This is not Europe, this is Qingdao, Shandong

Day 1: Old Town Relics and First Encounter with the Coast [Beach] Zhanqiao (Shinan District, 10 minutes walk from Qingdao Station) Arrive at Qingdao Station early in the morning and head straight to the "Long Rainbow" pier. The century-old Huilan Pavilion reflects the blue waves, seagulls circle in winter, and waves kiss the rocks in summer. Looking back at the old town from the bridge, the red tile roofs and the blue sea and sky are interwoven into a picture. St. Michael's Church (Zhejiang Road, 20 minutes' walk) The Gothic twin towers pierce the clear sky, newlyweds often visit the square to take wedding photos, and sunlight shines through the stained glass windows onto the stone steps, as if freezing the German romance of 1934. Badaguan (Shinan District, direct bus No. 317) Take a stroll through the "International Architecture Expo" in the afternoon, where the blue walls of the Princess Building and the stone steps of the Flower and Stone Building are hidden among the sycamores and ginkgo trees. The sound of the tide in the reef area of ​​the Second Bathing Beach is poetic, and the silhouette of the dam at sunset is the most photogenic. Accommodation recommendation🏠: B&Bs near May Fourth Square (such as "Sea Time"), where you can see the Olympic Sailing Lighthouse through the window and fall asleep to the sound of the tide at night. Day 2: Island idyll and city lights [Taxi] Xiaomai Island (Laoshan District, bus No. 232) Going to the island in the morning light, the wooden boardwalk is winding like a guitar string, and a guitarist is playing folk songs on the lawn, with the waves as the accompaniment. The cliff on the east side of the island overlooks the clear sea, as if falling into the scene of "Our Little Sister". Signal Hill Park (Shinan District, 15 minutes’ walk) Climb to the top of the rotating observation deck and have a 360° view of the old city: the red roofs roll like waves, the Little Qingdao Lighthouse and the pier echo each other in the distance, and the mountains, sea and city together compose a three-dimensional poem here. Olympic Sailing Center Light Show (Fushan Bay, Metro Line 2) After nightfall, the "May Wind" sculpture turns into a light and shadow canvas, and the buildings work together to perform an ocean-themed animation. With the Lover's Dam Lighthouse as the background and the sea breeze carrying the rhythm of electronic music, the romance index is off the charts. Day 3: The end of the mountains and seas, time lapse [Canoe] Shilaoren Beach (Laoshan District, Metro Line 4) Wait for the silhouette of the "Stone Man" before dawn, the reefs are gilded at sunrise, and shell patterns appear on the beach after the tide recedes. Morning joggers and beach goers share the vitality. Laoshan Yangkou Scenic Area (1 hour by car or bus No. 618) Take the cable car to the top, explore the mysterious caves and strange rocks, and overlook the dotted fishing boats on the Yellow Sea. At the foot of the mountain, there are scattered stone houses in Qingshan Village, and the tea garden is fragrant. Take a sip of Laoshan Green Tea and the fresh air of the mountains and sea will penetrate your lungs. Transportation Guide [Metro] [Metro] The best choice for high-speed rail is Qingdao Station, as the scenic spot is right outside the station; when arriving at Jiaodong Airport by plane, take Metro Line 8 and transfer to Line 3 to the city center. Travel within the city: Metro Line 3 connects the Old Town and May Fourth Square. Bus Line 618 is known as the "Coastal Sightseeing Line". The West Coast Ring Road is recommended for cycling. Tips [Island] [Island] The Pier Seagull season is from November to April, so be careful when feeding them; You need to make reservations in advance for Laoshan, and prepare non-slip shoes during the rainy season; The May Fourth Square light show is suspended every Monday, don't miss it