Situated on the Shandong Peninsula’s southern tip, Golden Sand Beach has long been a favorite among leisure travelers visiting the region. This crescent shaped beach has a width of over 300 metres and a length of over 3500 metres. With soft powdery sand and clear water, the beach gained its name owing to the golden colour of its sand. Rated as a top scenic spot in the world, it remains one of the most beautiful beaches to this day.
This popular outdoor bathing place is renowned for its three ‘gems’; crab, abalone and sea cucumber, which are high in nutrition. Hordes of locals and tourists head over to the beach looking to relax at their own pace amidst breathtaking coastal splendour. Take a stroll along the beach listening to the surf breaking.
The magnificent beach is even more popular for the Golden Beach Cultural Tourism Festival which highlights fashion, marine culture, beach culture, tourism, plate activity, sports economics and trade and more. Featuring a number of national level activities, the festival is gradually evolving year after year. As a cultural event which embodies construction achievements, opening consciousness and various other aspects, this festival features an opening ceremony with the participation of famous singers.
Steeped in history, the city of Qingdao boasts various other attractions as well. At times referred to as ‘the Switzerland of the Orient’, the city is distinguished by its blue sea, green trees, red roofs and azure sky, forming a strikingly beautiful picture. Sites such as Badaguan Scenic Area, Mt. Laoshan, the Zhan Bridge, Wusi Square and the Eight Passes Villas are among the ‘must visits’ for any travellers to Qingdao. The region’s food with distinctive flavours adds more colour to anyone’s experience. Local dishes mainly include delectable seafood.
When in search of a hotel in Qingdao to spend your leisure holiday or business trip in the city, a desirable option is Copthorne Hotel Qingdao. Ideally positioned at the centre of the city’s new commercial district, this Qingdao hotel is in proximity to numerous local attractions including shopping malls and prominent commercial centres, making for an unforgettable stay in the region.
Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.
