Qingdao travel guide

Qingdao Tourism | Qingdao Guide

You're Going to Love Qingdao

With a population of 3.72 million, Qingdao is a must-see destination in Shandong, China. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Qingdao has to offer.

When to visit Qingdao

Qingdao in January
Estimated hotel price
$61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Qingdao in January
Estimated hotel price
$61
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Qingdao in August, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Qingdao, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Qingdao

Plane

When flying to Qingdao, you’ll arrive at Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO), which is located 41 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Qingdao from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 20h 30m.

Train

Located 11 km from the city center, Qingdao Qingdao North Railway Station is the busiest station in Qingdao. Another popular train station is Qingdao Qingdao Railway Station, located 5 km from the center.

Plane

When flying to Qingdao, you’ll arrive at Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO), which is located 41 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Qingdao from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 20h 30m.

Train

Located 11 km from the city center, Qingdao Qingdao North Railway Station is the busiest station in Qingdao. Another popular train station is Qingdao Qingdao Railway Station, located 5 km from the center.

Airports near Qingdao

Airlines serving Qingdao

KLM
Good (843 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,989 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (528 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (487 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (58 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
Air China
Good (33 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (266 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (613 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (554 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (493 reviews)
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Where to stay in Qingdao

From 5-star hotels such as the Wyndham Qingdao to great affordable options like the Pullman Qingdao Ziyue, Qingdao offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $37 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $87 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Qingdao, with prices from $9 to $216 per night. Shinan is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Qingdao are about 34% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Qingdao by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Qingdao

Most booked hotels in Qingdao

Shangri-La Qingdao
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 232 reviews)
$101+
Holiday Inn Qingdao City Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 160 reviews)
$74+
Grand Madison Qingdao Harbour View Central
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 57 reviews)
$74+
Qingdao Housing International Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 132 reviews)
$62+
Grand Regency Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, 19 reviews)
$60+

Renting a car in Qingdao

Expect to pay $4.58 per gallon in Qingdao (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.96 and $73.29. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Qingdao, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $4.58 per gallon in Qingdao (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.96 and $73.29. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Qingdao, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.