Landmarks in Qingdao
Zhan Qiao (棧橋; Zhàn?qiáo?). The famous pier Zhan Qiao is the iconic symbol of Qingdao. It was extended by the Germans and is a popular tourist station. The famous pavilion that is the logo of Tsingtao Beer was built in 1931 and now houses a small aquarium just renovated. The pier is now lined with individuals selling all manner of things, as well as beggars and opportunities for very small-time gambling.
Catholic ChurchCatholic church (天主教堂; Tiān?zhǔ?jiào?táng?; also known as St. Michael's Church), 15 Zhejiang Rd (浙江路15號; Zhè?jiāng?lù?), ? +86 0532-82865960. M-Sa 8AM-5PM, Su noon-5PM. Built in 1934. Masses held every Sunday. As of November 2009, the church is closed to tourists for renovations. ¥15.
Protestant Church, 15 Jiangsu Rd, ? +86 0532-82865970. 8AM-5PM. This is a Lutheran Church located in the older part of the city. It was built in 1910, and has an auditorium and bell tower, both of which are open to visitors. The bell is original and was brought from Germany specifically for the church. ¥7.
Zhanshan Temple, (Situated at the foot of Zhanshan Hill and to the east of Taiping Hill). 8AM-5PM daily. This temple was built in 1945. It has five halls and a pagoda, with an area of 20,000 square meters. The temple boasts a large collection of skillfully carved statues of Buddha and Buddhist scriptures. There are tens of thousands of people at Zhanshan Temple from the 8th to the 10th of April on the lunar calendar every year. ¥8.