Metro
Qingdao metro operates line 1, line 2, line 3, line 8, line 11 and line 13 nowadays. Qingdao metro line 1 travels between North Railway Station and Dongguozhuang, covering Qingdao Agricultural University, North Coach Station, Zunyi Road and Yongnian Road. Qingdao metro line 3 links North Railway Station and Qingdao Railway Station, operating from 06:15 to 21:30 at intervals of 7-8 minutes daily. Metro line 2 covers 22km (13mi) and links Licungongyuan and Zhiquanlu via 18 stations. Line 8 links Jiaozhou North Railway Station and North Railway Station. Line 11 connects Qiangushan and Miaolinglu. Line 13 runs between Jinggangshanlu and Dongjiakou Railway Station in the northeast-southwest direction.
See metro maps for reference.
Public Bus
city bus
In the Public BusBecause of its hilly terrain, few people use bicycles or motorcycles in the city. Consequently, the public bus is the main vehicle.
Standard bus fare is CNY1; fare on an air-conditioned bus is CNY2. If you pay by transportation card (Qindaotong in Chinese), passengers can enjoy a 20% discount.
Many bus routes run along the coast including Nos. 26, 304, 317, 321, and the Tourism Special Line 802 from west to east of the city and pass through major sightseeing places such as the Zhan Bridge (Zhan Qiao), Luxun Park, Bathing Beach, Badaguan, etc.
Taxi
More than 10,000 taxis are serving in the city, so it is quite convenient to travel by taxi. For short trips, most drivers would charge by meter. However, they prefer a flat rate for certain long-distance travels. In this case, it is best to negotiate for a fixed price before departing. The charging standard below is for your reference:
Flag-down Rate CNY9 for the first 3km (2mi)
Charge within 6km (4mi) CNY1.4/km
Charge between 6-35km (4-22mi) CNY2.1/km
Charge between 35-100km (22-62mi) CNY3.5/km
Charge for a distance beyond 100km (62mi) CNY3.85/km
Ferryboat
ferry terminal
Ferries in Pier For Huangdao
The ferryboat between the Old City and Huangdao enhances the ties between the two sides of Jiaozhou Bay. It takes twenty to thirty minutes to reach Huangdao. The first departure is at 6:30, the last at 21:00. The interval is twenty minutes, and the fare for the ordinary boat is CNY7. The high-speed boat is CNY 9.5.
For Xuejia Island (Anzi Dock)
Ordinary Boat: The first departure is at 06:40 and the last at 19:10. The interval is thirty minutes and the fare is CNY 10.
High-speed Boat: The first departure is at 7:15, the last at 18:15. The interval is thirty minutes and the fare is CNY 12.
For Zhucha Island
The ferry heads for Zhucha Island from the high-speed ferryboat port at 08:30 and returns at 15:30 every Saturday and Sunday. A single trip takes about thirty minutes and CNY 25.
Xuejia Island – Zhucha Island
The boarding port is the Xuejia Island high-speed ferryboat port, and a single trip ticket is CNY 20.
Related Link : Qingdao Cruise
Sightseeing Boat
Visitors can take the boat to enjoy Qingdao Bay, Zhan Bridge, the Naval Museum, Luxun Park, and other scenic spots. A single ride takes about thirty minutes and costs CNY 30. The boarding ports are Feiyang Port (west of Zhan Bridge) or Shengshi Port (east of Zhan Bridge, close to the Naval Museum).
Another sightseeing boat, “The Blue Sea Pearl” departs from the Olympic Sailing Center at 10:30 and 15:00. It takes visitors to enjoy the scenery at Badaguan, No. 1 Bathing Beach, Zhan Bridge, Small Qingdao Island, etc. The ticket fare is CNY 80.