A major Chinese seaport city, Qingdao lies across from Shandong Peninsula. Set amidst the backdrop of the Yellow Sea, the city is also an industrial centre and is home to a naval base as well. Rich in history, it has a number of attractions worth visiting including Qingdao’s botanical garden, zoo, naval museum, hill fort ruins and sculpture museum. Those travelling with the family and in search of a place to spend a fun filled day out should definitely head to Underwater World Qingdao.
Noted for being the country’s first public aquarium, this popular attraction can be found on Huiquan Bay in the province of Shandong. Featuring open architecture style design, interactive elements and not forgetting a vast and diverse range of marine life from around the world, the aquarium provides a memorable experience, which is both thrilling and educational.
Situated near the well known bathing beach 1, Underwater World Qingdao has such fascinating sections as the inter-tidal zones where you can view a range of marine species of all shapes, sizes and colours; sea urchins, arthropods, crabs, turtles, molluscs and starfish to name a few.
As you explore the aquarium you will come across an underwater tunnel that provides spectacular views of marine life including sharks! Home to more than 20,000 specimens inclusive of rare and endangered species, the Specimen Hall of Marine Life also features marine creatures from China.
Designed to mimic the environment of a tropical rainforest, the Freshwater Fish Centre is where you can view a variety of jellyfish as well as such marine life as Chinese sturgeons, angelfish, giant salamanders and the arapaima of South America. Offering plenty of family fun and entertainment, the aquarium also has a number of thrilling shows that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. The Mermaid Show, the Underwater Ballet and Dancing with Sharks are among the shows that will both enthral and captivate.
Copthorne Hotel Qingdao makes an ideal base for those in search of hotels in China from which to explore the city. This centrally located property is part of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels China which has a variety of Greater China hotels located in a number of key cities around the country.
Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+