Half-Day Visit to Qingdao

A Half-Day Visit to St. Michael’s Church and Tsingtao Brewery in Qingdao 🇨🇳 (Apr 2025) During a half-day visit in Qingdao, we spent the morning exploring the St. Michael’s Church area and its surroundings, followed by an afternoon at the Tsingtao Brewery. The weather was ideal for walking—pleasant spring temperatures ranging between 18 to 20°C, though the occasional spring breeze added a slight chill to the air. St. Michael’s Church, one of Qingdao’s most iconic landmarks, is a prominent example of German Roman Catholic architecture in China. Completed in 1934 during the period of German colonial influence, the church’s twin towers and light yellow façade stand out against the blue sky. The area around the church features cobblestone streets and a calm, almost European atmosphere. A few western-style cafés and small gift shops line the streets, inviting visitors to take a break and enjoy a coffee or browse local souvenirs. The combination of European architectural elements and the relaxed ambiance makes the area pretty charming. After that, we visited the Tsingtao Brewery museum, another historical site that highlights Qingdao’s German colonial past. Founded in 1903 by German settlers, Tsingtao Brewery is one of China’s oldest and most internationally recognized beer brands. The brewery museum offers a look into the early brewing techniques introduced by the Germans, as well as the company’s evolution over the decades. We saw vintage brewing equipment, advertisements from different eras, and learn about the fermentation and bottling processes. The tour ends with a tasting session, where we sampled fresh brews directly from the source - normal and light versions. #qingdao #shandong #tsingtao #tsingdaobeer #beermuseum