Zhanqiao Pier

Zhanqiao Pier was built in the 18th year during the reign of Emperor Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty (1,616 A.D.-1,911 A.D.) and finished in 1893 with 200 meters (219 yards) long and 10 meters (11 yards) wide initially. Located at the No. 14, on the Taiping Road in Shinan District of Qingdao, opposite of the Little Qing Island, it extends from the shore to the sea, and so called “the Extended Rainbow on the Sea”. It is considered as the symbol of Qingdao officially and was enlisted as “the First Batch of National AAAA Level Scenic Spot in China” by the National Tourism Administration in 2001.

The main features of Zhanqiao Pier

The body bridge of Zhanqiao Pier is 401.45 meters long (439 yards) and 8 meters (9 yards) wide after several renovations, among which the approach bridge is 236.1 meters (258.2 yards) long and the bridge opening is 149.7 meters (163.7 yards) long, the deltaic bridge head is 15.65 meters (17.11 yards) long and paved with stones on the surface. The Huilan Pavilion, a 2-storied ethnic architecture supported by 24 columns, stands at the end of the bridge with flying eaves and golden tiles, covering an area of 151 square meters (181 square yards). A spiral stair with 34 steps inside the pavilion leading to the top, provides you a panorama scenery of Zhanqiao Pier and the beach.

Travel tips:

Bus routes: No. 2, 202, 26, 217, 220, 301, 304, 305, 307, 312, 316, 320, 501 and 802.
Opening hours: 7:00am to 7:00pm every day from May to October,
8:00am to 5:30pm every day from November to April.