Qingdao: Sightseeing
Places and attractions in the Sightseeing category
St. Michael's Cathedral
Romanesque Revival-style Catholic church St. Michael's Cathedral stands as a beacon of historical and architectural significance in the coastal city of Qingdao, China. Also known as Zhejiang Road Catholic Church, this century-old structure is a testament to the city’s rich multicultural heritage.
May Fourth Square
Oceanfront plaza with modern sculpture May Fourth Square is a prominent public space that has become an iconic landmark in the coastal city of Qingdao, China. Named after the May Fourth Movement, which was a significant event in modern Chinese history that took place in 1919, the square serves as a symbol...
Zhanshan Temple
Nestled in the coastal city of Qingdao, China, Zhanshan Temple stands as a serene oasis amidst the urban landscape. This Buddhist temple, characterized by its traditional architectural features, offers a glimpse into the spiritual and cultural fabric of the region.
Qingdao TV Tower
Qingdao TV Tower, a modern marvel of engineering and architecture, punctuates the skyline of Qingdao, a coastal city in China's eastern Shandong province. Standing at an impressive 232 meters, it is not only a functional telecommunications facility but also a popular...
Xiao Yu Hill
Nestled in the heart of Qingdao, Xiao Yu Hill stands as a verdant oasis amidst the urban landscape. This charming park is not only a natural escape for city dwellers but also a historic site, offering a blend of scenic beauty and cultural heritage.
Qingdao Aquarium
Nestled in the vibrant coastal city of Qingdao, China, the Qingdao Aquarium beckons visitors with its captivating display of marine life and educational exhibits. As an aquatic sanctuary, this destination offers a unique window into the underwater world, providing an...
Zhanqiao Pier
Zhanqiao Pier, a prominent landmark in the coastal city of Qingdao, China, is an iconic tourist attraction renowned for its picturesque scenery and historical significance. Originally constructed in 1891 during the German occupation, the pier extends from the southern...
Xinhao Hill
Perched atop the lush greenery of Qingdao, Xinhao Hill Park offers a serene escape from the bustling city life below. This verdant oasis is a favorite among both locals and tourists, providing panoramic views of the coastal city and the Yellow Sea beyond.
Lu Xun Park
10-acre seaside park with trails and woods Nestled in the bustling coastal city of Qingdao, Lu Xun Park stands as a verdant oasis paying homage to one of China's most revered literary figures. Named after the famous writer and thinker Lu Xun, who played a pivotal role in modern Chinese literature, the park is...
Jiaozhou Bay
The Jiaozhou Bay is a bay located in Qingdao, China. It was a German colonial concession from 1898 until 1914. Jiaozhou is the main town of the bay area, which was historically romanized as Kiaochow, Kiauchau or Kiao-Chau in English and Kiautschou in German.
Jiaozhou Bay Bridge
Jiaozhou Bay Bridge is a 26.7 km long roadway bridge in eastern China's Shandong province, which is part of the 41.58 km Jiaozhou Bay Connection Project.
Badaguan
Badaguan is a historical mansion area located near the coastline in the city of Qingdao, Shandong, China. Badaguan is made up of streets named after great military forts of the ancient times.
Qingdao University
Qingdao University is a key provincial research university located in Qingdao, Shandong, China. The university was first established in 1985.
Qingdao Post & Telecommunications Museum
Jiao'ao Royal Post Office, or German Jiaozhou Post Office, Qingdao German Imperial Post Office, was the postal agency of the German Jiao'ao Lend-Lease, whose former location is at No.
Kiautschou Governor's Hall
Kiautschou Governor's Hall is the former German colonial government building at Qingdao, China.
Zhongshan Park
Qingdao Zhongshan Park is a city park located at 28 Wendeng Road, Shinnan District, Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China. The park was originally established in 1901 by the German colonial government's forestry department as a botanical testing...
