Laoshan is located in the east of Qingdao City. There are various ways to get there.
You can take a special tourist bus line or regular public transportation lines to reach the stations near the various scenic areas of Laoshan. You can also choose to take a taxi or drive by yourself. There are parking lots in the scenic area.
Ticket Information
The Laoshan scenic area is divided into several tour areas, such as the Jufeng Tour Area, the Liuqing Taiqing Qipanshi Yangkou Tour Area, and the Beijiushui Tour Area. The ticket prices of each tour area are different and are adjusted according to the peak and off-peak seasons. Generally, the prices in the peak season (April 1 October 31) are slightly higher than those in the off-peak season (November 1 March 31 of the following year). Tickets can be booked on the official website or on major travel platforms.
Introduction of Main Tour Areas
Jufeng Tour Area
Features: It is composed of the beauty of mountains and seas, celestial phenomena, mountain forests, strange peaks, grotesque rocks, and cultural attractions, forming a majestic, magnificent, strange and changeable natural beauty. Climbing to the top of Jufeng allows you to enjoy the scenery of Laoshan’s mountains and seas. It is an excellent place to watch the sunrise over the sea.
Tour Route: Visitors can first take a cable car to the mid-mountain and then hike to Jufeng. Along the way, there are attractions such as the Eight Trigrams Gate, where you can experience the profound Taoist cultural heritage of Laoshan.
Liuqing Taiqing Qipanshi Yangkou Tour Area
Features
Tour Route
Beijiushui Tour Area
Features: It is famous for its beautiful natural scenery, especially the water scenery of the “Nine Waters and Eighteen Pools”. The streams are gurgling, the pool water is clear, the mountains are shaded by green trees, and the air is fresh. It is a good place to escape the summer heat and enjoy the landscape of mountains and waters in summer.
Tour Route: Generally, you can start from the entrance of the scenic area and hike along the wooden plank road to visit the scenery of each pool and water one by one, such as the Zhirou Pool, the Jubei Pool, etc. Along the way, you can also enjoy natural landscapes such as mountains and waterfalls.
Laoshan Food Guide
Special Dishes
Laoshan Mushroom Stewed Chicken
Fresh mushrooms unique to Laoshan and local free-range chickens are selected and stewed into this dish. The chicken is tender, the Laoshan mushrooms are smooth and delicious, and the soup is rich and delicious, full of rich mountain flavor and nutritious.
Wanggezhuang Big Mantou (Steamed Bun)
Wanggezhuang Big Mantou is a traditional noodle food in the Laoshan area. It is famous for its large size, chewy texture, and strong wheat flavor. The unique production process of the mantou allows you to taste the flavor of traditional old dough fermentation. There are various shapes, such as the ingot shape and the longevity peach shape, with auspicious meanings.
Seaweed Jelly
It is made by boiling seaweed and agar etc. It looks crystal clear and transparent, with a smooth and tough texture. When paired with seasonings such as mashed garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce, it is refreshing and delicious. It is a special snack for Qingdao people to relieve the summer heat and is also quite popular in Laoshan.
Jiaozi Stuffed with Spanish Mackerel
Fresh Spanish mackerel meat is selected and minced to make the stuffing, with an appropriate amount of leeks and other auxiliary materials. The dumplings made are large and full of stuffing. The stuffing of the dumplings is white and elastic, and the taste is delicious. It is a special delicacy in the coastal area of Qingdao and you can also taste the authentic flavor in Laoshan.
Food Streets and Store Recommendations
Yangkou Seafood Farm Feast
There are many farm feast restaurants near the Yangkou Tour Area. These restaurants are characterized by fresh seafood and local farm dishes. You can taste various common seafood cooking methods, such as steamed crabs, spicy fried clams, oil-braised prawns, etc., and you can also eat fresh vegetables just picked from the mountain. A recommended store is XX Farm Feast (you can choose a store with a good reputation according to the actual situation). The environment is clean and the dishes are authentic.
Wanggezhuang Street
This is a good place to taste Wanggezhuang Big Mantou and buy special agricultural products. There are several mantou shops on the street. You can see the production process of the big mantou and also buy the steaming hot mantou just out of the pot. At the same time, there are also some restaurants where you can taste other Laoshan special delicacies.
