Qingdao City Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Qingdao City Center
Popular places to visit
May Fourth Square
Qingdao’s huge seaside square is dominated by an impressive sculpture that commemorates the cultural and socio-political May Fourth Movement.
Number 1 Bathing Beach
This beautiful beach on Huiquan Bay is an idyllic spot for lounging, swimming and enjoying gorgeous views over the Yellow Sea.
Lu Xun Park
Experience Chinese literary culture, visit an aquarium and stroll along the waterfront of Qingdao’s beautiful wooded parkland on the shore of Quigan Bay.
Xiaoyushan Park
From the top of the tower at these hilltop gardens, find superlative views of Qingdao’s major sights and attractive bays.
Hisense Plaza
You can enjoy retail therapy at Hisense Plaza during your visit to Qingdao. Stroll along the beaches or seek out the sailing opportunities.
Qingdao International Sailing Centre
Enjoy an outing to Qingdao International Sailing Centre during your stay in Qingdao. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Activities
Qingdao Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
Qingdao: City Highlights and Tsingtao Beer Museum
Qingdao private half day tour with Tsingdao Beer Lunch
Qingdao Private Day Tour to Laoshan Mountain with Lunch and Cable Car
Qingdao Private Tour: City Highlights and Laoshan Mountain with Lunch+Cable Car
Our pick of the best Qingdao City Center Hotel Deals
The St. Regis Qingdao
Great location! Beautiful views! The room is really clean and comfortable! The staff members are all very friendly and helpful. The breakfast area is nice and quiet, foods are well prepared . Will definitely stay here again next time visiting Qing Dao!
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
The Westin Qingdao
4.9 Great place to stay, clean awesome location. Only down side was the noise carryover from the busy road
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Qingdao City Centre by IHG
Clean room, good location
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Grand Regency Hotel
Everything is perfect
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
InterContinental Qingdao by IHG
A few comments: 1. The property is elegant and well maintained. But it’s not new, for example, the carpet in the room is old, the bed mattress and the blanket is not new m. But I know they are doing some renovations right now. 2. The service overall is good. But there was one day, I put the house ...
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Crowne Plaza Hotel Qingdao by IHG
Everything about the hotel, the location, amenities and staff were overall good. But the condition of the bathroom seemed a bit old.
Reviewed on 12 July 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Qingdao City Center
Fushansuo
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fushansuo and surrounding area, you can visit MixC Shopping Mall and May Fourth Square.
Damaidao
Damaidao might not have many top sights, but Qingdao Seashore Sculpture Park and Hisense Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Shinan District
Shinan District is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like MixC Shopping Mall and Zhongshan Park.
Zhanqiao
You'll enjoy the beaches and mountain views in Zhanqiao. You might want to make time for a stop at Number 1 Bathing Beach or Zhongshan Park.
Taidong
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Taidong and surrounding area, you can visit Tsingtao Beer Museum and Zhongshan Park.
Shibei
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Shibei. You might want to make time for a stop at Tsingtao Beer Museum or Zhongshan Park.
