🏖️ Destination: Jiaodong Peninsula (Qingdao, Lushan, Weihai, Penglai, Yantai)
🕐 Suggested Travel Time: 3 days (flexible)
💰 Budget Range: Transportation, meals, accommodation and entrance fees to attractions, around 1500 - 2500 RMB (depending on individual spending habits)
🌟 Route Highlights: This route covers a number of beautiful seaside cities on the Jiaodong Peninsula, where you can enjoy the European architecture and modern scenery of Qingdao, the delicate sandy beaches of Lushan, the relaxing seaside time of Weihai, the history and culture of Penglai, and the wonders of marine life, and finally the beauty of the mountains and the sea in Yantai.

📋 Itinerary.
Day 1
-Morning: arrive at Qingdao and proceed to Trestle Bridge. Stroll along the trestle bridge, enjoy the beautiful view of Qingdao Bay and feel the sea breeze, arrive at the end of the bridge and take photos of the Hui Lan Pavilion.
-Noon: Move to Zhongshan Road and taste Qingdao beer, spicy fried clams and Spanish mackerel dumplings in a restaurant full of Qingdao specialties.
-Afternoon: Proceed to Badaguan Scenic Area. Walking between the many European-style buildings, you will feel like you are in an exotic country. Along Shaoguan Road, Zhengyangguan Road and Juyongguan Road, enjoy the flowers and trees in different seasons and feel the unique garden scenery.
-Evening: Come to Wusi Square, take a photo with the sculpture of “May Wind” and enjoy the colorful light show. Afterwards, go to the Olympic Sailing Center to see the modern sailboats and yachts and feel the vitality of the city.

Day 2
-Morning: Depart from Qingdao to Lushan Silver Beach Tourist Resort. Stroll on the gently sloping beach with fine soft white sand, enjoy the fun of catching the sea and looking for shells, crabs and other small seafood.
-Lunch: Taste oysters, sea shrimps and other delicious seafood at the local seafood restaurant in Lushan.
-Afternoon: Arrive at Weihai and go to Weihai International Sea Bathing Beach. Enjoy swimming in the clean sea water, playing sand on the soft beach and relaxing.
-Evening: Dine at a restaurant near Weihaiwei Mansion in Weihai City, tasting local specialties. After dinner, take a walk along the beach and enjoy a peaceful seaside evening.

Day 3
-Morning: travel to Penglai and first visit Penglai Pavilion. Visit this uniquely styled ancient building, listen to the legend of the Eight Immortals crossing the sea, and enjoy the beautiful surrounding scenery. Afterwards, you can go to Penglai Ocean Polar World to see various exotic marine creatures such as dolphins, penguins, polar bears and so on.
-Lunch: Enjoy specialties such as Penglai small noodles and salted fish cakes in Penglai.
-Afternoon: Travel to Yantai and arrive at Yantai Mountain. Visit the architectural complexes of different styles, walk through the evergreen century-old holly corridor, take a rest at the ancient Yalang Pavilion, and finally climb up the lighthouse overlooking the beauty of Yantai's mountains and the sea.
-Evening: End the pleasant three-day tour of Jiaodong Peninsula and embark on the return journey.