The beautiful seaside city of Qingdao is located on Jiaozhou Bay on the Yellow Sea. It is one of the closest Chinese cities to Korea and Japan, making Qingdao an important port for international trade. In addition to its industry and commerce, Qingdao is also known for its scenic coastal view, colonial style architectures, historical residences and other tourist attractions. In the first half of the 1900s, Qingdao was a colony of Germany and Japan, thus the great abundance of buildings with European influences. It is sometimes called the Switzerland of the Orient, owing to it's red-roof buildings, green trees, blue sea and sky. The city is surrounded by sea on three sides, so part of the attraction is to walk along the coastline, enjoy the beach and listen to the waves breaking on the shore. Furthermore, there are plenty of sightseeing opportunities, such as the Eight Passes Villas, Zhanqiao Pier, May 4th Square and Mt. Laoshan. Another attraction of the city is its local cuisine of seafood since this is the very place where you could enjoy a great variety of fresh seafood coming directly from the sea.
1. Historic Qingdao (1 Day) RMB1590/2pax
The Pier, Xiaoqingdao Park, Qingdao Fort, Lunch, Qingdao Beer Museum, TV Tower, Qingdao Museum
2. Qingdao Architecture (1 Day) RMB1590/2pax
Xiaoyushan Hill Park, Governor House, Lunch, Granite Mansion, Villas at Eight Passes and May 4th Square
3. Mt. Laoshan - Cradle of Taoism (1 Day) RMB2280/2pax
Beijiushui and Chaoyin Waterfall, Lunch, Taiqing Temple and Dragon Waterfall
4. Zibo - Ancient Chinese City & Museum (1 Day) RMB2620/2pax
Museum of Qi Kingdom, Funerary Horses Mausoleum in Qi Dynasty, Lunch ,Ancient Carts Museum
5. Wei Fang - Kite Capital of the World (1 Day) RMB2620/2pax
Yangjiabu Kite Factory, Shihu Garden, Lunch, Kite Museum
6. Evening Qingdao Cruise: RMB1480/2pax
The Pier, Qingdao Bay and Luxun Park
 Zhanqiao Pier
Zhanqiao Pier is the symbol of Qingdao, originally completed in 1891 as a naval pier and expanded by the Germans in 1897. It is accompanied by a two-story Chinese pavilion and the impressive Zhan Bridge. The pavilion stands in contrast to the European architecture in the background. The bay, islands and lighthouse make it an enchanting location and a hub of activity.
Small Qingdao Island
East of the pier is the violin-shaped island of Small Qingdao Island (Xiao Qing Dao). With its octagonal whitemarble lighthouse built by the Germans at the beginning of the last century, the island has become known locally as the " floating light of isle". The island was originally a part of the main land. Years of erosion has chipped away at the narrow ridge that connected the two eventually submerging the land pass completely. After dark, the lighthouse beacon can be seen from up to12 miles out to sea making it a must-see destination, day or night.
 Qingdao Fort
Qingdaoshan fort was first built from 1899 to 1905 by the German army. In 1897, German army occupied Jiao Zhou Bay and landed on Qingdao. The colonial government was set up in Qingdao soon after the Sino-German Jiaozhou Treaty was signed. They spent a total of 1.85 million marks to build a series of military forts, Qingdaoshan fort among them.
It is a permanent fort which is made up of three parts: South fort, North Fort and underground headquarters. South fort lies on the high rock in the South of Qingdaoshan with four 280 mm cannons and two 210 mm cannons, while North fort is on the high rock in the North of Qingdaoshan. It has two 150 mm cannons. The fort occupies a commanding position with Taipingshan fort in the East and Chushuishan fort in the Northwest. Some other forts built at the same time are Zhanshan No.1 fort, Zhongjiawa South No.2 fort, Zhongjiawa East No.3 fort, Taipingzhen Southeast No.4, and several other forts. In 1914, the Japanese defeated the German forces and took over the colonial administration. When the Germans withdrew, they blew up Qingdao fort, only a small part was left undamaged. At present, part of the fort and Huiquan fort are well preserved. In 1984 Qingdao People's Governmanet opened the fort to the public and recognized it as an important cultural relic. In 1994, the fort became a Education Base of Patriotism.
