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Qingdao Aquarium, Public aquarium in Huiquan Bay, China

The Qingdao Aquarium features four exhibition halls connected by tunnels, spanning 10,000 square meters along the Yellow Sea coast of Shandong Province.

Founded by educator Cai Yuanpei in 1930 and opened in 1932, this establishment holds the distinction of being China's first public aquarium.

The main building incorporates traditional Chinese fortress architecture elements while housing extensive marine life exhibitions and educational programs.

The facility operates daily from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with seasonal admission fees of 130 yuan from April to October and 110 yuan from November to March.

The aquarium maintains a specimen hall containing over 20,000 marine specimens representing more than 1,950 species, making it China's only marine-focused collection.

Location: Qingdao

Part of: Qingdao Underwater World

Website: http://qdunderwaterworld.com

GPS coordinates: 36.05686,120.33597

Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:39

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