What You Will Do
Get the most out of your stay in Qingdao with your local guide. You will discover Qingdao city by visiting its streets and architectures from the early 20th when it was the colonial city, you will taste the most authentic beer by visiting the Qingdao beer brewery. And you will explore the famous Taoist mountain Laoshan where Taichi originated. Try the best seafood and beer in China with the local experts from the door to door service. Unhurried and worry-free traveling experience with friendly local people.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Qingdao XiaoYushan Park
50 minutes
You will explore the XiaoYuShan Park(Little Fish Hill Park). It is a classical-style garden well-known as the best spot to enjoy the panoramic city views.
2
Badaguan Scenic Resort
40 minutes
You will visit the Badaguan Scenic Reserve, whose leafy avenues and villas were built by the British, Swiss, and other nationalities during the colonial time of Qingdao.
3
Qingdao Site Museum of the Former German Governor's Residence
40 minutes
Built in 1907, this German castle-like building of royal European style was the residence of the German Governor in Qingdao and hence named "Governor's House".
In 1934, it was renamed "Guest House" and became the top-notch hotel in Qingdao. Chairman Mao stayed here in the summer of 1957.
4
Zhanqiao Pier
45 minutes
You will stroll along Zhanqiao pier, built in 1891 to enable larger vessels to dock at Qingdao.
Today, the pier stretches 1,312 feet (400 meters) into Qingdao Bay, and boasts a Chinese-style pavilion at one end.
5
German Street
30 minutes
You will be taken to explore the German-style architecture and twin-towered St Michael’s Catholic Church of the charming Zhejiang Road area, Qingdao’s oldest district.
6
Qingdao Beer Museum
50 minutes
You will tour to the 1903 Tsingtao Brewery, which was built for Qingdao’s one-time German population during the colonial time.
Explore the beer manufacturing facilities, and taste the famous beer.You will be offered to taste a cup of authentic Qingdao Beer for free in the beer museum.
After the beer museum, you may explore the biggest seafood market in Qingdao near by the brewery.
7
Laoshan Scenic Area
3 hours
You will visit the largest and oldest preserved temple in Laoshan, Taiqing Temple from 2,000 years ago.
It is the second most important Taoist Temple in China. The Taoists from Laoshan Mountain were famous for their religious knowledge and legendary skills in Taichi.
The Taiqing Temple complex has more than 150 rooms, including two courtyards named Martyr's Shrine and Shrine of Master of Scriptures, and inner temples like Sanguan, Sanqing and Sanhuang with their own gates and walls. Pay attention to the trees you will find on your way, some of them centenaries, like two old cypresses and a rare camellia.
While descending the mountain, you will come across odd shaped stones, caves and imposing cliffs, as well as many clear springs. It is said to be home to some “supernatural spirits” that has inspired poems and emperor’s stories over the course of history.
You will visit the xiaoyushan finishing village right below the Laoshan mountain afterwards.
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