青岛海底世界Qingdao · Open daily 8:30 – 17:30
Walk Beneath the Sharks at Qingdao Underwater World
Beside the First Bathing Beach on Laiyang Road, Qingdao Underwater World leads you through a glowing Jellyfish Palace, past playful seals and penguins, into a fully transparent undersea tunnel where sharks and rays glide overhead — and on to the Ocean Theater’s mermaid and “Dancing with Sharks” shows. Plan the perfect visit: tickets, the one-way route, show times and honest traveler tips.
青岛海底世界The ocean, indoors
Qingdao’s Landmark Ocean Realm
On the rocky shore between Lu Xun Park and the First Bathing Beach, Qingdao Underwater World carries on a tradition that began in 1932 with the Qingdao Aquarium — China’s first public aquarium. Today’s complex gathers a Dream Jellyfish Palace, seal and penguin pools, rich marine specimen halls and a fully underground undersea museum whose transparent tunnel puts sharks, rays and shimmering schools of fish all around you.
The visiting route flows one way, from the neon glow of the Jellyfish Palace to the “living fossils” of the Freshwater Life Hall, with the Ocean Theater’s mermaid and diver shows timed through the day. Travelers rate it 4.7/5 across more than 26,000 Trip.com reviews and rank it #1 of 312 things to do in Qingdao on TripAdvisor — a perfect family outing and the city’s best rainy-day plan.
- Stroll the transparent tunnel as sharks and eagle rays pass overhead
- Watch the mermaid show and “Dancing with Sharks” at the Ocean Theater
- Meet thousands of jellyfish under the neon waves of the Dream Palace
Photo highlights
A Dive Through the Blue
What to see
Four Encounters You Cannot Miss
Dream Jellyfish Palace
Thousands of moon jellyfish pulsing through violet and amber light — the most photographed hall in the aquarium.
The Undersea Tunnel
A fully transparent walkway beneath the main tank — sharks overhead, eagle rays gliding by and schools of fish all around.
Ocean Theater Shows
The dreamy mermaid performance, the thrilling “Dancing with Sharks” diver show and underwater ballet, several times daily.
Marine Specimen Museum
A sperm whale, an ocean sunfish and a giant whale skeleton — the natural-history heart beside the live exhibits.
Plan your visit
Everything You Need Before You Go
Opening hours, the smartest way to time the one-way route and a few aquarium-smart tips make all the difference.
Opening hours
Open daily 8:30 – 17:30. Ticket windows stop selling at 17:00 and final admission is also at 17:00 — arrive by early afternoon to enjoy the full 3–5 hour route without rushing the shows.
Getting there
Metro Line 3 to People’s Hall or Huiquan Square, then a 10-minute shorefront walk to No. 2, Laiyang Road — or hop off any bus at Lu Xun Park. Roughly 15 minutes by taxi from Qingdao railway station.
Good to know
The route is strictly one-way — you enter on the south side of Laiyang Road and exit on the north, with no doubling back. Check the Ocean Theater show board on arrival, and come early on weekends to beat the crowds.
旅客評論
What Visitors Say About Underwater World
青島海底世界是一場引人入勝的水上冒險，提供獨特的視角一窺海洋奇觀。從踏入的那一刻起，您便會看到令人驚豔的海洋生物展示，包括色彩繽紛的魚類、優雅的海鰩，甚至還有活潑好動的海獅。最精彩的部分是令人印象深刻的海底隧道，在那裡……
我們與全家人及另一家人的朋友一同前往，非常喜歡這個地方——太棒了！我們玩得非常開心！也很喜歡外面的景色！
一個美妙的地方——全家人都很喜歡。海洋館有許多展廳，還有海鷗餵食遊船。價格實惠，我們強烈推薦。.
這個地方確實改善了很多。館內動線清楚，有指示牌指引方向，甚至還有英文標示。我推薦這個地方。.
非常適合家庭出遊的景點——我甚至因為屬馬而獲得了特別折扣。唯一的不滿是有時旅行團會讓這裡變得非常擁擠。（評論譯自泰文。）
“「海誓山盟」確實不負其作為海底世界招牌展區之名！它就在表演池的正對面——我們在表演開始前就到了，不停地拍照，還有許多情侶也在這裡拍攝情侶照。無論您看……
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Frequently Asked Questions
青島海底世界的開放時間是什麼？
水族館每日上午8：30至下午5：30開放。售票窗口於下午5：00停止售票，最後入場時間亦為下午5：00，因此若您想完整遊覽所有展廳、享受3至5小時的參觀時光，請於下午中段前抵達。.
青島海底世界門票多少錢？
國際旅客的線上票價自 US$24.90 起——約較 US$40.80 的現場購票價格優惠 38%——適用於包含碼頭觀光遊船或免費海上點心二選一的套票。另提供多次入場休閒卡，以及結合八大關、啤酒博物館與海底世界的青島全日市區導覽行程。.
How long should I spend at Qingdao Underwater World?
The recommended sightseeing time is 3–5 hours. The visiting route is strictly one-way — Dream Jellyfish Palace, Seal Hall, Marine Life Hall, Whale Hall, the undersea tunnel and finally the Freshwater Life Hall — so pace yourself and save time for the Ocean Theater performances.
How do I get to Qingdao Underwater World?
The aquarium sits at No. 2, Laiyang Road, Shinan District, right beside the First Bathing Beach and Lu Xun Park. Take Metro Line 3 to People’s Hall (Renmin Huitang) or Huiquan Square station and walk about 10 minutes along the shore, or ride any of the many buses that stop at Lu Xun Park. From Qingdao station it is roughly 15 minutes by taxi.
What is the visiting route inside the aquarium?
Enter from the south side of Laiyang Road and follow the one-way flow: Jellyfish Palace → Seal Hall → Marine Life Hall → Whale Hall → the fully underground Underwater World with its transparent tunnel → Freshwater Life Hall. You exit on the north side of Laiyang Road — you cannot double back, so enjoy each hall as you reach it.
Which shows and animals should I not miss?
Do not miss the “Dancing with Sharks” diver show and the dreamy mermaid performance at the Ocean Theater, the thousands of jellyfish in the Dream Jellyfish Palace, the sharks and rays passing overhead in the transparent tunnel, and rare “living fossils” such as the Chinese sturgeon and giant salamander in the Freshwater Life Hall. Show times are posted on the board at the theater — plan your loop around them.
Is Qingdao Underwater World good for kids and families?
Yes — it was named one of Trip.com’s “2026 Asia 100 – Family-friendly Attractions”. The one-way route is easy with a stroller, feeding sessions and interactive exhibits keep children engaged, and reviewers consistently call it a perfect family outing. Visit early on weekdays to avoid the biggest crowds.
準備好漫步於鯊魚之下了嗎？
在 Trip.com 以 $24.9 起預訂您的電子票——即時確認、當日預訂可用，且大多數日期可免費取消。.