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Qingdao Tour of Small
Qingdao Island
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The Small
Qingdao Island lies to the southeast of Zhan Bridge, in Qingdao
Bay, and is an important resort of the Qingdao Coastal Scenic Area.
It is a great place to enjoy ocean views and to soak up an island
atmosphere. At one time Small Qingdao Island was an isolated island
about 720 meters (787 yards) off shore but in the 1940s a seawall
was built, connecting it to the mainland. The island is shaped like
a qin (an ancient Chinese musical instrument), and when the waves
'slap' the shoreline, the sound is similar to that of the instrument
being played, leading to its local name of 'Qin Island'.
The island is famous for its unspoiled natural scenery,
which includes steep rocky outcrops, and a variety of trees, such as
cherries, pomegranates and hibiscus. Visitors can either walk along
the coastline to enjoy the gentle ocean breeze, and to admire the
incredible scenery, or sit on the beach to watch and listen to the
gentle waves roll in. There are also statues and pavilions that can
be viewed at various locations. This all makes for a delightful
island to visit.
Another famous island attraction that adds to the
glamour of Small Qingdao Island is the 'beacon'. It was built by the
Germans in 1900 and stands 15.5 meters (51 feet) tall. It is built
in the shape of an octagon and constructed from white marble. In the
sunlight, the tower shines as white as snow while at night the light
at the top sparkles like a ruby, guiding ships safely into the bay.
When viewed from the sea, the beacon's light flickers and appears to
be floating on the waves. The local people consider it to be one of
the ten top scenes of Qingdao and call this view 'Floating Light on
the Qin Island'.
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