A charming international cultural enclave is yours to discover and explore at the Badaguan Scenic Area in the lively city of Qingdao in China’s Shandong province. The city itself is home to an alluring array of attractions betst experienced from a quality hotel in Qingdao such as the Copthorne Hotel Qingdao. With world-class hospitality and luxury interiors, this stylish Qingdao hotel makes expert service its sole mission in the leisure industry. Take a relaxing stroll down the quaint streets of the Badaguan Scenic Area (the eight great passes) that is dotted with historical mansions fashioned in the styles of various European and other nations, which makes it a popular spot for wedding photography. Originally the residential area for the German expatriate population during Qingdao’s tenure as a German protectorate, these charming mansions are elegant monuments amidst pristine batches of trees that provide ample shade. Large swathes of flowers provide bursts of colour, which has earned Badaguan a secondary moniker of Hua Jie, which translates to “flower area”. An intriguing locale that is perfect for an afternoon excursion with the kids or a partner, Badaguan is a niche of cosmopolitan import that should not be missed during your travels to Qingdao.
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and hopes to visit them all someday.
