No. 1 Bathing Beach

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Qingdao's Number one bathing beach is situated at Huiquan bay. The beach is 580 meters long and 40 meters wide. It is surrounded on three sides by green mountains. Modern facilities and traditional Chinese villas complement each other to conjure up a picturesque landscape.

The unique beach, known for its slightly inclining stretches of fine-sand slopes and calm waters, is among the best of all bathing beaches in Qingdao. Because of the water waves'unrelenting work on the rocks around the bay, the rocks were reduced to fine sands. Over time they built up along the beach and eventually developed into a beach full of silver-colored sands. The 580-meter-long and 40-meter-wide beach stretches far into the sea. The waves that enter the bay lose their strength having been subdued by the shield of mountains around the bay. And a calm water area is thus formed with the gentle bay waves measuring only about one meter high. The calm waters make it ideal for water-based activities. There are a total of 53 bathing compartments both on and under the ground of the beach. The bathing compartments above are partitioned by wood in a colonial German style, while the 2000-m²compartments beneath are styled up with overhead windows for lighting. There is a large lounge room for swimmers, where refreshments are served. Other public services at the beach include information desks, shower rooms, public toilet and so on. No,1 Bathing Beach runs at a capacity of 200,000 swimmers.

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The cool water temperature from July to end of September is ideal for swimmers to have a dip at the No.1 Bathing Beach. No. 1 Bathing Beach is also a good tourism destination in other seasons.

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There are direct bus services to No.1 Bathing Beach: buses of No. 6 、26

There are direct bus services to No.1 Bathing Beach: buses of No. 6 、26 、214 、220、 223、 304、 311 、312、 316 、321 、501、 801 and 802.

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1) Other tourist interest spots close to No1. Bathing Beach: Luxun Park, Huiquan Square, Xiaoyushan Park, the former residence of Kangyouwei and China Navy Museum.

2) There are six bathing beaches in Qingdao. Admissions to some of the beaches are free, some are not. Of the six bathing beaches, No.1 Bathing Beach is the best. The six bathing beaches around the Wharf are being featured in publicity pamphlets to promote Qingdao. The Old Rock Man Beach renowned for its crystal-clear water is also worth visiting. Admissions to the other four beaches are free.

3) While other cities in China are under the spell of heat from July to September every year, Qingdao’s cool and agreeable weather conditions offer you an escape from that heat. Thousands of people swarm to the city for sightseeing and swimming during that time. They bask in the beautiful sunlight, breathe in the fresh air, and welcome the sea breezes. The charming beaches of Qingdao bring endless joy to the tourists. The number of tourists starts to decline towards later summer, but the No.1 Bathing Beach is always busy, even in wintertime. Many swimming lovers will brace the chilly wind and jump into the icy water for a swim here in winter.

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