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Qingdao Essence: Governor Mansion, Beer Museum & Handicrafts

By Wayeast Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is £279 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Visit the elegant Governor's Guesthouse, a German-era landmark
  • Explore Qingdao's bustling farmers' market & local grocery shopping life
  • Learn the history of China's most famous beer and enjoy a beer tasting
  • Craft your own heritage fragrance sachet in a hands-on workshop
  • Experience Qingdao wonderful mix of history, culture, and local life in one day

Activity location

    • Qingdao
    • Qingdao, Shan Dong Sheng, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Qingdao
    • Qingdao, Shan Dong Sheng, China

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Guide for Chinese or English

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

If you need a tour guide who speaks Chinese or English, please choose this option.

Price details
£279.00 x 1 Adult£279.00
Total
Price is £279.00

Guide for other languages

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • Spanish

If you need a tour guide who speaks Russian, French, Spanish, Japanese or Korean, please choose this option.

Price details
£350.00 x 1 Adult£350.00
Total
Price is £350.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Convenient Pickup: Pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Qingdao city. Your dedicated staff will confirm pickup details the evening before.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Group Size: 1-12 people.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Language: Guided in your selected language for a smooth experience.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour Duration: Approximately 9-10 hours.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Ticket: Qingdao Guest House (closed on Mondays, we will arrange an alternative visiting), Tsingtao Beer Museum, Fragrance Sachet Making Workshop.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snacks & drinks: we will provide a local snack and drink during the day.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch: not included. Guests will be recommended some lunch options by the guide.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Other personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips: Not included, but our guests can decide at their discretionary.

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Qingdao Guest House: Step inside Qingdao’s most famous mansion, once the official guesthouse for visiting dignitaries. This grand German-style villa, surrounded by lush gardens, is a living museum of Qingdao’s colonial past. Wander through lavishly decorated halls, admire stained glass and antique furniture, and imagine the stories of politicians and celebrities who once stayed here.

Farmers’ Market: Dive into the heart of local life at one of Qingdao’s most authentic food markets. Stroll through lively alleys filled with stalls of fresh seafood, seasonal produce, and local specialities. Watch locals bargaining, sample street snacks, and soak up the vibrant energy of everyday Qingdao life - a perfect way to experience the city beyond its landmarks.

Tsingtao Beer Museum: Discover the storey of China’s most famous beer at its birthplace. The Tsingtao Beer Museum takes you through over a century of brewing history, from German origins to today’s global brand. Walk through old factory buildings, see vintage equipment, and learn about traditional brewing techniques. End your visit with a fresh pour of Tsingtao straight from the source - cheers to an unforgettable Qingdao experience!

Fragrance Sachet Making Workshop: Unleash your creativity with a hands-on cultural workshop. Guided by a local artisan, you’ll craft your own traditional sachet, a beautifully embroidered pouch filled with fragrant herbs. This heritage craft combines artistry, symbolism, and local folklore - giving you not just a souvenir, but a personal connection to Qingdao’s cultural traditions.

Location

Activity location

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    • Qingdao
    • Qingdao, Shan Dong Sheng, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Qingdao
    • Qingdao, Shan Dong Sheng, China