Golden Beach (Huangdao)
金沙滩
A long beach in the West Coast New Area with fine sand, flat shores and clear water, often called one of Asia’s top beaches.
Golden Beach is located on Phoenix Island in Huangdao District, part of the West Coast New Area. The beach stretches about 3.5 km, with fine, golden sand and a gentle slope. It suits paddling and sandcastle building for families. Behind the beach lie large green spaces and wooden boardwalks. Every summer, the beach hosts swimming, music festivals and beer festival events. Admission is free. From the city center, it is about 40 minutes’ drive through the Jiaozhou Bay Tunnel, or you can take the metro or a bus through the undersea tunnel. Summer brings large crowds, so take care with sun protection and swimming safety.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tangdao Bay Park
- Xiaoqingdao Island & Lu Xun Park
- Zhanqiao Pier
- PLA Navy Museum
- Qingdao Tianhou Temple
- Qingdao German Prison Site Museum
- St. Michael's Cathedral
- Qingdao Underwater World
Places to eat nearby
- Yongle Beer House (Chengwu Road Branch)
- Minguohai Seafood Dumpling Restaurant (Zhongshan Road Zhanqiao Branch)
- Wangjie BBQ (Zhongshan Road Branch)
- Chunhelou (Zhongshan Road Head Office)
- Yiqinghui · Seafood Qingdao Cuisine (May Fourth Square Flagship Store)
- Qianhaiyan · Qingdao Cuisine (May Fourth Square Aeon Store)