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QINGDAO ZHAN QIAO PIER/ZHAN BRIDGE

Zhan Bridge has many other names such as Qianhai Zhan Bridge, Nanhai Zhan Bridge and Grand Pier. Located at the coastal area at the southern end of Zhongshan Road, Zhan Bridge is an extension of the road into the sea. It is just about 0.3 miles from Qingdao Railway Station. Whether travelers come...

Zhan Bridge has many other names such as Qianhai Zhan Bridge, Nanhai Zhan Bridge and Grand Pier. Located at the coastal area at the southern end of Zhongshan Road, Zhan Bridge is an extension of the road into the sea. It is just about 0.3 miles from Qingdao Railway Station. Whether travelers come to Qingdao by train or by ship, Zhan Bridge, a Qingdao landmark, welcomes them at their first stop in this beautiful coastal city. The locals say that you can not know the real Qingdao if you have not gone to the Zhan Bridge, so follow our introduction to see the top scene of the city!

Originally built in 1891 as a naval pier, Zhan Bridge can be regarded as a construction as old as Qingdao City. During the Qing Dynasty, the imperial envoy Li Hongzhang once came to Qingdao to inspect the local development. At that time, Qingdao was just a small fishing village, which can not berth the big official ship of Li Hongzhang.

As a result, a temporary pier was built with a length of 200 meters (656 feet) and a width of 10 meters (33 feet). The pier, which was the original Zhan Bridge, was in use during the following decades. After the establishment of PRC, modern deep water port was built in Qingdao area; therefore the Zhan Bridge was abandoned.

Now, Zhan Bridge becomes a famous scenic spot thanks to the renovation in recent years. It is 440-meter (1444-foot) long and 10-meter (33-foot) wide with giant granite supports. Lotus-shaped lamps provide illumination and decoration. At the south end of the bridge is a Chinese style octagon pavilion standing in contrast to European buildings in the background. It is called Huilan Pavilion. Some small art exhibitions are often held here.

Qingdao Bay is crescent shaped; like an arrow, the bridge shoots into the broad sea. Standing afar, a white lighthouse braves the waves and wind, while the Small Green Island (Xiao Qing Dao) is a serene platform for exuberant trees. Dynamic and static scenes meld. No. 6 Beach west of the bridge and Zhan Bridge Park to the north of the bridge invite visitors to enjoy the beauty of Qingdao Bay.

LU XUN PARK

Sited on the picturesque Huiquan Bay, Lu Xun Park stretches for about one kilometer (0.62 mile) along the coastline and boasts the most distinctive seashore park of Qingdao City. It covers an area of more than four hectares (9.9 acres), and is a charming park combining both enchanting natural sce...

Sited on the picturesque Huiquan Bay, Lu Xun Park stretches for about one kilometer (0.62 mile) along the coastline and boasts the most distinctive seashore park of Qingdao City. It covers an area of more than four hectares (9.9 acres), and is a charming park combining both enchanting natural scenery and sites of cultural interest. The neighboring Number One Bathing Beach, Small Qingdao Island and Little Fish Hill also contribute to the beauty of this park.

The park was built in 1929 and was previously known as both "Ruoyu Park" and "Seashore Park". In 1950, in order to commemorate Lu Xun, a great Chinese writer, ideologist and revolutionist, the park received its present name. In October of 1986, a three-meter (9.84 feet) high granite sculpture was erected at the entrance of the park to honor the 50th anniversary of the death of Lu Xun.

The entrance to the park is a dignified stone memorial archway sheathed in glazed tiles. The name of the park engraved on the archway was made according to the scripts of Lu Xun. Passing through the archway, you are welcomed by the thick lodge pole pine woods, rugged reefs, exquisite pavilions and sea dogs. The bottom of the rocks is grown oysters and gorgeous sea shells litter the sands. Visitors are frequently attracted by the sea shells and also the alga brought in by the waves.

Walking along the undulating narrow stone paths which wind through both the rocks and woodland, you will feel both happy and relaxed. Sitting atop the rocks and watching the waves has a unique and lingering charm. The waves bring in magnificent view of billowing; glittering foam and leave with a quiet gentle flow, and in the distance, the sea presents an intriguing view of colorful sails and flying seabirds. Lu Xun Park has become a desired destination for watching the tidal bore and the moon, listening to the waves and fishing.

The park is highly reputed owing to the extraordinary characteristics and many tourist souvenirs of Qingdao City are printed with the enchanting seashore scenery of the park. Moreover, some cultural interests distinguished by the literary works of Lu Xun have been set up in the park. A 75-meter (246 feet) long corridor is carved with 45 poems written by Lu Xun. A copper embossed portrait relief of Lu Xun is inlayed in the middle of the corridor. Seeing the stately poem corridor and other cultural landscape, visitors will be inspired by Lu Xun and feel the deep cultural atmosphere of the park.

What's more, in the park, visitors can also go sightseeing in Qingdao Museum of Marine Products. Composed of aquarium, exhibition hall, South Pole hall, freshwater fish hall and endangered species hall, it is the only museum in China that characterized by the study of halobios.

Little Qingdao Isle

Located to the southeast of Zhanqiao Pier, Xiaoqingdao Island is a pleasant little islet. Connectting with the land by a narrow way, it’s been one of the symbols of Qingdao. A bird’s eye view of the island reveals that it is shaped like an ancient lute, and hence it is also known as L...

Located to the southeast of Zhanqiao Pier, Xiaoqingdao Island is a pleasant little islet. Connectting with the land by a narrow way, it’s been one of the symbols of Qingdao. A bird’s eye view of the island reveals that it is shaped like an ancient lute, and hence it is also known as Lute Island (or Qindao). The island has a little park, a few small cafes, and a famous old lighthouse. Germans built the white lighthouse on the isle at the beginning of the 20th century. When the light reflects on the sea at night, it is truly a spectacle. The island is ideal for a short stroll as it allows for excellent views of the Huilan Pavilion and the Zhanqiao Pier, the Naval Museum’s rusting submarine and destroyer, and, if the weather is nice, the nearby Yellow Island (Huangdao) nestling in the mist. The island is dotted with black pines and flowers such as oriental cherries, green peaches, pomegranates, and roses of Sharon.

The island is ideal for after dinner walk, the excellent views of the Huilan Pavilion and the Zhanqiao Pier could make you relax more, and, if the weather is nice, the nearby Yellow Island (Huangdao) nestling in the mist.

Whenever you go to Qingdao, Little Qingdao Isle is one of the place you can not miss.