4-Day Qingdao Highlights Tour

Tour Highlights
• Walk along Zhanqiao Pier, symbol of Qingdao and one of the most iconic attractions in Qingdao
• Visit Small Qingdao Isle, from which Qingdao gets its name.
• Enjoy a commanding view of Qingdao, and out to sea at the top of Little Fish Hill.
• Wander through Badaguan Scenic Resort, originally a residential area built for Germans when Qingdao was a German protectorate.
• Savor authentic Tsingtao beer at Tsingtao Beer Museum, the original and still-operating brewery in Qingdao.
• Explore Laoshan Mountain, one of the birthplaces of Taoism where the Complete Perfection School of Taoism developed.
• Visit Governor’s House Museum, one of Qingdao’s best examples of concession-era architecture

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Arrival in Qingdao, Qingdao Airport or Train Station Transfer
• Day 2 Zhanqiao Pier, Small Qingdao Isle, Little Fish Hill Park, Badaguan Scenic Resort & Tsingtao Beer Museum
• Day 3 Qingdao, Laoshan Mountain, Governor’s House Museum,
• Day 4 Departure from Qingdao, Transfer to Qingdao Airport or Train Stations

Hotels & Meals
• 3 nights of accommodations at 4-star Mingdu Gloria Plaza Hotel Qingdao or similar
• Daily hotel breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs
• If you've booked your own hotel, prefer a different stay, or wish to modify this itinerary, contact us via WhatsApp (+86 139 1083 0737) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), and we'll craft a personalized tour just for you.

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during National Day (Oct 1-7), Chinese New Year, and Labor Day (May 1-5).
• Prices are based on double/twin/triple occupancy at the suggested hotels.
• A single supplement is charged for single room occupancy.

Price Inclusions
• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast.
• Professional English language speaking tour guide.
• Air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.
• Admission tickets to sightseeing places.
• All government taxes.

Price Exclusions
• Your personal expenses.
• Tour guide for departure transfer.
• Lunches & dinners are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Info
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• Advice on Meals: Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on authentic local food.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made 31 days or more before departure will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made 22-30 days before departure will incur a 10% fee.
• Cancellations made 15-21 days before departure will incur a 30% fee.
• Cancellations made 8-14 days before departure will incur a 50% fee.
• Cancellations made 0-7 days before departure are non-refundable.
• Once the tour commences, there are no refunds for unused services or missed days.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed within 2-5 business days, with refunds issued within 14 working days.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport with you throughout the tour; it may be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Meals (lunch & dinner) are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Before getting to Qingdao you will receive guide's name & contact information via WhatsApp or email.
• Your guide will greet you in the airport/train station arrival hall with a GoGrandChina welcome sign displaying your name.

Day 1 Arrival in Qingdao, Qingdao Airport or Train Station Pick-up
Meet your guide at Qingdao airport or train stations and transfer to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle. After getting settled at the hotel, you may explore Qingdao on your own. Qingdao, literally translated Green Island is the largest city in Shandong province. Qingdao has leveraged its history as one of China’s first gateways to the outside world to achieve its modern glory of being an economic and cultural hub in Northern China. Having been developed as a German colony from 1891 and then occupied by Japan during the early 20th century, its legacy boasts historic architecture – hillside villas with red-colored roofs, on winding cobbled streets – alongside striking modern designs.

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: 4-star Mingdu Gloria Plaza Hotel Qingdao or similar

Day 2 Zhanqiao Pier, Small Qingdao Isle, Little Fish Hill Park, Badaguan Scenic Resort & Tsingtao Beer Museum
Morning visit to Zhanqiao Pier. First built in 1891 and frequently enlarged, Zhanqiao Pier is the symbol of Qingdao and one of the most iconic attractions in Qingdao. This 440 metres (1,443.6 ft) long strip stretches into the sea and was the first wharf at Qingdao. Next, visit the Small Qingdao Isle, from which Qingdao gets its name. The most prominent view on the isle is a white conical lighthouse standing at the highest point of isle. The lighthouse was built by the Germans in 1900 and put into use in1915. Continue with a visit to the 60 meter (197 feet) high Little Fish Hill which commands an excellent view of Qingdao, and out to sea. Then, Wander through Badaguan Scenic Resort, originally a residential area built for Germans when Qingdao was a German protectorate. Finally, savor authentic Tsingtao beer at Tsingtao Beer Museum, the original and still-operating brewery in Qingdao.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Mingdu Gloria Plaza Hotel Qingdao or similar

Day 3 Qingdao, Laoshan Mountain, Governor’s House Museum
Drive out of Qingdao to Laoshan Mountain (approximately 40 km). Laoshan Mountain is culturally significant due to its long affiliation with Taoism and is often regarded as one of the "cradles of Taoism". It is the highest coastal mountain in China, with the highest peak (Jufeng) reaching 1,132.7 metres (3,716 ft). In the course of history, numerous palaces, Taoist temples, and nunneries have been constructed on Mount Lao. Take the Jufeng cable car up to Laoshan Mountain, visit the largest and oldest preserved temple in Laoshan, Taiqing Temple, which is more than 2,000 years old. It is the second most important Taoist Temple in China after the Baiyun Temple in Beijing. Visit Governor’s House Museum, one of Qingdao’s best examples of concession-era architecture back to Qingdao in the afternoon. The former German governor’s residence was built between 1905 and 1907 as the residence of the highest military and political leader of the German colony in Qingdao. Constructed in the style of a German palace, the building’s interior is characteristic of Jugendstil, the German arm of art nouveau, with some German and Chinese furnishings of the era.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Mingdu Gloria Plaza Hotel Qingdao or similar

Day 4 Departure from Qingdao, Transfer to Qingdao Airport or Train Stations
Private transfer (without guide) to Qingdao airport or train station for your departure flight/train. Wish you a pleasant journey and thank you for traveling with GoGrandChina.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel