Shinan District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

May Fourth Square which includes outdoor art and a city
May Fourth Square showing a park and a city
May Fourth Square
Xiaoyushan Park showing heritage architecture and interior views
Number 1 Beach which includes signage

Popular places to visit

May Fourth Square which includes outdoor art

May Fourth Square

Qingdao’s huge seaside square is dominated by an impressive sculpture that commemorates the cultural and socio-political May Fourth Movement.

May Fourth Square
Number 1 Beach featuring rocky coastline

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.

Number 1 Bathing Beach
Lu Xun Park showing general coastal views

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.

Lu Xun Park
Xiaoyushan Park which includes heritage architecture

Xiaoyushan Park

From the top of the tower at these hilltop gardens, find superlative views of Qingdao’s major sights and attractive bays.

Xiaoyushan Park

MixC Shopping Mall

You can do some window-shopping at MixC Shopping Mall during your trip to Qingdao. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

MixC Shopping Mall

Zhan Qiao

You can find out about the history of Qingdao when you stop by Zhan Qiao. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Zhan Qiao

Activities

Private Qingdao Laoshan half day tour with one bottle of Tsingdao beer as gift

Private Qingdao Laoshan half day tour with one bottle of Tsingdao beer as gift

AU$580
per adult
Private Qingdao Laoshan half day tour with one bottle of Tsingdao beer as gift
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Our pick of the best Shinan District Hotel Deals

Shangri-La Qingdao

Shangri-La Qingdao

5 out of 5
9 Xiang Gang Zhong Road, Qingdao, Shandong
The price is AU$131 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$131
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (590 reviews)
"Staff super friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Shangri-La Qingdao
The St. Regis Qingdao

The St. Regis Qingdao

4.5 out of 5
No. 48 Hong Kong West Road, Shinan District, Qingdao, Shandong
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$315 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$315
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Qingdao Third Beach and Qingdao International ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
"Friendly staff, beautiful hotel and excellent location."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

The St. Regis Qingdao
Holiday Inn Qingdao City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Qingdao City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
1 Xuzhou Road, Qingdao, Shandong
The price is AU$105 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$105
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (618 reviews)
"Clean room, good location"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Qingdao City Centre by IHG
The Westin Qingdao

The Westin Qingdao

5 out of 5
8 Hong Kong Middle Road, Shinan District, Qingdao, Shandong
The price is AU$147 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$147
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (268 reviews)
"Excellent hotel with very good location. Close to MixC shopping mall and Fourth May Square. Big breakfast dining room with plenty of choices. Will come back when I’m in Qingdao."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

The Westin Qingdao
Grand Regency Hotel

Grand Regency Hotel

4.5 out of 5
110 HongKong Road(M), Qingdao, Shandong
The price is AU$88 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$88
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Hisense Plaza and May Fourth Square are ...
7.8/10 Good! (208 reviews)
"Just next to the metro station."

Reviewed on 11 June 2025

Grand Regency Hotel
InterContinental Qingdao by IHG

InterContinental Qingdao by IHG

5 out of 5
No 98 Ao Men Road, Qingdao, Shandong
The price is AU$141 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$141
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 7 restaurants. Popular attractions Olympic Sailing Museum and Hisense Plaza are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (283 reviews)
"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

InterContinental Qingdao by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Shinan District

Number 1 Beach featuring rocky coastline

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.

Zhanqiao
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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.

Fushansuo
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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.

Taidong
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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.

Shibei
May Fourth Square which includes a city and skyline

Qingdao City Center

Qingdao City Center is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hisense Plaza and May Fourth Square.

Qingdao City Center
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Pichaiyuan

Though Pichaiyuan may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Zhan Qiao and Signal Hill Park.

Pichaiyuan

Shinan District Travel Guide

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