Qingdao Itinerary for 5 Days : Ultimate Qingdao Travel Guide

Day 1 | Morning

Qingdao Haichang Polar Ocean Park

Opening Hours: Open from 10/8-12/31,8:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: No. 60 Donghai East Road, Laoshan District, Qingdao

The Qingdao Haichang Polar Ocean Park is located on the south side of Qingdao Stone Man Holiday Resort. It is a large-scale marine animals display and performance attraction that is fine-tuned to the needs of families. The museum displays more than 200 polar animals such as beluga, penguins, polar bears, and many other rare marine creatures. Some of the attraction highlights include watching the beluga, walking through the underwater tunnel, and observing the sharks swim.

Reviews from Real Guests:

TravelwithVivi: Had an amazing time here. The attractioms are wonderful and the shows in Polar Ocean World and Happy Theatre were amazing. 280 yuan to see all 5 attractions is worth it. Would recommend.

TrisM: We had an awesome time at this place. We visited 5 venues in total, this cost around 255¥. The animals and staff were fun to watch, we stayed for about 6 hours.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Mount Lao.

Mount Lao

Opening Hours: Open from 07/01-08/31,6:00am-7:00pm;Open from 09/01-11/30,7:00am-5:30pm;Open from 12/01-2/28,7:30am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 70 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Days

Location: Laoshan Mountain Scenic Area, Laoshan District, Qingdao City

Mount Lao (LáoShān 崂山) Scenic Area, situated just 30 kilometers east of ShiNan Central Business District, is one of Qingdao City’s top tourists destinations. As the cradle of Taoism in China and known in traditional Qingdao folklore as the home of immortals, Laoshan soars 1133 meters above sea level. Mount Lao is dotted with green tea terraces at lower elevations that produce some of China’s finest teas. If you are coming to China’s Sailing City, you should set aside at least one day to visit mainland’s highest coastal mountain range. Popular attractions include: Temple of Supreme Purity (太清宮; Tài Qīng Gōng), Yakou Temple (垭口宮; Yā Kǒu Gōng), Temple of Great Purity (上清宮; Shàng Qīng Gōng), Longtan Waterfall (龙潭瀑; Lóng Tán Pù), Temple of Supreme Peace (太平宮; Tài Píng Gōng), Hualou Temple (华楼宮; Huá Lóu Gōng), Huayan Temple (华严寺; Huáyán Sì).

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: It is the only Taoist mountain that is sea-bound on the entire coastline of China. Especially the fall is beautiful, but it is good to be in the sea in spring and summer. There are many inland mountain climbing courses, but it is a 2-3 day Qingdao sightseeing, so you can take a half day of time to take a normal course on the rope of the Taicheng Palace, which is over 1000 years old, with a lush wooden forest!

LadySoul: Arrive early so you miss the strong sun and long lines. If you want to see the fog over the area best to arrive a little later. You need 120 yuan for the ticket and 80 Yuan for the carts to and back. They have a lovely souvenir shop (reasonably priced). carry your own snacks and drinks but if not, they have some too. A deeply memorable experience. Highly recommend it.

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Liuyanju Inn in advance, because all the tourists head to Mount Lao love staying at it.

Liuyanju Inn

The Liuyanju Inn was recently opened in 2022, making it a fantastic choice for those staying in Qingdao.

Qingdao North Railway Station is located approximately 25km away while Jiaodong International Airport is 67km away. Seeing Qingdao's sights from this hotel is easy with Jiangjungu Mountain, 大石村 and Huahualang Forest Park all close by.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. Guests of this Qingdao hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent.

Day 2

Qingdao World Horticulture Expo Park

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: Expo Avenue, Baiguoshan Forest Park, Licang District, Qingdao

Qingdao World Horticultural Exposition Park is a park that displays the world's gardening and gardening products and scientific and technological achievements. The spatial structure is “two axes and twelve gardens”. The “two axes” are the north-south “flowers avenue axis” and the east-west “flower boulevard axis”. "Twelve Parks" include Science Park, Bai Garden, Mountain Garden and so on. In addition to a variety of characteristic plant landscapes, there are many interactive projects here, including the water dance show, the bowl curtain film and other programs are very exciting, it is worth a look.

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Sheraton Qingdao Licang Hotel in advance, because all the tourists head to Qingdao World Horticulture Expo Park love staying at it.

