Qingdao International Beer Festival (Main venue: Golden Beach, West Coast)
Asia's largest beer festival since 1991: Held annually from mid-July to August, with the Golden Beach venue in the West Coast New Area as the main site (Laoshan venue is the historical site). World beer brands and domestic beer tents party all night, accompanied by performances and fireworks.
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- Mid-July - August
- Ticket
- Entry approx. CNY 20-60 (beer sold separately)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Asia's largest beer festival since 1991: Held annually from mid-July to August, with the Golden Beach venue in the West Coast New Area as the main site (Laoshan venue is the historical site). World beer brands and domestic beer tents party all night, accompanied by performances and fireworks; Entry approx. CNY 20-60 (beer sold separately), a city-wide festival in summer Qingdao; families are advised to choose the early evening session.
Getting there: West Coast New Area, Golden Beach
Photos
More in Qingdao
- Zhanqiao Pier
The 1892 pier and Huilan Pavilion, symbol of Qingdao on every beer label.
- Badaguan Scenic Area
Eight named avenues of cherry, ginkgo and German villas.
- Tsingtao Beer Museum
1903 brewery with fresh unfiltered beer and drunch tokens.
- Laoshan Mountain
Taoist peaks dropping into the sea; tea terraces and waterfalls.
- Zhanqiao · Huilan Pavilion
Military pier built in 1892 by General Zhang Gaoyuan of the Qing Dynasty: The pier is 444.5m long extending into Qingdao Bay. Huilan Pavilion (built in 1933 as an octagonal pavilion) is a landmark symbol of Qingdao.
- Little Qingdao
White lighthouse built by Germany in 1899 (commissioned in 1900, still in use for navigation): The island is shaped like a zither, hence the name "Qin Yu" (Zither Isle). "Qin Yu Piao Deng" (Zither Isle Floating Light) is listed among Qingdao's Top Ten Scenic Spots. The rotating tower light at night is a classic image of the old city coastline.