DAY 1

On the first day, first take a stroll around Badaguan to fully appreciate the essence of German architecture, including the Catholic Church, the Protestant Church, and the former site of the German Governor's Mansion. Then go to the Zhanqiao Pier by the sea to enjoy the beautiful sea view of Qingdao and have fun in the seaside bathing beach. When the sun is about to set, climb up Signal Hill to watch a romantic seaside sunset. In the evening, go to the night market to drink beer and eat clams.

Badaguan (1 - 3 hours) Zhanqiao Pier (1 hour) First Seaside Bathing Beach (Nanhai Road) (1 hour) Signal Hill Park (2 hours)

DAY 2

Early on the second day, climb Laoshan Mountain, known as the "First Mountain on the Sea". Look out at the sea and sky merging into one between the sound of the pine trees and the waves, and experience the Taoist culture that has been passed down for thousands of years between the mountains and the sea. The scenic area is quite large, and there are multiple routes to choose from. In the evening, drive from Qingdao to Weihai, a distance of about 270 kilometers, with a total driving time of about 4 hours.

Qingdao Laoshan Scenic Area (1 day)

DAY 3

On the third day, tour Weihai city from south to north. Check in at the arty Yuehai Park and Weihai Park with the "Window of Weihai". Take a boat from Liugong Island Pier to Liugong Island to see the historical and cultural heritages. After coming down from the island, then go to the International Seaside Bathing Beach to relax and enjoy the magnificent sunset in Weihai on the beach.

Yuehai Park (1 hour) Weihai Park (1 hour) Liugong Island (1 - 4 hours) Weihai International Seaside Bathing Beach (1 - 2 hours)

DAY 4

On the fourth day, head to Chengshantou, the easternmost tip of the Jiaodong Peninsula, known as the "End of the Sky", to watch the sunrise on the sea. Take photos with swans in the nature reserve, and then return to Weihai city center while enjoying the sea breeze along the line of the Xianghai Scenic Area. The total driving distance on that day is about 120 kilometers, with a total driving time of 2.5 hours.

Chengshantou National Key Scenic and Historic Interest Area (1 - 3 hours) Greater Swan National Nature Reserve (1 hour) Xianghai (1 - 2 hours)

DAY 5

On the fifth day, go to Yantai. After arriving, first visit Yantai Hill Scenic Area where the mountains, the sea, the city and the port are integrated. The lighthouse in the distance stands tall and majestic, and there is also the most complete and densely populated group of modern foreign consulates in Asia. After leaving the scenic area, go to Suochengli Street to experience the urban atmosphere of Yantai. The total driving distance on that day is 100 kilometers, with a total driving time of about 2 hours.

Yantai Hill Scenic Area (1 - 3 hour) Suochengli (1 - 2 hour)