Qingdao TV Tower
青岛电视观光塔
A 232-meter TV tower on the summit of Taiping Mountain. Its observation deck overlooks the Shinan District and the bay, and it pairs well with a visit to Zhongshan Park.
The Qingdao TV Tower stands on the summit of Taiping Mountain. It is 232 meters tall, and the mountaintop sits at about 380 meters above sea level. Its observation deck offers a 360-degree view over the old city, Badaguan, Fushan Bay and Jiaozhou Bay, making it a landmark for taking in Qingdao's full panorama from above. You can reach it by cable car or on foot from Zhongshan Park, or take a taxi to the foot of the tower. Admission is about CNY 100 (subject to on-site pricing). Visibility is poor in dense fog, so check the weather before setting out.
Opening hours
08:30–21:00 (per scenic area)
Nearby sights
- Zhongshan Park (Qingdao)
- Zhanshan Temple
- Dengzhou Road Beer Street
- Tsingtao Beer Museum
- Taidong Pedestrian Street
- Qingdao No.1 Bathing Beach
- Ocean University of China (Yushan Campus)
- Badaguan Scenic Area
Places to eat nearby
- Yiqinghui · Seafood Qingdao Cuisine (May Fourth Square Flagship Store)
- Wangjie BBQ (Zhongshan Road Branch)
- Minguohai Seafood Dumpling Restaurant (Zhongshan Road Zhanqiao Branch)
- Chunhelou (Zhongshan Road Head Office)
- Qianhaiyan · Qingdao Cuisine (May Fourth Square Aeon Store)
- Chuange · Fish Dumplings Qingdao Cuisine (Minjiang 2nd Road Branch)