3-Day Qingdao Itinerary

📍Qingdao | Golden Sands and Blue Waves, This Beach Hopping Guide is a Must-See! 🌊Why Visit: Silver sands and white waves make it the ultimate water-play destination! Qingdao's top-tier bathing beach! 🚗Transportation: Yinsha Beach: West Section of Jinshatan Road, Huangdao District Third Bathing Beach: No. 6 Taipingjiao 1st Road, Shinan District First Bathing Beach: No. 15 Nanhai Road, Shinan District Zhanqiao Pier: No. 12 Taiping Road, Shinan District 🚶Route Plan: 1️⃣ Yinsha Beach → Third Bathing Beach Yinsha Beach: Ultra-fine soft sand! Less crowded and super photogenic 📸 Third Bathing Beach: A hidden gem in the city, stunning orange-hued sea at sunset 2️⃣ Zhanqiao Pier → First Bathing Beach Zhanqiao Pier: Qingdao's landmark! Feed seagulls + watch tides at Huilan Pavilion First Bathing Beach: Classic beach with an energetic beach volleyball scene 📸Must-Visit Spots: ▫️Yinsha Beach's "Mirror of the Sky" reflective sand ▫️Third Bathing Beach's sunset reflection on the viral dam ▫️Zhanqiao Pier's No. 23 Lighthouse retro photo spot 🍴Food: ▫️Chuange Yu Shui Jiao (Third Bathing Beach Branch): Squid dumplings are the best! ▫️Seaside Flavors: Seafood feast paired with craft beer ⚠️Tips: ▫️Third Bathing Beach has light shows (Friday & Saturday nights) ▫️Seagulls at Zhanqiao Pier only appear from October to April ▫️Shower fees vary at different beaches