Wheat Island, Qingdao, Shandong | A free island by the sea.

Wheat Island is located in Laoshan District, Qingdao. It is a ring-shaped island with only one road connecting it to the mainland. It is separated from the urban area by the sea. The entire Wheat Island is like a garden, with large flat and wide green lawns. The blue sea is in the distance, and the original ecological environment is preserved. There is a walking path along the island, offering a 360-degree view of the sea. You can also see the distant coastline. ⏰ Opening hours: All day 🕘 Visiting time Recommended 8:00-9:00 or 10:00-14:00, less people, good light, easy to take photos 🚧 Recommended route Counterclockwise around the island➡️Island Bridge➡️Coastal Reef Trail➡️Red Plank Road & Large Lawn➡️Coastal Stone Steps & Internet Celebrity Lighthouse➡️Lonely Big Tree➡️Internet Celebrity Big Tree➡️Music Lawn 🌈 Photo location ✅ Island Bridge After entering the scenic area, walk to the island. First, you need to pass a long corridor bridge. Looking back on the bridge, you can take a picture of the city view on the sea. ✅ Coastal Reef Trail Most of the photo locations on Wheat Island are on the back of the island. You need to walk along the coastal trail for about 10 minutes. ✅ Five Trees Hill Internet Celebrity Big Tree Navigate to "Qingdao Marine Corrosion Research Institute of Iron and Steel Research Institute", opposite. This internet celebrity lonely big tree is very popular. It grows on the hillside, with lush and lovely branches and leaves... ✅ Lonely Tree After taking photos of the "Five Trees", facing the hill, walk forward from the left hand, pass the rest area, turn left and go down, you will see it. ❤️ Wheat Island Tips 1⃣ Pets are not allowed, but aerial photography is allowed. 2⃣ Be sure to check the weather before departure, good weather is very photogenic. 3⃣ If you want to watch the sunset, it is recommended to go there at four or five o'clock in the afternoon. The wind is sometimes strong at night, so it is best to bring a jacket 📌 Location: Maidao Road, Zhonghan Street, Laoshan District. 💰 Tickets: Free 🚗 Transportation 👉 Self-driving: There is no parking space at the entrance of Wheat Island. You can navigate to "Silver Sea World" parking lot. It is difficult to park during peak tourist season. 👉 Bus: 225, 232, 37, 304, 415 Donghai Middle Road Maidao Road Get off, walk 4 minutes 👉 Metro: Line 2 Maidao Station, if you walk to Wheat Island, it is about 1.5 kilometers away. You can take bus 415 or 37