Traveling and photographing at the same time can be really addictive, Qingdao Guide

4 Days 3 Nights Qingdao Relaxing Seaside Guide Transportation✈️ You can choose flights after 8:00 AM, and return flights can be freely selected according to your own schedule. Flight time is 2 hours. From the airport to downtown hotels, the subway is recommended. Accommodation🏠 Zhongshan Road: Close to the train station, some places may be a bit old. Badaguan: Strong local life atmosphere. May Fourth Square: Hotels are newer but prices may be slightly higher. Itinerary🗺️ ✅Day 1: Zhanqiao Pier → Badaguan → Qingdao Cruise Home Port Arrive at noon and check into the hotel. The first stop can be [Zhanqiao Pier], where there are the most seagulls in winter. Walk west along the seaside to the photo hotspot [Badaguan]. You can visit [Qingdao Cruise Home Port] to see the orange sea sunset. ✅Day 2: European Style → Coastal Walk → City Night View Visit [St. Michael's Cathedral], a Gothic building, take photos and sunbathe in the square. [Shangjieli] has many cute cafes and small shops. [Badaguan] can be walked all the way to the Third Bathing Beach. [May Fourth Square] is accessible by subway or taxi to enjoy the [Fushan Bay Light Show]. ✅Day 3: Climb High for a View → Beer → Small Island [Signal Hill Park] overlooks the old city with red tiles, green trees, blue sea, and sky. [Qingdao Beer Museum] learn about history and drink fresh beer. [Xiaomai Island Park] has large lawns and pine trees on the island. ✅Day 4: Laoshan Mountain → Sea Viewing → Return In the morning, visit [Shilaoren Bathing Beach], the largest and most open beach in the city, for walking and shell collecting. Or take a stroll on the wooden boardwalk at [Yan'er Island Hill Park]. Then go to nearby [Shazikou] to see the mountain and sea "Little Italy," and you can also catch the tide. Food Check-in😋 📍 Chuange Fish Dumplings (multiple branches) 📍 Kaihai (multiple branches) 📍 Muzhida Flavor Eight Dishes (No. 5 Xiaoyao Third Road) 📍 Huachun Restaurant (No. 20 Yushan Road) 📍 Haiping Wontons (Xiaoyao Second Road) 📍 Sister Wang’s BBQ (Zhongshan Road Main Store) 📍 Xizhen Stinky Tofu (Wenshang Road) Photo Spots📷 📍 Signal Hill Park: Classic view of red tiles and blue sea. 📍 Xiaoyu Hill Park: More open view. 📍 Xiaomai Island Park: Large lawns and a “lonely tree.” 📍 Badaguan Scenic Area: Combination of European architecture and tree-lined avenues. 📍 University Road & Yushan Road Red Walls: Classic popular corner walls. 📍 St. Michael's Cathedral Square: One of Qingdao’s landmarks. 📍 Lu Xun Park: Rocks, green pines, and the sea. 📍 Olympic Sailing Center Lover’s Wharf: Beautiful sunset and lighthouse in the evening. 📍 Third Bathing Beach: Where sea meets sky. Souvenirs🎁 📍 Qingdao Beer 📍 Zhizha (pork cracklings) 📍 Laoshan Yunfeng Tea 📍 Dried Seafood Products