XiaoQingdao Island

Located to the southeast of Zhanqiao Bridge, XiaoQingdao Island is a pleasant little peninsular. Viewed from the sky, the island is shaped like an ancient lute, and hence is also called Lute Island. The elevation of this lovely island is only about 17 meters with an area of only 0.012 square kilometers.

The island has a little park, a few small cafes and a white lighthouse. It is a good area for a brief stroll, giving good views of the Huilangge Pavilion, the rusting submarine and destroyer of the Naval Museum, and, if the weather is right, the nearby Yellow Island (Huangdao) nestling in mists. 

The most noticeable building in the island is the white octagonal light house constructed by German in 1900, standing high among beautiful rock and green trees. It was made of white marble. It has a height of about 15 meter and it was put into use in 1915. Inside of the house, on the top, there is a reflector with a range of 12 sea miles to give directions to all the ships passing here. After liberation, the tower was repaired and restored. When it becomes dark, "Light's reflection drifts around the Qin Island" is one of the 10 best scenes in Qingdao City formed by the light and shadows reflected on the surface of the sea.

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