Qingdao has many unique products, mainly seafood and souvenirs. Tsingtao beer is well-known, as well as Laoshan green stones, dried seafood, shell carvings, etc., which can be purchased in commercial circles or shopping malls and supermarkets. If you are on a self driving trip, you can buy some seafood and continue the coastal style at home.
Tsingtao Beer
Tsingtao Beer is synonymous with Qingdao. Drinking bulk beer is not enough, and you can also bring a few cans home. Among them, the recommended Tsingtao Beer "Fengguang Can" is 500ml per can. Unlike ordinary Tsingtao Beer, its can packaging is engraved with the most famous scenic spots in Qingdao, with a unique and commemorative style, suitable for collection or gifting to friends and family.
It is recommended to buy ordinary cans from the first brewery at the Qingdao Beer Museum or the business department of Dengzhou Road Brewery. Supermarkets such as Metro AG and RT Mart are also available, with guaranteed quality.
Seafood
Qingdao is surrounded by the sea on three sides, with a rich variety of seafood, usually dried seafood such as squid shreds (dried), fish slices, shrimp skin, etc. The taste is authentic and well packaged for easy carrying, making it very suitable for gift giving and self preservation. Dry goods are recommended to be purchased in such large supermarkets as McKeller, Wal Mart, Liqun and Carrefour, with guaranteed quality; Fresh seafood can be purchased at Nanshan Market, Sifang Road Market, and other places, with a variety of varieties and relatively affordable prices. However, when purchasing, it is also necessary to negotiate more and pay attention to whether it is sufficient.
Local specialty shops in scenic areas such as piers and near stations may raise prices and be careful not to be slaughtered.
. It is best to inform the store in advance if you need to pack for a long distance, and they will help with bagging and boxing, which can last for 1-2 days.Shell souvenirs
Coastal cities always have high-quality and affordable handicrafts in the shape of seafood. Shell necklaces, shell wind chimes, shell carvings, conch coral ornaments, etc. can be purchased at coastal stalls or commercial streets. On the coastal boardwalk, such as the May Fourth Square area, there are many vendors selling seashells for about 2-10 yuan per piece, which are affordable but not exquisite enough. The Qingdao Shell Carving Factory on Yan'an Third Road offers exquisite and high-end shell carvings for purchase.
Tea
Qingdao tea is also very famous. Among the local teas, Laoshan green tea and Jiaonan tea are the two most famous factions, which are quite popular among the locals. Besides green tea, black tea, Pu erh tea, oolong tea, and even white tea and black tea are becoming increasingly popular. Especially suitable for drinking black tea in winter, compared with southern black tea, Qingdao black tea has a more transparent color and a richer taste.
Qingdao tea houses are mainly located in Shinan District, China, especially in the Tea Art Street where the fragrance is wafting throughout the four seasons. When traveling to Qingdao for leisure, you can sit in tea houses and experience Qingdao tea culture; You can also buy some tea leaves to make souvenirs.
Sorghum malt
Sorghum malt is a traditional famous brand of soft candy in Qingdao, known for its combination of "elasticity, toughness, and softness". It does not stick to the teeth when eaten and is sweet and refreshing. It is sold in supermarkets and has a shelf life of one year.