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Shandong Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
About Shandong
Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)
Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Shandong? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Mount Taishan
4.7
/5
57,142 Reviews
Historic landmark
Mountain climbing
Tsingtao Beer Museum
4.8
/5
46,234 Reviews
Historic landmark
Exhibitions
Baotu Spring
4.6
/5
57,677 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Laoshan Scenic Spot
4.6
/5
23,781 Reviews
Mountain climbing
Boat tour
Liugong Island
4.6
/5
28,771 Reviews
Boat tour
Ancient Town of Qingzhou
4.5
/5
3,984 Reviews
Night view
Qingdao Underwater World
4.6
/5
35,624 Reviews
Historic landmark
Exhibitions
Signal Hill Park
4.5
/5
5,216 Reviews
Badaguan
4.5
/5
8,206 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
Penglai Pavilion
4.6
/5
18,509 Reviews
Historic landmark
Boat tour
Qingdao Polar Ocean World
4.7
/5
61,830 Reviews
Night view
Zoos & aquariums
Qufu's Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and Kong Family Mansion
4.6
/5
20,128 Reviews
Historic landmark
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Shandong dishes and foodie spots.
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Yanfusifangcai Lucai Chinese Food Private Cuisine (Henglong Branch)
4.3
/5
724 Reviews
Shandong cuisine
Avg. PLN45/person
chuange
4.7
/5
1,401 Reviews
Seafood
Prime location
Avg. PLN55/person
Minguo Seafood Dumpling House
4.7
/5
150 Reviews
Seafood
Prime location
Avg. PLN33/person
济南绿发贵和洲际酒店·第六层自助餐厅
4.3
/5
60 Reviews
Western cuisine
Prime location
Avg. PLN105/person
The Carvery
4.8
/5
6 Reviews
Western cuisine
Instagrammable
Avg. PLN464/person
Brigh Radiance Hotel· Four seasons buffet
4.3
/5
56 Reviews
Buffet
Avg. PLN79/person
Shengyanbiaozhizizhu Restaurant
4.8
/5
42 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. PLN75/person
Yantai Kitchen(Marriott Yantai)
4.3
/5
10 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Prime location
Avg. PLN88/person
Dong Hai 88 Chinese Restaurant
4.7
/5
115 Reviews
Shandong cuisine
Terrace
Avg. PLN118/person
VENU
4.9
/5
68 Reviews
Western cuisine
Celebrity hotspot
Avg. PLN188/person
Yue Chinese Restaurant Sichuan & Shandong Cuisine
4.7
/5
26 Reviews
Shandong cuisine
Avg. PLN41/person
MAN HO Yantai Marriott Hotel
4.5
/5
8 Reviews
Cantonese cuisine
Avg. PLN72/person
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Top 20 Hot Spring Hotels in Shandong
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Qingdao Yihai Garden Hotel (Jimo Hot Spring Branch)
9.6
/5
788 Reviews
Qingdao Tiantai Mountain le'ai Hot Spring Art Hotel
9.7
/5
275 Reviews
Shanghe Hotspring Hotel
9.7
/5
443 Reviews
Tianmu Hotspring Country Club
9.2
/5
1,567 Reviews
Lushang Spring Lake Resort
9.3
/5
1,209 Reviews
Hong Homes Hot Spring Holiday Retreat
9.5
/5
129 Reviews
Qihe Peacock King Hot Spring Hotel
9.2
/5
2,038 Reviews
Liaocheng Arcadia International Hotspring Hotel
9.3
/5
4,223 Reviews
Oriental Ruihai International Hot Spring Resort
9.3
/5
1,298 Reviews
Guantang Hot Spring (International) Resort
9.1
/5
858 Reviews
Tai'an Forest Hot Spring Resort Hotel
9.0
/5
406 Reviews
Shenghao Seasons Hotel
9.7
/5
268 Reviews
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The St. Regis Qingdao
9.5
/5
8,163 Reviews
Hyatt Regency Qingdao
9.4
/5
8,192 Reviews
Sheraton Zibo Hotel
9.4
/5
5,481 Reviews
Weihai Baina Ruiting Hotel (Weihai Center)
9.5
/5
6,609 Reviews
Marriott Yantai
9.5
/5
8,829 Reviews
Hilton Yantai Golden Coast
9.5
/5
5,761 Reviews
Brigh Radiance Hotel
9.6
/5
7,812 Reviews
Ziyue Minghu Hotel
9.7
/5
7,175 Reviews
Nishan Akademia
9.5
/5
2,882 Reviews
Atour S Hotel Jinan Baotu Spring
9.5
/5
8,792 Reviews
Shangri-La Hotel Qufu
9.6
/5
4,505 Reviews
Pullman Linyi Lushang
9.4
/5
4,761 Reviews
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Lang ya Celebrity Hote
9.6
/5
977 Reviews
Jianguo HIDDEN Hotel (Qingzhou Ancient City Scenic Area)
9.6
/5
2,983 Reviews
The GiorgioMorandi Hotels (Langya Ancient City)
9.4
/5
3,408 Reviews
Narada Resort &Spa Qingdao, Jimo
9.5
/5
2,386 Reviews
Lanting Haitang Hotel (Linyi Langya Ancient City)
9.7
/5
1,852 Reviews
Top 10 Hotels with Villas in Shandong
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Yuemu Mountain Homestay
9.7
/5
2 Reviews
Song Hotel Jinan Fengming
9.6
/5
871 Reviews
Floral Lux Hotel Jinan Jianshan Jielu Tang Style Homestay
9.8
/5
960 Reviews
Nishan Akademia
9.5
/5
2,882 Reviews
Qufu Fuzi Confucian Cultural Hotel
9.6
/5
2,050 Reviews
Qingdao Meishu Holiday villa(Olympic Sailing Center)
9.6
/5
714 Reviews
Baden Town Hot Spring Villa
9.1
/5
50 Reviews
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BRIGHT.QI HOTELS&RESORT
9.8
/5