Sheraton Qingdao Licang Hotel

Located in the emerging commercial and trendy residential area of Licang at the foot of the Laoshan Mountains, the Sheraton Qingdao Licang Hotel is minutes away from shopping and entertainment options as well as cultural and scenic attractions. The hotel is just 10 minutes by car from downtown Qingdao and 15 minutes from Qingdao Liuting International Airport.

Guests can savor all-day dining options at Feast, authentic Shandong cuisine at Yue and Japanese specialties at Miyabi. In the evening, enjoy a refreshing drink in the Lobby Lounge or unwind at the Foxx Brewery, a rooftop bar where home-brewed beer is accompanied by spectacular mountain views.

For corporate meetings and social events, this 5-star Qingdao hotel has nearly 2,000 square meters of flexible function space, including the 700-square-meter pillar-less Grand Ballroom as well as nine meeting rooms and ample outdoor space, such as a beautiful courtyard with a tranquil lake and garden. Experienced planning and catering teams are on hand to ensure events run smoothly.

When it comes time to unwind, work out in the fitness center, swim laps in the indoor pool and relax with a Shine Spa for Sheraton treatment.
FROM QINGDAO LIUTING INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Drive to G20
Qingyin Expressway towards Qingdao. After 7.2km, exit form
Shiyuanhui/Guangshui Roda, turn right onto Yichuan Road. After 0.3km,
left turn onto Jinshui Road. After 0.7km, hotel is at the right side.
FROM QINGDAO NORTH RAILWAY STATION
Turn left onto the Siliu Zhong Road, proceed straight to the Jinshui
road and turn right. After 3km, hotel is at the right side.
FROM SHILAOREN BEACH
Drive to the Haier Road, enter Haier overpass, turn right onto the
G308, proceed straight to the Jinshui road and turn right. After
1.5km, hotel is at the right side.After 0.7km, hotel is at the right side.

Day 3 | Morning

THE WORLD OF TSINGTAO

Opening Hours: Open from 9/11-9/30,8:30am-5:30pm;Open from 10/1-10/7,8:30am-6:30pm;Open from 10/8-10/31,8:30am-5:30pm;Open from 11/1-3/31,8:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: THE WORLD OF TSINGTAO, No. 56 Dengzhou Road, Shibei District, Qingdao

The Tsingtao Museum is located in an old factory of Tsingtao Brewery from a hundred years ago. The rows of red buildings are very atmospheric. The roof of the building by the road is decorated with an eye-catching oversized beer can. Here you can learn about the history of Tsingtao beer, see the old equipment for producing beer, and taste authentic Tsingtao beer. There is also a statue of the God of Wine on the square. The entrance to the Tsingtao Beer Museum is the famous Dengzhou Road Beer Street. It is full of seafood stalls and bars decorated with flags of Tsingtao beer.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Wow. Qingdao was our first stop and the Beer Museum was the first place we visited before the Ferris Wheel. My husband loves his beers haha everything inside the Beer Museum was worth the visit Thank you Trip.com for providing us with this awesome deal. Definitely worth it.

Trip.com User: I went twice, but it's still a place to go. You can experience, feel and drink in the past and the best thing is to pay extra and listen to the guide. It's good to take a picture, but It's more to see and feel, so it's good to take a slow look around for about two hours.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Qingdao Fantawild Dreamland nearby is the top choice before you leave THE WORLD OF TSINGTAO and hit the road.

Qingdao Fantawild Dreamland

Opening Hours: Closed from 11/29-12/19,Mon-Fri;Open from 11/29-12/19,Sat-Sun,10:00am-5:00pm;Open from 12/24-12/26,10:00am-9:30pm;Open from 12/31-12/31,10:00am-11:55pm;Open from 1/1-1/2,10:00am-9:30pm;Closed from 12/20-12/23;Closed from 12/27-12/30

Ticket Price: 150 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: South East Road, Hongdao Street, Chengyang District, Qingdao (Jinzhou Bay Bridge, Hongdao Exit)

Qingdao Fantawild Dreamland is a large-scale high-tech theme park located in the beautiful coastal area of Hongdao Island. It uses modern technology to interpret ancient chinese cultural myths and chinese history. The high-altitude flying experience, "Flying Beyond Limits", takes you on a tour around the world; "The adventures of the First Qin Emperor Mausoleum" allows you to explore the mysterious underground palace of China's first emperor; if you want to learn about magic, don't miss the Magical Castle. Other wonderful rides include Firestars, Challenger's Journey, Raging Waves, The Brave's Swirl, and High Altitude Flight.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Dr.Nida Aslam: What an Amazing place, made alot of memories here. Can’t believe I spent the whole day here with my friends and still wasn’t tired. Pictures are beautiful and one ticket can give pass for all the places inside. it has cinema, from roller coasters to discovery rides. I don’t even remember how many rides i had with my friends. Wohooo! Enjoy Everyone.

