Must-see attractions in Shandong

  • Qingdi Palace

    Shandong

    This Taoist Qingdi Palace can be found right before you reach the fog- and cloud-swathed mountain summit.

  • South Gate to Heaven

    Shandong

    The South Gate to Heaven is the third celestial gate, which marks the beginning of the summit area.

  • No 2 Beach

    Shandong

    About 3km east of the old town, No 2 Beach is rocky in parts but surrounded by lively tide pools.

  • Ten-Thousand Zhang Tablet

    Shandong

    Each Chinese character carved in the Ten-Thousand Zhang Tablet, dated 1748, measures 1m across.

  • Signal Hill Park

    Qingdao

    This park above Qingdao's Old Town is free to enter from 6am to 7.30am and from 6pm to 8.30pm.

  • No 1 Beach

    Shandong

    One of Yantai's two main beaches, No 1 Beach is a long stretch of soft sand in a calm bay.

  • Geoheritage Scenic Area

    Shandong

    This collection of unusual radial rock formations mesmerised the great sage Confucius.

  • Wanxian Tower

    Shandong

    The name of this large gate literally means 'Building of the Ten Thousand Immortals'.

  • Little Fish Hill

    Qingdao

    This sweet little park is near No 1 Bathing Beach. Admission is free after 6.30pm.

  • Cloud Step Bridge

    Shandong

    This bridge was once a modest wooden bridge spanning a torrent of waterfalls.

  • Cypress Cave

    Shandong

    This tunnel of cypresses along the route is fancifully named.

  • Longevity Bridge

    Shandong

    This red bridge above the Black Dragon Pool dates to 1924.

  • Changyu Wine Culture Museum

    Shandong

    The Changyu Wine Culture Museum introduces the history of China’s oldest and largest Western-style winery, which produces grape wines as well as brandy…

  • Yantai Grand Theatre

    Shandong

    The city's showpiece theatre has a multi-level square in front of it that is hugely popular with the locals come evening; impromptu singing performances…

  • Qingdao Cable Car

    Qingdao

    This cable car transports visitors up the length of Taiping Hill to Qingdao TV Tower, with excellent views along the way.

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