Qingdao with Yantai, Penglai and Rizhao

The Qingdao Old Town, the coast and the southern Laoshan route, plus high-speed rail to Penglai and Yantai with one night in Yantai and a day trip to Rizhao's seaside.

The first three days cover Qingdao's Old Town, the eastern coast, and the Yangkou to Taiqing Palace route on Laoshan. On day four, take the high-speed train to Yantai to explore Yantai Mountain, Chaoyang Street and the Changyu Wine Culture Museum, and stay one night in Yantai. The next day, visit Penglai Pavilion before returning to Qingdao. On day six, take the high-speed train to Rizhao to see the sea at Wanpingkou and the lighthouse. On the last day, visit the Beer Museum before departing. Intercity high-speed rail links the cities smoothly. Suited to travelers with a week off who want to see other seaside cities on the Jiaodong Peninsula.

High-speed train tickets and seaside hotels are tight in summer. Book one to two weeks ahead.

Day by day

Day 1 · Zhanqiao, Daxue Road and the Old Town

Qingdao（Zhanqiao Pier、St. Michael's Cathedral、Signal Hill Park、Daxue Road & Yushan Road、May Fourth Square）

Take the metro from the airport to Qingdao Railway Station, about 1.5 hours. Explore the Old Town on foot. In the evening, take Metro Line 2 back to May Fourth Square to see the light show.

Stay: May Fourth Square · Olympic Sailing Center

Day 2 · Badaguan and Eastern Coast Sunset

Qingdao（Badaguan Scenic Area、Taipingjiao、Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center、Xiaomai Island）

Take a taxi, about 15 minutes, to Badaguan, then walk to Taiping Cape. In the afternoon, take a taxi back to the Olympic Sailing Center. In the evening, go to Xiaomai Island to watch the sunset.

Stay: May Fourth Square · Olympic Sailing Center

Day 3 · Laoshan Southern Route, Yangkou to Taiqing Palace

Qingdao（Laoshan Yangkou Scenic Area、Taiqing Palace (Laoshan)、Qingshan Fishing Village）

In the morning, take a tourist shuttle or taxi to Yangkou, about 1.5 hours. Sightseeing buses along the coast link Taiqing Palace and Qingshan Fishing Village. Return to the city center in the evening.

Book Laoshan tickets and sightseeing bus seats in advance.

Stay: May Fourth Square · Olympic Sailing Center

Day 4 · High-Speed Train to Old Yantai

Yantai City & Penglai（Yantai Hill、Chaoyang Street、Changyu Wine Culture Museum）

Take the high-speed train from Qingdao Railway Station or Qingdao North Railway Station to Yantai Station, about 1.5 hours. Yantai Mountain, Chaoyang Street and the Changyu Museum are within walking distance of each other.

Stay: Yantai Mountain · Chaoyang Street

Day 5 · Penglai Pavilion and Return to Qingdao

Yantai City & Penglai（Penglai Pavilion、Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea）

Take a train from Yantai Station to Penglai, about 30 minutes. After your visit, take the high-speed train back to Qingdao in the evening, about 2 hours.

Buy tickets from Yantai to Penglai and from Penglai back to Qingdao in advance.

Stay: May Fourth Square · Olympic Sailing Center

Day 6 · Wanpingkou Seaside Day Trip in Rizhao

Rizhao（Wanpingkou Beach、Dongyi Town、Rizhao Lighthouse Scenic Area）

Take the high-speed train toward Qingdao West Railway Station to Rizhao, about 1 hour. Use taxis to link the seaside sights. Return to Qingdao by high-speed train in the evening.

Stay: May Fourth Square · Olympic Sailing Center

Day 7 · Leaving After the Beer Museum

Qingdao（Tsingtao Beer Museum、Dengzhou Road Beer Street）

In the morning, take a taxi, about 20 minutes, to Dengzhou Road. In the afternoon, take the metro or a taxi to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, about 1 hour.

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