| Qingdao, a beautiful seaside city, is located in the southeast part of Shandong Province. the area of Qingdao city is 10,654 square kilometers, among of which the area of downtown is 1,202 square kilometers. The population of the city is 2.24million. |
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Situation
Qingdao is situated at the foot of Lao Shan Mountain and on the shore of the Yellow Sea. 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.
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Weather & Temperature
Qingdao belongs to the monsoon climate. All four seasons in Qingdao are mild without extreme cold or hot temperatures. the golden travel period is from the end of March to early November. The last ten days of August are the best times for seaside traveling due to the mild seawater temperature.
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Travel in Qingdao
Qingdao is a famous garden city in China and its coast has many lovely inlets. 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. |
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Attractions
Qingdao attracts many tourists with its charming seascape. The sea gives the city a sense of openness and Lao Shan Mountain brings a feeling of quietness and secluded beauty. and more sights like the Eight Passes Villas, the Zhan Bridge, Wusi Square, will help you remember Qingdao. Just walking on the sand and listening to the surf breaking on the beach becomes enjoyable. |
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Food & Drink
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! |
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Transportation
Due to its fast development in recent years, the transportation system of Qingdao is very convenient, With the whole system linked by airport, railway and highway.
By Air - Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) is located 23 kilometers (19.9 miles) from the center of the city. Flights connect more than 30 large Chinese cities, as well as foreign cities such as Tokyo, Fukuoka and Osaka in Japan; Seoul, Inchon and Daegu in Korea; and Singapore and regional areas like Hong Kong and Macau.
By Train - Qingdao Railway Station is located at No. 2, Tai'an Road, near the Zhan Bridge (Zhanqiao). Every day, there are thirty or so pairs of trains operating between Qingdao and other cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc. |
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Welcome to Qingdao
Qingdao had holded 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. The people of Qingdao are always ready to welcome friends from all parts of the world! - Just to explore the Qingdao City for yourself! |
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