Things to do in Qingdao, Shandong: The Best Nature & Parks

February 28, 2022 Kiesha Cripe

Qingdao ([tɕʰíŋtàu]; also spelled Tsingtao) is a city in eastern Shandong Province on the east coast of China. It is the largest city in its province. Administered at the sub-provincial level, Qingdao has jurisdiction over six districts and four county-level cities. As of 2014 Qingdao had a population of 9,046,200 with an urban population of 6,188,100. Lying across the Shandong Peninsula and looking out to the Yellow Sea, it borders Yantai to the northeast, Weifang to the west and Rizhao to the southwest.
Restaurants in Qingdao

1. Laoshan Scenic Area

Laoshan Scenic Area Dedicated Road, Laoshan District, Qingdao 266100 China +86 532 8889 8866 http://www.qdlaoshan.cn
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,055 reviews

Laoshan Scenic Area

One of China's most celebrated scenic areas, Laoshan presents a panorama of mountains, cliffs, waterfalls and temples.

Reviewed By Sillypiggys - Sydney, Australia

Snow capped peaks in winter! Perfect time to visit with barely any visitors. Spectacular views from the top! Great for hikers. We caught the 104 bus which starts at Taidong and travels down to the Xianggang West and Xianggang East Road (the West road becomes the East Road) along the coast until you reach Laoshan about 35km away. The cost is RMB3 from Taidong (terminus) to the Tourism Office of Laoshan. You just hop on and the ticket lady will tell you the correct fare to pay her. You need to book your tickets to the Laoshan scenic areas at the Tourism office before entering the park. Cost is RMB120 pp (low season) and RMB90 for students. Peak is RMB150 and RMB105 respectively. We then took one of the private driver’s offer of RMB300 for the day and she took us along the coast to see the Frog Rock, Laozhi statue, a look out to the Tea plantation and then Huayan Temple where we did a hike for a 1.5 hour round trip up the mountain. The temple was only 20mins walk up. We started at 10am and returned to Taidong around 6pm. The bus trip was 1hr in the morning (no traffic) but 2 hrs on the way back (peak weekday traffic). The private drivers speaks virtually no English and will try to take you to tea houses to sample teas and coerce you to buy or encourage you to eat at one of the restaurants. They won’t force you so gently decline if you are not interested. Note: there are no food options other than these restaurants so bring snacks or eat a good breakfast before you head out!!

2. Tangdao Bay

Binhai Avenue Southern, Huangdao District, Qingdao 266510 China
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Tangdao Bay

3. Signal Hill Park

No.17 Qidong Road, Shinan District, Qingdao 266000 China +86 532 8279 4141
Excellent
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4.5 based on 90 reviews

Signal Hill Park

4. Beijiushui River Laoshan

Sunjia Village, Laoshan District, Qingdao 266100 China
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4.5 based on 204 reviews

Beijiushui River Laoshan

Reviewed By whitej_11 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Long time before I went to visit Laoshan for very famous Taoists there,but later I was attracted by the nice view of the mountain, and more the broken but well placed stone blocks, looks unstable and dangerous, but always staying there steadily. In autumn we could see colorful view of the stones with plants of red leaves. Water always there for nice view together with stones. If lucky still can see some colorful birds. So when go to qingdao you must try to visit Laoshan

5. Qingdao Fushan Mountain Park

Fushan Mountain, Laoshan District, Qingdao 266100 China
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Qingdao Fushan Mountain Park

6. Qingdao Taiping Cape Park

Taipingjiao Second Road, Shinan District, Qingdao 266071 China
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

Qingdao Taiping Cape Park

7. Qingdao Haitun Show Hall

Wangjiamai Island, Donghai Road, Laoshan District, Qingdao 266061 China
Excellent
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Qingdao Haitun Show Hall

8. Qingdao Guanhai Mountain Park

Guanhai 2nd Road, Shinan District, Qingdao 266001 China
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Qingdao Guanhai Mountain Park

9. Qingdao XiaoYushan Park

No.24 Fushan Slip Road, Shinan District, Qingdao 266003 China
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4.5 based on 98 reviews

Qingdao XiaoYushan Park

Reviewed By ROCruiser - Claremont, United States

It seemed like we were the only ones there on the day we visited. This is an excellent spot to see Qingdao from higher up. We did climb up to the top of the pagoda and it was a wonderful view of the older section of the city. With fewer visitors one can really enjoy the serenity and sight.

10. Qingdao Seaside Sightseeing Path

Tuandao Ring Road, Qingdao China
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Qingdao Seaside Sightseeing Path

Reviewed By Soko37 - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Sightseeing path is connecting Old town with Laoshan part of Qingdao. You can start from the end or in down town. No ???? ????, maybe few ???? or mopeds ???? but crowded in season from spring till autumn ????. You pass beaches, Olympic centre, Maidao island ????, gallery in park, many cafes and restaurant. Maybe 20 kilometres to enjoy ???? the day.

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