Tianhou Temple (Qingdao Folk Museum)
青岛天后宫 · Qīngdǎo Tiānhòu Gōng
The oldest building complex in central Qingdao, a Ming-era temple to Mazu, goddess of the sea, facing the bay near Zhanqiao Pier and now a small folk museum.
Booking requiredBring your passport45 minutes
Tip
A quick, quiet stop on the seafront walk between Zhanqiao Pier and Xiaoqingdao. Incense and offerings are real; walk around the altars, not in front of worshippers.
- Opening hours
- About 09:00–17:30 (April–October) and 09:00–17:00 (November–March), last entry 30 min before closing; closed one day a week (usually Monday) To be confirmed
- Price
- Free
- How to book
- Free timed real-name booking, only via Meituan (search 青岛天后宫) or the QR code at the gate; ask staff if your passport is not accepted online. To be confirmed Could not get tickets? Tell us what you need
- Getting there
- Qingdao Railway Station (Line 3), about 10 min walk; a few minutes east of Zhanqiao Pier
- Address in Chinese
- 山东省青岛市市南区太平路19号
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