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Private Qingdao Essentials Tour: City Highlights and Beer Museum

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Overview

Embark on a signature Qingdao day tour covering all the city’s unmissable must-see landmarks, paired with a knowledgeable local English-speaking guide to uncover hidden scenic gems along the way. This curated itinerary takes you to Xiaoyushan Park, Badaguan Scenic Area (with a stroll past Yinbinguan and St. Michael's Cathedral) – wandering the city’s iconic European-style parks and tree-lined paths – and the symbolic Zhanqiao Bridge, before culminating in a highlight visit to the world-famous Tsingtao Beer Museum. Housed in the original 1903 German brewery buildings, this iconic museum showcases the century-old heritage of China’s first modern brewery, with immersive displays of vintage brewing equipment and a complimentary tasting of fresh draft beer straight from the brewery. Round-trip private vehicle transfer is included, departing from your Qingdao city hotel or the International Port for a seamless journey.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Beer basting at Qingdao Beer Museum
Private tour + Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop off
Entrance fee

✗ Not Included

Accommodation
Gratuities
Meals

Itinerary

Stop 1

Your tour guide will pick you up from the the lobby of your Qingdao hotel, or Qingdao International Port, hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle, heading to Xiaoyushan Park. The Xiaoyushun Park is built on the top of the hill. With its classical Chinese garden, the park is characterized with distinctive pavilions, corridors and abundant flowers and trees. Follow your tour guide, stroll around the park, get to know the history and stories about Qingdao city. Walk to the hilltop to enjoy panoramic view of the city.

Stop 2

Then, walking pass by Qingdao Yingbinguan, to enjoy the royal European style building which used to be the residence of the German Governor in Qingdao.

Stop 3

Continue to Badaguan Scenic Area which features foreign villas and paths. Stroll around the area with your tour guide, enjoy the peace and unique architecture.

Stop 4

Walking pass by St Michael's Chthedral. Constructed in 1932, designed by German designer in the light of Gothic and Romanesque, the Catholic Church of Qingdao, with the autonym being St. Michael's Church, is the largest Gothic architecture in Qingdao, the only consecration church in China, and a masterpiece of Christian architecture art.

Stop 5

Next, travel to Zhanqiao Pier which is the landmark of Qingdao. Walk with your tour guide to Huilan Pavilion at the bridge end

Stop 6

Your last stop is the Qingdao Beer Museum. German Beer Company Qingdao Branch established in 1903, China’s first brewing factory that built with European technology was the predecessor of the Tsingtao Brewery Company. At present, the Qingdao Beer Museum owns 55 brewing factories and malt factories in 18 cities and provinces in China. The one-hundred-year old Tsingtao Beer has created its own history and culture. The museum was designed by an outstanding architect and designer utilizing both Chinese and western culture. Follow your tour guide to visit the museum and sample various freshly brewed beers, you can purchase variety of souvenirs. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Qingdao, or Qingdao International Port