Qingdao, a beautiful seaside city, is located in the southeast part of Shandong Province. To the east, a short distance across the Yellow Sea, lie Korea and Japan, making Qingdao an important city for international trade. For thirty three years, up to 1949, Qingdao was a colony of Germany and Japan. Thus, Qingdao has a great deal of European architecture. This foreign architecture -a remnant of the colonial past- now beautifies this seaside city.
The red roofs, green trees, blue sea, and azure sky form a bright and colorful picture of Qingdao. The city is sometimes known as the Switzerland of the Orient.
Surrounded by the sea on three sides, Qingdao attracts many tourists with its charming seascape. Sights like the Eight Passes Villas, the Zhan Bridge, Wusi Square, Mt. Laoshan, will help you remember Qingdao. Just walking on the sand and listening to the surf breaking on the beach becomes enjoyable.
Qingdao offers food with distinctive flavors--especially seafood. So take this chance to enjoy the delicious seafood of Qingdao. Also, Qingdao is the home of the famous Qingdao (Tsingtao) Beer. Have a bottle of pure Qingdao Beer right here in Qingdao!
The Qingdao Municipal Government recognizes the importance of the tourism industry and has further plans to develop tourism in Qingdao. To enhance the tourism industry, Qingdao now sponsors the Qingdao International Beer Festival, the Qingdao International Sea Festival, Beach Culture Festival, the Sea Affection Festival, and the Summer of Qingdao Festival.
In cooperation with the Beijing Olympic Games 2008, Qingdao will hold the Sailing Competition in the Olympic Games in 2008. This great event brings a great opportunity for this charming city to build its bright future.
Qingdao and Korea
Since the first Korean companies began doing business in Qingdao in 1988, Korean people have lived here. Thousands of Korean people now live and work here, which makes Qingdao the city with the most Korea investment enterprises in China. And Qingdao also has the largest Korean population in China. With years of cultural exchange, they have established deep, close friendships and mutual trust with the native Chinese people.
Recommended Qingdao Package Tour:
Qingdao to Mt. Laoshan: 3 days to visit Mt. Laoshan, Small Qingdao Island, Zhan Bridge and No. 1 Bathing Beach
More Qingdao Tour Information:
Hiking Tour: Information about hiking in Qingdao for your reference
Golf Tour: Detailed information about Golf Tour of Qingdao
Bicycle Tours: Offer information about cycling in and around Qingdao
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Travelers' Voices on Qingdao
1.
Jun. 30,2009 05:06 Reply
Mr.S.GUPTA(INDIA) said:
hi,
i want to visit to quingdao on 15/16 jul, could you plz give best possible mode of transportation from beijing/tianjin
Jul. 1,2009 02:23
Mr.Colin replied:
Recommend bullet train:
Beijing (South Railway Station) to Qingdao (D51, D53, D55, D57, D59, D61): 274/329 yuan per person, 5h50m
Tianjin to Qingdao
No bullet train. Train K704: about 190 yuan per person for hard sleeper, 9h54m
By air: 500-600 yuan now
2.
Jun. 29,2009 21:45 Reply
Mr.B. Chay(Singapore) said:
Hi My name Chay and from Singapore. I will be visiting Qingdao in August for the beer festival. I had Check and found that there are two locations for the festival, namely at Laoshan District and Huiquan Square. Can anyone tell me which is the better location to go, and also give me the name of the hotels nearest to the two locations ? I appreciate the reply. Tks
Jun. 30,2009 22:26
Mr.Colin replied:
THe best place is the Beer City at the junction of East Xianggang Rd and Haier Road, Laoshan District. Not far sway from the place, there are Qingdao Kilin Crown Hotel, Sophia International Hotel, etc.
