Laoshan Scenic Area

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.

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.