142 Reviews
Qingdao Haitian Hotel
9.8
/5
32,027 Reviews
MGM Qingdao
9.4
/5
18,010 Reviews
Rizhao Kaiyuan Senbo Resort Hotel
9.4
/5
5,688 Reviews
Sea View Garden Hotel
9.6
/5
5,984 Reviews
Hyatt Regency Qingdao
9.4
/5
8,192 Reviews
Shangri-La Hotel, Qingdao
9.4
/5
11,574 Reviews
Tsingtao Time Resort Hotel
9.6
/5
1,974 Reviews
BARONY BOUTIQUE COLLECTION RESORT HOTEL WEIHAI
9.7
/5
176 Reviews
InterContinental Hotels JINAN CITY CENTER by IHG
9.5
/5
12,735 Reviews
the Westin Qingdao
9.3
/5
5,329 Reviews
Qingzhaoquan City Shuangquan Resort Hotel
9.6
/5
1,863 Reviews
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Crystal Orange Qingdao May Fourth Square Seaview
9.6
/5
5,574 Reviews
Qingdao Litian Hotel(May Fourth Square)
9.7
/5
9,467 Reviews
Fuxin Hotel
9.4
/5
4,546 Reviews
Barony Park Hotel Qingdao Airport
9.4
/5
15,394 Reviews
Qingdao Ethos Hotel
9.6
/5
7,281 Reviews
Haiyi International Apartment
9.2
/5
3,262 Reviews
Atour Hotel Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center May Fourth Square
9.3
/5
7,586 Reviews
Mehood Lestie Hotel (Qingdao CBD)
9.4
/5
9,170 Reviews
Rizhao Puyue Zhiya Seaview Hotel
9.7
/5
3,524 Reviews
Qingdao May Fourth Square Olympic Sailing Center Hampton by Hilton Hotel
9.6
/5
2,924 Reviews
Crystal Orange Qingdao May Fourth Square the MixC
9.7
/5
2,718 Reviews
Rizhao Azure Holiday Hotel
9.4
/5
2,832 Reviews
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Donghai Forest Hot Spring Resort
9.2
/5
585 Reviews
Donghai Junlan Hot Spring Hotel
9.6
/5
184 Reviews
Good Fortune Hot Spring Hotel
9.4
/5
173 Reviews
Bocui Zhixian Hotel
9.8
/5
1,980 Reviews
Xinyi Narada Grand Hotel
9.6
/5
732 Reviews
Longshan Hotel
9.7
/5
520 Reviews
Huaguoshan Hotel
9.5
/5
2,266 Reviews
Jinling Haizhou Bayview Conference Center
9.3
/5
1,843 Reviews
voco LIANYUNGANG HAIZHOU BAY by IHG
9.5
/5
2,987 Reviews
Sofitel Hotel (Lianyungang Suning)
9.7
/5
7,226 Reviews
Jinling Yuntai Hotel
9.6
/5
2,857 Reviews
voco Lianyungang Star of HaizhouBay by IHG
9.5
/5
518 Reviews
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Shandong
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Jinling Yuntai Hotel
9.6
/5
2,857 Reviews
Jinling Shenzhou Hotel
9.5
/5
1,460 Reviews
Lianyungang Huaguo Shan ·Wuyunkong
9.3
/5
724 Reviews
Santaishan ShaiMiTai Resort
9.3
/5
830 Reviews
UrCove by Hyatt Xuzhou Pengcheng Plaza
9.6
/5
1,301 Reviews
Xuzhou Suning Zhenyue Hotel
9.1
/5
729 Reviews
Xuzhou Marriott Hotel Lakeview
9.6
/5
3,374 Reviews
Cordis, Xuzhou
9.5
/5
2,566 Reviews
Primus Hotel Xuzhou Dalong Lake
9.7
/5
3,251 Reviews
Grand New Century Hotel Xuzhou
9.5
/5
7,330 Reviews
Popular Cultural Hotels Near Shandong
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Atour S Hotel Xuzhou Suning Plaza Huaihai Road
9.7
/5
4,550 Reviews
Pengcheng Hotel
9.6
/5
2,314 Reviews
Chanyuan • Shuiju High-quality Zen Theme Inn
9.6
/5
1,216 Reviews
Octagon Featured High-end Hotel
9.5
/5
2,169 Reviews
Suqian SCHOLARS BOUTIQUE Hotel
9.7
/5
955 Reviews
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Lianyungang Sunshine Yueting Hotel
9.8
/5
821 Reviews
Radisson RED Xuzhou Yunlong Lake
9.4
/5
3,226 Reviews
XUZHOU YUNDHYANA HOTEL
9.6
/5
1,691 Reviews
Xuzhou Moshang Meixue Hotel (Olympic Sports Center Dalonghu Branch)
9.6
/5
1,208 Reviews
Primus Hotel Xuzhou Dalong Lake
9.7
/5
3,251 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Shandong
Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Mountain climbing
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Beaches and shores
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Sightseeing tours
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Night view
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Boat tour
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Cable car
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Historical attractions
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Outdoor activities
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Cultural institutions
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Themed exhibition halls
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Science & technology museums
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Museums
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Parks
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Amusement parks
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Ice and snow parks
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Film and television bases
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Exhibitions & events
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Performances
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Concerts
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Exhibitions
