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ZhanQiao Pier (栈桥) – Qingdao Old Town

ZhanQiao Pier (栈桥) or loading pier is located at the southern end of ZhongShan Road in Qingdao (TsingTao) Old Town. This structure was built by the Germans in 1891 and expanded in 1931 and 1985 to include the iconic Huilan Pavilion which is the centerpiece of the logo found on China’s international Tsingtao Beer.

ZhanQiao Pier, Qingdao

39-41 TaiPing Road
Telephone: +86 (532) 8286-8575
ShiNan District > Qingdao Bay Area
Qingdao, Shandong Province.  P.R. China
栈桥, 太平路39号-41号, 中国山东省青岛市市南区

Hours: 09:00 – 17:00 (pagoda); pier 24h
Admission fee: Pier is free, pagoda entrance 5 RMB

Notes:
ZhanQiao Pier (栈桥) was originally constructed by the Germans in 1891. Located in Qingdao Old Town, it was originally used as a wharf and loading pier during the German concession of Qingdao. In 1931 and again in 1985, it was repaired and expanded into a wharf measuring 440 meters long by 8 meters wide. The Huilan Pavilion is situated at the most southern end of the pier and is the icon used for Tsingtao Beer.

Huilan Pavilion - ZhanQiao Pier - QingdaoAt the south end of ZhanQiao Pier, there is a two-storied octagonal pagoda named “Hui Lai Ko” (ripple diverging pavilion) which was constructed in 1930. It was further made famous by its octagonal pagoda being put on the Tsingtao Beer label. At the north end of ZhanQiao Pier you can take a rest in the park and enjoy the beautiful ornamental flowers and Japanese black pines.

Closest Bus Stop:
ZhanQiao: #25, #223, #225, #304, #311, # 312, #316, #321, #501, #801.

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3 replies on “ZhanQiao Pier (栈桥) – Qingdao Old Town”

Zhan Qiao (loading pier) will be closed for the summer due to damage from the last typhoon. This iconic attraction will hopefully re-open sometime in November 2013.

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