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Jun. 24,2009 18:03 Reply
Mr.Tara(england) said:
Hi There,
I have been doing some research on the internet on lace front wigs and would like to know if qingdae has a wig making district/areas ? I would appreciate your response my e-mail adress: silverfactory1@hotmail.co.uk
thank you
Jun. 25,2009 21:44
Ms.Evelyn(China) replied:
Yes, I found such a company in Qingdao. It's called Sheng Feng Yuan. It seems that this company is quite popular, as I found it very easily on the web. It's located in Diankou Industrial Garden, Jiaodong Town, Jiaozhou, Qingdao, Shandong Province. Fax: 0086 532 83285171
Tel: 0086 532 83285667
Website: http://www.qdshengfengyuan.cn/ (Chinese version only)
4.
Feb. 14,2009 19:25 Reply
Mr.Neil(Qingdao) said:
I am a native of Qingdao. I'd like to answer any questions about my hometown. You can leave messages here or you can email to :alerty@163.com.
Usually , I check email everyday.
Feb. 16,2009 08:17
Mr.Eddo(Thailand) replied:
Hi, I will go to Qingdao in April. I really want to know where I can buy cellphones. I heard that they are very cheap, cheaper than that in Thailand, anyway. Am I correct? If you don't mind, could you please tell me about the information about the cellphone shops in Qingdao. My Email is edwardscpe@gmail.com Thanks in advance.
Feb. 17,2009 01:04
Mr.Neil(Qingdao) replied:
I have replied your email.
Apr. 14,2009 08:58
Ms.Sen(Vietnam) replied:
Hello,
I will go to Quingdao in the end of April. I want to know is Quingdao has an internation airport? How far is it from the city center? Any hotel for recommendation? Where should I buy at Quingdao?
My email is senlt@saigontech.edu.vn. Thanks in advance.
Apr. 17,2009 13:20
Mr.bruce(USA) replied:
Is there a hotel reservation booking desk at qingdao airport? Thaipan76@yahoo.com
May. 2,2009 18:55
Mr.Chan(Hong Kong) replied:
Dear Mr. Neil, nice to find your name in TravelChinaGuide. I have a plan to visit Qingdao on *self service* next month. This mail is just to start a dialog with you first, in case I need some expert advice from you. Regards, Thomas
May. 4,2009 15:28
Mr.O'Donnell(United Kingdom) replied:
hNi hao, Hello my name is Robert O'Donnell I am coming to Qingdao in November, I'm also getting married then too. Are there many collages and or Universities where I could teach English. This is my first time overseas too.
May. 4,2009 19:58
Mr.Neil(Qingdao) replied:
Ok.No problem.
May. 10,2009 02:57
Mr.don holmes(USA) replied:
my daughter in moving there this summer. Is there an English speaking Christian church there? How big?
Jun. 11,2009 05:58
Mr.Anthony(India) replied:
I am Anthony from India. I wish to visit Qingdao for Sinoces trade fair from 9th to 12th of July. Which is the nearest International airport to Qindao?
Jun. 12,2009 04:28
Ms.Meng(CN) replied:
Hello Anthony, Qingdao has its own airport, so you may fly from India to this city directly. If there is no proper flight, please consider go to Shanghai Pudong International Airport firstly and then transfer to Qingdao. Very esily!
Jun. 22,2009 15:59
Ms.Susannah(Australia) replied:
Hi Mr Neil
I am a designer looking for skilled cross stitch workers to make up my designs. Ii heard that your town has excellent sewing. Do you know about this ?
Thanks Susannah
Jun. 23,2009 14:52
Mr.Roberto(Italy) replied:
Mr.Neil
I will be in Qingdao at beginning of July.
Can you tell me if there are public transportation map in English? If yes how I can get bthem on the net?
Xie' xie
Roberto
Jun. 25,2009 00:17
Mr.Eduardo(China) replied:
Dear Mr. Neil,
I live in Beijing and ould like to go to Qingdao, can you advice on getting there by train and finding a hotel on the beach front or within short walking distance.
My inlaws are visitng and and long walking distance is challenge for them.
Thanks in advance,
Eduardo Rodriguez
rodriguez_erss_07@yahoo.com
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Jun. 6,2009 10:01 Reply
Ms.Gali(hong kong) said:
I am a girl from Hong Kong, I have been working in Qingdao over 9 months and I want to make some friends over here, anyone wants to make a friend from Hong Kong, I never go to any sightseeing in Qingdao except the Square with a big Fire along the coast. Please send me email to contact me.
