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Universal Beijing Resort

10

4.6/5

82k reviews

Beijing Universal Studios is a highly anticipated theme park destination, including Universal Theme Park, Beijing Universal CityWalk, and two resort hotels. It features brand new selected Attraction and includes popular entertainment facilities and attractions from Universal Theme Parks around the world. ▲Universal Studios Beijing: Blending Chinese cultural elements to create a unique experience, it has seven theme Attraction, 37 rides and entertainment facilities and landmark attractions, 24 performances, 80 Dining and 30 retail stores. ▲Minion Land: It is a colorful world full of joy! At this moment, these naughty Minions are walking around the streets, ports and city centers, having fun all over the world without restraint! At the same time, Gru is also recruiting soldiers for the Minions Army, so hurry up and sign up at Gru's house! ▲The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™: Here you can leave the ordinary world behind and experience the wonderful rides and endless magical adventures, which will lead you step by step into a thrilling and interesting magical world! ▲Transformers Metrobase: This is a Cybertron-style base, which is transformed by Transformers the size of a city. If you are ready to become an agent, then accept Optimus Prime's recruitment, join the Beijing Nest Force, fight side by side with the Autobots, and fight against the Decepticons to protect the earth! ▲Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness: This is an ancient place like a paradise, and also a legendary place that combines the beauty of nature and craftsmanship. Come here to explore your own Kung Fu! There's also Jurassic World Isla Nublar, Hollywood, and Waterworld waiting for you to explore! ▲The Universal Studios Grand Hotel The Universal Studios Grand Hotel is located at the entrance of Universal Studios Beijing and offers Hollywood-themed accommodation and the privilege of Early Park Admission via the Universal Studios Beijing VIP Experience entrance; NUO Resort Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the entrance. Guests can enjoy a well-equipped fitness center, indoor swimming pool, and spa center (NUO SPA). Guests can also enjoy Early Park Admission via the Universal Studios Beijing VIP Experience entrance. Both hotels combine themed features with high-end facilities to create an immersive vacation experience.

China · Beijing

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No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Dongying

Huanghe Sanjiaozhou Zoo

5.4

4.6/5

581 reviews

The Yellow River Delta Zoo is a public welfare project that the Dongying Municipal Government focused on in 2012. The construction area of the park is about 1,000 mu, with a total investment of 450 million yuan. The park was officially opened on October 1, 2013. The park is divided into functional areas such as the welcoming square, the happy tribe, the animal display area, the playground and the theme restaurant. The Yellow River Delta Zoo is the largest comprehensive urban zoo in the Yellow River Delta region that integrates wildlife viewing and protection, popular science education, and leisure and entertainment. The park covers an area of more than 1,000 mu and is divided into two major sections: the animal display area and the amusement park. There are rare animals such as white rhinoceros, golden tigers, giraffes, hippos, and ring-tailed lemurs in the park, totaling more than 100 species and more than 1,000. At present, our park has successfully bred more than 200 rare animals of more than 30 species, including golden tigers, white tigers, giraffes, ring-tailed lemurs, alpacas, zebras, etc. The birth of these rare animal babies has added new vitality to the park. There are 18 sets of amusement equipment in the amusement park, including thrilling amusement equipment such as roller coasters and pendulums suitable for adults, and parent-child equipment such as green worms and bubble ball halls suitable for children, which can meet the amusement needs of different groups of people.

