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Qingdao lies at the southern tip of Shandong Peninsula,
embraced by Jiaozhou Bay and facing the Yellow Sea. A well-known holiday
resort area in China, Qingdao is also otherwise known as home to Tsingtao
Beer and some of China's best wineries. Some parts of the city retain
a certain Bavarian accent, with its red-tiled roofs and European flair.
Qingdao is one of China's main ports for foreign trade. Qingdao is an
important base for ocean research in China.
As a birthplace of Taoism, Qingdao has a
long history. Human settlement on this soil dates back 6,000 years. The
establishment of Qingdao began on June 14, 1891, when the Qing government
sent in troops. In November 1897, Germany occupied Qingdao by force on
the pretext of the Juye Litigation over religious disputes. When the First
World War broke out in 1914, Japanese invaders took over Qingdao and continued
the colonial rule.
Under the influence of surrounding seas and mountains, Qingdao enjoys
a mild climate with an average annual temperature of 12.2 degree centigrade.
Churches, museums, parks, temples and zoo complemented by year-round schedules
of tourist festivals and events and an extensive transportation network,
make Qingdao a tourist hot spot. Mountain lovers delight in the scenic
beauty of Laoshan, where the Song Dynasty's Taiqing Palace - a Taoist
Monastry - is located. In addition, Laoshan is also famous for its mineral
water and the Huadong winery.
Population
7,000,000
Cuisine
Shandong cuisine, special dish is the fresh seafood
When to Go
Winter can be windy and dry; the best time to go swimming is from Jun
to Sep, for the mountain lovers, Mt. Laoshan is worth to visit almost
whole year around.
Airport Info
Qingdao Liuting International Airport TAO
30 km to new city centre, less than 40 km to the city centre, it takes
40-50 minutes by car
Shuttle buses are available
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Accommodations
Main Scenic Spots
Official Websites
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Qingdao Government Affairs Net
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Qingdao Municipal Governmen
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Qingdao News
- Window of Qingdao
Events & Festivals
- International Beer Festival
Held every year in the middle August 2 weeks. Beer is the main topic!
Large selected brands of Beer will be presented during the festival. Drinking
competition, limit sports performance and many other enjoyable activities
attract all participants.
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Others
Museums
- Qingdao Musem
a rich collection of Chinese painting that are some Paleolithic &
Neolithic articles and relics of the Northern Wei Dynasty that reveal
the history of Qingdao.
- Navy Museum
a rich display of naval vessels such as submarines and destroyers, Weapons
including state-of-the-art missiles and indoor exhibitions featuring the
history of the Chinese Navy.
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