Golden Beach

Qingdao Silver Beach is located on the southwest side of the provincial-level Phoenix Island Tourist Resort in Qingdao Economic and Technological Development Zone. It is a sister beach to the National 4A Scenic Area Golden Beach, with a total length of over 2000 meters and a crescent shaped shape. It stretches from east to west, with clear water and flat beaches. It is a natural beach.

This is the island from which Qingdao takes its name, literally, Green Island. The island was used for military purposes for many years, and it features a lighthouse built by the Germans in the 1900s. The Japanese later built a bridge to the island. Visitors may also tour the botanical gardens and enjoy the views of Qingdao.

China's first comprehensive mega science museum dedicated to marine themes, centered on the theme "Ocean · Science · People." It features six permanent exhibition halls (Sea-Land Changes, Maritime Development, Ocean Phenomena, Blue Ecology, Deep Sea Exploration, Scientific Ocean Exploration), a children's hall, and science theaters with over 240 interactive exhibits. Highlights include a 24-meter-long scale model of Zheng He's treasure ship and an immersive 360° Disaster Theater.

A major national-level museum with exhibits on the history of the Chinese navy, as well as full-size warships that visitors may tour. The museum includes indoor exhibition halls and an outdoor area with decommissioned warships and submarines. Visitors can board some of the vessels. The museum is located near the old town and is a short walk from Renmin Huitang Metro Station (Line 3). Advance booking is required for entry.Visitor numbers are capped at 1000 per day, including a maximum of 500 visitors in the morning and a maximum of 500 visitors in the afternoon. Hence bookings are now essential. Bookings can made on the official website and also on WeChat (see website for QR code).

The famous pier Zhan Qiao is the iconic symbol of Qingdao. It was extended by the German. On the north side of Qingdao Bay, facing Little Qingdao across the water. It was founded in the 17th year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty (1891) and is known as the "Changhong Yuanyin". It is the first artificial dock in modern Qingdao and one of the most representative and well-known urban landmarks. The famous pavilion that is the logo of Tsingtao Beer was built in 1931, and houses a small aquarium. The pier is lined with vendors selling snacks and souvenirs.The pier is a short walk from Qingdao Railway Station via Metro Line 3. It is busiest in the early morning and around sunset. The pavilion at the end of the pier is open during daytime hours. Visitors can view the old town skyline and the bay from the pier.

A 2-km-long beachside park, between Xiao Qingdao Park and Bathing Beach. There is an oriental gate leading to a statue of Luxun, a famous Chinese writer.