Qingdao Layover Tour

With 6 hours in Qingdao, you can visit the city’s renowned attractions. Start with Xiaoyushan Park, a famous classical-style scenic spot in Qingdao. Climb to the top for panoramic views of coastal landmarks like Zhanqiao Pier and Xiaoqingdao Island. After a 30-minute visit, head to Badaguan Scenic Area, known as the "Exhibition of World Architecture" for its unique buildings blending styles from over 20 countries. The beautiful scenery will ease your travel fatigue. Finally, return to the airport to complete your check-in procedures.

Scenery of Badaguan

Depart from the airport and go to Yangkou Scenic Area of Laoshan Mountain, one of the birthplaces of Taoism in China. Here, you can enjoy coastal views and beaches, making it an ideal spot for both sightseeing and experiencing Taoist culture. Next, visit Xiaoyushan Park to take in Qingdao’s urban landscape and take photos. After descending the hill, head to Badaguan Scenic Area to admire European-style architectures and natural scenery.

After exploring Badaguan, proceed to the Tsingtao Beer Museum, China’s first beer museum with a distinctive exterior design. Through detailed texts, images and exhibits, you can learn about the origin of beer, Tsingtao Beer’s long history and the Qingdao International Beer Festival. You can also taste fresh beer here.

Tsingtao Beer Museum

Outside the Tsingtao Beer Museum

Inside the Tsingtao Beer Museum

With 2-3 days, you’ll have ample time to appreciate Qingdao’s scenery and immerse yourself in its history and culture.

On Day 1, visit Laoshan Scenic Area. Famous for its unique granite landforms, the mountain boasts towering peaks, layered ridges and deep valleys, creating a spectacular "mountain-sea" landscape. As one of China’s important birthplaces of Taoism, it is home to numerous Taoist buildings such as Shangqing Palace and Mingxia Cave, where you can experience Taoist culture.

Laoshan Scenic Area

On Day 2, after breakfast, tour the Qingdao Site Museum of the Former German Governor's Residence. A European castle-style building combining typical Wilhelmine-era German architecture with Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) elements, it serves as a key window to understand Qingdao and architectural art. Next, visit Qingdao Catholic Church, the largest Catholic church in Qingdao and the only consecrated church in China. Inside, admire the Italian Renaissance-style decorations and dome murals of religious figures, and feel the strong religious atmosphere. Then go to Xiaoyushan Park; after a 30-minute visit to enjoy the coastal scenery, head to Badaguan Scenic Area to appreciate the features of European-style buildings. End the day at the Tsingtao Beer Museum to learn about Tsingtao Beer’s brewing process and taste the beer.

A Panoramic View of the City's Coastal Scenery from Xiaoyushan

On Day 3, after breakfast, go to May Fourth Square to see "Wind of May", Qingdao’s iconic sculpture. Stroll along the coastal boulevard, enjoy distant sea views and feel the charm of the city. Walk to the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, where you can see sailboats, lighthouses and other seaside views, and experience Qingdao’s allure as the "Sailing Capital". After the tour, return to the airport according to your schedule. This concludes your itinerary.

May Fourth Square

Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center