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Come to Qingdao to see the sea! You must go to Qingdao at least! Take a stroll along the winding coastline and encounter red tiles, green trees, blue sea and blue sky. Standing on the pier, feeling the gentle sea breeze, you can watch the seagulls chasing the waves and the distant sails. In Badaguan, buildings from all over the world are scattered in an orderly manner, bearing the traces of time. The sunset at Wheat Island is breathtakingly beautiful, with orange-red afterglow filling the sea. As night falls, dive into the bustling night market, order a plate of plump spicy fried clams, paired with a refreshing Tsingtao beer, and feel the taste of Tsingtao on your tongue. With mountains and sea embracing each other, and culture and food intertwined, this coastal city is full of surprises, waiting for you to experience it yourself. 🚗Transportation - External transportation: You can take a flight to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, then take Metro Line 8 to Line 1 or take a taxi to the city center; it is recommended to take the high-speed rail to Qingdao Station or Qingdao North Station. Qingdao West Station is far from the city center and is not recommended. - Internal transportation: Download the "Qingdao Metro" App and take the subway or bus to travel. Most attractions can be reached, but there are relatively few shared bicycles in Qingdao. Attractions 🏞️ The pier 🌉 Check-in point: Qingdao's iconic building. There are few people in the early morning, so you can take pictures of the beautiful sea view and enjoy the seagulls flying. 🕊️ Tips: It is recommended to walk or ride a bicycle to enjoy Qingdao's European-style buildings along the way and feel the unique charm of the coastal city. 🚴‍♀️ Badaguan Scenic Area🏰 Check-in point: It brings together architectural styles from more than 20 countries including Russia, Britain, France, and Germany. Walking through it, you feel like you have traveled to a foreign country. 🍜Food - Special dishes: Braised cabbage with prawns, salt and pepper goby, pen fish, etc. The ingredients are fresh and the taste is delicious. - Seafood dumplings: such as Spanish mackerel dumplings, sea urchin dumplings, etc., with rich fillings and delicious soup. - Tsingtao Beer: A must-try when visiting Qingdao. You can learn about the brewing process at the Tsingtao Beer Museum and taste fresh beer. - Special snacks: including Qingdao pot stickers, Haiping wontons, pork ribs rice, etc., with unique taste, worth a try. 🏠Accommodation - Near Qingdao Station: Most of them are chain hotels, convenient for travel, and within walking distance to attractions such as the Pier and the Catholic Church. - Near May Fourth Square and Olympic Sailing Center: There are many shopping malls around, and Metro Line 2 passes by, so shopping and transportation are convenient. - Near Taitung Pedestrian Street: There are many snacks, but it is crowded and the accommodation prices are relatively affordable. Must-see attractions: ✅Route Lover's Dam - Yan'er Island Park - Xiaomaidao Park - Ocean Love Park - Sculpture Park ✅Introduction to attractions along the way 1. Lover's Dam: Stroll along this embankment by the sea, looking at the purple lighthouse and surrounded by the sea on three sides. At this moment, romance can also be a stretch of road and a lamp after dinner; this is a great place to watch the light show. 2. Yanerdao Park: The wooden boardwalk by the sea is absolutely amazing and very photogenic; the luminous walking path, which was once very popular, is especially suitable for taking a stroll and watching the sunset in the summer. 3. Xiaomai Island Park: Surrounded by the sea, it is like the summer in Hayao Miyazaki's comics; the seaside boardwalk, the five-tree hill, the lonely tree, and the lighthouse are all popular check-in spots for internet celebrities; it is a beautiful place to watch the sunset. Imagine sitting on the lawn hillside, listening to the live band on the island, feeling the sea breeze, and looking at the sunset in the distance. I guarantee that you will feel so comfortable that you will get goose bumps. 4. Sea Love Park: Benches, swings, heart-shaped sculptures for viewing the sea, vast tracts of green lawns, and walking trails along the bay, every frame is incredibly beautiful. 5. Sculpture Garden: At the end of the green pines and cypresses is the endless sea. Taking a photo with the sea between two pines and cypresses while sitting on the embankment is like an oil painting. ✅Route highlights 1. All attractions are free. 2. The entire hiking route is along the coastline and takes about 3-4 hours. 3. The scenic spots and scenery along the way are absolutely beautiful, and the photo-taking rate is very high. ✅Tips for playing 1. Be sure to check the weather in advance and choose a sunny day. Sunny days are great for taking great photos. 2. Remember to wear sunscreen and sunglasses and a hat when visiting the beach. 3. Be sure to bring a power bank, the scenery is so beautiful and consumes a lot of power, haha.