Discover the history of this iconic beverage at this museum which displays Coca-Cola artifacts from more than 100 years ago. And as your visit here will probably make you quite thirsty, take advantage of the unique opportunity to try the more than 100 drinks made by the Coke company.

Known as the "Flower Sea in Eastern Garden," Zhongshan Park transforms itself through the seasons: cherry blossoms in spring, a lantern show in summer, and a chrysanthemum festival in autumn draw crowds from near and far. The west side, home to a family-friendly zoo, also offers a mini-train, bumper cars, and a merry-go-round.

Tianzifang captures the soul of old Shanghai within a maze of narrow, stone-paved lanes. This regenerated corner of the former French Concession has become a bohemian enclave, where art galleries, craft workshops and intimate cafés occupy renovated shikumen houses. Wandering these alleys offers a welcome contrast to the city's modern skyline, revealing a more human-scale and creative side of this Chinese megalopolis.

First held in 1991, the Qingdao International Beer Festival has grown into Asia’s largest beer event. Every August, starting on the second Sunday of the month, the festival kicks off and runs for 16 days in the city’s Shilaoren National Tourism Resort. This sprawling 35-hectare 'Beer City' is built specifically for the occasion, where beer lovers from all over the world come together. While you can always grab a Tsingtao Beer in Qingdao, nothing compares to the carnival buzz of the festival. Expect a fun mix of live music, international brews, and plenty of opportunities to sample the local favourite—Tsingtao Beer, of course. One quirky Qingdao tradition to note: fresh beer is often sold in plastic bags. So, don’t be surprised when you see people strolling the streets with a bag of beer in hand. It's all part of the fun.