Trip.com User: Clean and good. Very good to use when traveling to Qingdao. There are many convenience stores around ㅎㅎㅎㅎ

Day 3 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Qingdao Fantawild Dreamland, Lizi Smart Apartment (Qingdao Fangte Exhibition Center) nearby is the best place to stay.

Lizi Smart Apartment (Qingdao Fangte Exhibition Center)

The Lizi Smart Apartment (Qingdao Fangte Exhibition Center) is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Qingdao, having been recently opened in 2019.

Qingdao North Railway Station and Jiaodong International Airport are located 17km and 30km away respectively. The closest major public transportation, Hongdao Science And Technology Museum (Fangte) Metro Station, is only 900m away. There's plenty to do nearby, with Dream World, 雙層轉馬 and Challengers’ Journey Gyro Swing all within a short distance.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site.

Day 4 | Morning

Qingdao Forest Wildlife World

Opening Hours: Open from 04/01-10/31,8:15am-5:00pm;Open from 11/01-03/31,8:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 70 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Zhushan Scenic Spot, Huangdao District, Qingdao City

Qingdao Forest Wildlife World is located in Xiaozhushan, Huangdao District. It is a large wildlife park located in the mountain forest. Here you can walk on the pedestrian sightseeing bridge to observe the activity of lions, tigers and other wild animals, or feed the herbivores in the pedestrian zone, and enjoy the wonderful performance of tigers, crocodiles and other animals.

Day 4 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Qingdao Forest Wildlife World, don’t forget pay a visit to Jiaonan Dazhu Mountain.

Jiaonan Dazhu Mountain

Opening Hours: Open from 01/01-10/31,Mon-Fri,7:30am-5:00pm;Open from 1/1-10/31,Sat-Sun,7:00am-6:00pm;Open from 11/1-12/31,6:30am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 20 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-5 Hours

Location: Qingdao Jiaonan Binhai Subdistrict Office, Dazhu Mountain Scenic Area

Dazhushan Scenic Area is located in the southwestern coast of Huangdao District. The scenic spots such as Qifeng Yishi, Shimen Temple and ancient Buddhist statue grottoes are the special attractions for visitors. Ascend the mountain, and you will see the green peaks with no obstruction. If you visit in spring, you can also see the spectacular view of rhododendrons blooming all over the mountains and plains.

Day 4 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Jiaonan Dazhu Mountain? Pagoda Hotel Qingdao West Coast is one of your top choices.

Pagoda Hotel Qingdao West Coast

The Pagoda Hotel Qingdao West Coast is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Qingdao, having been recently opened in 2022.

From the hotel, Qingdaoxi Railway Station is approximately 19km away. Traveling to and from the railway station is easy with Qingdaoxi Railway Station located approximately 19km away. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the Lingshan Bay, OMC小鹿公園 and Huanghezi Gallery all nearby.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site.

Germaphobes can rest easy - the level of cleanliness is highly rated at this hotel.

Day 5

Zhushan National Forest Park

Opening Hours: Open from 10/9-3/31(Off Season),8:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 25 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: Liuhuapo Street,Huangdao District,Qingdao

Zhushan National Forest Park is located in the Liuhuapo Sub-district Office in the west of Qingdao Economic and Technological Development Zone. The scenic spot is a gathering place of humanities. There are Qi Changcheng ruins, ruins of the peasant uprising army in the late Qing Dynasty, Buddhist fame and fortune Chaoyang Temple, Baiyun Temple, and Fox Fairy. Temple, Niuwang Temple, Qinglongtan, etc. Known as Xiaozhushan and Zhushan, Zhushan has been hailed as the first of the eight scenic spots in Gujiao State since ancient times. It is adjacent to the Qingdao Laoshan Mountain and is known as the “Dongzhu Xizhu”.

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.