An ocean view room at Intima Sea Seaview B&B. [Photo/WeChat account: Shinanly]

History enthusiasts head to No 27 Guangxi Road's Fanhua Boutique Villa, a 1900 German commercial building. Its red-brick structure and period furniture offer a step back into Qingdao's past.

The Fanhua Boutique Villa resembles a European castle. [Photo/WeChat account: Shinanly]

These properties, each located just a few steps from the sea, showcase Qingdao's beautiful autumn scenery and historic charm.