If people love the beauty and legend of foreign princesses and domestic filmmakers in the Princess Building and the Butterfly Building, the Spanish Customs Pavilion conveys the literary and artistic Spanish stories. Walking into the Spanish Customs Pavilion at No. 11 Juyongguan Road, people will feel the artistic atmosphere. The colorful, smooth and artistically interesting multifunctional bar is inspired by the design of Antoni Gaudi, the Spanish 19th-century master architect. The most representative sculpture in the courtyard is the dynamic bullfighting bronze sculpture; on the courtyard wall is a sandstone mural relief composed of Spanish cultural elements such as red wine, running bulls and guitars. In the 1,200-square-meter courtyard, a small stage is a window for tourists to appreciate the authentic Spanish flamenco art.
Address:
11 Juyongguan Road, Badaguan Scenic Area, Qingdao
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 hour
Ticket Price
From TWD25.38
Qingdao's Eight Great Passes: A Guide to the "International Architecture Exposition"
❤Why Visit:
1. The streets are named after the passes of the Great Wall of China, embodying Qingdao's rich history and culture. Here, you can experience the joy of exploration and discover a world of beauty.
✅Must-sees:
2. Four iconic buildings: Huashi Lou (visited by many dignitaries), Princess House (inspired by the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen), Spanish Style House (showcasing the art of chivalry and bullfighting), and Butterfly House (celebrating film culture). Tickets are required. Follow the navigation for the recommended route. Great photo opportunities await.
✅Must-do:
3. The Second Bathing Beach, located to the south, is a haven for children with its rocky shores and abundant small crabs waiting to be discovered.
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Burst into a Nordic fairytale Tiffany blue castle!
🌟 Qingdao Badaguan Princess House Guide | Burst into a Nordic fairytale Tiffany blue castle!🌟
"Under the blue walls of the Princess House, even breathing carries the sweetness of a fairytale.
Andersen's sculpture stands silently watching, and the vine-covered maze is full of secrets.
This is not Copenhagen, but a romantic scene in Qingdao."
📍 Location and Transportation
The Princess House is located at No. 10, Juyongguan Road, Badaguan. You can take Subway Line 3 to Taipingjiao Park Station or Bus No. 26, 31, 304, etc., to Wushengguan Road Station, and walk about 5 minutes to reach it.
🎫 Tickets and Opening Hours
- Tickets: 20 CNY per building. It is recommended to purchase a combined ticket for "Princess House + Spanish Style House + Butterfly House" for 50 CNY. Students/seniors enjoy half-price discounts.
- Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00 (may be extended during peak season).
🏰 Architectural Highlights
1️⃣ Fairytale Appearance
The dark green exterior walls are paired with white window frames, and the pointed towers and sloping roof design resemble a castle from Andersen's fairy tales. There is also a green maze and an Andersen sculpture in the courtyard, perfect for those with a girlish heart.
2️⃣ Nordic Style Interior
The four-story brick and wood structure features wooden stairs, retro closets, and stained-glass windows. The exquisite details make you feel like you've traveled to a Danish fairytale world.
📸 Photography Tips
Camera Positions: Shoot upwards in front of the blue wall to avoid crowds, take overhead shots of the green maze, and interact with the Andersen sculpture.
Outfit: Light-colored dresses, berets, or retro accessories will make your photos even better!
💡 Travel Tips
Family-Friendly: The courtyard recreates scenes from "The Little Mermaid" and "The Little Match Girl," making it suitable for children to experience the fairytale.
Combined Ticket Recommended: The Spanish Style House showcases nautical elements, which boys might find more interesting.
Nearby Attractions: Huashi Building and No.2 Bathing Beach are within a 5-minute walk. A half-day tour is recommended.
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Qingdao's Spanish style, Badaguan has a Spanish garden villa
Qingdao Badaguan, is one of the most beautiful urban areas in the country, is also the representative of Qingdao's old city scenery and history and culture. The whole block faces the sea. There are various styles of small houses and villas in the green trees. There are also many small houses that are open to tourists. The
Spanish style pavilion is one of the small foreign buildings that visitors can visit. Here, you can feel the rich Southern European style. The Spanish style pavilion is not far from the sea, adjacent to another famous Xiaoyanglou princess building, with a unique architectural style.
This is a two-storey brick-and-wood structure built in 1940. It is a rustic villa style with a large yard of 1,200 square meters, which focuses on the Spanish culture, especially the interior display is more literary.
There is a group of sculptures of Spanish bullfighters. This is one of the most familiar Spanish cultural symbols of the Chinese. Entering the interior of the villa is a cultural and art exhibition hall.
Spain has a very distinguished architect called Anthony Gaudi. Many of his architectural works have been included in the world cultural heritage and have become a common asset of the world. The villa has detailed information about Gaud and his works. Introduction. The size of the villa is not too large. The two-story building has been transformed into a cultural exhibition hall. The Spanish guitar exhibition room, the Spanish painting exhibition room, the works of Picasso and Goya are all available.
The architectural style of the whole villa also reveals a strong southern European style. As one of the historical buildings open to tourists, the Spanish style pavilion is obviously more literary, and its culture can always be linked to art, music and dance. stand up.
Among the several attractions that are currently open to the eight major customs, the Spanish style pavilion and the princess building are very close, and the Butterfly House and the Flower Stone House are also unique in style, which is worth a visit.