Guangxingli is a restored li yuan courtyard-housing block in old Qingdao. The historic residential form has been adapted with small cafes, craft shops and studios, giving the area a more local and design-focused feel than the city's better-known beach and beer sights.
It works best as a short walk while exploring Qingdao's older streets. Look for the courtyard layout and the mix of German-era urban fabric with local residential architecture.