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Qingdao [a] is a prefecture-level city in eastern Shandong Province of China. Located on China's Yellow Sea coast, Qingdao was founded in 1891 to support coastal defence fortifications. [3] In 1897, the city was ceded to Germany.
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- The best day trips from Qingdao according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Qingdao Discover Tour to the Mount Laoshan and Tasting Famous Local Beer P...
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Learn about Qingdao's history, culture, attractions, food, and beer in this comprehensive guide. Find out how to get there, where to stay, and what to do in this seaside city with German and Korean influences.
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Qingdao City lies on the east shore of Jiaozhou Bay (胶州湾 Jiāozhōuwān) and comprises three districts from south to north: 1. Shinan District(市南区 Shìnánqū) — the downtown core that runs along the sea with most of the city's major hotels, attractions and beaches. 2. Shibei District(市北区 Shìběiqū) — sits directly north of Shinan District and co...
Qingdao is a city steeped in China's 20th century history. It was taken as part of the Imperial German Concession of Jiaozhou Bay. Despite ongoing discussions with Chinese authorities about giving the Germans a territory, on 7 November 1897, they landed troops. Their pretext was the murder of two missionaries on 1 November of that year. A concessio...
By plane
1. 36.2665120.37911 Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAOIATA). The main hub for Shandong Airlines and a focus city of China Eastern Airlines. Flights to Shanghai and Beijing are frequent. If you arrive in Beijing or Shanghai in the morning or in the afternoon, you don't even have to book your ticket to Qingdao ahead of time. Depending on the season, last minute tickets may be sold at discount. But in the busy summer months, buying in advance is advised. International destinations includ...
By train
1. 36.06438120.308322 Qingdao Railway Station (青岛站 Qīngdǎo Zhàn), 2 Tai'an Road (泰安路2号), ☏ +86-532-6011111. At the west end of Shinan District and near Zhanqiao pier and the ocean, this historic German colonial style train station remains and has be upgraded for modern high-speed trains. 2. 36.16885120.369613 Qingdao North Railway Station (青岛北站 Qīngdǎo Běizhàn). This station is at the northern end of Metro Line 3. Most trains leaving Qingdao main station for Jinan also stop here. Trains from...
By boat
Qingdao has international sea connections.
By taxi
As of November 2017, the meter rate for normal taxis starts at ¥10 while the larger cabs start at ¥12. The meter is based on both distance traveled and time taken. If you take a taxi to or from the airport, and use the Qingyin expressway there will be a ¥10 rate added to whatever the meter price is. During the summer months that are the peak tourist season, taxis may be hard to flag down. If ever you get one of the larger taxis, the drivers will usually be delighted to give you their business...
By metro
Qingdao's metro system opened in 2015. As of 2018, there are two lines (M2 and M3) with more under construction. M3 runs approximately north–south, connecting the main train station (火车站 huǒchē zhàn) to the north rail station (青岛北站). Along the way it passes May 5 Square. M2 runs east–west near Qingdao's south shore, then turns north.
By bus
The bus and trolleybus network is quite well put together and useful once you figure out the routes. Buses 11, 26, 228, and 501 run from the railway station (Shinan District) along the coast via Donghai Xi Lu to all the beaches in the modern eastern part of town (Middle Hong Kong Road), where pubs and cafes are located. Many major routes have dedicated bus lanes, that can make taking the bus faster than taking a car during rush hour. Buses 316 and 231 will bring you to the center of the town...
Landmarks
1. 36.06877120.351171 Qingdao TV Tower (青岛电视塔), 10 Taipingshan Rd, ☏ +86 532 8365-4020. Nov-Mar 9AM-7PM, Apr-Oct 8:30AM-9:30PM. Visitors take the elevator to an outdoor observation deck that offers fantastic views of Qingdao. Tea, snacks, and beer are available inside, as are souvenirs and an exhibit on Qingdao's winning bid for the sailing competitions during the Beijing Olympics. ¥50. 2. 36.05982120.315422 Zhan Qiao (栈桥; Zhànqiáo), 12 Taiping Road. The famous pier Zhan Qiao is the iconic...
Parks and nature
1. 36.0658120.340053 Baihuayuan Gardens (百花苑; Bǎihuāyuàn), 55 Yan'an First Rd (延安一路55号; Yán'ān Yīlù), ☏ +86 532 82862461. 8AM-6PM. Small park with lots of trees, flowers and sculptures. For many years it was the cemetery for foreigners, but the cemetery was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. It is now a beautiful park with sculptures of writers, artists, and revolutionaries. free. 2. 36.05245120.356274 Badaguan (八大关) (in the east of Huiquan). Open all day. At the southern foot of Ta...
Museums
1. 36.05456120.3238712 Museum of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (中国人民解放军海军博物馆, previously known as the Qingdao Naval Museum), 8 Laiyang Rd, Shinan District (市南区莱阳路8号) (about 700 meters south of Renmin Huitang Metro Station on Line 3), ☏ +86 532 82876888. 09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:00. A major national-level museum with exhibits on the history of the Chinese navy, as well as full-size warships that visitors may tour. Visitor numbers are capped at 1000 per day, including a maximu...
