Shangjieli, the historical block consisting of Zhongshan Road and its surrounding areas in Qingdao's Shinan district, is not only home to various cultural sites, but also has a wide variety of local delicacies.

The first Shangjieli Beer Festival will kick off in the evening of July 22. Why not treat yourself with authentic Qingdao food when enjoying ice cold beer?

Chunhelou restaurant [Photo/WeChat account: qdweishinan]

Chunhelou restaurant, which was established in 1891, is one of the oldest and well-known restaurants that serve authentic Shandong cuisine in the province.

Its signature dishes include braised pork large intestine, fried pork kidneys, steamed dumplings, stewed shrimp with Chinese cabbage, seafood, and sweet and sour pork.

Location: No 146 Zhongshan Road, Shinan district, Qingdao

Guomin Seafood Dumpling restaurant [Photo/WeChat account: qdweishinan]

Guomin Seafood Dumpling restaurant has been added to Chinese food-rating platform Dazhong Dianping's "must-try food list" for four consecutive years from 2018 to 2022.

Its specialty dishes include rainbow seafood dumplings, Xishi tofu, crispy pepper shrimp, and roasted deep-sea fish.

Location: No 31 Zhongshan Road, Shinan district, Qingdao

1937 Qingdao Laoweidao restaurant [Photo/WeChat account: qdweishinan]

1937 Qingdao Laoweidao restaurant operates out of a German-style residential building that was established in 1937.

Its dishes boast unique flavors that combine traditional Shandong cuisine with eastern Shandong's seafood.

Its most classical dishes include braised rice with sea worms, stewed shrimp with Chinese cabbage, and Qingdao-style fried pork.

Location: No 26 Tianjin Road, Shinan district, Qingdao

Wangjie Barbecue [Photo/WeChat account: qdweishinan]

Wangjie Barbecue is a time-honored barbecue restaurant in Qingdao that is popular among locals and attracts many visitors from outside the city.

Its specialties include squid tentacles, squid heads, squid kabobs, pork tenderloin, chicken hearts, and streaky pork.

Location: No 113 Zhongshan Road, Shinan district, Qingdao

Tianlun Seafood restaurant [Photo/WeChat account: qdweishinan]

Tianlun Seafood restaurant has been serving a variety of eastern Shandong dishes and seafood for 30 years.

For both locals and visitors looking for a seafood feast, it is the most highly recommended restaurant.

Location: No 23 Hubei Road, Shinan district, Qingdao