Qingdao City Center Travel Guide
Qingdao
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Popular places to visit
May Fourth Square
Qingdao’s huge seaside square is dominated by an impressive sculpture that commemorates the cultural and socio-political May Fourth Movement.
Number 1 Bathing Beach
This beautiful beach on Huiquan Bay is an idyllic spot for lounging, swimming and enjoying gorgeous views over the Yellow Sea.
Lu Xun Park
Experience Chinese literary culture, visit an aquarium and stroll along the waterfront of Qingdao’s beautiful wooded parkland on the shore of Quigan Bay.
Hisense Plaza
You can enjoy retail therapy at Hisense Plaza during your visit to Qingdao. Stroll along the beaches or seek out the sailing opportunities.
Qingdao International Sailing Centre
Enjoy an outing to Qingdao International Sailing Centre during your stay in Qingdao. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Tsingtao Beer Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tsingtao Beer Museum in Qingdao. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Qingdao City Center
The St. Regis Qingdao
Friendly staff, beautiful hotel and excellent location.
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Qingdao City Centre by IHG
Clean room, good location
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
The Westin Qingdao
Excellent hotel with very good location. Close to MixC shopping mall and Fourth May Square. Big breakfast dining room with plenty of choices. Will come back when I’m in Qingdao.
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Grand Regency Hotel
Just next to the metro station.
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025
InterContinental Qingdao by IHG
A few comments: 1. The property is elegant and well maintained. But it’s not new, for example, the carpet in the room is old, the bed mattress and the blanket is not new m. But I know they are doing some renovations right now. 2. The service overall is good. But there was one day, I put the house ...
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Crowne Plaza Hotel Qingdao by IHG
Everything about the hotel, the location, amenities and staff were overall good. But the condition of the bathroom seemed a bit old.
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Qingdao City Center
Fushansuo
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fushansuo and surrounding area, you can visit MixC Shopping Mall and May Fourth Square.
Damaidao
Damaidao might not have many top sights, but Qingdao Seashore Sculpture Park and Hisense Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Shinan District
Shinan District is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like MixC Shopping Mall and Zhongshan Park.
Zhanqiao
You'll enjoy the beaches and mountain views in Zhanqiao. You might want to make time for a stop at Number 1 Bathing Beach or Zhongshan Park.
Taidong
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Taidong and surrounding area, you can visit Tsingtao Beer Museum and Zhongshan Park.
Shibei
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Shibei. You might want to make time for a stop at Tsingtao Beer Museum or Zhongshan Park.
Qingdao City Center Travel Guide
- May Fourth Square
- Hisense Plaza
- MixC Shopping Mall
- Number 1 Bathing Beach
- Jiashike Huangdao Shopping Center
- China Petroleum University
- Qingdao Qianwan Container Terminal
- Mount Lao
- Qingdao Zoo
- Ba Da Guan
- Qingdao Third Beach
- Qingdao International Convention Center
- Tangdaowan Binhai Park
- Xiaoyushan Park