Beaches
Qingdao has some wonderful beaches worthy of visiting. Unfortunately, litter is a problem at all of them, ranging from the occasional cigarette butt to having to wade through a flotsam of trash just to get into the ocean itself. Your experience will vary depending on the tides and the time of year you visit. During summer weekends, Qingdao city beaches are very crowded (sometimes upwards of 100,000 people), and slightly less crowded on summer weekdays. Again, these can be packed full of peopl...
International Beer Festival
Qingdao International Beer Festival, held at the end of August every year, is a celebration of Qingdao's brewing heritage. During the daytime, there are official ceremonies that celebrate Qingdao's heritage as well as carnival type rides, food and games. In the evening, the event really picks up as crowds flock to huge tents set up by each beer company with a presence in China. You can sit down and order beer or snacks. The price of food at night during the festival may be beyond budgets of s...
Other
1. Huangdao District(黄岛) — Providing there isn't persistent fog as is often in the area, one can take a ferry from Qingdao port to the neighbouring district of Huangdao. The city has mostly been built in the last 10-15 years and thus is completely devoid of character. That said, there are plenty of Japanese hostess bars, and a few Western drinking holes too, if you get tired of Qingdao's fare. The ferry prices generally range from ¥15-30 one way, but if the ferries aren't running the taxi far...
Taidong Pedestrian Street (Taidong Buxingjie). The best area for buying stuff. Very "renao" (bustling), especially at night when the peddlers come out and you can buy all manner of trinkets, clothi...36.06552120.391331 Central Hong Kong Road (香港中路) (stretch of Hong Kong Rd between Fuzhou. and Nanjing Rds). To provision yourself, head out to this area. Carrefour sells grocery, food, and small el...Jimo Lu market. Do not miss this market, a great place to buy knock off Gucci, Prada, Louis Vitton as well as local retail goods. It has been refurbished and opened new shops across the street in a...36.06721120.313362 Zhongshan Lu (中山路-道路). Still boasts some of the oldest shops in Qingdao.(updated Nov 2017)Head to Yunxiao Road west of Fuzhou South Road for a large selection of restaurants of all Chinese varieties ranging from the local Shandong style, to Cantonese and Sichuan. Yunxiao Road is recognized as Qingdao's restaurant street, and serves up a wide variety of mouth watering dishes. Minjiang Road, near Fushou South Road (bordering on Qingdao's ...
Being Qingdao, you can expect to find, well, copious amounts of fresh Tsingtao. The brewery was founded by Germans during colonial times. Every August there is a beer festival (check the listing in the "Do" section). Many European breweries participate. One of the neatest things about Qingdao is the ability to purchase fresh from the factory draft ...
Budget
1. Home Inn (Qingdao Yinchuan W Rd Branch) (如家快捷 (青岛银川西路店); Rújiākuàijié (Qīngdǎo Yínchuānxīlùdiàn)), 9 Yinchuan W Rd, Shinan District (市南区银川西路9号; Shìnánqū Yínchuānxīlù), ☏ +86 532 85779009, fax: +86 532 85772200. Tiny rooms. Listed rates for doubles from ¥179, breakfast ¥12. 2. Qingdao Kaiyue International Youth Hostel. Quiet but large and very nice hostel in the old town near the train station and the Catholic church. Good place to meet other foreigners. with one of the be...
Mid-range
1. [formerly dead link] Aegean Sea Boutique Hotel (青岛爱情海精品酒店; Qīngdǎo Àiqínghǎijīngpǐn Jiǔdiàn), 212 Yan'an Third Rd, Shinan District (市南区延安三路212号; Shìnánqū Yán'ānsānlù). Three star hotel with small rooms. Listed rates for doubles from ¥858, discounted from ¥219. 2. [dead link] Sifang Hotel (青岛四方大酒店; Qīngdǎo Sìfāng Dàjiǔdiàn), 1 Wenzhou Rd, Sifang District (四方区温州路1号; Sìfāngqū Wēnzhōulù), ☏ +86 532 83717888, fax: +86 532 83717577, qdsifanghotel@163.com. Centrally l...
Splurge
1. Crowne Plaza Qingdao, 76 Xianggang Middle Rd, ☏ +86 532 85718888, fax: +86 532 85716666. The city's busiest international hotel with 388 rooms, great location and facilities, including Brazilian BBQ and a pastry counter. It's also near the 2008 Olympics sailing sites. 2. [dead link] Grand Regency Hotel Qingdao, 110 Xianggang Middle Rd, ☏ +86 532 85881818, fax: +86 532 85881888. The first 5-star hotel in Qingdao, it has excellent staff, billiard rooms, health club, squash courts, swimming p...
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- The top attractions to visit in Qingdao are: Qingdao Beer Museum Laoshan Scenic Area May Fourth Square Badaguan Scenic Resort Qingdao Site Museum o...
- The best outdoor activities in Qingdao according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Laoshan Scenic Area Qingdao Zhongshan Park Beijiushui River Laoshan...
- The best day trips from Qingdao according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Private Qingdao Laoshan half day tour with one bottle of Tsingdao beer as g...
- The most popular things to do in Qingdao with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Laoshan Scenic Area Badaguan Scenic Resort May Fourth Sq...
Jun 23, 2024 · Qingdao, port city, eastern Shandong sheng (province), eastern China. It is located on the south coast of the Shandong Peninsula at the eastern entrance to Jiaozhou (Kiaochow) Bay, one of the best natural harbours in northern China.
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