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Super detailed travel guide for Qingdao, recommended to save it 💫Babies, the travel guide for Qingdao is all sorted out for you, one-stop arrangement for food, accommodation, and transportation, feel free to copy!✍️ 🚘Transportation Guide: ✈️Airplane: After arriving at Qingdao Jiaodong Airport, you can take Metro Line 8 and transfer to Line 3, about 1 hour to reach popular attractions; there is also an airport shuttle bus for 30 yuan per person, which goes to May Fourth Square and the train station. 🚂High-speed train/Train: Prefer Qingdao Station, which is right in the city center and by the sea; take Metro Line 3 to most attractions; Qingdao North Station is also convenient, covered by Lines 1, 3, and 8; avoid Qingdao West Station as it is too far from the city. 🚌City Transportation: Six main metro lines cover the city extensively, many bus stops, fares 1-2 yuan; if you don’t want to transfer, you can take a taxi, ride-hailing is recommended for being more affordable and safe; self-driving is not recommended due to narrow roads, many one-way streets, and difficult parking during peak season. 🏨Accommodation Recommendations: 📍Near May Fourth Square, Shinan District: Cost-effective, convenient transportation, close to attractions. 📍Huangdao District: Many high-end hotels, fewer people, good beaches, suitable for family trips. 🍱Must-try Food: 🦐Seafood: Spicy stir-fried clams, oil-braised prawns, buy fresh and have them cooked on the spot at Yingkou Road Market, fresh and affordable. 🍟Snacks: Wang Sister’s BBQ grilled squid, Chuange Fish Dumplings’ mackerel dumplings are a must-try, also bagged Qingdao original draft beer, freshest at the Beer Museum. Don’t miss sea intestine rice, sea urchin dumplings, abalone dumplings—sea intestine is crispy, sea urchin fresh, abalone juicy, super satisfying in one bite; Qingdao potstickers are golden and crispy with rich fillings; Qingdao big buns recommend the prawn bun; Chuozi meat is fragrant, spicy, and retains the original flavor of the ingredients; hand-grabbed seafood gathers all kinds of seafood, tender and juicy; pork rib rice is tender with rich broth; Qingdao pork fat cracklings are crispy and tasty, can be snacks or used in cooking. 🌟Itinerary: Day 1: Zhanqiao Pier (enjoy Qingdao Bay, feed seagulls) → Catholic Church (Gothic architecture check-in) → Signal Hill Park (overlook city panorama) → University Road internet-famous wall (photo spot) → Taidong Night Market (taste all kinds of local snacks) Day 2: Laoshan Yangkou Scenic Area (hiking and sightseeing, including cable car) → Qingshan Fishing Village (tea tasting, seafood feast) → Shilaoren Beach (watch stunning sunrise) Day 3: Golden Beach (Asia’s number one beach for a stroll) → Qingdao Beer Museum (learn beer history, taste original draft) → May Fourth Square (enjoy light show) Day 4: Badaguan (stroll through European-style architecture) → Naval Museum (reservation required, experience naval culture) → Xiaomai Island Park (watch romantic sunset) ‼️Helpful Tips: 1. Strong UV rays by the sea, prepare SPF50+ sunscreen and a sun hat. 2. Book transportation and accommodation in advance to avoid price hikes and no availability during peak season. 3. Be cautious of photo fees at attractions, ask prices before ordering at seafood stalls. Come to Qingdao to enjoy the sea breeze, taste delicious food, and experience the unique charm of this coastal city!