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Top 10 day trips things to do in Qingdao

When Qingdao is your base but the destination is somewhere else for the day. Fully-organised round trips with private transport, guides, and the reservations sorted before you leave the hotel.

  1. Laoshan Mountain Full Day Private Activity Tour, Qingdao1

    1. Laoshan Mountain Full Day Private Activity Tour

    · 8 hours

    Welcome to the Laoshan Mountain Full-Day Private Activity Tour! This tour guides tourists through the scenic Laoshan mountain, with a Taoist vegetarian lunch, a tour through a nice garden consisting of a variety of Taoist temples, a tea ceremony, and a small zoo to observe. The activity will end in a one-night stay at the hotel next to the garden, cementing the experience with a feeling of relaxation and peace.

  2. Private Qingdao Essentials Tour: City Highlights and Beer Museum, Qingdao2

    2. Private Qingdao Essentials Tour: City Highlights and Beer Museum

    Embark on a signature Qingdao day tour covering all the city’s unmissable must-see landmarks, paired with a knowledgeable local English-speaking guide to uncover hidden scenic gems along the way. This curated itinerary takes you to Xiaoyushan Park, Badaguan Scenic Area (with a stroll past Yinbinguan and St. Michael's Cathedral) – wandering the city’s iconic European-style parks and tree-lined paths – and the symbolic Zhanqiao Bridge, before culminating in a highlight visit to the world-famous Tsingtao Beer Museum. Housed in the original 1903 German brewery buildings, this iconic museum showcases the century-old heritage of China’s first modern brewery, with immersive displays of vintage brewing equipment and a complimentary tasting of fresh draft beer straight from the brewery. Round-trip private vehicle transfer is included, departing from your Qingdao city hotel or the International Port for a seamless journey.

  3. Half Day Tour and Trek to Fushan Mountain, Qingdao3

    3. Half Day Tour and Trek to Fushan Mountain

    · 4 hours

    Fushan, the 390-meter peak in the center of Qingdao City, offers outstanding views out over the eastern districts of the city, along with its never-ending glistening coastline of the Yellow Sea. From the many vantage points throughout the mountain, it's possible to see islands dotted off into the ocean and the mighty Laoshan Mountain in the distance. Fushan gives you an opportunity for some inner-city trekking, an opportunity to get away from city life, and to explore nature in the heart of Qingdao. For many, it's a convenient and ideal hike compared to the much more time-consuming Laoshan. Fushan is just 20 minutes from Old Town, with the trek is likely to take 1 hour to ascend. There will be plenty of photo opportunities, including time for snacks on the peak. The whole tour can be completed with a half-day tour. No other place within Qingdao city can provide such a breath-taking view of the city, surrounded by nature and forests.

  1. Qingdao private half day tour with Tsingdao Beer Lunch, Qingdao4

    4. Qingdao private half day tour with Tsingdao Beer Lunch

    · 4 hours

    Qingdao is a famous fish village in ancient time, cause the trees are green in the island so got the city name Qingdao. It 's a beautiful seaside city with clear air and enchanting sea view. Today we will offer you a half day tour to visit Xiao yu Shan, Badaguan, Qingdao Beer Museum and you will have chance to try the local beer. This is a private tour only for your group participate.

  2. Qingdao Private Day Trip to Mutianyu Great Wall with Cable Car or Toboggan Ride, Qingdao5

    5. Qingdao Private Day Trip to Mutianyu Great Wall with Cable Car or Toboggan Ride

    5.0· 5 reviews

    Embark on a full-day private tour from Qingdao to Beijing via bullet train and explore some of the most iconic UNESCO sites the city has to offer. Witness the breathtaking beauty of the Great Wall at Mutianyu section, where you can leisurely explore at your own pace without feeling rushed. Opt to take the cable car or chair lift up to the wall and enjoy a thrilling toboggan ride down. Your experience will be enhanced by an English-speaking tour guide, private vehicle transportation, entrance fees, round-trip cable car or chair lift tickets at the Great Wall, a delicious Chinese lunch, and train tickets. At the end of your adventure, you have the option to either conclude your tour in Beijing or return to Qingdao. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Beijing's most famous landmarks with this unforgettable tour.

