Things to do in Qingdao, Shandong: The Best Day Trips from

April 21, 2022 Alida England

Qingdao ([tɕʰíŋtàu]; also spelled Tsingtao) is a city in eastern Shandong Province on the east coast of China. It is the largest city in its province. Administered at the sub-provincial level, Qingdao has jurisdiction over six districts and four county-level cities. As of 2014 Qingdao had a population of 9,046,200 with an urban population of 6,188,100. Lying across the Shandong Peninsula and looking out to the Yellow Sea, it borders Yantai to the northeast, Weifang to the west and Rizhao to the southwest.
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1. Private Day Tour of Qingdao City Highlights Including Lunch

Wendy Wu Tours
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Start your day at Xiaoyushan Park, also known as Little Fish Hill, renowned for its views of Qingdao. Then, continue to explore Badaguan Scenic Reserve where you will find an interesting mix of architecture from all over the world. Next, visit Yingbinguan which was the residence of the German Governor in Qingdao. After lunch, take a walk along the 1,444 feet (440 meters) long Zhan Qiao, the Grand Pier.End your day with a tour at the famous Qingdao Brewery to enjoy a glass of this popular beer.

Inclusions: Chinese Lunch, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, An professional English-speaking guide, Private transfer, Entrance ticket of the spots as indicated in the itinerary

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Personal expense, Gratuities, Children's entrance tickets

Reviewed By rosemary594

I never actually got to take this holiday because of the Coronavirus Pandemic. However, I would like to say that once the tour was cancelled and I asked for a refund of my deposit the matter was handled quickly and efficiently by Lorraine Bowman, the Customer Care Manager, who oversaw the return of the deposit to my bank account in less than a week. This will certainly encourage me to use them again for any future trips.

2. Qingdao Highlights Two-day Private Guided Tour

Encounter China Tours - Qingdao Private Tours
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Get the most out of your stay in Qingdao with your local guide. You will discover Qingdao city by visiting its streets and architectures from the early 20th when it was the colonial city, you will taste the most authentic beer by visiting the Qingdao beer brewery. And you will explore the famous Taoist mountain Laoshan where Taichi originated. Try the best seafood and beer in China with the local experts from the door to door service. Unhurried and worry-free traveling experience with friendly local people.

Inclusions: Private Local Guide , Private vehicle with personal driver , Entrance tickets as indicated, Lunch in authentic local restaurant

Exclusions: Gratuities for good service, Personal costs

3. Private Full Day Tour: Shanghai Flexible Specialty Museum Tour

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A metropolitan city, such as Shanghai, is often defined by it's collection of unique museums. Choose 3 sites from this array of museums or just talk with your expert guide to learn if others match your interests even more! This private tour is guaranteed to give you a unique perspective of Shanghai you won't find anywhere else. You'll go back in time through communist propaganda, be inspired by amazing art exhibits, learn about traditional medicine and possibly even peruse China's history of the automobile - all customized based on your interests. This tour includes an authentic local lunch and your guide will pick you up and drop you off at your desired location for an easy, enjoyable day. Please note: if your desire museum is Shanghai Auto Museum, please inform us when you book the tour due to the reservation ahead and this museum is out of city area, therefore, you are not able to visit 3 sites in total. Please feel free to discuss other interested spots with your personal guide.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Enjoy an authentic dumpling lunch - vegetarian available

Exclusions: Tips to guide and driver recommended

Reviewed By Abr24601

Thanks to Cassie and Jenny’s China Tours, I recently enjoyed a live virtual tour of the Leshan Buddha, one of the oldest Buddha statues in the world. Cassie made the experience come alive, and is an absolutely incredible tour guide. She is so kind, welcoming and knowledgeable! I felt like I was there in person. Cassie provided an excellent historical background (including the Buddha’s construction), and bravely climbed the steps to the top. She made the experience personal, pausing as she climbed the steps, giving me the opportunity to marvel at the Leshan Buddha from different perspectives, and answering all of my questions. I also enjoyed the pavilion and exquisite Buddhist temple behind the Leshan Buddha (including breathtaking Buddha statues). What an exceptional experience! I can’t wait to tour with Cassie and Jenny’s China Tours again.

4. Private Qingdao Historic architectural day tour with Tsingdao beer during Lunch

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Qingdao is a beautiful city which is famous for the sea, you can spend a leisure time by losing yourself in this charming city. Lying across the Shandong Peninsula while looking out to the Yellow Sea, Qingdao today is a major seaport, naval base, and industrial center. Today we will have the chance to show you Qingdao Historic architectural tour Attractions: Governor's Residence, the Catholic Church, Zhong Shan Road, Pichaiyuan snack street, Signal hill, Qingdao Railway Station, Badagaun - Eight Great Passes Scenic Area. We will have private guide and transfer for you but hotel should be in the city center.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Entrance fee, English speaking guide, Chinese Lunch and Coke/Sprite, 2 bottles of water p.p

Exclusions: Tips, Accommodation, Dinner

Reviewed By 630johank

I had booked this private tour with Viator (written confirmation, with date, time, hotel name and pick-up). The operator/guide never showed up, and couldn’t be reached on the designated phone number, despite several tries. Neither I nor Viator could reach them. An hour later they returned my calls and said “I don’t think we have any tours planned today.” (Viator has refunded the tour-cost.)

