Scenic spot introduction:

Qingdao Aquarium is the first aquarium in China and the only comprehensive natural science museum in my country that displays marine life. Located in the center of Luxun Park, the museum was founded in 1930 by Cai Yuanpei, Li Shizeng, Song Chunfang, Jiang Bingran and other scientific and technological pioneers. It has a history of more than 80 years. The museum has a rich collection of more than 20,000 marine specimens, ranking first among similar science and technology museums in the country. With the improvement of the museum area, Qingdao Aquarium has gradually become a comprehensive marine exhibition hall integrating display, science, tourism and entertainment, which has played a positive role in promoting the prosperity and development of Chinese aquariums.

Attractions distribution:

Qingdao Aquarium Dream Jellyfish Palace , Marine Life Museum , Marine Zoo , Freshwater Museum The aquarium consists of the Antarctic Pavilion and the Exhibition Hall. The exhibition area displays the essence of marine culture through the exhibition of marine life and specimens. In addition, the aquarium also has special activities such as the "Marine Science Knowledge Grand Prix" and the "Marine Education Innovation Talent Training Class", which have made great contributions to popularizing marine knowledge and improving the quality of the whole people.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot, national popular science education base, national youth science and technology education base, Qingdao spiritual civilization unit, Qingdao cultural relic protection unit

Scenic spot features:

marine life, underwater world, visit, aquarium, marine museum, park, seaside
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

Suitable all year round.

Shopping recommendations:

(Specialties) Tsingtao beer, green tea, sea cucumber, Laoshan stone, shell carving, Jimo aged wine, etc.;

(Delicious food) Spicy fried clams, fried conch slices, ginkgo shrimp balls, conch, scallops, Spanish mackerel, etc.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Shandong Province > Qingdao City > Shinan District

How to get there:

Bus route: Take bus No. 6, 26, 223, 304, 321, City Sightseeing Line 1, Tunnel No. 2, or Tunnel No. 6 and get off at Luxun Park Station.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Qingdao Aquarium ticket price :

Underwater World Pass (Aquarium + Marine Zoo + Marine Life Museum +Underwater World+ Freshwater Museum ): 130 yuan in peak season, 110 yuan in off-season;

aquarium( Dream Jellyfish Palace + Marine Zoo + Marine Life Museum + Freshwater Museum ): 40 yuan in peak season and 20 yuan in off-season.

Preferential policies:

1. Children under 6 years old or under 1.2 meters in height are free of charge;

2. Minors aged 6-18 or 1.2-1.5 meters in height, and full-time university undergraduates and below can enjoy a half-price discount with valid ID;

3. Seniors aged 60-69 can enjoy a half-price discount by presenting their ID card;

4. Disabled persons and military personnel can enjoy a half-price discount with valid ID.

Scenic area opening hours:

8:30 – 17:00

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