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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.
Zhanqiao Pier is located at the southern shore of Qingdao, China, off Zhongshan Road. This now 440-meter-long (1,443.6 ft) pier, constructed in 1891, was Qingdao's first wharf. The octagonal Huilan pavilion was constructed at the end of the pier in 1930, and features as the logo of Tsingtao Brewery.
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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.
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.
天主教堂; Tiānzhǔjiàotáng; also known as St. Michael's Church
Built in 1934. Masses held every Sunday.
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.
青岛市美术馆; Qīngdǎoshì Měishùguǎn
The building is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit, the former site of the Qingdao Branch of the Red Swastika Society. It is divided into three exhibition halls: the front courtyard (Roman-style architecture), the middle courtyard (traditional Chinese palace-style architecture), and the rear courtyard (Islamic-style architecture).
信号山公园
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.