CHINA: QINGDAO - PENGLAI - YANTAI | SHANDONG AIRLINES

- The tour leader welcomes guests at Tan Son Nhat Airport to check in for flight SC4646 SGN-TAO 02:10 – 08:15 to Qingdao (light meal on board).

- Upon arrival in Qingdao, Shandong Province, the group completes immigration procedures, then the bus and tour guide transfer the group to Yantai.

- Afterward, the group travels to visit The Lone Whale: A famous water-spouting whale sculpture at Golden Beach, a popular check-in spot featuring the image of a giant whale appearing to "fall" into the sea.

- The group has lunch, then moves to visit Suochengli Ancient Street, an old neighborhood with a history of over 600 years, established during the Ming Dynasty as a coastal military fortress. Today, the area is preserved and restored with many ancient streets, city gates, and traditional architecture, becoming a prominent cultural attraction where visitors can learn about its long history and experience the signature old-town atmosphere of Yantai.

- Guests visit and take photos at Fisherman's Wharf – a modern European-style coastal complex highlighted by a marina, colorful rows of buildings, and an open space facing the sea. This is one of the most vibrant and beloved local sightseeing and entertainment spots.

- The group travels to Yantai, where guests enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before checking into the hotel to rest. Overnight stay in Yantai.

- Guests have breakfast at the hotel. The group moves to the observation deck area of the Blueways Ship (view from afar) – a Panamanian cargo ship stranded after a major storm, resting quietly on the sea as if telling the story of past sea voyages. The hull, covered in rust marking the passage of time, stands out against the deep blue ocean and white crashing waves, creating an extremely impressive scene.

- Guests visit and take photos at Xingfumen Square, located on the coast of Weihai City, Shandong Province, which is a prominent symbol of the city. The “Happiness Gate” structure, standing about 45m high and facing the Yellow Sea, is an ideal spot to admire the sea view and panoramic cityscape.

- After lunch, the group continues visiting and taking photos at the Weihai Giant Photo Frame – a famous coastal check-in spot, designed like a giant photo frame facing the ocean. From here, you can capture the full view of blue sky, clear sea, and the city, creating impressive photos.

- The group moves to visit Huoju 8th Street – a famous check-in street in Weihai, impressing visitors with a slope leading straight down to the blue sea, flanked on both sides by youthful Korean-European style houses. This is considered the city's most beautiful “road to the ocean”.

- Returning to Yantai, guests visit Chaoyang Street, strolling along the first commercial street of Yantai, where Asian and European architecture blend, capturing a glimpse of its former prosperity comparable to Shanghai. Dinner is at your own expense at this food street.

- At the designated time, the vehicle and tour guide transfer guests back to the hotel to rest. Overnight in Yantai.

- After breakfast, the group checks out. The group moves to Penglai to visit Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea. This is one of the four famous architectural works in ancient China. This place is known as the "Fairyland on Earth". The legendary story of the Eight Immortals crossing the sea took place here.

- The group has lunch at a local restaurant, then travels to the city of Qingdao, a coastal city rich in the harmony between Eastern and Western cultures.

- Arriving in Qingdao, the group visits the Tsingtao Beer Museum (beer tasting included), the birthplace of the famous century-old beer brand. You will learn about the production process, admire historical memorabilia, and enjoy a glass of cold, fresh draft beer right at the brewery – an unforgettable experience in the city of rich yeast aromas.

- The group has dinner at a local restaurant, then transfers to the hotel to check in and rest. Overnight in Qingdao.

- You will have breakfast at the hotel. The group departs to visit the Shazikou coastline, where colorful houses facing the beach offer an ideal photo spot.

- You will continue to visit Signal Hill, located in the center of Qingdao City, one of the city's famous scenic viewpoints. The hill is about 98 meters high; from the top, visitors can take in a panoramic view of Qingdao's sea, the old quarter with its characteristic red-tiled roofs, and the coastal cityscape.

- After lunch, the group continues to visit Dabaodao Cultural District – an exquisitely restored old district featuring a series of art shops, cafes, theaters, and cultural spaces infused with the charm of old Qingdao.

- Note: From April 6 to 20, the itinerary will include a cherry blossom viewing spot at Zhongshan Park – Qingdao, while maintaining the red maple forest viewing schedule at Badaguan around mid-October to November annually. In October alone, visitors also have the chance to admire the red autumn foliage in Zhangjialou – Qingdao, creating a unique spring–autumn coastal journey in Qingdao.

- The group moves to visit and stroll along Taidong Pedestrian Street, one of the most bustling local commercial areas, bringing together shopping, dining, and entertainment. The vibrant, bustling atmosphere is perfect for visitors to experience the pulse of Qingdao life.

- The group has dinner at a local restaurant, then returns to the hotel to rest. Overnight in Qingdao.

- In the evening, you can attend the "Dreaming of the Ocean" show at the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, a large-scale artistic performance themed around maritime culture and naval history. The show combines music, dance, lighting, and modern stage technology to recreate stories of the ocean, maritime trade routes, and humanity's spirit of ocean exploration (expenses paid on your own).

- Guests have breakfast at the hotel and check out. Afterward, the group transfers to visit Badaguan (Eight Great Passes), which is the famous villa area of Qingdao City. Originally, this area had eight roads named after Chinese mountain passes, hence the name “Badaguan”. The area gathers the architectural essence of over 20 countries such as Russia, Britain, France, Germany, the US, Denmark, Greece, Spain, Switzerland, Japan, etc., creating an open-air “world architecture museum”, known as a “World Architecture Exhibition” second only to Shanghai.

- The group visits May Fourth Square, a coastal square in the newly built central commercial district in eastern Qingdao City in the late 1990s, highlighted by the famous sculpture “May Wind”. The square is named “May Fourth” to commemorate the May Fourth Movement, when students stood up to defend Qingdao's sovereignty with patriotic spirit. The Olympic Sailing Center, which hosted the Beijing 2008 Olympic sailing events, Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center not only holds international sporting significance but has also become a modern symbol of this coastal city.

- The group has lunch, then transfers to visit and shop at a large-scale outlet shopping mall in Qingdao, featuring many famous brands at discounted prices, ideal for shopping and free time to relax.

- Afterward, the group transfers to the airport to check in for flight SC4645 TAO-SGN 20:40 – 00:50+1 back to Ho Chi Minh City. (Light snack on board)

- Arriving in Ho Chi Minh City, the tour guide bids farewell to the group. See you again.