Qingdao
A seaside city of German-era villas, beaches and the Tsingtao brewery.
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What Qingdao is like
Qingdao is a seaside city in eastern China with German colonial architecture, beaches and the famous Tsingtao Brewery.
Don't miss
- 01Tsingtao Beer MuseumIn the original brewery buildings.
- 02BadaguanLeafy streets of European-style villas.
- 03Zhanqiao PierA pier stretching into the bay.
- 04St Michael's CathedralA twin-spired cathedral from the 1930s.
Where to stay
- Shinan districtOld town and seafront.
- May Fourth SquareModern hotels by the sea.
Worth knowing
The Tsingtao Brewery was founded by German settlers in 1903.
Mount Lao: a Taoist mountain by the sea
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A coastal mountain of granite peaks, Taoist temples and walking trails.
Direct flights to Qingdao from the UK
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Qingdao by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are July, August, September.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° | -2° | – |
| February | 6° | -1° | – |
| March | 10° | 3° | – |
| April | 16° | 9° | – |
| May | 21° | 14° | – |
| June | 24° | 18° | – |
| July | 28° | 23° | – |
| August | 29° | 23° | – |
| September | 26° | 20° | – |
| October | 20° | 14° | – |
| November | 13° | 7° | – |
| December | 6° | 0° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Qingdao). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- Until 31 December 2026 you can visit visa-free for up to 30 days; after that, check whether you need a visa.
- You must register your address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do this when you check in.
- Your passport must expire at least 6 months after you arrive and have 2 blank pages.
From the Foreign Office's China travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.