Qingdao Private Day Tour to Laoshan Mountain with Lunch and Cable Car

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About this activity

Experience an exclusive private Laoshan Mountain tour—Qingdao’s must-visit coastal Taoist sacred mountain—led by aprofessional English-speaking local guide with in-depth expertise. Enjoy a carefully optimized route and set your own pace throughout the journey, focusing solely on the mountain’s best highlights without hassle.

Take a convenient cable car to explore Laoshan’s iconic sites, including the sacred Taiqing Palace and stunning Longtan Waterfall. Your guide provides insightful professional commentary on Taoist history and architecture, as you immerse yourself in the mountain’s lush natural scenery.

This all-inclusive private tour includes round-trip private vehicle transfer, starting seamlessly from your Qingdao city hotel or International Port—offering a stress-free, personalized experience tailored to your pace.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: Unique Beijing Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–10 years) · Adults (11–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private tour + Professional guide
Included: Hotel pickup and drop off
Included: Entrance fee + Cable Car Ride

Not included

Not included: Accommodation
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Laoshan Scenic Area

2 hours Admission included

Your tour guide will pick you up from the the lobby of your Qingdao hotel, or Qingdao International Port, hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle, heading directly to Laoshan Scenic Area.

Facing the Yellow Sea, Laoshan Mountain is famous for its marvelous mountainous scenery and coastal landscape. Featured in many folk legends and festivals, Laoshan is also known as the birthplace of Taosim in China.

Choose one routine suits you, then follow your tour guide to explore. Tour including cable car round trip to save your energy.
Stop 2

one hour Admission included

Typically you will choose the The Southern Line

On the first line there are not only marvelous landscapes but also sacred Taoist Palaces. Follow your tour guide to take the cable car up ,and visit the significant points include the Taiqing Palace, Xufu Islet and Longtan Waterfall.

The Taiqing Palace has the longest history of these buildings spanning more than two thousand years. It has 155 rooms. They were well preserved and holds the typical architectural style of the Song Dynasty (960-1279).

Follow your tour guide to stroll around different halls and courtyards, get to know the history about Taoism and its belief.
Qingdao Longtan Waterfall

30 min Admission included

Continue to enjoy the Longtan Waterfall. Afterwards, you will stop for lunch
Beijiushui River Laoshan

Passing by

You also can choose to take the The Central Line

This line mainly focuses on Beijiushui. The name Beijiushui derives its meaning from Laoshan Mountain that has nine crooks, thus making the river turn nine times. At every corner, totally different sights can be found. The flowers, trees and odd rocks on both sides of the river emphasize the elegant beauty of the water.
Stop 5

Passing by

The most famous sight of Beijiushui is Chaoyin Waterfall. The water crashes against the rocks, producing a huge sound similar to waves crashing against the seashore.
Stop 6

one hour Admission included

The most famous line is the The Eastern Line

It includes the Taiping Palace, the Lion Peak, Huayan Temple, Naluoyan Cavern and other sights.

Naluoyan Buddha Cavern is a natural granite cavern 7 meters (about 23 feet) wide and 15 meters (about 49 feet) high. More than 100 people can stand inside at one time. Its structure is quite unique. The smooth walls and flat ground are just as they were pared. On the wall of the cavern protrudes a thin stone, like a Buddha niche

Choose the line interest you most, after the tour finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Qingdao or International Port

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Shishimei Hotel
Yueke 100 Hotel
Orange Hotel Qingdao Wusi Square 3rd Yan'an Road
Haishang Seaview Holiday Apartment
Xitu Guanlan Sea View
Holiday Inn Express Qingdao City Balcony
Nought Inn Qingdao
7Days Premium Qingdao Ocean World Haiyou Road Subway Station Branch
Qingdao Sailboat Seaview Apartment
World Guanyunli Hotel
Tianhaige Holiday Hotel (Qingdao Zhanqiao Railway Station)
Shiyu Hotel Qingdao Zhanqiao Zhongshan Road

and 828 more pickup points

Your driver will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel by holding your name sign

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

International Cruise Port

Tour Start from International Cruise Port, your tour guide will hold your name sign waiting at the exit of the arrival hall.

Pickup included
Tour Start from Qingdao Hotel

The pick up location is your hotel in Qingdao, your tour guide will hold your name sign waiting in the lobby

Pickup included