Beer and Sea Breeze 48-Hour Tour

Hello everyone! As a travel blogger who loves mountains, sea, and the vibrant local life, I have carefully planned a cost-effective two-day, one-night travel guide for Qingdao, with a budget under 2000 RMB. It combines red tiles and green trees, blue sea and sky, German-style charm, and beer with seafood. Perfect for couples, besties, or solo travelers, I’ll take you to fully experience the romance and generosity of this "Oriental Switzerland" in 48 hours! 🌊【Qingdao · Two Days One Night Mountain and Sea Romance Trip】 > Theme: Beer with Sea Breeze, Red Tiles Reflecting the Sunset > Budget: ¥1980 per person (solo) > Best Season: May to October (cooling off + beer festival) 🗓️ Day 1: Arrive in Qingdao | Step into a European-style Painting 🚄 Transportation: - High-speed train to 【Qingdao Station】 (only 500 meters from the seaside!) From Zhengzhou: ¥260 ✅ Round-trip high-speed train: ¥520 (discounts for early booking) 🏨 Accommodation: Stay at 【**Zhanqiao · Old Town Designer Homestay**】 (like “Cape No.7” or “1903 Seaview Residence”) German-style old building renovation, some rooms have sea views, 5-minute walk to Zhanqiao Pier - Price: ¥380/night (including breakfast) ✅ Accommodation cost: ¥380 🏰 Afternoon itinerary: 1. 【Zhanqiao Pier】🌊 Qingdao landmark, extends 440 meters into the sea, feed the seagulls (bring small bread) Take photos of the red-roofed white tower “Huilan Pavilion” + sea and sky horizon 2. 【Catholic Church (St. Michael’s Cathedral)】⛪ Ticket ¥10｜European Gothic architecture, great for Instagram-style photos in the square Recommended to visit at dusk for stunning light and shadow 3. 【Signal Hill Park】⛰️ Ticket ¥15｜Climb the “Rotating Observation Deck” for a 360° panoramic view of Qingdao’s old town with “red tiles, green trees, blue sea, and sky” 4. 【Longjiang Road & University Road】🎨 Artistic alleys, colorful corner walls, many trendy cafes Check in at the entrance of “Ocean University of China” for vintage campus vibes 🍽️ Dinner: Taidong Pedestrian Street 【Wang Jie BBQ】 or 【Jiulong Restaurant】 Must-try: Spicy stir-fried clams, grilled squid, mackerel dumplings, Qingdao beer ✅ Meal cost: ¥70 🍻 Night tour optional: Taidong Night Market food crawl: Milk tea buns ¥10｜Grilled squid ¥20｜Bagged beer ¥5 (local favorite!) 🗓️ Day 2: Between Mountains and Sea | A Date with Beer and Coast 🌅 Early morning optional: - Get up early to visit 【**Xiaomai Island Park**】 (free) - Watch the sunrise, photograph rocky waves, walk the wooden boardwalk, few people and beautiful scenery 🌊 Morning itinerary: 1. 【Badaguan Scenic Area】🌳 Free｜“World Architecture Expo,” over 200 German, Russian, and American-style villas Must-see: Huashi Building (ticket ¥8), **Princess Building, Second Beach 2. 【May Fourth Square & Olympic Sailing Center】⛵ See the “Wind of May” sculpture, check in at Fushan Bay coastline Optional sailing experience (shared boat ¥120/person, 6-8 people per boat) 🍽️ Lunch: Olympic Sailing Center 【Kaihai Seafood Restaurant】 or 【Chuan Ge Fish Dumplings】 - Recommended: Yellow croaker with tofu, cuttlefish dumplings, sea urchin steamed egg ✅ Meal cost: ¥90 🚢 Afternoon itinerary: 3. 【Xiaoqingdao Park】🎶 Ticket ¥10｜Lighthouse island, echoes with Zhanqiao Pier, quiet and healing 4. 【Qingdao Beer Museum】🍺 Ticket ¥60 (includes guided tour + draft beer + souvenir cup) Learn about the century-old history of Tsingtao Beer, enjoy three glasses of freshly tapped beer! Buy beer beans and bagged draft beer as souvenirs at the exit 🚄 Return trip: Taxi to Qingdao Station ¥20｜High-speed train back ✅ Local transportation: ¥60 (including taxi + bus) ✅ Total Budget Breakdown (per person) Item Costs: Round-trip high-speed train (example from Zhengzhou) ¥520 Local transportation ¥60 Accommodation (1 night) ¥380 Attraction tickets - Signal Hill ¥15 - Catholic Church ¥10 - Huashi Building ¥8 - Xiaoqingdao ¥10 - Beer Museum ¥60| ¥103 Meals (4 main meals + 1 breakfast + snacks) ¥180 Sailing experience (optional) ¥120 Souvenirs (beer + snacks) ¥100 Emergency reserve ¥300 Total ¥1963 ✅ > 💡 Tip: If you skip the sailing experience, you save ¥120 and lower the budget! 🌟 Travel Blogger’s Private Tips 1. Wear comfortable shoes: Old town has many slopes, avoid high heels! 2. Bring sunscreen + jacket: Strong UV by the sea, windy in the evening 3. Don’t miss the beer: Bagged “draft” and “tap beer” are the most authentic, available in convenience stores 4. Avoid seafood overcharging: Ask prices before ordering, recommend restaurants with clear pricing 5. Best photo times: - Badaguan: 9-11 AM (soft light) - University Road: 3-5 PM (dappled light) > 🍻 Travel Blogger’s Honest Words: > Qingdao, > is a city that breathes with the sea breeze. > Half of it is European romance, > half is Chinese vibrant life. > When you stand on Zhanqiao Pier watching the waves, > take your first sip of ice-cold draft beer, > hear the beer foam “pssst” burst open, > you will understand— > what it means to be “drunken beauty not in the wine, but between the mountains and sea.” 🎒 Pack your bags and go to Qingdao! Let the sea breeze mess up your hair, let the beer warm your heart.