Top Qingdao Outdoor Activities

Studded with cliffs, peaks, caves, temples and ocean views, Laoshan Scenic Area is a highlight of any Qingdao visit. Spend the morning discovering it with a private guide by cable car and on foot: just pick your preferred route then savor sights such as Taiqing Palace, Chaoyin Waterfall, Longtan Waterfall and Beijushui River. After a restaurant lunch, visit your chosen Qingdao city signatures, perhaps the beer museum or the pier.

Experience an exclusive private Laoshan Mountain tour—Qingdao’s must-visit coastal Taoist sacred mountain—led by aprofessional English-speaking local guide with in-depth expertise. Enjoy a carefully optimized route and set your own pace throughout the journey, focusing solely on the mountain’s best highlights without hassle. Take a convenient cable car to explore Laoshan’s iconic sites, including the sacred Taiqing Palace and stunning Longtan Waterfall. Your guide provides insightful professional commentary on Taoist history and architecture, as you immerse yourself in the mountain’s lush natural scenery. This all-inclusive private tour includes round-trip private vehicle transfer, starting seamlessly from your Qingdao city hotel or International Port—offering a stress-free, personalized experience tailored to your pace.

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.