Qingdao Private Day Tour to Laoshan Mountain with Lunch and Cable Car
Overview
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Experience an exclusive private Laoshan Mountain tour—Qingdao’s must-visit coastal Taoist sacred mountain—led by aprofessional English-speaking local guide with in-depth expertise. Enjoy a carefully optimized route and set your own pace throughout the journey, focusing solely on the mountain’s best highlights without hassle.
Take a convenient cable car to explore Laoshan’s iconic sites, including the sacred Taiqing Palace and stunning Longtan Waterfall. Your guide provides insightful professional commentary on Taoist history and architecture, as you immerse yourself in the mountain’s lush natural scenery.
This all-inclusive private tour includes round-trip private vehicle transfer, starting seamlessly from your Qingdao city hotel or International Port—offering a stress-free, personalized experience tailored to your pace.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Laoshan Scenic Area
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 directly to Laoshan Scenic Area. Facing the Yellow Sea, Laoshan Mountain is famous for its marvelous mountainous scenery and coastal landscape. Featured in many folk legends and festivals, Laoshan is also known as the birthplace of Taosim in China. Choose one routine suits you, then follow your tour guide to explore. Tour including cable car round trip to save your energy.
Typically you will choose the The Southern Line On the first line there are not only marvelous landscapes but also sacred Taoist Palaces. Follow your tour guide to take the cable car up ,and visit the significant points include the Taiqing Palace, Xufu Islet and Longtan Waterfall. The Taiqing Palace has the longest history of these buildings spanning more than two thousand years. It has 155 rooms. They were well preserved and holds the typical architectural style of the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Follow your tour guide to stroll around different halls and courtyards, get to know the history about Taoism and its belief.
Options
Tour Start from Qingdao Hotel
The pick up location is your hotel in Qingdao, your tour guide will hold your name sign waiting in the lobby Pickup included
International Cruise Port
Tour Start from International Cruise Port, your tour guide will hold your name sign waiting at the exit of the arrival hall. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private tour + Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop off
Entrance fee + Cable Car Ride
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Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
My solo tour
Dominique L,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Relaxed day touring the temple and Laoshan mountain. Barry was very informative and great guide. Enjoyed the tea tasting , relaxing on the mountain.
Laoshan Park
Margaret D,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Requires physical ability to be able to complete all activities on this tour. The waterfall requires climbing many steep stairs.
Great Experience
Neville K,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Penny was great fun and a wonderful guide. The whole day worked out perfect for our group. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Qingdao.
Crowded due to Holidays
Markus M,Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Better go early morning and take cable car first. We spent to much time on the temples. Did not take the cable car and did not see any water fall. For a such private tour I would expect skip the line.
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