Qingdao is a coastal city on the Yellow Sea in Shandong Province, known for its German colonial architecture, Tsingtao beer, sandy beaches and the granite peaks of Laoshan just outside the city.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Tsingtao Beer branded glassware and gift sets, sold at the Beer Museum gift shop
Shandong-made silk and embroidery
Dried seafood (scallops, shrimp) from Taidong Market or Jimo Old Street
German-colonial-style postcards and prints from Badaguan-area shops
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street
Historic shopping street with department stores, souvenir shops and old-town architecture
Where: Old town, Shinan District, near Zhanqiao Pier
Hours: 10:00-21:00 daily, varies by shop
Taidong Pedestrian Street Market
Everyday clothing, souvenirs and the adjoining Taidong night market food stalls
Where: Shibei District, Qingdao's largest local shopping and night market district
Hours: 10:00-late, night market busiest 17:00-22:00
Jimo Old Street Market
Traditional handicrafts, textiles and local snacks in a restored historic street
Where: Restored Ming-Qing old town, Jimo District, about 40 minutes from downtown
Hours: 09:00-18:00 daily
Pichaiyuan Handicraft Alley
Small craft shops and cafes in restored German-era courtyard houses
Where: Old brick alley near Zhongshan Road, Shinan District
Hours: 10:00-19:00, varies by shop