Jun. 19,2009 13:53
Mr.xulei(saudi-china) replied:
hope to be fine there!iam the chinese who is working in riyadh,saudi now,being the interpreter here.i will go back to shandong,china for vacation(july,15--august,15),so if possible,we can meet there in qingdao. have fun please
6.
Jun. 14,2009 07:28 Reply
Ms.Alice(China ) said:
I'm interested in renting a room or efficiency for the month of August near Beach 1 or 2. With a view would be awesome. I'm looking for the lowest rate I can get. One person traveling alone. The lowest price I've gotten so far is 300 rmb a night. Thanks.
Jun. 15,2009 21:55
Ms.Jane replied:
Would like to rent a room for a month or just a few of days? If for a month, you may consider these B & B. Actually, you could stay along the city-bus linea to the beach in the downtown area which charge much less! Good luck~
7.
Jun. 13,2009 23:56 Reply
Mr.Greg(Australia) said:
Hi. What's the pollution like in Qingdao? I've been in Hong Kong and Hanoi. Is the smog as thick?
Cheers
Jun. 14,2009 22:50
Mr.Johns replied:
Qingdao is a coastal city and the air there is mu better. It may smogy sometimes, especially in winter. for the weather is humid here.
8.
Jun. 13,2009 14:46 Reply
Mr.olufemi(Nigeria) said:
please am a nigerian,i intend to come to qingdao to buy fish meal product are there companies producing it there?and how far is qingdao to guanzou?please rply me.
Jun. 14,2009 22:47
Ms.Emma replied:
Qingdao has many aquatic product manufacturers. There is one train from Qingdao to Guangzhou. It takes 28.5 hours. Or you can go by air which is much faster.
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Jun. 3,2009 08:47 Reply
Mrs.Olga(Russia) said:
Hi, everybody!
We are gooing to visit Qingdao at the end of July. How about the weather there at that time? Will there be too hot?
Could anybody advise any hotel (3-4 stars) in some nice place?
What about the SPA center there?
Thanks a lot!
Dreaming about China...
Jun. 4,2009 02:06
Ms.Cindy replied:
Hi, August is the hottest month in Qingdao. July is better. Generaly, it is around 28 C in end of July, or higher aroumd 30C. It is humid and July is in the rainy season. However, it often rains at night, just shower at daytime. Search for the weather on line before you go, it will be much accurate. for the hotels, this might be more useful:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/qingdao-hotels.htm
Have a nice time there~
Jun. 4,2009 09:51
Mrs.Olga(Russia) replied:
Dear Ms.Cindy!
Thank you so much for your answer! But I'm very upset about rain...
So July is not very good time for visit Qingdao....?
Jun. 6,2009 03:33
Ms.Cherry(CN) replied:
Hi Olga, I think there is not much rainfull in Qingdao in July. Actually, Qingdao is much cooler than some other Chinese cities in July, such as Beijing and Xi'an, So, should be comfortable for traveling~ I'm planning to go there this summer, maybe in July or August~
Jun. 8,2009 00:48
Mr.Olga(Russia) replied:
Dear Cherry!
Thank you so much for you kind reply! It gives hope for us! :-)
Firstly, we are going to visit Beijing (I couldn't image how hot is there :-) ) and after this to go to Qingdao for one week! Hope, we really could there to sunbathe and swim! :-)
Have a good relax there as well!
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Jun. 2,2009 01:37 Reply
Mrs.Smith(USA) said:
Does anyone know if there's a bus or easier way to get to Qingdao Railway Station from the Qingdao Airport?
Jun. 2,2009 04:13
Mr.james replied:
Yes, Bus 305 can take you to the railway station. Make sure to the bus driver that you are not likely to be Sifang Railway Station which is also in this bus route. Airport bus can take you to Huatian Hotel and then you can change a taxi to the destination. Hope it is helpful.