the exterior architecture and courtyards for keepsake photos. After the visit, you can conveniently climb the nearby Signal Hill to overlook the old town with its red roofs and green trees, as well as the bay.Qingdao · 4.5km from downtown
Qingdao Fantawild Dreamland
Qingdao Fantawild is located at Hongdao, Chengyang District of Qingdao city.This project focuses on building a high level cultural and technological theme park (Qingdao Fantawild Dreamland). Another component of this project is the development of a high-tech performance center which will lead tourism in northern part of Qingdao to a new direction and enrich the tourism market of Qingdao.Qingdao · 18.1km from downtown
Zhanqiao Park
The Trestle Bridge is located on the southern coast of Qingdao's downtown district. It is a 440-meter sea promenade that extends from the land into the sea. The bridge was built in the Emperor Guangxu period of the Qing dynasty (1892) and dates back 100 years. It was one of the first special military docks in Qingdao and is now regarded as a symbol of Qingdao. The Huilan Pavilion at the end of the Trestle Bridge is a witness to the history of modern Qingdao. Now, within the Pavilion, there is a series of themed exhibitions showing unique aspects of Qingdao, such as its modern history, culture, folk traditions, etc.Qingdao · 5.8km from downtown
Qingdao Seashore Scenic Area
Qingdao Seaside Scenic Area is located on the southern coast of Qingdao City. The land in the scenic area includes Qingdao Mountain, Signal Mountain, and Guanxiang Mountain. The sea area includes the areas such as Tuandao Bay, Qingdao Bay and Huiquan Bay, as well as the islands, reefs and beaches. The main scenic spots include the Badaguan and Badaxia scenic spots. The main scenic spots are the Trestle Bridge, Luxun Park, and Xiao Qingdao.Qingdao · 3.8km from downtown
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Anonymous user14 October 2026
5.0
The hotel was fantastic! The location, environment, and clean, comfortable rooms were all excellent. The bathroom had mirrors on three sides, which girls would love! Most importantly, the room had a sea view! Overall, I was very satisfied! The young man at the front desk was very welcoming; he added me on WeChat and said I could contact him after midnight if I needed anything—so thoughtful! I'm really looking forward to staying here again next time I'm in Qingdao! Thank you! 🙏
Tsingtao Beer Museum
Anonymous user12 October 2026
5.0
It's so American! Taking the cable car up isn't too tiring. Yeah, then there's a stretch of road you have to climb. If you get tired, you can climb a bit, then rest, then climb a bit, then rest again. There are lots of places to take photos along the way.
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Anonymous user7 October 2026
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Absolutely beautiful. The interior features exquisite and unique artwork. The courtyard has a distinctive layout, and the rooms are all unique, reflecting different architectural styles from various countries. Worth a visit.
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自由自在0709614 October 2026
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If you're looking for a different perspective at the beach, whether you're bringing children or just want to relax, timing is also important. We happened to arrive during the October long holiday drone show.
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Anonymous user1 October 2026
4.0
The boat departs at 9:30 AM. If you arrive early, you can take photos with the Olympic torch. The boat has three decks, and it looks beautiful when the sun shines on the shimmering water. However, it doesn't go very far, there are no seagulls, and it's a bit shaky. Overall, the experience is just average.
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M45***331 October 2026
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Qingdao Underwater World is well worth a visit. In addition to the marine life inside, the scenery of the seaside outside the aquarium is also very beautiful. The cruise ship runs every hour, starting at 10 am. If you take your time, the whole tour can take up most of the day.
Qingdao Underwater World
657***6313 October 2026
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The scenery is beautiful, and the architectural design is very unique, like walking into a fairytale world. It would be better if there were guided tours at fixed times; otherwise, it feels a bit rushed for visitors. There aren't many rest areas in the park. However, we visited outside of peak season, so it wasn't too bad.
Qingdao Site Museum of the Former German Governor's Residence
M2s***ia11 October 2026
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Qingdao Fantawild offers an excellent experience. The overall enjoyment is great, with immersive 4D rides that are truly lifelike and thrilling. The park is clean and the atmosphere is relaxed and joyful, making it a perfect theme park for any trip. It boasts a wide range of entertainment facilities and rides suitable for all ages.
The parade is lively and fun, filled with a fairytale atmosphere, making it a place you could easily spend a whole day exploring without getting bored.
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拾光赴野26 January 2026
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The Zhanqiao Pier in Qingdao is a must-see! The century-old stone path stretches into the azure sea, and the glazed tiles of the Huilan Pavilion gleam brightly in the sunlight. In winter, flocks of seagulls circle and forage, and the salty sea breeze is incredibly soothing. Climbing to the top offers panoramic views of red-tiled roofs, green trees, and the azure sea and sky; every snapshot is a masterpiece, no filter needed. All the romance of Qingdao is here!
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Qingdao Satisfies All Your Sea-Viewing Desires
As the sea closest to the Central Plains culture, the Yellow Sea would have been the first choice for emperors like Qin Shi Huang, Emperor Wu of Han, and Emperor Taizu of Song to view the sea, with places like Langya, Jimo, and Qingdao being prime examples. After all, besides the vast ocean and the majestic Laoshan Mountain, it's also an important salt-producing area. When you truly hear the roar of the waves crashing against the rocks, when you see the boundless coastline, you'll believe you've truly seen the sea. If you can also swim in the sea, leisurely go beachcombing, listen to the sea, feel the sea breeze, visit islands, eat seafood, walk through underwater tunnels, take ocean-going cruises, and visit aquariums, then all your desires for the sea have been fulfilled, and you'll have no regrets in this life. Moreover, there are colonial-era seaside villas, Olympic sailing ships, and the National Naval Museum of China. Qingdao, a city with a very well-developed and mature tourism industry; Qingdao, a city that satisfies all your sea-viewing desires; Qingdao, the place where your journey to the sea begins.
Travel Guide
Transportation: Train Accessible by public transportation (free for veterans with preferential treatment cards).
Duration: 1-7 days.
Accommodation and Dining: Convenient. The Home Inn Boutique Hotel near Qingdao Railway Station is the closest to Zhanqiao Pier. (Qingdao is a long-established tourist city with excellent attractions and public transportation services. Choose restaurants with good online reviews to avoid being overcharged. Also, never travel with local travel agencies.)
Itinerary: Zhanqiao Pier, German Governor's Mansion, Signal Hill Park, Qingdao Underwater World, Naval Museum, First Bathing Beach, Badaguan Scenic Area, Second Bathing Beach, Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, Xiaomaidao Island, Shilaoren Bathing Beach, Laoshan Mountain.
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What are the must-do things in Qingdao?
Don't miss these attractions in Qingdao: Tsingtao Beer Museum, Laoshan Scenic Spot, and Badaguan. If you like Cultural experiences, try [Qingdao palace feast] Enjoy cuisine while watching a performance - 12 dishes with 100 min of music and dance in the Lanqi feast. If you enjoy Food & drink, try [Qingdao palace feast] Enjoy cuisine while watching a performance - 12 dishes with 100 min of music and dance in the Lanqi feast.
What are the must-try foods and restaurants in Qingdao?
You can give [Qingdao palace feast] Enjoy cuisine while watching a performance - 12 dishes with 100 min of music and dance in the Lanqi feast and [Qingdao Tang palace feast] 13 dishes with 100 min performance - see the open Tang dynasty and enjoy the poetic feast a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.
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