- Laoshan Scenic Area - Your tour guide will pick you up from the the lobby of your Qingdao hotel, or Qingdao International Port, hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle, heading directly to Laoshan Scenic Area.
Facing the Yellow Sea, Laoshan Mountain is famous for its marvelous mountainous scenery and coastal landscape. Featured in many folk legends and festivals, Laoshan is also known as the birthplace of Taosim in China.
Choose one routine suits you, then follow your tour guide to explore. Tour including cable car round trip to save your energy.
- Laoshan Taiqing Palace - Typically you will choose the The Southern Line
On the first line there are not only marvelous landscapes but also sacred Taoist Palaces. Follow your tour guide to take the cable car up ,and visit the significant points include the Taiqing Palace, Xufu Islet and Longtan Waterfall.
The Taiqing Palace has the longest history of these buildings spanning more than two thousand years. It has 155 rooms. They were well preserved and holds the typical architectural style of the Song Dynasty (960-1279).
Follow your tour guide to stroll around different halls and courtyards, get to know the history about Taoism and its belief.
- Qingdao Longtan Waterfall - Continue to enjoy the Longtan Waterfall. Afterwards, you will stop for lunch
- Beijiushui River Laoshan - You also can choose to take the The Central Line
This line mainly focuses on Beijiushui. The name Beijiushui derives its meaning from Laoshan Mountain that has nine crooks, thus making the river turn nine times. At every corner, totally different sights can be found. The flowers, trees and odd rocks on both sides of the river emphasize the elegant beauty of the water.
- Chaoyin Waterfall - The most famous sight of Beijiushui is Chaoyin Waterfall. The water crashes against the rocks, producing a huge sound similar to waves crashing against the seashore.
- Huayan Temple - The most famous line is the The Eastern Line
It includes the Taiping Palace, the Lion Peak, Huayan Temple, Naluoyan Cavern and other sights.
Naluoyan Buddha Cavern is a natural granite cavern 7 meters (about 23 feet) wide and 15 meters (about 49 feet) high. More than 100 people can stand inside at one time. Its structure is quite unique. The smooth walls and flat ground are just as they were pared. On the wall of the cavern protrudes a thin stone, like a Buddha niche
- Qingdao Yingbinguan - Heading back to city, enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, then choose the city highlights you want to go.
Maybe walking pass by Qingdao Yingbinguan, to enjoy the royal European style building which used to be the residence of the German Governor in Qingdao.
- Badaguan Scenic Resort - Or Continue to Badaguan Scenic Area which features foreign villas and paths. Stroll around the area with your tour guide, enjoy the peace and unique architecture.
- St. Michael’s Cathedral, Qingdao - Walking pass by St Michael’s Chthedral.
Constructed in 1932, designed by German designer in the light of Gothic and Romanesque, the Catholic Church of Qingdao, with the autonym being St. Michael’s Church, is the largest Gothic architecture in Qingdao, the only consecration church in China, and a masterpiece of Christian architecture art.
- Zhanqiao Pier - You also can choose to travel to Zhanqiao Pier which is the landmark of Qingdao. Walk with your tour guide to Huilan Pavilion at the bridge end
- Qingdao Beer Museum - If you are not interested in the sites above, then you can choose to visit Qingdao Beer Museum.
German Beer Company Qingdao Branch established in 1903, China’s first brewing factory that built with European technology was the predecessor of the Tsingtao Brewery Company. At present, the Qingdao Beer Museum owns 55 brewing factories and malt factories in 18 cities and provinces in China. The one-hundred-year old Tsingtao Beer has created its own history and culture. The museum was designed by an outstanding architect and designer utilizing both Chinese and western culture.
Follow your tour guide to visit the museum and sample various freshly brewed beers, you can purchase variety of souvenirs.
After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Qingdao, or Qingdao International Port
- Beer
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Cable Car Ride
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Lunch
- Entrance fee
- Accommodation
- Gratuities
Pressed for time but eager to explore Qingdao? This private, all-day tour is perfect for you. Begin your adventure in the morning with a pickup from your local hotel or the International Port. Your first stop is the Laoshan Scenic Area, where a convenient cable car ride takes you to the mountain’s peak. Enjoy iconic landmarks such as the Taiqing Palace and Longtan Waterfall. Throughout the journey, a knowledgeable local guide will share fascinating insights into Taoism’s history and architecture. After lunch, you can choose which city attractions you’d like to visit. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, a private vehicle, entrance fees, a round-trip cable car ride, lunch, and beer. The tour starts from your Qingdao City hotel or the International Port.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
