Located on the west side of the First Seawater Bathing Beach, Qingdao Underwater World is a themed venue showcasing the underwater environment and marine life. Here, you can not only observe many live marine animals and biological specimens but also enjoy spectacular underwater performances, making it an ideal destination for family visits.
Starting at the Dream Jellyfish Palace, you will witness thousands of jellyfish displaying their splendor under the illumination of lights. Then, proceed to the seal pavilion to see the charming seals, sea lions, and penguins. In the richly collected Marine Specimen Hall, you can view various marine life specimens such as sperm whales, swordfish, and sea turtles.
Next, the fully underground ‘Underwater World’ hall will provide you with a 360-degree underwater visual experience. You can walk through the transparent underwater tunnel, feeling the fish swimming around you, or watch tropical fish like clownfish swimming around corals through cylindrical tanks. The real underwater performances in the Marine Theater are also very popular, where you can enjoy thrilling ‘Man and Shark Dance’ and the beautiful and dreamy ‘Mermaid’ performances, sometimes also witnessing humorous skits performed by divers underwater.
After learning about marine life, you can end your visit at the Freshwater Life Hall to see rare freshwater creatures such as arapaima, Chinese sturgeon, and baby fish, and admire the grace of these ‘living fossils’. There are multiple exhibition halls in Qingdao Underwater World, and the visiting route is one-way, with no return path. Enter from the south entrance on Laiyang Road and exit from the north side of Laiyang Road.
Recommended route: Jellyfish Palace – Seal Pavilion – Marine Life Hall – Whale Hall – Underwater World – Freshwater Life Hall (one-way visit, no return). Opening hours from October 8th to December 31st, 08:30-16:30. Performance times: Dream Mermaid Performance: 9:30/10:15/14:00/14:45, Man and Shark Dance Performance: 11:00/12:00/15:30.
Preferential policies: Elderly: Free for those 70 years old and above with ID; Discount for those aged 60-69 with ID. Children: Free for those under 1.2 meters or under 6 years old with household registration book accompanied by an adult; Discount for those between 1.2 meters and 1.4 meters tall. Disabled: Discount with valid disability certificate. Military personnel: Discount with officer’s certificate. High-level talents: Discount with Shandong Hui Talent Card. Students: Full-time primary, middle, and high school students (excluding adult education graduate students) can purchase student tickets with student IDs, and students under 18 can also use ID cards, household registration books, or student IDs. Retired military officers: Discount with retirement certificate. Veterans: Discount with valid documents. Additional notes: Subject to the on-site announcements of the scenic spot on the day.
Service Facilities Parking Lot:
【Qingdao Underwater World Parking Lot】Reference price: 2 yuan/hour in the off-season; 7 yuan/hour in the peak season; Address: Qingdao Underwater World; Spaces: Approximately 100; Subject to on-site public notice at the scenic spot.
Luggage Storage:
Reference price: Subject to on-site public notice at the scenic spot; Address: Exit of Qingdao Underwater World.
Restrooms:
Multiple restrooms are located within Qingdao Underwater World, near the exit of the Marine Life Pavilion, the fourth basement hall, the second basement exhibition area, the first basement mall, and near the parking lot, all marked with conspicuous signs.
Qingdao Underwater World
Located on the west side of the First Seawater Bathing Beach, Qingdao Underwater World is a themed v[...]
