Originally built in 1892 as a wharf, the Zhan Qiao Pier was expanded and repaired twice, once in 1931 and then again in 1985.
Made of reinforced concrete and extending some 440 meters, the Zhan Qiao Pier is one of the most popular attractions in Qingdao, its octagonal Ripple Diverging Pavilion, "hui lai ko," the most recognizable structure on the pier.
The Zhan Qiao Pier is also famous as the location of the Tsingtao beer sign.