Qingdao’s Cinema History: Old Theatres, Museums and Film Sets
Explore four sides of Qingdao’s film history, from the former sailors’ club and Butterfly House to a museum on the west coast and purpose-built street sets.
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Shandong
A coastal province of historic cities, sacred mountains, beaches and celebrated food traditions.
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Daheishan Island: Coastal Cliffs and an Unhurried Overnight Stay
Choose a brief boat excursion for Longzhao Mountain or stay overnight for village walks, seafood and a slower island day.
Two Days in Changdao: Cliffs, Bays and Island Life
Choose between northern cliffs, southern headlands and a boat excursion, with practical ideas for ferries, guesthouses and seafood meals.
Changdao Beyond a Beach Day: Cliffs, Island Villages and the Sea
Plan a Changdao stay around North and South Changshan, with Moon Bay, Jiuzhangya, Linhai, fishing villages and possible boat trips to smaller islands.
Kuishan in Muping: Rock Formations, Ridge Views and Old Mountain Stories
Explore the setting of Kuishan near Yantai, from Eagle Beak Rock to the transmission tower and main ridge, with a careful distinction between walking paths and exposed rock.
Which Yantai Beach? From City Sands to Yangma Island and Changdao
Compare Yantai’s central beaches, the university waterfront, quieter eastern parks, Golden Beach, Yangma Island and Changdao’s pebble-lined Moon Bay.
A Spring Family Outing at Xixiakou Wildlife World
A zone-by-zone walk through Xixiakou Shendiaoshan Wildlife World in Rongcheng, Weihai, with notes on animal encounters, feeding etiquette and planning a visit with children.
Driving Weihai: Coastal Routes and Practical Notes
A self-drive guide to Weihai's coast: routes around Liugong Island, Huancheng Road, Chengshantou and the eastern beaches, with driving and food notes.
Weihai: A Practical Guide to Shandong's Coastal City
Liugong Island's naval history, sunrise at Chengshantou, seabird boats and seasonal seafood, plus where to stay and how to get around Weihai.
Three Days in Rizhao: Seafront, Tidepools and Fishing Villages
A three-day route through Rizhao's urban seafront, its northern fishing villages and the reef at low tide, with notes on tides, transport, rooms and seafood.
Rizhao's Coast in a Few Days: Six Practical Stops
Where to swim, tidepool, eat and wait out bad weather on Rizhao's coast, with notes on crowds, fees and safety.
Rizhao on a Budget: Public Beaches, Tide Pools and Seafront Walks
A practical guide to Rizhao's public beaches, tide-pooling villages, seafront landmarks and evening food street, with tips on eating and staying without overpaying.