Which attractions in Qingdao can you experience the history and culture?

The old buildings in Badaguan, Cathedral, and Zhanqiao are many people’s first impression of Qingdao. Qingdao is beautiful, but its beauty is filled with blood and tears. These attractions bear witness to this history.

1. Qingdao World War I Site Museum

2. Near the Zhanqiao Bridge

3. Catholic Church

4. Former Site of Jiaoao Governor's Mansion

5. Signal Hill Park

We must go to Qingdao once to enjoy the wind on the trestle, visit St. Michael’s Church, and pour all the unhappiness into the ice cream In the beer, you can feel the unobstructed view of red tiles, green trees, blue sea and sky.

1. Qingdao World War I Relics Museum

Every parent should bring their children here to see it. The pain of Qingdao is told here. Here we are always reminded that only when the country is strong can the people be safe!

Probably many Qingdao people have only visited this museum when they were studying. When I was a child, I was ignorant and just took a quick look at the flowers. In my mind, I only remembered the flowers blooming during the trip, but not the blood and tears in this museum. I came here again and walked around the entire museum carefully. I felt angry, sad, and depressed inside, and I couldn't calm down for a long time.

Tickets: Free, if you want to go to the fort at the back, there is an additional fee.

Parking: There is a large parking lot at the door, 5 yuan/hour. The exhibition hall has two floors, one and two, with a lot of content. It takes about 2 hours to complete the visit.

—Museum tips—1. Prepare your health code in advance before entering the museum, and scan the museum QR code before entering. 2. Be sure to find an explanation. You can follow the Qingdao Mountain World War I Relics Museum official account for panoramic explanations in VR form.

— Reasons for recommendation—

Qingdao’s historical, cultural and military recommended destinations, parent-child tours, and red military cultural tours.

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The national humiliation will be remembered forever, and the alarm bell will ring. This is something that every one of us, every generation, must do.

This is a great place for walking your kids and learning the history of Qingdao. Opposite is the Qingdao Zoo, where you can spend a fulfilling day with your children.

2. Zhanqiao

Zhanqiao was built in 1892 during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. It is the earliest wharf in Qingdao. The more than 400-meter-long bridge stretches into the crescent-shaped Qingdao Bay. The two-story octagonal pavilion Huilan Pavilion at the end of the trestle is the most iconic building in Qingdao. This is the icon on the Tsingtao Beer trademark~

Be aware that the seaside may be windy, especially in winter. Low temperatures and strong winds will cause the battery to run out quickly. Also, be careful to avoid seagulls.

Address: No. 12, Taiping Road, Shinan District, Qingdao City

Transportation: Get off at Qingdao Station of Metro Line 2 and 3, or take bus No. 2, 25, Take Route 223, 305, 501, etc., and get off at Zhanqiao Park Station

Tickets: Free

Opening hours: all day

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The trestle is not only beautiful all year round, but also 360 degrees, every angle is beyond the movie! Unique triangular breakwater, aerial photography from God’s perspective? The trestle is incomparably beautiful!

3. Catholic Church

St. Michael’s Church?, the Qingdao Catholic Church, is definitely one of the most landmark buildings in the old town of Qingdao. When traveling to Qingdao, you will pass by the old town. A popular check-in place that you basically won’t miss. You can take off in the open space in the square in front, but there are tall buildings on weekends, so you need to pay attention to the height of aerial photography.

Coordinates: Qingdao St. Michael’s Church (Qingdao Catholic Church)

Address: No. 15, Zhejiang Road, Shinan District, Qingdao

Transportation: The transportation is very convenient. There are more than 20 buses to get there. We walked from the trestle only 800 meters

? Surroundings: There are many seafood restaurants and various snack bars, drink shops, and souvenirs in the nearby streets. As for the gadget shop, we chose the old Fat Lady’s Seafood Shop opposite the church. The food was delicious and we were pleasantly surprised.

Market: The stalls are not big, but I found my favorite Pikachu and Panda Duck ornaments here, as well as a super cute Hello Kitty straw bag and a very special straw bag.

4. The former site of the Jiaoao Governor-General

After Germany occupied Qingdao in 1897, it began to vigorously construct Qingdao until 1914, when Germany was defeated and Qingdao was occupied by Japan. During these 16 years, Germany built many buildings, among which the Jiaoao Governor's Mansion, where the chief executive and governor-general has his office, is the most magnificent.

The building started in 1902 and was completed in 1906. It is 20 meters high, covers an area of ??7132 square meters, and cost a total of 850,000 marks. Today it is the office of the Standing Committee of the Qingdao Municipal People's Congress and the Qingdao CPPCC.

Address: No. 11, Yishui Road, Shinan District, Qingdao City, Shandong Province.

Transportation: People’s Hall Station on Metro Line 3.

Features: The largest building built by Germany in Qingdao.

Surrounding attractions: Zhanqiao, St. Michael's Church, Qingdao Christian Church, Signal Hill Park.

?Photography equipment: Fuji X-T4, Leica Q2, DJI Mavic 3.

5. Signal Hill Park Signal Hill is located in the center of the old city, with an altitude of 98 meters. It is surrounded by green trees and dotted with pavilions and pavilions. It is surrounded by many century-old buildings. The most conspicuous one is the one on the top of the mountain. The three red "mushroom buildings" are like three torches. It is a worthwhile trip to go to the revolving observation tower at the top. Sitting by the window, you can have a panoramic view of the city in 20 minutes. You can have a panoramic view of the red tiles, green trees, blue sea and blue sky of the island city.

Location: No. 16A, Longshan Road, Shinan District

Transportation: Take bus No. 214, 217, 220, 221 and 411 at Signal Hill Park Station Get off the bus and cross the road to reach the entrance of Longshan Road.

Opening hours: peak season (4.1-10.31) 06:00-20:30, off-season (11.1-3.31 the following year) 06:00-20:00; revolving view building 08:00-17: 00

?Play time: 1-2 hours

?Ticket: Free, 10 yuan for the rotating observation deck. During the epidemic, after making an appointment online, you can enter and visit after checking your ticket and showing your green code.

About the tour:

Be sure to go to the revolving observation tower on the top of the mountain to make your trip worthwhile. That is the best viewing spot. Although you can see the surrounding scenery from the platform, the photo effect is far inferior to that of the observation tower because it is blocked by branches.

Tips:

1. Before departure, be sure to book hotels, air tickets/tickets, and prepare strategies.

2. Bring essential items with you, such as ID card, student ID card, mobile phone, charger, etc.

3. Wear a mask and take protective measures.