Qingdao City Center Travel Guide

Qingdao

May Fourth Square which includes a city and skyline
May Fourth Square featuring a park
May Fourth Square featuring a city and a garden
May Fourth Square showing outdoor art
May Fourth Square which includes a city, a square or plaza and skyline

Popular places to visit

May Fourth Square showing outdoor art

May Fourth Square

Qingdao’s huge seaside square is dominated by an impressive sculpture that commemorates the cultural and socio-political May Fourth Movement.

May Fourth Square
Number 1 Beach which includes rocky coastline

Number 1 Bathing Beach

This beautiful beach on Huiquan Bay is an idyllic spot for lounging, swimming and enjoying gorgeous views over the Yellow Sea.

Number 1 Bathing Beach
Lu Xun Park which includes general coastal views

Lu Xun Park

Experience Chinese literary culture, visit an aquarium and stroll along the waterfront of Qingdao’s beautiful wooded parkland on the shore of Quigan Bay.

Lu Xun Park

Hisense Plaza

You can enjoy retail therapy at Hisense Plaza during your visit to Qingdao. Stroll along the beaches or seek out the sailing opportunities.

Hisense Plaza

Qingdao International Sailing Centre

Enjoy an outing to Qingdao International Sailing Centre during your stay in Qingdao. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Qingdao International Sailing Centre

Tsingtao Beer Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tsingtao Beer Museum in Qingdao. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Tsingtao Beer Museum

Things to do

Private Qingdao Laoshan half day tour with one bottle of Tsingdao beer as gift

Private Qingdao Laoshan half day tour with one bottle of Tsingdao beer as gift

฿12,328
per adult
Private Qingdao Laoshan half day tour with one bottle of Tsingdao beer as gift
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Top hotels in Qingdao City Center

The Westin Qingdao

The Westin Qingdao

5 out of 5
8 Hong Kong Middle Road, Shinan District, Qingdao, Shandong
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,488 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,488
฿4,067 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (262 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in the heart of qingdao, awesome breakfast"

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

The Westin Qingdao
Holiday Inn Qingdao City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Qingdao City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
1 Xuzhou Road, Qingdao, Shandong
The price is ฿2,058 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,058
฿2,400 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (608 reviews)
"It’s a great experience to stay there."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Qingdao City Centre by IHG
The St. Regis Qingdao

The St. Regis Qingdao

4.5 out of 5
No. 48 Hong Kong West Road, Shinan District, Qingdao, Shandong
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,779 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿6,779
฿7,904 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Qingdao Third Beach and Qingdao International ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"Magnificent views. Excellent breakfast."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

The St. Regis Qingdao
Crowne Plaza Hotel Qingdao by IHG

Crowne Plaza Hotel Qingdao by IHG

4 out of 5
76 Xiang Gang Zhong Lu, Qingdao, Shandong
The price is ฿2,730 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,730
฿3,183 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hisense Plaza and May Fourth ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (348 reviews)
"Everything about the hotel, the location, amenities and staff were overall good. But the condition of the bathroom seemed a bit old."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Crowne Plaza Hotel Qingdao by IHG
Grand Regency Hotel

Grand Regency Hotel

4.5 out of 5
110 HongKong Road(M), Qingdao, Shandong
The price is ฿2,475 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿2,475
฿2,847 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Hisense Plaza and May Fourth Square are ...
7.8/10 Good! (193 reviews)
"Just next to the metro station."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025

Grand Regency Hotel
InterContinental Qingdao by IHG

InterContinental Qingdao by IHG

5 out of 5
No 98 Ao Men Road, Qingdao, Shandong
The price is ฿3,331 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿3,331
฿3,883 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 7 restaurants. Popular attractions Olympic Sailing Museum and Hisense Plaza are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (279 reviews)
"Friendly staff and room was clean. 15 minutes walk to the nearest metro station. The only drawback is that there is no coffee shop at or near the hotel. Overall, it is a great hotel."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2024

InterContinental Qingdao by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Qingdao City Center

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Fushansuo

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fushansuo and surrounding area, you can visit MixC Shopping Mall and May Fourth Square.

Fushansuo
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Damaidao

Damaidao might not have many top sights, but Qingdao Seashore Sculpture Park and Hisense Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Damaidao
May Fourth Square which includes outdoor art and a city

Shinan District

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Shinan District is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like MixC Shopping Mall and Zhongshan Park.

Shinan District
Number 1 Beach which includes rocky coastline

Zhanqiao

4/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the beaches and mountain views in Zhanqiao. You might want to make time for a stop at Number 1 Bathing Beach or Zhongshan Park.

Zhanqiao
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Taidong

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Taidong and surrounding area, you can visit Tsingtao Beer Museum and Zhongshan Park.

Taidong
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Shibei

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Shibei. You might want to make time for a stop at Tsingtao Beer Museum or Zhongshan Park.

Shibei

Qingdao City Center Travel Guide