Zhongshan Road · Pichai Courtyard
A commercial street opened in 1898 (German name: Fiedler Street): A century-old commercial street witnessing the starting point of Qingdao's urbanization. Pichai Courtyard is a snack street in the old courtyard of Jiangning Road (Tofu brain, potstickers), and the renovated area of 'liyuan' architecture (Guangxingli, etc.) recreates the 'Qingdao liyuan' residential form.
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- All day
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A commercial street opened in 1898 (German name: Fiedler Street): A century-old commercial street witnessing the starting point of Qingdao's urbanization. Pichai Courtyard is a snack street in the old courtyard of Jiangning Road (Tofu brain, potstickers), and the renovated area of 'liyuan' architecture (Guangxingli, etc.) recreates the 'Qingdao liyuan' residential form; forming a walking triangle of the old city with Zhanqiao and the Catholic Church. Free all day, walkable from Qingdao Station, best for night views of the arcade buildings and snacks.
Getting there: Walk from Qingdao Station
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