Top Qingdao Day Trips

One of the birthplaces of Taoism, the majestic cliffs and tumbling cascades of the Laoshan Scenic Area have been a place of pilgrimage since time immemorial. On this private full-day tour, direct from your Qingdao hotel, you’ll follow the Southern Route, taking in the Taiqing Palace temple, Qingdao Longtan Waterfall and, of course, Mt. Lao itself. Your package includes lunch, guide, fees, transfers and 1-way cable car.

Take in all the show stopping sites and enjoy the greatest hits of Qingdao as you visit the “No.1 coastal mountain” rambling along a stone-planked path on the mountain side and then commemorate 100 years of German brewing history and heritage while on a stop at Qing Dao Beer Museum. Observe the oldest working Tsingtao Brewery in action as well as taste a cup or two of freshly brewed beer straight from the production line accompanied with crispy peanuts. Enjoy a package that comes with a professional English speaking tour guide, private air conditioned transport, two cups Qingdao Beer and lunch all included.

Explore the best of Qingdao on this private shore tour, where German heritage meets Chinese tradition. Enjoy stunning sea views, visit historic landmarks, and dive into local culture with hands-on experiences like Chinese calligraphy or paper cutting. Discover Qingdao’s fascinating military past, taste the city’s famous beer, and try unique local dishes like fish dumplings. Visit a WWII submarine, walk along the iconic pier, and see May Fourth Square—the heart of modern Qingdao. This flexible tour is guided, customizable, and packed with history, flavors, and fun. Factory and port tours available with advance notice.

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.