Qingdao Parks and Gardens

(Qingdao, Shandong, China)

Many traditional Chinese gardens and expansive parks are dotted around the city of Qingdao, often seeming to be rather tucked away, atop small hills and off winding lanes. The parks of Guanhaishan, Xinhaoshan and Qingdaoshan are all worth search out, while Qingdao's Zhongshan Park is easy to find and extremely popular with both tourists and locals.

Further afield, Laoshan National Park offers superb coastal views and a number of appealing walking trails, while Taipingshan Park is home to the breathtaking Zhangshan Temple, the biggest temple in the whole of Qingdao and full of golden buddhas. Useful information about Qingdao's main parks, gardens and important areas of green is shown below.

Laoshan National Park

Address: Coastal Road, Yakou, Qingdao, China, CN
Situated 30 km / 19 miles south-east of the city, Laoshan is a spectacular national park, covering an impressive 300 square kilometres / 116 square miles. Attractions here include a pleasant natural environment, awesome views of the Yellow Sea and a number of Taoist temples. Laoshan is perhaps the most notable greenbelt area in the expansive Qingdao province.
Open hours: daily
Admission: charge

Lu Xun Park

Address: Qingdao, Shandong, 266071, China, CN
Located alongside Huiquan Bay and known for its traditional planting and tranquillity, the Lu Xun Park offers the perfect respite. Many mature trees line the pathways around the park, together with shrubs and landscaped areas.
Open hours: daily - 07:00 to 19:00
Admission: free

Signal Hill Park / Xinhaoshan Park

Address: 18 Longshan Road, Qingdao, 266001, China, CN
Tel: +86 0532 8389 3056
Take a pleasant walk through Signal Hill Park, also known as Xinhao Hill Park or Xinhaoshan Park, following the pathways that lead you gradually upwards towards the peak of the hill. The paths get considerably steep at points and some effort is required to reach the top. However, on reaching the summit you will realise it was worth the effort when you take in the impressive views over Qingdao that the vantage point affords. The Xinhao Hill Hotel, an early 20th-century building, sits on the hill, and whilst it is no longer open for guests, visitors are welcome to explore its grandiose interior and appreciate its colonial architecture.
Open hours: daily - 07:30 to 17:30
Admission: free

Zhongshan Park / Taipingshan Park

Address: 28 Wendeng Road, Zhongshan Gongyuan, Qingdao, Shandong, 266071, China, CN
Tel: +86 0532 287 0564
Covering an enormous area of around 200 acres / 80 hectares, Zhongshan Park is the biggest park in the whole of Qingdao and full of seasonal interest, with the spring flower displays being particularly impressive. Walking trails are available around the park and its extensive wooded areas, while in the north-easterly Taipingshan Park area, chair-lift rides, an authentic tea house and the stunning Zhangshan Temple are amongst the main attractions.
Open hours: daily - 06:00 to 18:00
Admission: free