Qingdao Shore & Cruise Excursion: Qingdao City Highlights Day 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.
• 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.

About This Tour
• Departure: Daily departing from Qingdao
• Tour Duration: Approximately 8 hours.
• Guide Languages: Chinese & English.
• Pickup Time: Between 07:00 and 10:00, choose a departure time most suitable for you.
• Pickup & Drop-off Place: Qingdao Cruise Port
• Advice on Meals: Lunch is not included in this tour. We recommend having a substantial breakfast and bringing snacks in case you get hungry while sightseeing. If you'd like to experience authentic local cuisine for lunch, feel free to inform your guide, who will be happy to assist.

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Pickup from Qingdao Cruise Port
• Visit Zhanqiao Pier
• Visit Small Qingdao Isle
• Lunch on your own
• Visit Badaguan Scenic Resort
• Visit Tsingtao Beer Museum
• Transfer back to Qingdao Cruise Port

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs
• If you want to customize this itinerary, contact us via WhatsApp (+86 139 1083 0737) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com). We'll create a tailor-made tour package just for you.

Price Remark
• Prices are not valid during National Day (Oct 1-7), Chinese New Year, and Labor Day (May 1-5).

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

Price Exclusions
• Hotel accommodation.
• Your personal expenses.
• Meals 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.
• 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 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour's start time or after the tour begins are non-refundable.
• 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.
• Pickup time, guide's name, and contact information will be confirmed via WhatsApp or email.
• Your guide will be at the meeting point, holding a GoGrandChina sign with your name.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• There's a 20-minute grace period for waiting. Failure to show up will result in tour cancellation & no refund.

Qingdao Cruise Port Pickup, Transfer to Zhanqiao Pier
Your private guide will be holding GoGrandChina pickup sign and waiting for you at Qingdao Cruise Port at the appointed time. You will be transferred to Zhanqiao Pier in a comfortable private vehicle.

Visit Zhanqiao Pier
Zhanqiao pier is at the southern shore of Qingdao off Zhongshan Road. This now 440 metres (1,443.6 ft) long strip stretches into the sea and was the first wharf at Qingdao. An octagonal pavilion called the Billowing Back and Forth Tower (Huilan Pavilion) stands at the end of the pier and was constructed in 1930. The pier itself was started in 1891 and frequently enlarged. Zhanqiao Pier appears on the label of the Tsingtao Brewery beer bottles and the front of cans. Also in the vicinity of Zhanqiao Pier is the small Qingdao Island, the China Navy Museum, and many neighborhoods featuring German colonial architecture. The coastline lights up at night with spotlights on nearby buildings and several neon billboards.

Visit Small Qingdao Isle
In the shape of a violin jutting into Qingdao Bay, the Small Qingdao Isle – which lends its name to the city – was connected to the mainland in the 1940s. The tiny isle occupies an area of 0.024 square kilometers, 720 meters from the coast and 17 meters high above sea level. 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. It is an excellent spot for watching the city come to life in the morning.

Lunch at Your Own Expense
Please feel free to ask your guide for suggestions and recommendation

Visit Badaguan Scenic Resort
Badaguan Scenic Resort is a historical mansion area made up of streets named after great military forts of the ancient times. It was originally a residential area for the Germans built when Qingdao was a German protectorate (1897-1914). Each street is lined with a single species of tree and many street names are colloquially known by the trees that line them. Along the streets are houses built in a variety of European architectural styles. Badaguan is a popular destination for wedding photography. One can often see dozens of newlywed-couples being photographed along Badaguan's shoreline and greenspace.

Visit Tsingtao Beer Museum
Tsingtao Beer Museum is in an old Tsingtao Brewery from a hundred years ago. The rows of red buildings are very atmospheric. The roof of the buildingd is decorated with an eye-catching oversized beer can. On view are old photos, preserved brewery equipment and statistics, and there are also a few fascinating glimpses of the modern factory line. Here you can learn about the history of Tsingtao beer, see the old equipment for producing beer, and taste authentic Tsingtao beer. The entrance to the Tsingtao Beer Museum is the famous Dengzhou Road Beer Street. It is full of seafood stalls and bars decorated with flags of Tsingtao beer.

Transfer Back to Qingdao Cruise Port
Your guide and driver will transfer you back to Qingdao Cruise Port.