Qingdao Jiaozhou Bay Bridge

Once a major textile mill, this vast industrial complex has been transformed into a creative art district. It features graffiti-covered walls, contemporary art installations, and spacious lofts, making it a paradise for urban exploration and photography.

Guangxingli is a restored early 20th-century courtyard housing complex that now houses independent cafes, craft shops, and small galleries. It offers a quieter alternative to the more commercialized attractions and is a good place to spend an afternoon. Entry is free. A beautifully preserved and revitalized "Li Yuan" (courtyard housing) block. It now houses independent cafes, craft shops, and design studios, offering a more local and artistic atmosphere compared to the city's well-known beaches and beer street.

The museum offers a self-guided tour through the original 1903 brewery buildings, including the fermenting hall and the historic bottling line. The tour takes about 1-1.5 hours. Visitors can see original brewing equipment, historical photographs, and exhibits on the development of China's beer industry. The tour ends at a bar area where the included beer samples are served. The museum is a short walk from the Taidong commercial area and is accessible by Metro Line 2 or 3.Tickets include one sample of unfiltered "raw" beer and one draft beer. The on-site bar serves fresh beer and a small selection of snacks. Booking online through apps is often cheaper than purchasing at the door.The brewery has some interesting exhibits and the bottling plant is fascinating. Inside, you will see the history of the brewery and how beer was made in the late 19th and 20th century. All tickets includes one free 125-ml sample of delicious unfiltered "raw" beer and one of draft beer. The more expensive tickets may also include free drinking (one hour), sausages and other food. When booked online through an app, the tickets are significantly cheaper (¥35 for regular and ¥55 including free drinking as of Nov 2017).

Built in 1934. Masses held every Sunday.

This park is the site of the former German battery overlooking Jiaozhou Bay. Visitors can enjoy the park, as well as visit the battery structure and an exhibit on the history of the German military in Qingdao. The park contains the preserved German-era battery and underground command tunnels. Visitors can walk through the tunnels and see the original artillery emplacements. The hilltop offers panoramic views over the old town and Jiaozhou Bay. Allow about 1.5 hours for a visit.

This hill was used by the Germans as a signalling station, and was later turned into a park. It has lovely landscape and features a revolving tea shop offering a 360-degree panorama of Qingdao. Visitors will also see the Heart to Heart Bridge, where local couples place a heart-shaped padlock on the bridge to ensure that their relationship will last forever.