Qingdao's Dreamy Summer Homestay | Soak in Hot Springs, Gaze at the Sea, and Play Until You Never Want to Leave~ OMG, fam! This summer in Qingdao, I struck gold with this amazing homestay

🌊 Qingdao's Dreamy Summer Homestay | Soak in Hot Springs, Gaze at the Sea, and Play Until You Never Want to Leave~ OMG, fam! This summer in Qingdao, I struck gold with this amazing homestay that literally welded the trifecta of joy—"mountains & sea + hot springs + family fun"—into my DNA! Perfect for family trips, romantic getaways, or girls' trips. Just follow this guide and thank me later 👇 📍 Location & Transportation Tucked away in Dongmaiyao Village, Laoshan District, "Mountain & Sea Journey · Yushang Mountain Retreat" is just a 5-minute walk from the beach! Shazikou Beach, Liuqinghe Beach, and Laoshan Scenic Area are all nearby, just 10-20 minutes by car. The village is ultra-healing, with white walls and gray tiles like stepping into an ink painting. Take the kids to play in the sand or go tide-pooling, then come back and soak in the hot springs—lazy mode activated! 🏡 Room Highlights Each of the 25 rooms has its own charm! We stayed in the family suite, which opened to a private courtyard with a personal hot spring (post-soak bubble machine battles with the kids = pure bliss). The sea-view balcony rooms are next-level—watch the horizon from bed, then soak in a rose petal bath at sunset. Romance overload! The Huizhou-style architecture, carved wooden windows, and meticulous cleanliness had even this penny-pincher ready to book a return trip. 💦 Hot Spring Heaven The communal hot springs are a joy for all guests! Heated with Laoshan mountain spring water, the 24-hour circulating water is super clean, and the temperature is adjustable. Private courtyard hot springs are exclusive to certain rooms—wrap yourself in a robe and stargaze while breathing in herbal-scented breezes. The bathtub suites even offer VC fruit baths or hoppy beer baths (a summer MUST—fruity and malty aromas are pure therapy), leaving your skin baby-soft. 👨👩👧👦 Kid-Friendly Perks Parents, lock this place in! The kids' playground has soft play equipment to tire them out, and daily activities include traditional tea ceremonies, DIY wind chimes, and tie-dye. My kid proudly made a little blue flower handkerchief! Adults can join too: coffee grinding, sachet-making, bead-stringing—even the craft-challenged will feel like pros. Evenings feature open-air movies—grab a stool, munch watermelon, and watch cartoons. Now THAT’S summer done right! 🍴 Dining at the Homestay Breakfast is freshly made (mountain eggs + whole grains!), and the seaside restaurant’s Qingdao cuisine is a must. Best part? Buy-one-get-one deals on fresh Tsingtao Beer from the No. 1 Brewery! Pair it with iced mountain tea (instant refreshment) and skewers by the sea breeze—this is the soul of a Qingdao summer. 📸 Photo Ops ✅ Bamboo screens by the courtyard hot springs (light-colored dresses = max vibes) ✅ Sea-view balcony railings (4 PM light = magic) ✅ Kids' playground swing (perfect for family pics) From sunrise seaside shoots to sunset soaks, craft workshops to tide-pooling… Our 7 days at Yushang Mountain Retreat turned "slow living" into poetry. Qingdao summers were made for soaking in mountains and sea! 👉🏻 Tips: Book private hot spring rooms early—weekends get packed! Bring swimsuits for the kids (hot springs + beach) and stock up on sunscreen!