Qingdao Private Tour: Laoshan Mountain&Customized City Highlights

5.0 (1 reviews) Qingdao, China
Duration6h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, Chinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Immerse yourself in Qingdao’s unmissable highlights — the legendary Laoshan Scenic Area and the city’s distinctive architectural wonders — on this private, customizable day tour. Pair a must-visit Laoshan excursion (choose between cable car and non-cable car routes) with 1-2 tailored downtown architectural stops of your choice, all curated in close consultation with your professional English-speaking guide. Your knowledgeable local guide will bring Qingdao’s rich history, Taoist heritage and architectural stories to life with in-depth commentary throughout, while private door-to-door transfers from your Qingdao hotel or International Port and all entrance fees for your selected sights ensure a seamless, hassle-free exploration of this coastal gem.
This tour departs from either your downtown Qingdao hotel or the city’s cruise port for your ultimate convenience.

Options

Route 1: Tour without Cabe Car

Route 1: Tour without Cabe Car: Non-Cable Car Route: Explore Laoshan’s core spots on foot, including the historic Taiqing Palace. No Lunch included
Pickup included

Route 2: Tour with Cable Car

Route 2: Tour with Cable Car: Cable Car Route: Take the convenient cable car to reaching Laoshan’s higher viewpoints. No Lunch included.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Entrance fee
  • Cable car if you choose Route 2
  • Accommodation
  • Gratuities
  • Meals
  • Cable car if you choose Route 1

What to expect

  1. Laoshan Scenic Area
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Immerse yourself in Qingdao’s unmissable highlights — the legendary Laoshan Scenic Area and the city’s distinctive architectural wonders — on this private 8-hour customizable tour. This tour offers two convenient pick-up and drop-off locations: your downtown Qingdao hotel or the city’s cruise port, ensuring a seamless start and end to your adventure.
    Your professional English-speaking local guide and private driver will pick you up at your chosen location, and the journey to Laoshan Scenic Area takes approximately 40-60 minutes (depending on traffic). Along the way, your guide will share in-depth insights into Qingdao’s rich history, Laoshan’s Taoist heritage and unique culture, setting the tone for your day of exploration.
  2. 1h · Admission ticket included
    The tour features two distinct routes for Laoshan Scenic Area, allowing you to choose based on your preference:
    1. Non-Cable Car Route: Explore Laoshan’s core spots on foot, including the historic Taiqing Palace (a 2100-year-old Taoist temple with ancient architecture and cultural relics) and the serene Longtan Waterfall, soaking in the mountain’s natural charm at a leisurely pace.

    2. Cable Car Route: Take the convenient cable car for an effortless ascent, reaching Laoshan’s higher viewpoints to admire the stunning mountain and sea views, along with key attractions like Shouzi Peak (featuring a spectacular "Hundred Shou Characters" rock carving) and Mitian Cave, a natural wonder with winding paths.
  3. Pass by
    After finishing your Laoshan exploration, you will head back to downtown Qingdao. On the way, you can consult with your guide to select 1-2 downtown attractions based on your interests; optional spots include:
    - Jiaozhou Governor’s Mansion Site: A iconic historic building that showcases Qingdao’s unique colonial architectural style and past history.
  4. Badaguan Scenic Resort
    Pass by
    - China Courtyard: A scenic spot featuring exquisite Huizhou-style architecture, perfect for photography and experiencing traditional Chinese courtyard culture.
    - Sailing Club (ToSailing): Located at the 2008 Olympic Sailing Venue, offering a taste of Qingdao’s "Sailing City" charm with coastal views.

    - Badaguan Scenic Area: A quiet neighborhood lined with exotic villas, blending various architectural styles and beautiful coastal scenery.
  5. Pass by
    Within the 8-hour tour, your guide will arrange the itinerary reasonably to ensure you can fully experience each selected attraction without rushing. At the end of the tour, your driver will send you back to your downtown Qingdao hotel or the cruise port, wrapping up your personalized Qingdao adventure.
  6. Qingdao Beer Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    If you are not interested in the sites above, then you can choose to visit 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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Your driver will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel by holding your name sign, if your hotel is out of the city center please contact us with extra distance fee

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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