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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.
Xiao Qingdao is an island in Qingdao, Shandong, China. It is located in the southeast of Zhan Qiao pier.
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中国人民解放军海军博物馆, previously known as the Qingdao Naval Museum
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).
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.
鲁迅公园
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.
Tsingtao Pier
Zhanqiao Pier, built in 1891 under the direction of Qing Dynasty general Zhang Gaoyuan, is Qingdao's oldest artificial pier and a key provincial cultural relic. Originally a 200-meter naval wharf, it was expanded to its current 440-meter length in 1931, extending into Qingdao Bay. The pier is renowned as "a rainbow stretching far into the distance" and features an octagonal pavilion, the Huilan Pavilion, built in 1930, whose image is a core design element of the Tsingtao Beer logo. The pier is free to access, while entering the pavilion costs about 4 RMB, open roughly from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. A major seasonal attraction occurs from November to April, when tens of thousands of Siberian black-headed gulls overwinter here. Visitors can walk to the end of the pier for panoramic bay views, and at low tide, explore the rocky areas for clams and crabs. The pier is located at the southern end of Zhongshan Road and is a short walk from Qingdao Station via Metro Line 3.
德国监狱旧址博物馆
This building housed a prison built by the Germans. The visit begins with an exhibit of the good and bad sides of German and Japanese occupation, followed by a visit of the cells and torture rooms. The building originally housed German prisoners, but was later used to incarcerate Chinese prisoners under Japanese rule, and communist party members under the Kuomintang. The basement recreates the Japanese torture cells, complete with original implements and illustrations. The exhibition includes original prison cells, interrogation rooms, and a basement recreation of Japanese-era torture chambers. Information panels are in Chinese and English. Photography is permitted in most areas but not inside the cells. The museum is not recommended for young children.
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.