Polar Ocean World

One of the best beaches within easy striking distance of the city. It is cleanish, very long and broad, with the highest waves. Tables, chairs, tents, boats, shower, changing facilities etc. are available for rent.

The Fushan forest park (浮山森林公园 Fushan senlin gongyuan) is a mountain park with some nice trails for easy walking and hiking and offers spectacular views over the city, shore and beaches. There are some old military tunnels near the peak that can be explored (bring a flashlight!). The hike to the top takes about 1 hour. Don't forget to take enough water and maybe some snacks along, as there are no vendors or stores in and nearby the park. The most popular route starts from the south entrance near Wangjiamaidao and follows a paved path to the summit, passing several viewpoints. The full loop takes about 2-3 hours. Bring sturdy shoes, water, and a flashlight if you plan to explore the old military tunnels near the peak.

This is a free, circular island park connected to the mainland by a short causeway. It is renowned for its panoramic 360-degree sea views, lawns, and rare red reef rocks. It has become a popular gathering spot for young people, often featuring informal open-air music performances. Visitors are advised to bring their own water as there are limited shops on the island.The island is connected to the mainland by a short causeway and can be reached on foot from Maidao Station (Metro Line 2, Exit E). It takes about 15 minutes to walk around the island. There are open lawns, rocky areas along the shore, and a few small food stalls. It is popular for photography and evening walks.

Qingdao was the location of the sailing events for the 2008 Summer Olympics hosted in Beijing. Visitors can see the plaza, lighthouse, and closing ceremonies site, as well as visit the restaurants and bars at the venue.

This museum includes exhibits of art and antiquities of ancient to modern Qingdao, and exhibits on porcelain and calligraphy.

Seafront walk is Starting from Tuandao Ring Road in the west and ending at Shilaoren in the east, the total length is about 40.6 km. The Seafront walk connects the city's major tourist attractions such as Zhanqiao Park, Naval Museum, Xiaoqingdao Park, Luxun Park, No. 1 Bathing Beach, Badaguan Scenic Area, May Fourth Square, and Shilaoren Bathing Beach, forming a unique seaside landscape gallery. The walk can be divided into three sections: the western section from Tuandao to Zhanqiao Pier (about 8 km), the central section from Zhanqiao to May Fourth Square (about 12 km), and the eastern section from May Fourth Square to Shilaoren Beach (about 20 km). The central section is the most popular and passes Badaguan and Beach No. 1.