Among Qingdao's many attractions, Little Qingdao Island with its old German lighthouse and the Taoist temples on Laoshan Mountain offer spectacular views and tranquil settings.
China has many famous mountains, including the "Five High Mountains"- its most famous peaks - but they are far from the sea, unlike 1,132-m Laoshan Mountain in Qingdao that has both grand vistas and a storied history.
