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Shangri-La Qingdao
Qingdao, China · Shangri-La · High Luxury
Shangri-La Qingdao opened in 1997 and then expanded in 2008 with the Valley Wing addition, deliberately timed to serve competitors and officials during the Beijing Olympics sailing events, which were staged at Qingdao's Fushan Bay, the only Olympic venue in the city. With 686 rooms, the property remains one of the largest luxury hotels on China's northeastern coast.
- 686 rooms
- Opened 1997
- Neighborhood: Shinan District
- Rooms from 405 sq ft (38 m²)
About Shangri-La Qingdao
- Qingdao was a German concession from 1898 to 1914 and still shows it: Gothic churches, colonial villas, and Tsingtao Brewery from 1903, a beer tradition no other major Chinese city shares.
- Badaguan, a short reach from the Shinan District house, is a quiet enclave of 24 streets named after mountain passes, each planted with a different tree, and listed as a national-grade scenic zone.
- Entry-level rooms start at 405 sq ft (38 m²).
History
Opened in 1997 as one of Shangri-La's early properties in China, the hotel expanded with the $62 million Valley Wing addition in 2008, bringing the total to 686 rooms ahead of Qingdao hosting the Olympic sailing events. Renovated in 2007-2008, it blends contemporary Asian design with the city's maritime heritage as a former German concession port.
The setting
Situated on Xianggang Middle Road in the Shinan District business center, close to May Fourth Square, The MIXC mall, and seafront attractions like Badaguan and No.1 Bathing Beach, offering city or ocean views.
Restaurants and bars
- Shang Palace — Restaurant · Cantonese
- The Flying Catch — Restaurant · Mediterranean
- Cafe Yum — Café · All-day dining
Experiences
- Local seafood and Tsingtao Beer dining — Sumptuous seafood and Tsingtao Beer served across 3 restaurants.
- Qingdao seafront and scenic spots — Close to Badaguan, No.1 Bathing Beach and Zhanqiao Pier, reached by subway from May 4th Square stations.
- The MIXC shopping — One of the larger shopping malls in China, located close to the hotel.
Amenities
- indoor pool
- fitness center
- full-service spa
- sauna/steam room
- executive lounge
- tennis court
- kids club/babysitting
- butler service
- Hot tub
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide recognition (2026)
- Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice
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