Qingdao International Airport 44 min
Jiaozhou Bay Bridge (34 min) One of the world's longest, this impressive cable-stayed bridge stretches 16 mi. over the bay. Qingdao No.1 Bathing Beach (8 min) Wide sandy beach popular for swimming & sunbathing, with changing rooms & showers. Lu Xun Park (12 min) Seafront park constructed in 1929 & dedicated to a writer with pine woods, paths & a memorial arch. Qingdao Aquarium (13 min) Established aquarium in a scenic seaside setting featuring a range of marine life & freshwater fish. Underwater World Qingdao (South Gate) (10 min) May Fourth Square (7 min) Public plaza encircling a huge, red modern sculpture, with grassy areas and a seafront promenade. Zhanshan Temple (15 min) Built in 1945, this active Buddhist sanctuary features a stupa, bell tower, Buddha & prayer halls. Zhanqiao Pier (18 min) 1800s pier stretching 440 m. to iconic Huilan Ge, a 2-story pavilion featured on local beer labels. St. Michael's Cathedral, Qingdao (15 min) Restored Catholic church built in the Romanesque Revival architectural style & established in 1934. Signal Mountain Park (13 min) Xiao Qingdao (14 min) Park and lighthouse Xiao Yu Hill (8 min) Quaint city park boasting a well-tended landscape of gardens & greens amid views of the sea. Badaguan (8 min) Peaceful city scenic area with many mature trees, garden-style villas & foreign-styled buildings. Tsingtao Brewery Museum (13 min) Famous brewery with industrial manufacturing displays & a lounge offering beer samples & snacks. Naval Museum (12 min) A variety of exhibits & artifacts related to the Chinese Navy, along with submarine & ship tours. |