A 4A historic coastal site in Huangdao disctrict. First built by King Goujian of Yue, it was rebuilt after three imperial visits by Qin Shi Huang, who dispatched Xu Fu to sail east from here. Visitors can climb ancient stone paths for sea views and relic sightseeing
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大珠山
Dazhu Mountain is a 4A coastal scenic spot in Huangdao District, split into two zones: Zhushan Xiugu and Shimen Temple. Famous for vast wild azalea blossoms from March to May, it features grotesque rock formations, ancient grottoes and a centuries-old Buddhist temple built in the Jin Dynasty. Hiking uphill offers panoramic views over the Yellow Sea.
银沙滩
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.
金沙滩
Golden Beach is located in the Huangdao Economic Development Zone of Qingdao, bordering the Yellow Sea to the south and extending in a crescent shaped shape from east to west. It has a total length of over 3500 meters and a width of 300 meters.It is named for its clear water, flat beaches, fine sand, and golden hue.At the end of 2008, it was rated as an AAAA level scenic area and is known as the "No.1 Beach in Asia".
The Golden Beach mainly has attractions such as Tianjie Guangtai International Sea Bath, Qicai City Water Park, and Qin Shi Huang's East Tour Palace. The resort has complete service facilities, including two three-star hotels, vacation villas, apartment buildings, and complete entertainment facilities, making it a good seaside vacation destination.
The best tourist months for Golden Beach are June, July, and August.
小青岛公园
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.
青岛市科技馆(红岛馆)
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.
栈桥; Zhànqiáo
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.