No. 1 Bathing Beach
The "No. 1 Bathing Beach" at Huiquan Cape was praised by Yu Dafu as the finest in East Asia. Red reefs, fine sand on gentle slopes and a crescent-shaped shoreline make it the favourite spot for Qingd…
No. 1 Bathing Beach, Qingdao · Li Chao · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Getting there
- Near Huiquan Square (metro station) and Nanhai Road (bus stop)
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1410. Open in Google Maps
About No. 1 Bathing Beach
The "No. 1 Bathing Beach" at Huiquan Cape was praised by Yu Dafu as the finest in East Asia. Red reefs, fine sand on gentle slopes and a crescent-shaped shoreline make it the favourite spot for Qingdao locals in midsummer. Colourful changing cabins, vivid swimwear and parasols on the sand add to the lively atmosphere.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to No. 1 Bathing Beach?
Near Huiquan Square (metro station) and Nanhai Road (bus stop)
How long should I spend at No. 1 Bathing Beach?
Plan on 2–3 hours for No. 1 Bathing Beach.
Where is No. 1 Bathing Beach?
No. 1 Bathing Beach is in Qingdao, Shandong Province, in the East China of China.
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