The Germans built a signal station in Qingdao, and now it is a rotating observation deck, and the top of the mountain rotates overlooking the city of Qingdao. Coming to Qingdao to see the scenery of the whole city, the signal mountain park facing the north of the city and facing the sea must be the first choice. Signal Mountain Park is located in the Shinan District of Qingdao City, between Guanxiang Mountain and Qingdao Mountain, only 98 meters above sea level, and it takes only about 1 hour to walk around. The northern side of Signal Hill is bordered by the city, facing the sea, and climbing signal hill park can enjoy the city scenery and island scenery of Qingdao City.
Due to its location at the intersection of Longjiang Road, Longkou Road, Longhua Road, Longshan Road and Fulong Road, Signal Mountain Park is also known as Wulong Mountain. During the German occupation of Qingdao, Wulongshan was used as a commanding height, and a radio station was set up here to direct ships into the port. This urban commanding height became a link for the transmission of information, because it was also known as signal mountain, and it has been used to this day.
Nowadays, Signal Mountain has been set aside as a park, becoming the best platform for urban viewing and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Qingdao. Today, Signal Hill Park is open for free, and you can climb to the top of the mountain by appointment in advance and overlook the coastal city.
Just 15 minutes from the foot of Signal Hill, the garden is full of ancient trees and lush flowers, even in winter. Counterclockwise through the Beacon Tower, Lianxin Bridge, Five Dragon Pond, Tiannu Scattered Flowers, climb to the summit observation deck, down the waterfall, stone eagle, echo pavilion can be a complete tour. In the distance, you can see the long coastline, and the patches of Western buildings are covered with red roofs and green leaves. On one side is a magnificent view of the city, on the other side is a wide view of the sea.
At the top of Signal Hill, there is a spectacular building with three mushroom towers, and the red circular tower stands on the top of the mountain, looking like three giant mushrooms blooming in the mountain forest. This is one of Qingdao's landmarks and the symbol of Signal Mountain. Each of the three towers performs its own duties and functions differently. Building One is the Revolving Observation Building, Building Two is the Leisure Hall, and Building Three is the Microwave Station of the Post and Telecommunications Bureau. The three towers are of different heights, and the patchwork of mountainous terrain combines into a beautiful landscape.
In Building 1, there is a revolving viewing hall where visitors can enjoy afternoon tea while overlooking the city at a 360-degree perspective. The rotating observation deck rotates every 20 minutes, allowing visitors to enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Qingdao from the inside. In the distance is the location of Qingdao's landmark trestle, and the beautiful coastline is the headband of the city's flowing, dotted with exotic urban landscapes. Little Qingdao, Little Fish Mountain, the german governor's residence, Christ Church... The most popular attraction in Qingdao's urban area can be seen at the Signal Mountain Revolving Observation Deck.
It is recommended that you can come to the Signal Mountain Revolving Observation Tower in the sunny season, and the clear coastline, red tiles and green leaves of the building scenery is gorgeous.
Even a hundred years ago, the area around Signal Hill was also a gathering place for celebrities, and at the foot of the mountain there was a well-preserved German governor's residence and a large number of Western-style bungalows. With the broadest view of Qingdao, Signal Mountain offers a glimpse of the coastal scenery and the cityscape, and is a must-see attraction in Qingdao.
Entrance ticket to the Rotating Observation Tower: 10 yuan