 Qingdao Beer Museum
Tsintao Beer is the best-known Chinese Beer in the world and at home. It has become one of the major exports of Qingdao internationally. The local residents are proud of their brewery, and have constructed a museum that offers samples of their beer. The museum chronicles the brewery's century-old history through interactive and entertaining displays.
Qingdao Museum
Founded in 1965, the Qingdao Municipal Museum is the official history museum of the city. The museum houses over 30 exhibits, with more than 100,000 pieces of cultural treasures, including calligraphy, painting, pottery and porcelain, bronze, ancient coins, and carvings in tortoise shell, bamboo, wood, ivory, and animal horn etc.
Mt. Xiaoyushan Park
The park is built after classical Chinese fashion and sits atop the Xiaoyushan Mount from which it received its name. Loved for its pavillions and the spectacular view of the Huiquan Bay, the park's centerpiece is an eight-cornered building with three floors standing on the top of the hill, poetically named "Seeing Waves Tower".
 Governor House
The Governor House is located at the foot of Signal Hill, and is known locally as "Guest House". It is one of the many impressive villas in the Qingdao area. At the time of German colonization, it served as the Governor's official residence, and the building is accordingly built with flamboyant ornaments, graceful lines and bold colors aping its counterparts back in the Kaisers' Germany.
 Granite Mansion
The Granite Mansion, another stately residence, was built for the German governors. Its Chinese name is Huashilou, the architecture a blend of the neo-classical and Gothic . This granite architecture, once the symbol of authority, was built in 1906 as the German Governor鈥檚 office building. The building became the seat of Qingdao Municipal Government after the liberation of the city.
 Villas at Eight Passes
Badaguan Scenic Area is famous for its picturesque residences and luxuriant trees growing along each of the main avenues. The original streets are named after the eight famous passes in China, that is why the residents referred to the area as 鈥淓ight Passes.鈥. After liberation, two more major avenues were built in the area, keeping the original avenues unchanged along with their names. Amid the overarching trees and flower gardens are magnificent villas, each with a unique style as their original owners tried to transplant their home countries' architecture onto their new residences. You could see influences from Russia, Britain, France, Germany, the United States, Denmark, Greece, Spain, Switzerland and Japan, which make each villa impressive, while the scenic area breathtaking.
Museum of Qi Kingdom
Museum of Qi Kingdom chronicles the rise of a major cultural stronghold along the Zi River. The museum has 15 exhibition halls with hundreds of cultural relics presenting the glorious history of the ancient Qi State, which lasted over 800 years.
 Funerary Horses Mausoleum
The Funerary Horses Mausoleum houses a pit containing six clay horses and a chariot. This excavation gives you a glimpse into the world of ancient Chinese feudal lords.
Ancient Carts Museum
In this museum you will see representations of 13 war carriages and 38 horses, plus various restored ancient carriages from different dynasties.
 Shihu Garden
Shihu Garden has a nickname, the Ten Tablet Garden. During the Ming and Qing dynasties this was the residence of high officials. In 1885 the owner converted it into a private garden. Because of its tiny size, the local people joked that it was no larger than ten wooden tablets.
 Yangjiabu Kite Factory
The Yangjiabu Kite factory is the largest kite factory in China with an annual output of over one million kites. You will have the chance to learn the procedures of making a kite with 12 steps and even try to make a kite with your own hands.
Kite Museum
The museum is built to resemble a flying dragon, inspired by a special kite. There are more than 2,000 kites on display ranging from the traditional to the outlandish, plus an extensive collection of non-Chinese kites.
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