Qingdao in winter is truly the ultimate travel experience!!

I really love Qingdao in winter! Fewer people, beautiful scenery, strolling along the Zhanqiao Pier, and encountering flocks of seagulls. Especially at dusk, you can witness the romantic orange sea sunset~ · 🚶【3 Days 2 Nights Simplified Version】 Day 1: Feed seagulls at Zhanqiao Pier (November to March) → Catholic Church (avoid crowds before 10:00 AM) → Signal Hill → University Road Red Walls → Taidong Night Market (spicy stir-fried clams + bottled beer) Day 2: Badaguan Scenic Area (Princess House → Flower Stone House) → Second Bathing Beach (popular cave pier) → Yaner Island Wooden Boardwalk → Olympic Sailing Center Light Show (starts at 7:30 PM) Day 3: Laoshan Yangkou Trail (cable car for mountain and sea views) → Qingshan Fishing Village Red Roofs · ✅【Core Attractions】 ▪️ Xiaoyushan Park Only a 3-minute climb to the top, offering a panoramic view of the city, even more beautiful at sunset ▪️ Badaguan Fewer tourists in winter, the architectural complex feels more historic amid fallen leaves and sea breeze, and the sunset sea view in the evening is especially charming ▪️ Laoshan Taiqing Trail You can hike and pray, reaching the summit from Yangkou or Jufeng, along the way seeing ice formations and rime frost, overlooking the magnificent mountain-sea junction ▪️ Xiaomai Island The coastal wooden boardwalk and reefs feel more tranquil in winter, with the sound of waves hitting the rocks blending with the crisp sea breeze, perfect for walking and photography · 【Must-Try Food】 Seafood: Choose fresh live seafood at Yingkou Road Market, processed at beer houses; Chuan Ge Fish Dumplings, 1937 Qingdao Old Flavor Snacks: Wangjie BBQ squid skewers at Taidong Night Market, Zhongpin potstickers with juicy shrimp filling · This time I stayed at 【Huazhu Qingdao Dream Ship Seaview Hotel】, with a sea view right from the window, a fully immersive experience! The hotel is right opposite the bathing beach, letting you enjoy the sea without stepping outside 🌊. Turn left and walk about 5 minutes to reach Badaguan Scenic Area, turn right and walk about 5 minutes to the bathing beach sand 🚶. Evening strolls by the sea offer stunning coastal night views 🖼. The hotel features a café, tea room, Wi-Fi, parking, and a public viewing platform (all free 🆓) · 🗺️ Around the Guesthouse About 530 meters, 8 minutes walk to Badaguan About 6.1 km by car, 26 minutes to Qingdao Seaside Scenic Area About 5 km by car, 28 minutes to Qingdao Railway Station · No. 5 Nanhai Road, Badaguan Scenic Area, Shinan District, Qingdao City