Charming Qingdao

Qingdao tours
1. Qingdao highlights tour – full day
From historic sites to the modern architecture, this highlights tour will take you to the most popular spots in Qingdao. You will see a truly charming Qingdao.
Start: Your hotel or Cruise terminal or Qingdao city
         Badaguan Scenic Area
         Qingdao Fortress
         Xiaoyushan ParkZhanqiao Pier
         Lunch time
         The Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center
         May Forth Square
         Qingdao Beer Museum (Tsingtao Brewery)
End:  Your hotel or Cruise terminal or Qingdao city

2.Qingdao City tour – half day
If you have only half a day, this compressed tour will be perfect for you. Badaguan was a result of European city planning concepts; it encompasses nearly a hundred villas in different styles. Qingdao Brewery was perhaps one of the few positive legacies of Western colonialism in China. From the hill of Xiaoyushan Park you will have a marvelous view over the city. The last stop is Zhanqiao Pier-Qingdao’s landmark and the label of Qingdao Beer.
Start: Your hotel or Cruise terminal or Qingdao city
         Badagaun - Eight Great Passes Scenic Area
         Qingdao Beer Museum (Tsingtao Brewery)
         Xiaoyushan Park
         Zhanqiao Pier
End:  Your hotel or Cruise terminal or Qingdao city

3. Mount Lao excursion – half day
It is known as one of the birthplaces of Taoism, a place of pilgrimage for centuries. Mount Lao once had 9 palaces, 8 temples, and 72 convents. Many of these places have been lost over the years, but a number of the temples remaining are worth a look for their elegant architecture and their excellent views out to sea.
Start: Your hotel or Cruise terminal or Qingdao city
         Mount Lao: Taiqing Temple
         Dragon Waterfall
End:   Your hotel or Cruise terminal or Qingdao city

4.Historic architectural tour – full day
Qingdao's strong colonial heritage is evident from the numerous European style buildings and cobblestone - paved small alleys. This historic architectural tour will show you the formal German Governor’s Residence, the Catholic Church, Qingdao Railway station and Badaguan. Your tour will be ended at Zhongshan Road, the city’s main thoroughfare and historic district.
Start: Your hotel or Cruise terminal or Qingdao city
         Badagaun - Eight Great Passes Scenic Area
         Governor's Residence
         Lunch time
         The Catholic Church
         Qingdao Railway Station
         Zhong Shan Road
End: Your hotel or Cruise terminal or Qingdao city

5. Mount Lao excursion – full day
It is known as one of the birthplaces of Taoism, a place of pilgrimage for centuries. Mount Lao once had 9 palaces, 8 temples, and 72 convents. Many of these places have been lost over the years, but a number of the temples remaining are worth a look for their elegant architecture and their excellent views out to sea.
Start: Your hotel or Cruise terminal or Qingdao city
         Mount Lao: Taiqing Temple
         Dragon Waterfall
         Lunch
         Jufeng (Gigantic Peak)
         Beijiushui Scenic Area (Nine Waters & Eighteen Pools)
End: Your hotel or Cruise terminal or Qingdao city

Private departure: daily
Activities level: Easy to moderate
Transfer: Private air-condition vehicle
Available Languages: English, Mandarin