In Qingdao in May, the sea breeze is just right and the light and shadow are bright.
As the 20th China Film Huabiao Awards were held in Qingdao, the charm of this city, known as the "Capital of Film", became particularly eye-catching during this May Day holiday.
If you are planning to "travel with the movies" at the moment, then Qingdao Polar Ocean Park is definitely a good place not to be missed. It is the filming location for many movies such as "Ocean Paradise", "Love Bank", "Moby Dick", etc. Here you can experience the same kind of "movie romance".
In order to make your game more enjoyable, we have compiled an in-depth game guide for you.
Preparation before traveling: Know the information in advance
Opening hours: During the May Day holiday, which lasts from now until May 5, the park has specially extended its opening hours. You can enjoy the 12 hours of fun from early morning until night.
The nightclub is also open, so don’t miss the bright night view.
Passenger flow forecast: It is very popular during the holidays and it is expected that the number of tourists in a single day will reach a new high.
It is recommended that you leave as early as possible to avoid the peak admission time of 9:30-11:00 am.
Important information on ticketing information: It is strongly recommended to make reservations through official channels in advance to avoid waiting in line at the venue.
You can pay attention to whether there is a "park + Ferris wheel" combined ticket discount.
Core tour route: from ocean wonders to coastal skyline
In order to allow you to check in efficiently, we have specially designed a play route, which is: "classic must-sees + new internet celebrities".
First, in the morning period, from 9:00 to 12:00, there is a tour of classic venues and movie scenes.
The first station you arrive at is the Polar Hall. Start your ocean trip based on the pictures presented in "Ocean Paradise".
The cute penguins, polar bears and other polar animals here are the favorites of families with children.
The second site is the Deep Sea Fantasy Museum, which not only provides a place for people to watch rare fish, but is also the source of inspiration for the mysterious underwater world in films such as "Ocean".
During the holiday period, there are up to 8 mermaid performances with beautiful and moving scenery every day. Remember to pay attention to the specific times of the performances.
This stop is the 5D dynamic experience hall. Before officially watching the movie, you can experience a dynamic movie that makes people feel immersed in the movie, as a warm-up before the start of the upcoming movie tour.
2. Noon (12:00-14:00): Flexible dining and staggered viewing times
There is a situation called "Lunch Time:" that describes the situation of the associated designated object. This situation is that there are many different restaurants in the park, and there are also many snack stalls, and these restaurants and snack stalls combined are enough to solve the specific needs of lunch.
You can also choose to bring your own light meals and take a break in the rest area.
Watch the "Sea Cetacean Show": This is the highlight of the entire trip.
During this holiday period, the number of performances performed by beluga whales and dolphins is extremely intensive, with 8 performances scheduled on May 2.
It is recommended that you pay attention to the broadcast in the park or follow the mini program, and be flexible to choose a show with relatively few people to watch, so as to reduce the time spent queuing.
In the afternoon and into the evening, from 14 to 18 o'clock, there will be new landmark check-ins and romantic performing arts activities.
The fourth stop is the Qingdao Polar Sea Ferris Wheel. This is a starring role that you absolutely cannot miss during your trip!
This Ferris wheel is the background of many movie shots and the performance venue of the "Movie Love Carnival". It has become a new landmark of Qingdao Binhai Cultural Tourism.
The extraordinary special experience is to ride the Ferris wheel to high altitude, overlook the blue sea and blue sky of Jiaozhou Bay from a different perspective, and then feel the romance contained in the "City of Movies".
In the evening, as the sun sets, the scenery is particularly spectacular.
There is a check-in reminder: the facility called the Ferris wheel is open until 9 o'clock in the evening. You can go to other activities first, and then arrange the ride on the Ferris wheel around sunset, so that you can enjoy the day view and night view at one time.
4. Evening (18:00-21:00): Brilliant night view and feast of light and shadow
Stop 5: Coastal Light Show. When night falls, don’t leave in a hurry.
The Ferris wheel transforms into a huge light and shadow painting panel, holding a gorgeous light show, reflecting each other with the sparkling sea, becoming the most dazzling scenery of Qingdao's coastal area.
You can walk on the seaside trails around the park, enjoy the sea breeze, and use the illuminated Ferris wheel as the background to take the most beautiful travel photo.
Useful Tips: Make Your Journey Perfect
Flexible additional performances: The park will flexibly add "Sea Cetacean Show" and mermaid performances according to real-time passenger flow conditions, thereby reducing your waiting time.
Please pay attention to the announcement in the park or ask the staff.
Surrounding links: After the tour, you can walk along the wooden plank road by the sea to Shilaoren Beach, or go to the surrounding business district to have dinner and experience Qingdao's nightlife.
Transportation advice: During the holiday period, the traffic pressure around the scenic area is quite heavy. It is recommended to give priority to public transportation such as subways and buses.
If you are driving by yourself, please check the surrounding parking lots in advance.
This May Day, we are going to follow the lens of the movie and experience an unforgettable journey related to the ocean, light and shadow, and romance in Qingdao Polar Ocean Park.
Whether you want to relive the classic scenes in the movie or experience the dazzling new scenery under the Ferris wheel, Qingdao is waiting for you with its unique charm.
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