Qingdao is a beautiful seaside city. A unique blend of sea and mountains makes Qingdao a well-known summer resort. Qingdao has beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. A harmonious picture of mountains, sea and city is painted in which one can see the winding coastline, islands and beautiful buildings whose red-roofs are held in the embrace of verdant trees. The municipal characteristics of Qingdao, the “red-tile roofs, green trees, azure sea and blue sky”, are best embodied by Badaguan Scenic Area, where the adjacent beach, the surrounding flowers and trees, the tranquil environment and various villas with more than 20 national architectural styles will leave you an impression of European towns.
Qingdao is famous in China for its delicious fresh seafood. The Laoshan Scenic Area has an important position in sightseeing because of its beautiful scenery, natural pearls and exquisite crafts. Qingdao beer (Tsingtao beer), a popular beer brand in the world, is produced in Qingdao, allowing tourists to easily get the freshest Qingdao Beer in Qingdao.
Despite Qingdao's long list of sites and attractions, crafting a tour itinerary is simple as long as you divide it into two categories: downtown and mountains. Downtown is clustered with museums, landmark buildings and water lapping beaches - perfect for those who prefer a passive, easy-on-the-legs plan. Whereas the mountains offer hiking trails that afford the kind of views normally only enjoyed by bearded National Geographic magazine photographers. Many of the hikes are rewarded with ancient temples and pagodas.
The Laoshan Mountains, located about 20 miles southeast of downtown, contain miles of hiking trails that wind past many scenic and historic spots including Mount Taishan, the birthplace of Taoism. Deemed as one of China's "Top Five Holiest Mountains," its summit can be reached by either hiking or via a tram. It towers as the area's highest point at 1,133 meters and enjoys legendary status for its impossibly brilliant sunsets.