Dongying · 31.1km from Lijin

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Mount Taishan

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4.7/5

63k reviews

Mount Taishan is centered around Mount Taishan, the first of the Five Great Mountains, with steep and towering peaks, and the views of sunrise and sunset from the summit are breathtaking. Sea of clouds often appear among the mountains, and in winter there are spectacular rime ice views. In addition to natural scenery, the mountain also has numerous historical sites, stone inscriptions, religious temples, and other cultural views, with cliff inscriptions and steles scattered throughout the mountain, which is a major feature of Mount Taishan. Mount Taishan has its own highlights in each of the four seasons: in spring, peach and pear blossoms bloom across the mountains; in summer, the mountaintop is lush green and cool, making it a great summer retreat; in fall, the leaves are a mix of red and yellow, dyeing the layered forests in brilliant colors. There are multiple routes to the summit of Mount Taishan. The hiking trail at the Hongmen entrance is the traditional route opened during Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Fengshan ceremony, consisting mainly of stone steps. Walking from Hongmen to Zhongtianmen, you will pass by numerous attractions along the way, including Wanxian Tower, Doumu Palace, Huima Ridge, and Hutiange. This area is also where stone inscriptions are concentrated. After reaching Zhongtianmen, you can take a cable car or walk to Nantianmen and the summit area, where you can see attractions such as Eighteen Bends, Shengxian Archway, Duisong Mountain, Chaoyang Cave, and Wudafu Pines. The Tianwaicun route is a road leading from Tianwaicun to Zhongtianmen, accessible by tour bus, passing by Heilong Pool, Fanzhi Cliff, and Feng Yuxiang's Tomb. After reaching Zhongtianmen, it merges with the latter half of the Hongmen route. Travelers who prefer not to hike can choose this route. The Tianzhufeng route is relatively steep with few visitors, and is a hiking route often taken by outdoor enthusiasts. It features beautiful mountain scenery, including attractions such as Liyu Back, and at the starting point there is also the large-scale live performance "Chinese Mount Taishan: Grand Ceremony of Fengshan." The Taohuayu route is mostly chosen by travelers when descending the mountain. From Tianjie at the summit, take the ropeway to the mountainside, then transfer to a tour bus down to Taohuayu at the foot of the mountain. Along the way, you can enjoy the Colorful Stone Stream scenic area, where the colorful stone patterns at the bottom of the stream are quite magical. Dongyudao is also a walking hiking route, with attractions such as Qingyang Hall, Hanque Gate, and Dongtianmen along the way. Each route ultimately leads to the Daiding tourist area at the summit. Daiding features the main peak of Mount Taishan, Jade Emperor Peak, the Tianjie Scenic Area, as well as attractions such as Sun Viewing Peak, Daguan Peak, Zhanlu Terrace, Bixia Temple, and Confucius Temple. On clear days at the summit, you can gaze at the Yellow River in the distance and admire the wonder of the "Golden Belt of the Yellow River." The Houshiwu area is rich in varied pines and rocks, and there is a cableway leading to the North Heavenly Gate. Many visitors who want to watch the sunrise choose to climb Mount Taishan at night, usually setting off from the Hongmen route, and it is advisable to depart around 11 pm. This route is well lit at night, and a hike of about seven to eight hours will allow you to reach Sun Viewing Peak or Jade Emperor Peak at the summit before sunrise, which are ideal spots for watching the sunrise.

China · Tai'an

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No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Shandong

Tsingtao Beer Museum

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4.8/5

49k reviews

The Tsingtao Beer Museum is located at No. 56 Dengzhou Road, the birthplace of Tsingtao beer. This century-old factory, housed in a 1903 German-style industrial complex, witnesses China's beer industry journey from its infancy to prominence. As China's first beer-themed model for industrial heritage revitalization, the museum transforms weathered red-brick workshops into immersive spaces using precious early equipment like old motors, mash kettles, and boiling kettles. Visitors walking through the century-old memory corridor can touch over 30,000 artifacts from the German occupation era while overlooking the smart production lines of the "lighthouse factory" through glass walls. Through the dialogue between traditional wooden fermentation tanks and fully automated filling equipment, they decode the evolution of Chinese manufacturing from artisanal heritage to digital transformation. With the innovative concept of "living heritage + technological empowerment," the museum breaks free from the static display constraints of industrial sites. The VR brewing lab allows visitors to become brewers adjusting malt ratios, while the hop recognition system decodes the scientific secrets behind beer flavors. Personalized beer label printing customizes brews, turning taste into portable urban memories. This cultural landmark, bearing Qingdao's industrial DNA, not only showcases its benchmark value in cultural-tourism integration through honors like "national first-class museum" and "China's top 10 cultural heritage tourism cases," but also injects more sustainable vitality into the century-old factory by being selected as a "national cultural industry demonstration base." It continues to brew the city's cultural richness from industrial heritage amid the tides of time.

China · Qingdao

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No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Shandong

