Zhanqiao Pier in Qingdao (Qianhai Zhanqiao)

Zhanqiao Pier in Qingdao is also called Qianhai Zhanqiao. It is in the south seashore of Qingdao and to the north of Qingdao Gulf, and in the opposite of downtown Qingdao. The north part of Zhanqiao Pier is connected together with Zhongshan Road, which is a very important landmark in Qingdao.

Zhan Qiao Pier is viewed in the eyes of many as the official symbol of Qingdao as it was made famous by being placed on the label of the Tsingtao Brewery beer bottles and the front of cans.Also in the vicinity of Zhan Qiao Pier is the small Qingdao Island (Xiao Qingdao), the Qingdao Navy Museum, and many neighborhoods featuring German colonial architecture. The coastline lights up at night with spotlights on nearby buildings and several neon billboards.

Zhanqiao Pier began to be built in 18th year during the Guangxu Period (1892). It is the earliest known dock in Qingdao. Since then it was rebuilt twice in 1931 and 1985. The pier is 8 meters wide and 440 meters long. There is half-round dam to the south of the pier. There is an octagonal pavilion with two floors; this pavilion is named the Huilan Pavilion. The appearance of the Zhanqiao Pier is like a long dragon lying on the sea. It is as though the pier was entering the sea.

Standing alongside the Zhanqiao Pier, you can see huge waves beating the dam. When you are inside the pavilion, there is the great hall to appreciate the view. In autumn, the west dam has the best view. When the waves hit the bank, the view is very magnificent. You can find clams on the seashore. Recent years, Qingdao has opened a movement for seagulls. When the see is quiet in autumn and winter, over one thousand seagull’s fly into the gulf, this is a view to be admired in itself. On the north of the sea bank there is a park called Zhanqiao Park. In the park, pines are very big and grass is a luscious green. The corridor and stone chairs all match with each other very well. At night, the lights in the park are very gorgeous and it makes for a nice evening walk.

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