Roaming QingDao | Qingdao Badaguan

Must-visit spot in Qingdao～Here you can step into a picturesque world where international architecture meets the sea and sky. Every street is a seasonal palette of different colors, with buildings from 24 countries creating stunning European-style scenes with every shot ✨ 📍Address: No. 10 Wushengguan Branch Road, Shinan District, Qingdao 🚇Transport: About a 3-minute walk from Exit B of Taipingjiao Park Station on Metro Line 3 ⌚️Hours: Open all day (some building interiors open 10:00-16:30) 🎫Tickets: Badaguan Scenic Area is free to visit (internal buildings charge admission) 🗺️ Recommended Highlight Routes (choose by time) 1️⃣ Classic 2-hour route (perfect for beginners) Huashi Building → Second Seawater Bathing Beach Dam → Princess Building → Butterfly Building → Shaoguan Road (Suitable for those short on time who want to capture the core landmarks) 2️⃣ In-depth half-day route (for photography enthusiasts) Linhuaiguan Road (Green Wild Fairy Tunnel) → Juyongguan Road (Golden Ginkgo Avenue) → Shanhaiguan Road (Plane Tree Light and Shadow) → Taipingjiao 1st Road (Seaview Café) (Perfect to avoid crowds and enjoy exclusive beautiful spots) 📸 Must-shoot spots 1️⃣ Lawn in front of Huashi Building ✅ Pose: Shoot upward to capture the castle-style tower ✅ Time: 3-5 PM when sunlight gilds the building edges 2️⃣ Linhuaiguan Road "Dragon Cypress Tunnel" ✅ Tip: Capture the moment walking in the middle of the road (watch for cars) ✅ Outfit: White long dress + straw hat, a bright spot in the greenery 3️⃣ Second Seawater Bathing Beach Dam ✅ Cinematic feel: Same spot as actor Jackson Yee, shoot continuously as waves crash ✅ Shoot sunset silhouettes in the evening for full atmosphere 4️⃣ Juyongguan Road Autumn Ginkgo ✅ Golden period: Late October to mid-November ✅ Props: Bring a magazine or coffee cup for an artistic vibe 5️⃣ Princess Building Tiffany Blue Wall ✅ Angle: Shoot from the side to frame the building with the blue sky ✅ Interaction: Pretend to push open the fairy tale castle door 🌸 Seasonal Color Cards ❄️ ▫️ Spring (March-May): Ningwuguan Road Begonia Flower Stream ▫️ Summer (June-August): Zhengyangguan Road Crepe Myrtle Flower Wall ▫️ Autumn (September-November): Juyongguan Road Ginkgo Gold ▫️ Winter (December-February): Russian-style building pointed roofs with snow 🏡 Buildings Worth Paying to Enter (Student ID discounts available!) ▪️ Huashi Building ¥8.5: Former residence of Chiang Kai-shek, featuring unique stonework art ▪️ Princess Building ¥20: Danish fairy tale castle, Tiffany blue perfect for photos ▪️ Butterfly Building ¥20: Former home of Republic-era film star Hu Die, vintage charm ▪️ Spanish Style Pavilion ¥20: Stunning stained glass windows that leave you speechless ⚠️Notes⚠️ ❌ Do not drive! Many one-way streets and very few parking spots ✅ Bring a jacket! The sea breeze is strong, take it off when shooting ❌ Overcast days reduce effect (sea and building colors look dull) ✅ Combine your itinerary: Badaguan → Taipingjiao Park → Third Seawater Bathing Beach (all walkable)