Shibei Travel Guide
Qingdao
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.
Tsingtao Beer Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tsingtao Beer Museum in Qingdao. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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 Shibei
Le Meridien Qingdao
The hotel service was good, and the location was good, but the air conditioning was poor; the room was extremely hot, making it impossible to sleep well
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Qingdao CBD by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Qingdao Shibei by IHG
Booked a 2 double bed room & website states can sleep 4pax, thinking it should be 2 queen size bed. To our horror, the room come with 2 single & when I asked the front office, they told me all their bed are 1.2m. I asked for a 2 queen bed room but was informed that they do not have such room and ...
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
KaiyueHostel
Really cute and “real” hotel with history and lovely service, even in English. Also quite central location in QD for lovely walks and pretty much everything.. Uphill and maybe without elevator (check), if you have walking problems
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2024
Holiday Inn Express Qingdao Downtown by IHG
Full Season Hotel
Other neighbourhoods around Shibei
Taidong
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Taidong and surrounding area, you can visit Tsingtao Beer Museum and Taidong Pedestrain Street.
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.
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.
Fushansuo
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fushansuo and surrounding area, you can visit MixC Shopping Mall and May Fourth Square.
Pichaiyuan
Though Pichaiyuan may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Zhan Qiao and Signal Hill Park.
Qingdao City Center
Qingdao City Center is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hisense Plaza and May Fourth Square.