Former German prison Museum
Qingdao European Prison, also known as Qingdao German Prison, is located at No. 25 Changzhou Road in the south of Qingdao City, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China, east of Qingdao Tianhou Palace, built before August 1900 and put into use...
Qingdao Port
The Port of Qingdao is a seaport on the Yellow Sea in the vicinity of Qingdao, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China. It is one of the ten busiest ports in the world.
Tian hou gong
Qingdao Tianhou Palace is located at No.19 Taiping Road, Shinnan District, Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China, founded in the third year of the Ming Dynasty.
Shinan District
Shinan is an urban district of Qingdao, Shandong. It has an area of 30.01 square kilometres, and had approximately 588,800 inhabitants as of 2019. Shinan is located in coastal hilled terrain, and has a temperate monsoon climate. Common features include moderate temperatures, moist air, abundant rainfall, and four distinct seasons.
Xiao Qingdao
Xiao Qingdao is an island in Qingdao, China. It is located in the southeast of Zhan Qiao pier. Xiao Qingdao was a restricted military area until 1987. During the German occupation in 1900, they named "Qingdao" for their leased territory, and built a lighthouse on Xiao Qingdao island.
Laoshan District
Laoshan District is an urban district of Qingdao, Shandong. It has an area of 858 square kilometres and had approximately 379,500 inhabitants as of 2010. It is home to Mount Lao, which gave the district its name.
Shibei District
Shibei is an urban district of Qingdao, People's Republic of China. As of 2010, it has an area of 63.18 square kilometres and around 1,027,000 inhabitants. In December 2012 neighbouring Sifang District was merged into Shibei.
Qingdao University of Science and Technology
Qingdao University of Science and Technology is a university located in Qingdao, China, colloquially known as Qingkeda.
Cangkou
Cangkou is a neighbourhood in the Licang District of Qingdao, Shandong, China. It was an administrative district of Qingdao from 1951 to 1994. In 1938 the site of Guchengding was dug over during a fight. It is the location of the Qingdao Cangkou Air Base and the nearby Qingdaobei Railway Station.
Sifang District
Sifang is a former district at the core of Qingdao, People's Republic of China. In 2003, it had an area of 34.55 square kilometres and around 383,700 inhabitants. In December 2012, it was merged into Shibei District.
Ocean University of China
The Ocean University of China, colloquially known as Haida is a university in Qingdao. As one of the key comprehensive universities of China, it is under the direct administration of the Ministry of Education.
Qingdao Qianwan Container Terminal
Qingdao Qianwan Container Terminal is a port of China, located at Qianwan, Qingdao, Shandong province. Qingdao Port ranked 10th in 2008 world's busiest container ports with 10,320 thousands TEU, current projects were expected to raise the capacity to 15,000 thousands or more.
Former site of Hotel Fuerstenhof
The Marquis Hotel, also known as the Marquis Courtyard Hotel, is located at No. 37 Guangxi Road in the south district of Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, west of Zhejiang Road. It is part of the German Architectural Complex of Qingdao, a national...
Qingdao Jiaozhou Bay tunnel
Qingdao Jiaozhou Bay Tunnel is an under-sea road tunnel located in Shandong Province in eastern China. It crosses underneath Jiaozhou Bay, connecting Huangdao to the south with the city of Qingdao in the north at the narrow entrance to the bay.
Former site of Japanese No.1 Primary School
Qingdao First Japanese Ordinary High School is a Japanese ordinary high school that existed in Qingdao from 1917 to 1945, later renamed Qingdao First Japanese National School. Its former site is located at 29 Wuding Road, North District, Qingdao...
Former site of German Imperial Observatory
The Qingdao Observatory is located on the summit of Guanxiang Mountain in the Shinan District of Qingdao, China. The existing building complex was originally built in 1905.
Licang District
Licang is an urban district of Qingdao in the Chinese province of Shandong. It has an area of 95.52 km² and around 510.000 inhabitants as of 2010. The district will host the main grounds for the International Horticultural Expo in 2014.