Laoshan Scenic Spot

8.5

4.7/5

26.4k reviews

Laoshan Scenic Spot is located in the east of Qingdao, bordered by the Yellow Sea to the east and south. It enjoys the reputation of "famous mountain on the sea," with its highest peak at an altitude of approx. 1,100 mJufeng. The attraction, renowned for its majesty, grandeur, uniqueness, and elegance, has become a famous Taoist mountain. The Taoist temples, sunrises, and sea of clouds in the attraction are allPrestigious. The attraction is mainly composed of seven scenic areas: the Laoshan Jufeng Scenic Area, Liuqing River Scenic Area, Laoshan Taiqing Scenic Area, Huayan Scenic Area, Laoshan Yangkou Scenic Area, Laoshan Jiushui Scenic Area, and Laoshan Hualou Scenic Area. There are four tour routes in total, including three land routes (south route, east route, and central route) and one water route. The scenery in these scenic areas includes: Jufeng Sunrise, Taiqing Water Moon, Haijiao Immortal Mound,Hualou Dieshi, and Jiushui Mingyi, together forming the twelve scenic spots of the attraction. The Hualou scenic area of Laoshan is located in Beizhai Subdistrict, Laoshan District. The Jiushui scenic area of Laoshan is known for its water, with streams and springs throughout the attraction and beautiful scenery. For typical visitors, the routes truly worth exploring are the Julan Peak scenic area of Laoshan and the Liuqinghe scenic area–Yangkou scenic area of Laoshan route; one day for each of these two routes is sufficient. The Julan Peak scenic area of Laoshan and the Yangkou scenic area of Laoshan are also where the attraction's natural beauty lies. Liuxinghe attraction - the Laoshan Yangkou scenic area, also known as the southern route, is the earlier-developed attraction here. It hugs the coastline and features the famous attraction Laoshan Taiqing Palace, making it the route most people take. The basic route into the attraction is Liuxinghe attraction - Taiqing Palace scenic area - Huayan Temple, with the endpoint being the Laoshan Yangkou scenic area. Since the essence of this route lies in the Laoshan Yangkou scenic area, it is recommended that you manage your time accordingly when visiting the attractions before it. Laoshan Taiqing Palace—LiaozhaiMediumLaoshan MountainThe setting of the story of the Taoist priest. Back then, Pu Songling came to this place and was inspired by the Taiqing Palace in Laoshan, where he wrote "The Taoist Priest of Laoshan." Visitors here can see the wall through which the Taoist priest in Pu Songling's story passed through walls and walked through solid barriers. Huayan Temple — the surviving Buddhist temple in the attraction. Because the Laoshan Yangkou scenic area is close toHuanghai, where you can look at the sea and enjoy the breeze. Of course, in addition to the beautiful scenery, the Yangkou Scenic Area of Laoshan also has the challenging Mitian Cave. This cave is winding, steep, and narrow; in dark spots you cannot see your hand in front of your face, and in narrow spots you can barely squeeze through, greatly increasing the fun of the visit. You can walk or take a cable car to Mitian Cave; after climbing to the mountaintop, you can take photos, enjoy the scenery, and gaze out at the Yellow Sea. Also remember to bring a flashlight so you can take in the beautiful sights inside the cave. In addition to the Yangkou Scenic Area of Laoshan, the second beautiful spot in the attraction is the Giant Peak Scenic Area of Laoshan. The Giant Peak Scenic Area is home to the main peak of the attraction, with Laoding as the highest point. This area is mainly for mountain hiking and is one of the more physically demanding parts of the attraction. The Giant Peak Scenic Area of Laoshan features layered rocky peaks with a magnificent momentum. On clear days, you can see the sea; on cloudy days, you can watch the sea of clouds; and from Laoding, the sunrise offers a breathtakingly enchanting view.

China · Qingdao

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No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Shandong

