West Coast Travel Guide
Qingdao
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Popular places to visit
May Fourth Square
Qingdao’s huge seaside square is dominated by an impressive sculpture that commemorates the cultural and socio-political May Fourth Movement.
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.
Zhongshan Park
Explore the great outdoors at Zhongshan Park, a lovely green space in Qingdao. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Ocean University of China
Walk around the campus at Ocean University of China as part of your travels around Qingdao. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
MixC Shopping Mall
You can do some window-shopping at MixC Shopping Mall during your trip to Qingdao. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
Qingdao Private Day Tour to Laoshan Mountain with Lunch and Cable Car
Qingdao Private Tour: Laoshan Mountain&Customized City Highlights
Top hotels in West Coast
Mangrove Tree Resort World Qingdao
Rooms were very clean & well appointed. Large variety to choose from for Breakfast. Staff were helpful although struggled with English a little. Nothing to do downstairs as building was still being developed & was unfinished
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2018
Le Méridien Qingdao West Coast
I had a very good stay, the view to the ocean was great and you can hear the waves in bed. Great accommodation and friendly english speaking staff. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Qingdao, West Coast
Good stay
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2023
Holiday Inn Express Qingdao City Balcony by IHG
보편적으로 청결하고 조용한 반면에 아침식사 메뉴는 보완이 요구됨.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Midland Marriott Hotel (West Coast New Area City Balcony Branch)
Enrichee Gloria Plaza Hotel Qingdao
방넓고 뷰가 좋습니다. 조금만 걸어나가면 해변에 도착할 수 있습니다. 시설도 편리하고, 미니바도 비싸지 않습니다. 방바닥에 먼지가 많습니다. 조식은 대부분 중국음식인에 저는 특히 중국 현지음식을 좋아하지만 이 호텔의 조식은 맛이 없었습니다.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2019
Other neighbourhoods around West Coast
Huangdao District
You'll enjoy the beaches and mountain views in Huangdao District. You might want to make time for a stop at Jiashike Huangdao Shopping Center or Huangdao Bojueshan Golf Club.
Silver Sands Beach
The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Silver Sands Beach. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Tangdaowan Binhai Park and Golden Sandy Beach, a few notable attractions nearby.
Pichaiyuan
Though Pichaiyuan may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Zhan Qiao and Lu Xun Park.
Zhanqiao
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.
Shinan District
Shinan District is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like MixC Shopping Mall and Zhongshan Park.
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.