  3. Private Qingdao Laoshan half day tour with one bottle of Tsingdao beer as gift, Qingdao6

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

    5.0· 2 reviews· 6 hours

    Meet guide in the hotel lobby and take private transfer to Laoshan. Today you will Visit Mountain Laoshan, Taiqing palace the Daosim temple ,and enjoy the beautiful waterfall in the Mountain for a half day tour. Mount Laoshan stands at an altitude of 1,133 meters above sea level. According to ancient legends, emperors sent convoys to Laoshan in search of the elixir of immortality. Many calligraphers have left inscriptions here, and Taoist monks made it the home of the 'Second Monastery of the Taoist Quanzhen Sect'. Mount Laoshan has nine palaces, eight temples and seventy-two convents. It also has an amazing array of rocks and caves, waterfalls and peaks. Today just follow guide and enjoy the charming view of Laoshan Mountain, take excursion bus to Bashuitai and visit the beautiful waterfall then take excrusion bus to Taiqing place , afterwards continue to excrusion bus to the foot of Laoshan Mountian, by round way cable car to visit Laoshan. Return to hotel in Qingdao city.

  4. Private Qingdao Historic architectural day tour with Tsingdao beer during Lunch, Qingdao7

    7. Private Qingdao Historic architectural day tour with Tsingdao beer during Lunch

    5.0· 2 reviews

    Qingdao is a beautiful city which is famous for the sea, you can spend a leisure time by losing yourself in this charming city. Lying across the Shandong Peninsula while looking out to the Yellow Sea, Qingdao today is a major seaport, naval base, and industrial center. Today we will have the chance to show you Qingdao Historic architectural tour Attractions: Governor's Residence, the Catholic Church, Zhong Shan Road, Pichaiyuan snack street, Signal hill, Qingdao Railway Station, Badagaun - Eight Great Passes Scenic Area. We will have private guide and transfer for you but hotel should be in the city center.

  5. All-Inclusive Private Day Tour: Qingdao Highlights with Lunch, Qingdao8

    8. All-Inclusive Private Day Tour: Qingdao Highlights with Lunch

    5.0· 1 reviews· 8 hours

    Spend full-day with a private tour guide to explore the magnificent and unique city of Qingdao, admire the misty mountain scenery and incredible landscapes of Laoshan Mountain, visit the ancient Taoist building of Taiqing Palace, overlook the Zhan Bridge, Small Qingdao Island and other famous scenic spots from Xiaoyushan Park, and enjoy delicious lunch of local food.

  6. Private Qingdao Laoshan day tour with lunch& round way cable car, Qingdao9

    9. Private Qingdao Laoshan day tour with lunch& round way cable car

    5.0· 1 reviews· 8 hours

    Mount Lao is nearly as famous as the province's other famous mountain, Mount Tai. It is known as one of the birthplaces of Taoism, a place of pilgrimage for centuries. Mount Lao once had 9 palaces, 8 temples, and 72 convents. Many of these places have been lost over the years, but a number of the temples remaining are worth a look for their elegant architecture and their excellent views out to sea. With sheer cliffs and cascading waterfalls, the beautiful mountain is widely recognized in China as a source of the country's best-known mineral water (a vital ingredient in the local brew, Tsingtao). Today you will visit Taiqing palace, Mountain Laoshan and Dragon waterfall, hope you will have a nice day trip with us. Pls take comfortable shoes as you will do some walking in the Mountain today to hug the nature. You will take excursion bus and round way cable car to visit Laoshan Mout. also the famous Taiqing palace is in the package.

  7. Qingdao Private Tour: Laoshan Mountain&Customized City Highlights, Qingdao10

    10. Qingdao Private Tour: Laoshan Mountain&Customized City Highlights

    5.0· 1 reviews

    Immerse yourself in Qingdao’s unmissable highlights — the legendary Laoshan Scenic Area and the city’s distinctive architectural wonders — on this private, customizable day tour. Pair a must-visit Laoshan excursion (choose between cable car and non-cable car routes) with 1-2 tailored downtown architectural stops of your choice, all curated in close consultation with your professional English-speaking guide. Your knowledgeable local guide will bring Qingdao’s rich history, Taoist heritage and architectural stories to life with in-depth commentary throughout, while private door-to-door transfers from your Qingdao hotel or International Port and all entrance fees for your selected sights ensure a seamless, hassle-free exploration of this coastal gem. This tour departs from either your downtown Qingdao hotel or the city’s cruise port for your ultimate convenience.

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