Are Qingdao and Hangzhou on the same level?

As to whether Qingdao and Hangzhou belong to the same level of tourist cities, this article gives the answer through comparative analysis from multiple angles. First of all, from the perspective of historical background, Qingdao’s European style and Hangzhou’s Southern Song Dynasty historical background have their own merits, and both have rich historical backgrounds. In terms of tourist attractions, Qingdao's seaside scenery and Hangzhou's beautiful mountains and rivers have their own characteristics, both attracting a large number of tourists. In terms of natural environment, although Qingdao has faced some challenges in recent years, Hangzhou's cleanliness and ecological advantages make it slightly better. Regarding transportation convenience, Qingdao, as a coastal city, has developed transportation, while Hangzhou, although located inland, has complete infrastructure. In terms of folk customs, both Qingdao and Hangzhou have unique cultural traditions and food, each with its own attractions. Taken together, although there are differences in some aspects, Qingdao and Hangzhou as tourist destinations have similar specifications and attractiveness and can be classified into the same grade.