Baotu Spring

8.5

4.6/5

59.3k reviews

Baotu Spring is located in the bustling downtown area of Jinan, with Thousand Buddha Mountain to the south, Daming Lake attraction to the north, and Quancheng Square to the east. It is a distinctive garden themed around springs, renowned as "the finest spring under heaven" and ranked first among Jinan's "72 famous springs," with a history spanning over 2,000 years. It has also appeared in literary works many times, most notably in Lao She's essay "Baotu Spring." Visitors come here to witness the magnificent sight of the three springs erupting. The main spring is the centerpiece of the park. The spring water splits into three streams, clear and crisp, gushing day and night, and reaching several feet high when the flow is abundant. Around the spring are large stone blocks with railings, where visitors can look down at the spectacular sight of the three springs surging in the pool. Beside the spring stands a stone tablet inscribed with "First Spring" in dark green, written by Emperor Qianlong himself. In addition, nearby are scattered more than thirty famous springs, including Golden Thread Spring, Shuyu Spring, Xibo Spring, Liuxu Spring, Huanghua Spring, and Dukang Spring. Due to the abundant local rainfall in July and August, this is a good season to come and admire the spring water. In midsummer, visitors can have an intimate encounter with the spring water in the park. Some springs have no railings around them, and there are stone paths in the pools with spring water flowing over them. Visitors can step down into the pools to get close to the water, and walking on the stone paths, their feet will be splashed by the spring water, giving a cool sensation. Besides getting close to the water, there are also springs beside the pools that visitors can drink from directly. To the east of the spring is the Wanghe Pavilion Teahouse, which offers visitors specially preparedThis springFragrant tea brewed with water. In addition to the springs, another sight worth seeing in the park is the South Gate. It is magnificently and elegantly decorated. The horizontal plaque above the gate, with the words "Baotu Spring" in golden characters on a blue background, was written by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty and is acclaimed as the "first gate" of Chinese gardens. In addition, the attraction frequently hosts various cultural activities. Every year during the first lunar month, a lantern festival is held in the park, lasting 20 days. There is also the Spring Water Culture Festival, during which the park features various folk activities, calligraphy and painting exhibitions, and opera performances for visitors to enjoy. The park also hosts a chrysanthemum exhibition; in the golden fall season, when the springs all surge forth and chrysanthemums and spring water complement each other beautifully, it is well worth a visit. In addition, the attraction has also launched a cruise route. After touring the attraction, visitors who are interested can board a boat at the boat station and sail through the West Gate Bridge in Jinan's old city area, passing by the East Gate of Wulongtan Park and entering Wulongtan Lock, Jinan's first passenger lock in history, where they can experience a drop of more than 2 m. Sitting on the east side of the boat, visitors can also see the relief sculptures of the "Eight Views of Jinan." Along the way, there are many aquatic plants on the banks, and the river water is so clear that the bottom is visible.

China · Jinan

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No. 3 of Night Attractions in Shandong

Ancient Town of Qingzhou

8.1

4.5/5

4.7k reviews

Qingzhou is one of the ancient nine provinces of China. Since the early Western Han Dynasty, six cities—Guang County, Guanggu City, Dongyang City, Nanyang City, Dongguan Weizi City, and Qicheng—were successively built on this land, with a continuous urban history spanning over two thousand years. Today, the Ancient Town of Qingzhou has been comprehensively protected and restored, forming three major districts: the Beiguan ancient block in Dongyang City, the Ouyuan historical and cultural block and the South Gate block in Nanyang City, and the Zhaode ancient block in Dongguan Weizi City. Government buildings, traditional residences, and classical gardens are scattered across hundreds of ancient streets and alleys, such as North Gate Street and East Gate Street, with their blue bricks and dark tiles showcasing distinct Ming and Qing architectural styles. Unlike many entirely reconstructed ancient towns, this is a "living ancient town," where original residents still live in the old streets and alleys, and intangible cultural heritage items like the cuoqin are passed down on the streets, blending the vibrancy of daily life with ancient charm. A visit can begin by ascending the Fucai Gate Tower at the south gate of ancient Nanyang City for a panoramic view of the town's sea of dark tiles. Ouyuan is a preserved classical garden within the town, originally the eastern garden of the Ming Dynasty's Prince of Heng's residence and later the private garden of Feng Pu, a grand secretary during the Qing Kangxi era. Its three-peak rockery embodies the grandeur of northern landscapes. Figures like Fan Zhongyan and Ouyang Xiu once served as officials here, and Li Qingzhao lived in Qingzhou for over a decade, composing numerous ci poems. Historical relics like the Qingzhou Prefecture Examination Hall are also scattered throughout the streets, where traces of this cultural legacy can often be encountered. The main street is densely lined with shops, but to avoid crowds, one can turn into the side alleys or head straight to Zhaode Ancient Street—where rows of Ming and Qing-era houses remain, with wooden doors, stone steps, and flagstone paths offering a glimpse of old Qingzhou's daily life.

Qingzhou · 92.1km from Lijin

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Tianning Temple

3.3

4.5/5

80 reviews

Dongying Tianning Temple is located in Shengtuo Town, Kenli County. According to the "Kenli County Chronicle", the temple was built in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (AD 1589), and the people spontaneously donated money and materials to build Tianning Temple. Years of hard work, until the Chongzhen period of the Ming Dynasty, a huge scale of seventy-two halls was formed, and it was named Bei'an Mountain with the same name as Mount Tai (Mount Tai was Nan'an Mountain). The Tianning Temple building complex adopts the architectural form of an ancient palace, with a strict layout and a large scale. The roof of the temple is raised, and the eaves are everywhere. Tianning Temple is adjacent to the Yellow River South Zhan Dam in the north and Yihong River in the south. It is a comprehensive Buddhist cultural training center integrating Dharma practice, education and research, charity and well-being and hospice care. , East and West Side Hall, Bell and Drum Tower, Shanmen, Tibetan Scripture Tower, etc.

