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Visitors take the elevator to an outdoor observation deck that offers panoramic views of Qingdao.The tower has an indoor viewing area and an outdoor platform. The observation deck is at an altitude of approximately 230 meters. On clear days, visitors can see the coastline, the old town, and the modern eastern districts. There is a small café and a souvenir shop on site.Tea, snacks, and beer are available inside, as are souvenirs and an exhibit on Qingdao's winning bid for the sailing competitions during the Beijing Olympics.
Qingdao TV Tower is 232 metres (761 ft) tall lattice television tower with an observation deck situated on the top of 116 metres high Taiping Hill in Julin Hill Park in Qingdao, China. It is the tallest attraction in the city.
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湛山寺; Zhànshān Sì
This temple was built in 1945. It has five halls and a pagoda, with an area of 20,000 m². The temple boasts a large collection of skillfully carved statues of Buddha and Buddhist scriptures. There are tens of thousands of people at Zhanshan Temple from the 8th to the 10th of April on the lunar calendar every year.
中山公园; Zhōngshān Gōngyuán
百花苑; Bǎihuāyuàn
Small park with lots of trees, flowers and sculptures. For many years it was the cemetery for foreigners, but the cemetery was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. It is now a beautiful park with sculptures of writers, artists, and revolutionaries.
青岛山(炮台遗址)公园; Qīngdǎo Shān (pàotáiyízhǐ) Gōngyuán
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.
青岛啤酒博物馆; Qīngdǎo Píjiǔbówùguǎn
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).