Date: Saturday-Sunday,

Itinerary:

Day 1 Excursion to Laoshan Moutain

Take a night train to Qingdao, arrive in this beautiful coast city in the morning, after breakfast we will drive to the beautiful beach to a beautiful mountain called Laoshan Mountain (famous for the Daoism temple and wonderful scenery). The mountain is situated on a peninsula, surrounded by ocean). we will skipped the first tourist part, walk on the road circling the Laoshan, which a very quiet part of road, with breath taking views. on your left side with steep cliffs and magnificent mountain scenery. On your right side an endless ocean with clear water¡­Stop on the way to explore the local village, see the life of the villagers on the island. Later on we will climb on this beautiful Taoism mountain north peak, wehre the crowds havn''t get this far, on the way up there are numberous waterfalls, lots of greenery. by the end, stand on the mountain, where the best view is.

Get picked up by bus with our bikes and head back to the city. In the evening we go to a local restaurant we specially selected and sample the great seafood and some local cuisine. then check the night life of Qingdao, sleep soundly near the ocean..

Day 2 Beach, German concession, Qing dao Beer brewry

Watch the sunrise from your bed or take a nice walk along the beautiful, quiet beach, or just have a lazy morning. After breakfast we get to the ferry and go to small island where there is a little-known beautiful beach. Very quiet with only a few people there. Time to enjoy the sunshine and the beach. In the afternoon we take the ferry boat back to Qingdao city and walk along the beautiful beaches. Check out the old German concession, Zhan bridge and enjoy the views, later that afternoon we will get to the 100-years-old Qingdao beer factory, and take a guided tour of the Qingdao brewry musem. which is actually part of the old factory, displaying some machines over one hundred years old, very interesing to know the history of the old beer brewry of china. Embark on a night train or flight back to Beijing.

Weather

Weather of Qingdao is very nice at this moment, cool and always breeze, perfect weather to get away from roasted Beijing.

Things to bring

Passport (for hotel or flights), Sunglass, Sun lotion, swimming suits, snacks/energy complement, camera (awesome landscape)

Price:

1880 RMB per person ( Train round way, only accept booking 1 week before)

2480 RMB Per person ( Train leaves, flight back) 

(Including hard sleeper train Beijing-Qingdao, flight from Qingdao-Beijing and local transportation, all the entrance fees, accommodation, three Chinese meals each day))

Reservation

• Reservation is essential. Due to the beer festival, many people will goto Qingdao, please book early. Also If there are less than 5 participants, Cycle China has the right to cancel the trip; Please leave you mobile number upon booking; Cancellation 5 days before the tour, no cancellation fee, if less than5 days, 300 Yuan will be charged.
• Sign up: call 139-1188-6524 or email to reserve@cyclechina.com to make a reservation

Main Sites to visit

Qingdao, an old port city situated on the Southern coast of Shandong, is a quaint and popular spot for travelers and sun seekers alike¡­

German concession taken in 1897 and ceded for a total of 99 years, the city retains much of its colonial architecture and charm¡­

Qingdao lies between mountain and sea, a well chosen coastal port with clear deep waters and a comfortable climate. The mountains provide a collection of interesting sights, centered around the mystical Laoshan, while the sea provides relaxation, gentle waves, bared rocks, and some golden beaches forming what is probably China''s best northern beach resort. The historical culture, variety of religion, civil traditions, village customs, and holiday celebrations all add to Qingdao''s rich culture¡­