Super Saver! 5 Days in Qingdao for Only CNY 500, A Must-Read Guide for Budget Travelers

🌟5-day budget trip to Qingdao, only CNY 500! Here are the money-saving secrets! Qingdao is a paradise for budget travelers! 🌊Sea breeze, beer, beaches, old streets, everything is so charming, and most importantly - super affordable! I followed this money-saving guide and had a blast for less than CNY 500. Sharing it with you now, come "save" your way through Qingdao!💸 📅 DAY 1: Stroll along the seaside, embrace the first sea breeze of Qingdao 🚌【Transportation】: I started directly from the train station and took a taxi to Zhanqiao Pier for only CNY 15, not expensive at all!🚖 👣【Attraction】Zhanqiao Pier: Free! Just walk in the sea breeze and listen to the sound of the waves, super healing～ 🍦【Snacks】Qingdao has tons of street food, grilled squid, seafood dumplings, affordable and delicious. Just buy some, dinner is less than CNY 20!🍤 Expenses of the day: CNY 50 📅 DAY 2: Exploring the history and food of the old town 🚌【Transportation】: From Zhanqiao Pier to Qingdao's old town, the bus fare is only CNY 2! Super cheap! 🏰【Attractions】Qingdao Old Town: Stroll along Zhongshan Road and don't forget to check out Qingdao's landmark - Badaguan. The photos here are incredibly beautiful! The architectural style on this street is unique, as if traveling back to Europe! Completely free!📸 🍜【Snacks】Qingdao's Jiaodong cuisine is worth trying! Street food, a bowl of fragrant seafood noodle soup for only CNY 10🍲. Expenses of the day: CNY 60 📅 DAY 3: Head to Laoshan Mountain, experience the magnificent scenery of mountains and sea 🚇【Transportation】Take the subway to Laoshan, the fare is less than CNY 20! 🌄【Attraction】Laoshan: Entrance fee is CNY 45! Definitely worth it! Standing on the top of the mountain, looking out, the sea and the sky meet, breathtakingly beautiful! If you're hiking, bring some snacks to save CNY 20 on lunch!🥪 🍃【Snacks】There are vendors selling hot corn along the way, CNY 4 for a large corn, eat and continue walking!🌽 Expenses of the day: CNY 75 📅 DAY 4: Explore Qingdao University and its surroundings 🚌【Transportation】Qingdao University is very close to the city center, a bus ride for CNY 5! 🏫【Attraction】Qingdao University: The campus environment is superb, not only are there many historical buildings, but you can also see the sea view of Qingdao, completely free!📚 🍔【Snacks】Small stalls near Qingdao University, beef buns for CNY 10, super affordable, students all come here to eat! Expenses of the day: CNY 50 📅 DAY 5: Seafood feast, enjoy the best without breaking the bank! 🍣【Attraction】Visit the seafood market today to learn about Qingdao's seafood culture. You can taste fresh oysters and crabs at the small stalls for CNY 10! 🍻【Dining】To end this budget trip, I took my friends to a local restaurant and tried authentic Qingdao beer and a seafood platter, very satisfying for CNY 40!🍻 Expenses of the day: CNY 85 Summary: Five days and four nights for less than CNY 500, I'm coming for you, Qingdao!🎉 If you also want to travel in Qingdao without spending too much, you must save this guide! Every attraction, every meal is worry-free and affordable, fun and won't break the bank, perfect for budget travelers like us. I hope you can also have wonderful memories in Qingdao!🌈