Beijing → Qingdao 5 Days 4 Nights In-Depth Tour｜Explore the Stunning Seaside with a 2-4K Budget

🔹High-speed train first choice: Beijing South → Qingdao Station, second-class seat 200-300 RMB, 4 hours direct, super convenient! 🔹Overnight sleeper bonus: K-series train 150-250 RMB, save a whole night's accommodation, great value! ✈️Bargain tip: Snag special airfares 300-500 RMB in advance, don’t forget to bring a jacket～ 🏡【Accommodation Recommendations】 📍Recommended areas: Shinan District (near Zhanqiao Pier) / Shibei District (Taidong business area) 💸Accommodation budget: Unique hostels 80-150 RMB/night, capped at 600 RMB for four nights! ✨Must-stay reasons: Sea view homestays + local life atmosphere, super convenient walking to attractions! 🌈【Itinerary】 D1⃣️: First Encounter with Qingdao’s Romance 🌊Zhanqiao Pier check-in: Qingdao landmark building, free! 🦞Pichaiyuan Food Street: Seafood BBQ, about 50 RMB per person to eat to your heart’s content 🌉Night view activity: May Fourth Square light show, stunningly beautiful D2⃣️: Sunshine Beach + Beer Carnival 🏖️Jinshatan Beach: Free! Remember to bring slippers～ 🍺Tsingtao Beer Museum: Ticket 50 RMB, enjoy fresh draft beer to your heart’s content! 🌯Taidong Night Market: Grilled squid 10 RMB/skewer, takoyaki 15 RMB/serving D3⃣️: European Style Walking Tour ⛪Catholic Church: Free! Pretend you’re in Europe series 📸University Road Instagram Wall: Qingdao’s fresh and trendy photo spot 🥟Lunch recommendation: Wang Jie BBQ (Zhongshan Road branch) D4⃣️: Laoshan Wonderland Day Trip ⛰️Laoshan Scenic Area: Ticket 120 RMB 🚌Transport: Take bus 104 directly from downtown 🍗Dinner plan: Dengzhou Road Beer Street, about 50 RMB per person D5⃣️: Ocean World Adventure 🐬Polar Ocean World: Ticket 120 RMB 🦐Last lunch: Chuange Fish Dumplings (chain store) 💰【Budget Details】 Transport: 200-500 Accommodation: 320-600 Tickets: 200-300 Meals: 300-500 Total: 1020-1900 RMB 💡【Local Tips】 ✅Must bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, slippers ⚠️Avoid: Be cautious with restaurants recommended by taxi drivers 📅Best season: May to October 🍤Souvenirs: Dried shrimp, dried seafood, Laoshan green tea 🌟Ready? Have a romantic date with Qingdao this summer!