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Leisure activities
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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Water sports
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Skybound experiences
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Flight experiences
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Paragliding
Popular Attractions in Shandong
Tsingtao Beer Museum
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Laoshan Scenic Spot
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Qingdao Underwater World
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Baotu Spring
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Daming Lake Scenic Area
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The Best Spring In The World
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Liugong Island
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Shendiao Wild Animal Nature Reserve
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Cheng Shan Tou
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Penglai Pavilion
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Penglai Baxian Sea Crossing Scenic Area
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BAYIAN GUOHAI RESORT
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Wanpingkou Seaside Scenic Area
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Rizhao senbo resort
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Rizhao Ocean Park
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Langya Ancient City
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Shandong Underground Grand Canyon
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Wang Xizhi's Former Residence
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Mount Taishan
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Dai Temple
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Tai'an Underground Dragon Palace
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Zhoucun Ancient Town
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Hongye Shiyan Tourist Area
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Zibo Ceramic and Glass Museum
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Shendiao Wild Animal Nature Reserve
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Cheng Shan Tou
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Xixiakou Tourist Area
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Ancient Town of Qingzhou
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Qingzhou Museum
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Shihuyuan
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Yanfusifangcai Lucai Chinese Food Private Cuisine (Henglong Branch)
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Minguo Seafood Dumpling House
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济南绿发贵和洲际酒店·第六层自助餐厅
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The Carvery
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Brigh Radiance Hotel· Four seasons buffet
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Shengyanbiaozhizizhu Restaurant
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Yantai Kitchen(Marriott Yantai)
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Dong Hai 88 Chinese Restaurant
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VENU
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Yue Chinese Restaurant Sichuan & Shandong Cuisine
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MAN HO Yantai Marriott Hotel
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花升·精致日式海鲜自助放题(高新店)
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海妈妈大盘烤肉(奥帆中心灯光秀店)
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青岛李沧绿城喜来登酒店·雅.日本料理
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Taste of Asia(Crowne Plaza Yantai)
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313 Yang Zhuang ( Li Cun )
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Xinjiangwendemushuiqingkafeiyuan
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Open Restaurant
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Silver Sky Revolving Restaurant (Quancheng Square Da Ming Hu Branch)
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Café Spring
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YueHai Restaurant
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The Diner(QingDao DongHai West Road)
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THE KINGDOM OF CRAB
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YI QING HUI
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Zhou Quan Zhou Dao Qingdao Cuisine (Rehe Road Branch)
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