Top things to do in Qingdao

Qingdao, a beautiful coastal city on the Yellow Sea, attracts visitors with its natural scenery, unique cultural heritage, and delicious seafood. Here are six things you have to experience here. Swim at the beach As a coastal city, Qingdao boasts many beaches including First & Second Beach, Shilaoren Beach, and Golden Beach. In summer, people from downtown Qingdao and neighboring cities come to enjoy the beautiful sunshine, gentle breeze and cool seawater. Climb to the top of Mount Lao Mount Mount Lao on the coast of the Yellow Sea is the highest peak along China's coast, and a great place to view the nearby city in a sea of clouds. Legend says Mount Lao was originally part of the sea, but was changed into a mountain over a long period of time. Best time to visit: March – Sept. Entry: 160 yuan/person Opening hours: Peak season: 06:00 a.m.~6:00 p.m. Off season: 07:00 a.m.~5:00 p.m. Have a walk in the old district The old district tells Qingdao's history. If you are interested in literature, you can visit the former residences of writers and scholars including Lao She, Liang Shiqiu and Tong Dizhou. If you want to relax, Daxue Road is home to Qingdao Art Museum and numerous cafes. Watch a sailboat race  Since the 2008 Olympic Games, the Olympic Sailing Center in Qingdao has become a must-visit tourist destination. Every year, races of international or national scale are held here, making Qingdao a world capital of sailing. Best time to visit: June – August. Entry: Free Opening hours: All day Visit the international architectural complex in Badaguan Scenic Area Badaguan Scenic Area is famous for its collection of international architecture. Besides buildings that look like they could be from around the world, its natural scenery includes a wide range of plants such as crape myrtles, maple trees and cedars. Best time to visit: All year round Entry: Free Opening hours: All day  Drink at the Qingdao International Beer Festival The Qingdao International Beer Festival is an annual event, with this year's being held from July 29 for 16 days. Taste all kinds of beer from around the world while sampling local seafood and enjoy wonderful performances. Best time to visit: July – Aug. Entry: 10 yuan/person during the day and 20 yuan/person at night Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Source: china.org from China Travel & Tourism News http://ift.tt/1iB6EFm Manage this Applet Recommended for you