Things to do in Qingdao, Shandong: The Best Private Tours

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

Delve into the history of German-Era Qingdao and its lasting legacy of finely preserved architecture, spa neighborhoods, and of course the introduction of Tsingtao Beer. The tour starts atop Signal Hill, which boasts the best view of Qingdao's Old Town, and proceeds to a walking tour of the Old Town. The tour showcases the  Gothic-style St Michael's Cathedral, the 120-year-old Protestant Church and the Bavarian-style Old Governors Mansion, with a lunch stop at a local food market.  After lunch, it’s time to learn about the Tsingtao Beer Brewery, which is the perfect place to sample one of the most popular and best-selling beers in the world. (Fun Fact: The brewery was established by the Germans!) Finally the tour takes in Badaguan neighborhood, a spa village beside the seaside with its international inspired architecture.  The full tour will take approx. 7 hours and will be with an experienced guide to offer a personalized service

Inclusions: Private Tour with Guide, Transport Service between sites, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Meals as identified in the itinerary (lunch), Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional food and drinks

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

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

Spend a beautiful day in Qingdao with your knowledgeable private guide to visit Fushan Mountain, May 4th Square, St. Michael's Cathedral and Signal Hill Park. In addition, enjoy some authentic Chinese street food as lunch in the Pichai Yuan Market.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Private Guide and driver, Transfer service, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Meals as identified in the itinerary (lunch), Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

The 7 hour coffee and culture tour is an opportunity to take things slower and explore the cities prominent museums and learn about the city, and the wider region. The tour starts on at Qingdao Museum, which details Qingdao's rich history, before continuing to the Han Dynasty Brick Museum - A truly amazing collection of 2000 year old patterned bricks - each telling a story of life and culture during the Han Dynasty, it will exceed your expectations! An opportunity to undertake a letter press workshop will also be available. Lunch will be in the Old Town before we visit the dedicated Coffee and Tea district of Qingdao near the university district - home to an array of coffee shops - from hipster to Harry Potter themed, a free coffee of your choice is also available! The tour then moves onto the local Qingdao Art Museum, which showcases local artists within numerous exhibitions -  and is housed in a old-style building.

Inclusions: Private Tour with Guide, Transport Service between sites - private driver, Audio Tour for Qingdao Museum, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Meals as identified in the itinerary (lunch and one free coffee), Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional food and drinks (such has coffee shop snacks)

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

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

Qingdao is a famous fish village in ancient time, cause the trees are green in the island so got the city name Qingdao. It 's a beautiful seaside city with clear air and enchanting sea view. Today we will offer you a half day tour to visit Xiaoyucun, Badaguan, Qingdao Beer Museum and you will have chance to try the local beer. This is a private tour only for your group participate.

Inclusions: Private transportation, English speaking guide, Chinese Lunch with one bottle of Qingdao Beer, 2 bottles of water p.p, Entrance fee

Exclusions: Tips, Dinner

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