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Designated 2024

Qingdao Olympic Sailing Centre & Underwater World

青岛市奥帆海洋文化旅游区

Shandong, Qingdao★ 4.5Designated 2024·35.9182°N, 120.4639°E

Ticket Price

Olympic Sailing Center Free (Ocean World CNY 120)

Duration

3 to 5 hours

Rating

4.5 / 5.0

Designated

2024

About Qingdao Olympic Sailing Centre & Underwater World

Set on Fushan Bay, the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Centre was the venue for the sailing events of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Today it is a vibrant waterfront hub for sailing, marine culture and coastal recreation.

Highlights

The 2008 Olympic sailing venue with marina and the Qingdao Underwater World aquarium; seaside promenade and the May Wind sculpture.

Suggested Route

Walk the Olympic Sailing Centre pier, then visit Underwater World at Xiaoqingdao; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Try Qingdao beer, seafood (pijiuyu) and clams; stay along the seafront or in Qingdao city.

Facilities

Marina walkways, aquarium facilities, restrooms, accessible boardwalks and signage.

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

Metro to Fushansuo Station (Line 2) or May Fourth Square (Lines 2/3); ~10 km from Qingdao Railway Station; ~18 km from Qingdao North HSR Station; ~50 km from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.

Reservation

Outdoor areas free; Underwater World & activities ticketed. Online booking via official site/WeChat recommended.

Ticket Price

Olympic Sailing Center Free (Ocean World CNY 120 (≈ $17))

Address

Shandong Province Qingdao City City Nan District Xinhui Road No. 1

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

青岛市奥帆海洋文化旅游区

山东省青岛市市南区新会路1号

Shandong Province Qingdao City City Nan District Xinhui Road No. 1

35.9182, 120.4639

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