Tour Features: A unique blend of sea and mountains makes Qingdao a well-known summer resort. By this tour, you have a chance to visit this unique city to enjoy the charming beaches and mountains in Qingdao, and also know about its history.
Day by Day Itinerary:
Day 1: Zhanqiao Pier, Small Qingdao Island, Navy Museum (B, L, D)
Upon your arrival, your tour guide will pick you up at the Qingdao Airport and then transfer you to your hotel.
After having a short break, you will then visit the Zhanqiao pier, which is viewed in the eyes of many as the official symbol of Qingdao as it was made famous by being placed on the front of the Tsingtao Brewery beer can.
Then you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of Small Qingdao Island (Xiao Qingdao), which is not far from the Zhanqiao pier. On the islet stands a 15.5-meter-tall white lighthouse. At night, the glistening light from the lighthouse shining on the sea waves composes the famous beautiful scene of "Floating Light on the Isle".
Finally you will pay a visit to the Qingdao Navy Museum, which is the only specialized museum of the People's Navy of China. You can learn more about the history of china's Navy there.
Day 2: Mt. Lao Scenic Area (B, L, D)
Today you will have a wonderful experience in the Mt. Lao Scenic Area. Mt. Lao has long held the reputation as the No. 1 Famous Mountain on the Sea. Taiqing Palace is the largest and oldest among the preserved Taoist establishments on the Mt. Lao. The main buildings of the Taiqing Palace include the Sanguan Hall, the Sanqing Hall and the Sanhuang Hall.
Day 3: Little Fish Hill, Badaguan Area, No.1 Bathing Beach (B, L, D)
Today you will climb the Little Fish Hill, which is one of the hill parks in downtown area. The happiest thing of climbing the Little Fish Hill is to watch the lovely distant scenery. Specially standing on the highest spot - the Lanchao Pavilion, you can take the scenery of the Qingdao Bay and the Huiquan Bay at a glance.
Then you will go to the Badaguan Area, the eight passes, famous for its gardens and roads. It is a major tourist-attraction close to the coast of Qingdao. It's made up of eight streets named after the eight great military forts of the ancient times. Along the streets are many classic European houses built when Qingdao was a German protectorate (1897-1914).
Finally you will enjoy yourself in the fantastic beach- No.1 Bathing Beach. The gentle slope and mild waves make the place a comfortable play area. It is known to be the best in East Asia.
Afterwards, your tour guide will transfer you to the airport for your next destination.
Itinerary: B: Breakfast AB: American Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner SD: Special Dinner
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