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Zhanqiao Pier

Zhanqiao Pier

栈桥·Qingdao, Shandong·East China

Walk the pier, photograph the pavilion, feed the gulls in winter.

Suggested Itinerary

  1. The pier walk
    Walk the 440 metres to the pavilion.
  2. The pavilion
    Climb for views back across the city.
  3. Gull feeding
    Buy bread and feed the gulls.

What to See

1

Huilan Pavilion

The octagonal pavilion at the seaward end.

2

Winter Gulls

Thousands of gulls wheeling in unison over the bay.

3

Sunrise View

The pavilion silhouetted against the golden bay.

4

Old Town Rooftops

Red-tiled German buildings from the pier.

5

Bay Panorama

The curve of Qingdao Bay.

6

Evening Lights

The pier illuminated after dark.

Photo Gallery

Zhanqiao Pier - photo 1
Zhanqiao Pier
Zhanqiao Pier - photo 2
Zhanqiao Pier
Zhanqiao Pier and Huilan Pavilion over blue sea
Zhanqiao Pier and Huilan Pavilion over blue sea
Aerial view of Zhanqiao Pier and Qingdao coastline
Aerial view of Zhanqiao Pier and Qingdao coastline
Huilan Pavilion at pier end with visiting crowds
Huilan Pavilion at pier end with visiting crowds
Seagull feeding crowd along Zhanqiao pier
Seagull feeding crowd along Zhanqiao pier

Tips from Real Travelers

Food & Drink

Pier vendors

Bread for the gulls.

Old town cafes

The German quarter nearby.

Zhongshan Road dining

Restaurants behind the pier.

Pichaiyuan food court

Traditional food court 10 min walk.

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