{"id":3505,"date":"2011-02-28T14:34:27","date_gmt":"2011-02-28T06:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=3505"},"modified":"2011-02-28T14:34:55","modified_gmt":"2011-02-28T06:34:55","slug":"what-to-see-in-qingdao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/beijing-travel\/what-to-see-in-qingdao","title":{"rendered":"What to see in Qingdao"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Beach at Qingdao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Plan your Plan your Qingdao Tour<\/a>? Qingdao is a picturesque coastal city that lies on the southern tip of China’s Shandong Peninsula, located in JiaoZhou Bay facing the Yellow Sea. Qingdao has seven urban districts and five county level cities under its jurisdiction with 10,645 square kilometers of land and a population of more than 8.1 million. Qingdao, with an annual average temperature of 12.2\u00b0C, is also a well-known holiday resort in China.<\/p>\n

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Features & Attractions<\/strong>
\n\u2022Qingdao No.1 Bathing Beach
\n\u2022Mt. Laoshan
\n\u2022Zhan Bridge
\n\u2022Qingdao International Beer Town
\n\u2022Badaguan Scenic Area
\n\u2022Historical Culture and Euro-Asian Culture Area
\n\u2022Zhanshan Temple
\n\u2022Qingdao Protestant Church<\/div>\n
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Qingdao No.1 Bathing Beach<\/strong>
\nWith a length of 580 meters and a width of 40 meters, the No.1 Bathing Bach is located around Huiquan Bend of Qingdao<\/a>. It is surrounded\u00a0 by mountains on three sides. this beach is noted for its clear water, mild waves and soft sand. The beautiful scenery with its European ambience can compete with Hawaii, Bali or Samet Island in Thailand. Colorful chalets built in various shapes lead visitors into a fairytale world. July, August and September is the best time to visit. The neighboring spots include Huiquan Square, the Naval Museum and Lu Xun Park.
\nTicket Price: Free
\nOpening Time: the whole day
\nHow to get there: Bus No. 6, 15, 26, 214, 223, 304, 311, 312, 316<\/div>\n
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Mt. Laoshan<\/strong>
\nWith its highest peak rising 1,133 meters above sea level, Mt. Laoshan is situated on the southeastern Shangdong peninsula. Facing the Yellow Sea, it is one of China’s major scenic resorts and has long held the reputation as the No. 1 Famous Mountain on the Sea.
\nThe entire mountain covers 446 square kilometers and has 218 places of interest, big and small.
\nIt is a famous Taoist mountain boasting both mountainous and coastal scenery.
\nMt. Laoshan is also known for its oddly shaped rocks, ancient trees, and crystal-clear springs.
\nTicket Price: CNY 70
\nOpening Time: 07:30-16:30
\nHow to get there: Buses No. 304, 104, 802 or 113 to Mt. Laoshan<\/div>\n
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Zhan Bridge<\/strong>
\nOriginally built in 1891 as a naval pier, Zhan Bridge is 440-meter (1444-foot) long and 10-meter (33-foot) wide with giant granite supports. Lotus-shaped lamps provide illumination and decoration. At the south end of the bridge is a Chinese style octagon pavilion standing in contrast to European buildings in the background.
\nTicket Price: CNY 5
\nOpening Time: 07:00-19:00 (peak seasons)
\n08:00-17:30 (low seasons)
\nHow to get there: Buses of No.2, 5, 6, 8, 25, 26, 218, 220, 223, 225, 301, 304, 305, 307, 311, 316, 320, 321, 501, 217 or 801 to get there.<\/div>\n
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Qingdao International Beer Town<\/strong>
\nLocated on coastal road S212 in the Shilaoren National Tourism Resort in the city of Qingdao<\/a>, Qingdao International Beer Town is dedicated to showcasing the virtues of beer. It is the largest international beer metropolis in Asia.
\nQingdao International Beer Town has developed into a theme park, now in its 6th season, with over 30 international-class recreational facilities spread out over 33 hectares (80 acres) of land, making the beer town an interesting and refreshing (also quite literally) place to spend a day discovering the infinite diversity of pilsener, lager, ale – or just plain ol’ beer.
\nTicket Price: CNY 60 (during the Qingdao International Beer Festival)
\nOpening Time: August to September
\nHow to get there: Buses No. 201, 301, 312 or 313, and get off at Pei Jiu Cheng Station. There are special buses for visitors during the Qingdao International Beer Festival.<\/div>\n
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Badaguan Scenic Area<\/strong>
\nBadaguan Scenic Area is a famous picturesque sanitarium area in China, located in the east of\u00a0Qingdao<\/a> city, Shandong Province. This place used to have eight avenues that were named after eight famous passes in China. Thus, it was named Badaguan, which means eight passes. Since 1949, two more avenues were built in the area and there are now actually ten avenues. However, its name still remains the same.<\/div>\n
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Historical Culture and Euro-Asian Culture Area<\/strong>
\nThis area contains numerous cultural relics strewn in beautiful natural scenery. this valuable heritage of the century-old city is a result of the combination of eastern and western cultures. Little Qingdao Isle, Xiaoyushan Park, Luxun Park, the Aquarium, the Marine Products Museum, the Navy Museum, Zhanshan Temple, the Catholic Church, the Lutheran Church, the Governor\u2019s Office Building, the century-old villas area Badaguan (Eight Great Passes), and the romantic bathing beaches are excellent tourist centers.<\/div>\n
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Zhanshan Temple<\/strong>
\nLocated to the east of TaiPing Hill, at the base of ZhanShan, was built in 1945.\u00a0 The monastery has five halls and a pagoda, with a total area of 20,000 square meters.\u00a0 The temple boasts a large collection of skillfully carved statues of Buddha and Buddhist scriptures.\u00a0 There are tens of\u00a0 thousands of people at ZhanShan Temple from 8th to 10th in April on the lunar calender every year.
\nTicket Price: CNY 10
\nOpening Time: 08:30-16:30
\nHow to get there: Buses No. 26, 206, 310 or 370 and get off at Zhanshansi Station<\/div>\n
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Qingdao Protestant Church<\/strong>
\nThe Qingdao Protestant Church (Jidu jiaotang), built in 1910, is one of Qingdao<\/a> ‘s quieter and more interesting sights. Although recently renovated this church still retains most of its original style and charm. Situated on a slight hill across from the Xinhaoshan park, the 39.10 meter tall bell tower and 18 meter high main hall, are easily missed on the winding roads leading up here.
\nTicket Price: CNY 3 (another CNY 4 for going up the bell tower)
\nOpening Time: 08:00-16:30
\nHow to get there: Bus No.1, 214, 225 to get there<\/div>\n
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Qingdao Travel Service<\/strong><\/div>\n
Qingdao One Day Tour<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
Shandong Trip<\/a>
\nTaishan Trip<\/a>
\nMount Taishan Trip<\/a>
\nQufu Trip<\/span><\/a>
\nJinan Trip<\/span><\/a>
\nShandong Attractions<\/a>
\nShandong Tours<\/span><\/a>
\nShandong Hotels<\/a>
\nShandong Food<\/a>
\nShandong Shopping<\/a>
\nShandong Nightlife<\/a>
\nShandong Transportation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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