Qixi travel guide: romantic destinations in Qingdao
With the Qixi Festival, or Chinese Valentine's Day, fast approaching, here are some romantic destinations in Qingdao that you can travel to with that special someone.
The Qixi Festival is observed on the seventh day of the seventh month of the Chinese lunar calendar. It falls on Aug 25 this year.
The rainbow stairway at Donghai East Road has gone viral on social media platforms. [Photo/qingdaonews.com]
Lovers Dam is one of the most popular landmarks along the city's coastline. [Photo/qingdaonews.com]
A young couple takes photos at the century-old Zhanqiao Pier, a famous tourist attraction in Qingdao that is favored by couples. [Photo/qingdaonews.com]
The Maker Park in Laoshan district is a popular destination for young couples to have their wedding photos taken. [Photo/qingdaonews.com]
A young couple poses for photos at the Shilaoren beach in Laoshan district of Qingdao, Shandong province. Shilaoren is the longest and most impressive tourist beach in Qingdao. [Photo/qingdaonews.com]
Daxue Road, located at the foot of Qingdao Hill, has dozens of coffee shops and offers a laidback atmosphere for locals and tourists alike. It is also a popular location for taking wedding photos. [Photo/qingdaonews.com]
A pair of newly-weds take wedding photos at Xiaoyushan Park in Qingdao. [Photo/qingdaonews.com]
The European architectural heritage in Qingdao makes for stunning couple shots. [Photo/qingdaonews.com]