5. All-Inclusive Trip of Mountain Laoshan And Tsingtao Beer Museum From Qingdao

China Theme Tour Qingdao

Follow a local expert guide to visit the beautiful coastal city of Qingdao in one day. Explore the magnificent and unique city of Qingdao, admire the misty mountain scenery and incredible landscapes of Laoshan Mountain, visit the ancient Taoist building of Taiqing Palace, discover beer's century-old history and culture in Tsingtao Beer Museum and take a taste of sample beer, and see the extension of the road into the sea at Zhan Bridge.

Inclusions: Private tour, Private transportation, English-speaking guide, Scenic shuttle bus, Local Lunch, Bottled water, Hotel Pickup & drop-off, Entrance ticket fees

Exclusions: Gratuities

6. All-Inclusive Private Day Tour: Qingdao Highlights with Lunch

China Theme Tour Qingdao

Spend full-day with a private tour guide to explore the magnificent and unique city of Qingdao, admire the misty mountain scenery and incredible landscapes of Laoshan Mountain, visit the ancient Taoist building of Taiqing Palace, overlook the Zhan Bridge, Small Qingdao Island and other famous scenic spots from Xiaoyushan Park, and enjoy delicious lunch of local food.

Inclusions: Private tour, Private transportation, English-speaking guide, Local Lunch, Hotel Pickup & drop-off, Entrance ticket fees

Exclusions: Gratuities

7. Qingdao Discover Tour to the Mount Laoshan and Tasting Famous Local Beer

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Take in all the show stopping sites and enjoy the greatest hits of Qingdao as you visit the “No.1 coastal mountain” rambling along a stone-planked path on the mountain side and then commemorate 100 years of German brewing history and heritage while on a stop at Qing Dao Beer Museum. Observe the oldest working Tsingtao Brewery in action as well as taste a cup or two of freshly brewed beer straight from the production line accompanied with crispy peanuts. Enjoy a package that comes with a professional English speaking tour guide, private air conditioned transport, two cups Qingdao Beer and lunch all included.

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional English speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Two cups Beer

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By KanoPal

Best tour guide ever!! Ronner explained all the details of the city, the Great Wall, and the Summer Palace to us. He was so helpful to consider our requests, and we got to change the original program a little bit. When went to eat authentic Peking Duck, which was probably the best we've ever had in our life. If I ever come back here, I'd definitely book with this company again.

8. Yangkou Scenic Area and Fishing Village visit

Explore the heart of Laoshan Scenic area, with a private tour and guide to the serene, and less visited Yangkou Scenic spot, which overlooks a local fishing village complete with numerous tea plantations, and offers superb views over the granite cliffs below towards the Yellow Sea. Here you you will escape the noises of the city and able to relax to take a gentle, yet brisk 2 hour up and down trek to Baiyun Dong Viewpoint. The viewpoint offers a Taoist cave and abandoned temple and views of the village and sea below. After descent, the tour continues through the village to a local home-stay for lunch, with tea tasting from the family’s small tea plantation before spending 45 minutes exploring the village and its coastline where you may catch local fisherman bringing back catch of the day! The length of the trip is approx.. 7 hours, and will include a local guide.

Inclusions: Private Tour Guide and Driver, Lunch, including Tea Tasting at home-stay, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Gratuities (recommended, Additional Food and Drink, Additional purchases

9. Private Qingdao Laoshan half day tour with one bottle of Tsingdao beer as gift

China Kongfu Panda tour

Today you will Visit Mountain Laoshan, Taiqing palace the Daosim temple ,and enjoy the beautiful waterfall in the Mountain for a half day tour.

Inclusions: Entrance fee to Laoshan Mountian, Taiqing palace and excursion bus, Bottle of water, Private transportation, English speaking guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Tips, Cable car

Reviewed By 630johank

I had booked this private tour with Viator (written confirmation, with date, time, hotel name and pick-up). The operator/guide never showed up, and couldn’t be reached on the designated phone number, despite several tries. Neither I nor Viator could reach them. An hour later they returned my calls and said “I don’t think we have any tours planned today.” (Viator has refunded the tour-cost.)

10. Private Laoshan day tour with lunch and one way cable car to the Mountain

China Kongfu Panda tour

Mount Lao is nearly as famous as the province's other famous mountain, Mount Tai. It is known as one of the birthplaces of Taoism, a place of pilgrimage for centuries. Mount Lao once had 9 palaces, 8 temples, and 72 convents. Many of these places have been lost over the years, but a number of the temples remaining are worth a look for their elegant architecture and their excellent views out to sea. With sheer cliffs and cascading waterfalls, the beautiful mountain is widely recognized in China as a source of the country's best-known mineral water (a vital ingredient in the local brew, Tsingtao). Today you will visit Taiqing palace, Mountain Laoshan and Dragon waterfall, hope you will have a nice day trip with us. Pls take comfortable shoes as you will do some walking in the Mountain today to hug the nature. Guide will pick you up in the lobby of hotel in the city center or a pointed place in Qingdao down town.

Inclusions: Private transfers, English/Chinese speaking guide, Entrance fee to Mountain Laoshan, Excursion bus to Taiqing palace, One way cable car to the Mountain, Chinese Lunch

Exclusions: Tips, Personal things, Cable car down to the Moutain, Dinner

Reviewed By 630johank

I had booked this private tour with Viator (written confirmation, with date, time, hotel name and pick-up). The operator/guide never showed up, and couldn’t be reached on the designated phone number, despite several tries. Neither I nor Viator could reach them. An hour later they returned my calls and said “I don’t think we have any tours planned today.” (Viator has refunded the tour-cost.)

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