Luxun Park (鲁迅公园), located in Qingdao, is one of the city’s most distinctive coastal parks, offering a harmonious blend of natural beauty and garden artistry. Stretching for 2 kilometers along a narrow bedrock coastline, the park extends eastward to the Qingdao Aquarium and the No. 1 Bathing Beach. The park’s landscape is adorned with red reefs, clear blue waters, lush green pines, winding paths, and charming pavilions, creating an enchanting and picturesque setting. A leisurely stroll along the seaside trail, listening to the waves crashing against the shore, or climbing up to a pavilion on the rocks to gaze out at the vast ocean, provides a serene and delightful experience.
Table of Contents
- Basic Information
- Location and Transportation
- Highlights of Luxun Park
- Vlog about Lu Xun Park
- Attractions near Qingdao Luxun Park
Basic Information
| Estimated Length of Tour | 1 hour |
| Ticket Price | Free |
| Opening Hours | 24 hours a day throughout the year |
| Telephone Number | 0086-0532-82860760 |
Location and Transportation
Luxun Park is located at 1 Qinyu Road in Shinan District, Qingdao, Shandong Province. It is the premier attraction within the Huiquan Scenic Area of Qingdao. To get there, you can choose one of the following ways:
Bus: Take bus 6, 26, 202, 214, 228, 304, 316, or 411 Loop Line and get off at Luxun Park Stop (鲁迅公园站).
Metro: The closest metro station to the Luxun Park (鲁迅公园) is the People’s Hall (人们会堂) on line 3 and line 4. After getting out of the station from Exit D, walk about 500 meters to the south to reach the park.
Highlights of Luxun Park
Historical background
During the German occupation of Qingdao, coastal windbreak forests were established along various capes and slopes. By 1903, black pines were planted annually on the northern side of Huiquan Bay, coinciding with the construction of the No. 1 Bathing Beach. This beach became a summer resort for European businessmen from Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Southeast Asia. The black pine forest on the northwest side of the beach became a popular spot for tourists seeking shade and scenic views. During the first Japanese occupation in 1929, the black pine forest area was renamed “Shubin Park.” After Qingdao was reclaimed by the Chinese government, it was renamed “Seaside Park.” The park was then designed by the Qingdao Public Works Bureau, with renowned horticulturist Mr. Ge Jingying leveraging the natural coastal environment to create a picturesque park.
Beautiful Scenery
Entering Luxun Park through the main gate, visitors are greeted by a stone path leading downwards to a statue of Lu Xun, standing prominently in the center of a circular flowerbed. Flanked by rows of green pines, the path opens up to reveal rugged reefs and the vast ocean. The upper parts of the reefs are reddish-brown, while the lower parts are grayish-brown, creating a striking contrast against the blue sea. The base of the reefs is covered with hardy oysters, and the sandy areas are dotted with various shells. Many visitors find themselves drawn to the reefs, picking up colorful shells and seaweed washed ashore by the waves, rather than simply walking along the paths.
Winding Stone Paths
The winding stone paths of the park offer a unique charm, with their twists and turns, ups and downs. On one side, dense pine forests provide shade and a refreshing scent, while on the other side, rugged reefs stand steadfast against the waves. The paths occasionally lead to stone steps and Western-style pavilions at corners, inviting visitors to pause and enjoy the view. Sitting on the reefs, watching the waves rise and fall, is a serene experience. The distant sea is dotted with sails and flocks of seabirds, adding to the park’s allure and leaving visitors enchanted by the natural beauty.
