Qingdao Old Town Architecture and Weifang Kites

A slow walk through the German-era Old Town, the former homes of writers on Daxue Road, and the Badaguan villas, plus a day trip by high-speed rail to Weifang's kite festival.

Aimed at visitors who have been to Qingdao before or love historic architecture. Spend two days exploring Zhongshan Road, Dabao Island, the former Governor's Office, the former German Prison and the Former Residence of Lao She. Walk the coastline from Lu Xun Park to Badaguan and Taiping Cape, then take the high-speed train to Weifang for the World Kite Museum and Shihu Garden. On the last day, experience local life on Dengzhou Road and in Taidong. Laoshan is not included, so the pace is relaxed. Stay on Zhongshan Road near Zhanqiao Pier for the whole trip.

The Weifang International Kite Festival takes place in April. Crowds are large, so book tickets in advance.

Day by day

Day 1 · Zhanqiao, Tianhou Temple and Dabao Island

Qingdao（Zhanqiao Pier、Qingdao Tianhou Temple、Zhongshan Road & Dabaodao Historic District、St. Michael's Cathedral、Pichaiyuan Food Street）

After arriving at Qingdao Railway Station, walk to Zhanqiao Pier. Explore on foot along Taiping Road and Zhongshan Road, about 5 km in total.

Stay: Zhongshan Road · Zhanqiao Pier

Day 2 · German-Era Government Buildings and Former Residences

Qingdao（Guanxiang Hill Park & Qingdao Observatory、Former German Governor's Office (Jiao'ao)、Former German Governor's Residence、Qingdao Protestant Church、Qingdao German Prison Site Museum、Lao She's Former Residence (Camel Xiangzi Museum)）

Walk from Zhongshan Road to Guanxiang Hill, the former Governor's Office, and the Guest House at the foot of Signal Hill. Then continue along Longkou Road to the Daxue Road area. Mostly on foot.

The Guest House and the former prison may be closed on Mondays. Check opening hours before you go.

Stay: Zhongshan Road · Zhanqiao Pier

Day 3 · Lu Xun Park to the Badaguan Coast

Qingdao（Xiaoqingdao Island & Lu Xun Park、Xiaoyushan Park、Daxue Road & Yushan Road、Badaguan Scenic Area、Taipingjiao）

Walk the seaside boardwalk from Xiaoqingdao and Lu Xun Park to Xiaoyu Hill and Daxue Road. Then take a taxi or walk to Badaguan and Taiping Cape.

Stay: Zhongshan Road · Zhanqiao Pier

Day 4 · Weifang Kites and Shihu Garden Day Trip

Weifang（Weifang World Kite Museum、Shihu Garden Cultural Block）

Take the high-speed train from Qingdao Railway Station or Qingdao North Railway Station to Weifang Station, about 1 hour. Use taxis within the city to link the two sights. Return to Qingdao by high-speed train in the evening.

The Kite Museum is closed on Mondays. Shihu Garden requires a reservation.

Stay: Zhongshan Road · Zhanqiao Pier

Day 5 · Beer Street and Taidong Market Life

Qingdao（Tsingtao Beer Museum、Dengzhou Road Beer Street、Taidong Pedestrian Street）

Take the metro or a taxi, about 15 minutes, to Dengzhou Road. Walk to Taidong Pedestrian Street. In the afternoon, return to Qingdao Railway Station to leave.

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