Dongying · 17.4km from Lijin

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Binzhou Underwater World

3.9

4.1/5

134 reviews

Binzhou Underwater World is located in Beihai Park, Bincheng District, Binzhou City, Shandong Province. The total land area of the Attraction is 66,000 square meters, and the building area of the venue is 17,000 square meters. The Attraction has more than ten exhibition areas, including shell reefs, tropical rainforests, mermaid theaters, submarine tunnels, marine fairy tale parks, fantasy starry sky pavilions, our Bohai Sea, snowfield tribes, sea lions and seals, and sardine tunnels. The total water volume of the venue is nearly 6,000 tons, and the water body maintains a constant temperature all year round. More than 500 species of native marine animals and plants have been introduced. The exhibition hall has 7 major categories of national first- and second-level protected animals such as dolphins, green turtles, seals, and small-clawed otters, as well as more than 500 species such as rusty nurse sharks, white-tip sharks, giant groupers, pearl stingrays, and flying lionfish, totaling more than 5,000 heads/pieces. The Attraction is themed with a variety of tourism products such as sightseeing, interactive experience, and popular science education. It is suitable for tourists of all ages to visit and experience, and fully displays the profoundness and fantasy of the underwater world.

Binzhou · 23.3km from Lijin

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Daming Lake Scenic Area

8.2

4.6/5

9.7k reviews

Daming Lake Scenic Area is located in the northeast of central Jinan, in the northern part of the old city, and is a park integrating water scenery, garden landscapes, and ancient architecture. Daming Lake is a natural lake fed by numerous springs within the city, giving rise to the saying "all springs converge here," and its history can be traced back to the Northern Wei period. The attraction is divided into the old scenic area and the new scenic area, with a total of sixteen classic views scattered throughout, connected to the city moat to form a lakeside touring route. Entering the old scenic area from the East Gate, the first thing that greets the eye is the Zeng Causeway Winding by the Water. Located in the eastern part of the attraction, the Zeng Causeway is a long embankment connecting the north and south, and it was also the necessary route from the south shore of the lake to Beizhu Pavilion in the past. Willows cast shade along the causeway, and the lake waters sparkle on both sides. Beside the Zeng Causeway, the Chaoran Tower offers a high vantage point for overlooking the entire lake scenery, and this spot is known as "Chaoran Zhiyuan." Walking south along the Zeng Causeway toward the South Gate leads into the new scenic area, where seven bridges of distinct styles form the "Seven Bridges in Wind and Moonlight." Among them, the Quehua Bridge has a long history and is one of the more famous ones. The Lao She Memorial Hall is also located here, displaying Lao She's life and creative experience in Jinan. Passing through the South Gate and heading west, visitors arrive at "Jiaxuan's Lingering Charm." Jiaxuan Garden, originally named Jiaxuan Shrine, was built to commemorate the Southern Song patriotic poet Xin Qiji, and within the garden visitors can experience his military career and bold, unconstrained poetic style. You can take a cruise to the small island in the middle of the lake. The Lixia Pavilion on the island is one of Jinan's famous pavilions; its plaque with red background and golden characters was handwritten by Emperor Qianlong, and the full text of "Ode to the Ancient Li Pavilion" by Pu Songling is engraved on the wall. Continue by boat to the northern part of the attraction near the East Gate, where the towering Huibo Tower stands. Climbing the tower, you can gaze south toward Thousand Buddha Mountain and look north toward Mount Que and Mount Hua in the distance. At sunset, the lake surface sparkles with rippling light—this is the "Huibo Sunset Glow." Descend Huibo Tower and walk west past the North Gate to reach "Canglang Lotus Charm," where the Iron Lord Shrine, Canglang Pavilion, and Small Canglang Pavilion are located. In summer, when the lotus flowers are in full bloom, the scenery is especially beautiful. Inside the Small Canglang Pavilion, you can also read the famous couplet by Liu Fenggao: "Lotus on four sides, willows on three; a city of mountain scenery, half a city of lake."

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XiaoLong (Serge)11 November 2026

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Absolutely amazing experience at Universal Studios Beijing! This was my third visit, and every time feels just as exciting as the first! I bring tour groups to Beijing, and we always love visiting this incredible park. So many unforgettable moments and fantastic attractions! One day is definitely not enough to explore everything. We’ll keep coming back again and again! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