Listen to "Qingdao Impression" and Come to Qingdao! A Stay at Shangri-La with Seafood and City Views

Qingdao Shangri-La Hotel Stay Experience "There's a city by the Yellow Sea, with red tiles and green trees against the clear sky..." Following the melody of "Qingdao Impression," I arrived in Qingdao and checked in at the Shangri-La Hotel, finding a peaceful and comfortable retreat in the bustling city. Decor Style The hotel's decor combines elegance with modern sensibility. The lobby features a high domed ceiling paired with crystal chandeliers, while shell carvings on the walls complement the spiral staircase, reflecting the city's marine cultural heritage. Guest rooms are predominantly warm brown, with carpets patterned with wave designs. A night scene oil painting of Zhanqiao Pier hangs above the bed, and floor-to-ceiling windows frame the city lights. Sitting by the window at night feels like becoming part of the romantic poem "Lanterns Floating on Qinyu." Room Types/Layout I stayed in an Executive Sea View Room with a spacious, open layout. The bedroom and office area are separated by a low cabinet, with a 2-meter wide bed facing Fushan Bay. In the morning, I was awakened by sunlight and the sound of waves. The bathroom has separate wet and dry areas, with a viewing window beside the bathtub offering a panoramic city skyline. The Executive Lounge offers exceptional views—perfect for evening drinks while watching the sunset gild the sea with gold. Activities The hotel is a 5-minute walk from May Fourth Square, where you can visit the "Wind of May" sculpture and listen to waves telling the city's stories. Take subway Line 2 directly to Zhanqiao Pier to feed seagulls and see Huilan Pavilion reflected in the blue waves. I recommend visiting the Olympic Sailing Center in the evening to experience the magnificence of "a thousand sails racing" on a sailboat, or cycling along the coastal path to feel the gentle breeze of the "Seaside Town." Dining Features The hotel café specializes in "Qingdao flavors." Breakfast features zhizha pancakes and sweet mou with freshly ground soy milk to awaken your taste buds. Lunch offers spicy stir-fried clams and mackerel dumplings paired perfectly with a pitcher of Tsingtao beer. Weekend dinner buffets include freshly opened oysters and steamed crabs, while the dessert counter offers Qingdao yogurt with locust honey—a sweet palate cleanser. Average Cost Accommodation averages about CNY 800-1,200 per night per person, while dining costs range from CNY 150-300 per person. Other Tips Executive rooms include lounge afternoon tea, where you can enjoy English tea with Qingdao taosu cookies. In summer, the hotel offers family pool activities perfect for those traveling with children. The Mixc shopping mall is just a 3-minute walk away, making shopping extremely convenient—a perfect place to spend time on rainy days.