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Qingdao Holidays
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Where to stay in Qingdao
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Qingdao City Center
Qingdao City Center is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hisense Plaza and May Fourth Square.
Qingdao Beach Holiday
There's nothing like a Qingdao holiday to give you a little extra bounce in your step. The soothing melody of rolling waves and the smell of fresh sea air will refresh your mind, body and soul. To be near the centre of town on your trip to Qingdao, base yourself around Number 1 Bathing Beach (only 31 kilometres away). If you're going to stay for a while, take a peek at our Qingdao holiday packages. Not only will you save some cash, you'll also have other amazing beaches around you to explore, like Number 2 Beach and Golden Sandy Beach. We call that a win-win!
Things You Should Know About Qingdao
- Fall asleep to the sounds of the sea at one of our Qingdao beach hotels. There's nothing quite like staying with walking distance of the water.
- Hotels are another popular choice for those planning a holiday in Qingdao. Some great options are InterContinental Qingdao and Wanda Vista Qingdao Movie Metropolis.
- Roughly 3,718,800 people live in Qingdao. If you want tips about what to see and do around these parts, why not ask a couple of the locals? Our Qingdao things to do page is also a great source of info.
- Don't head home without checking out May Fourth Square, Qingdao University and Qingdao Zoo. With all the money you save through our Qingdao holiday deals, you can see more top attractions like these.
Top hotels in Qingdao
![Shangri-La Qingdao](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/68900/68869/18e7bbd4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2025
![The St. Regis Qingdao](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69280000/69271800/69271709/1c8ddf6d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2025
![Holiday Inn Qingdao City Centre, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4240000/4235900/4235849/d0a51295_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2025
Frequently asked questions
Popular places to visit
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Lu Xun Park
Experience Chinese literary culture, visit an aquarium and stroll along the waterfront of Qingdao’s beautiful wooded parkland on the shore of Quigan Bay.
MixC Shopping Mall
You can do some window-shopping at MixC Shopping Mall during your trip to Qingdao. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Mount Lao
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Lao during your travels in Qingdao. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.
What to do in Qingdao
![Private Qingdao Laoshan half day tour with one bottle of Tsingdao beer as gift](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3063431/35ffcfcd-9bdb-473e-9276-28206e9d80f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)