"Red-tiled roofs amongst greenery, the azure sky above the blue sea" used to be the highlights of Qingdao (青岛), appealing to both Chinese and foreign tourists in the last century. Today Qingdao has been put in the spotlight as the host city of the 29th Sailing Regatta in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. "Qingdao, The Sailing City" symbolizes the new horizon of Qingdao which aims at attracting more visitors from around the world.
To visitors from both China and around the world, Qingdao is known as China’s "Little Switzerland," because the city boasts unique characteristics not found in other Chinese cities. These envied traits include amazing fine-sand beaches, European style architecture, and most significantly, clean air. Qingdao is far and away one of the cleanest cities in China.
Qingdao lies between mountains and the sea, maintains a well-placed coastal port with clear deep waters, and enjoys a very comfortable climate. The mountains provide a collection of interesting sights centered around the mystical Mt. Laoshan(崂山), an important Taoist historical location featuring the highest peak along the Chinese coast. Meanwhile the sea provides relaxation, gentle waves, bared rocks, and some golden beaches forming arguably China’s best northern beach resort. All of these unique physical features produce a fabulous landscape surrounding the city. The historical culture, variety of religion, civil traditions, village customs, and holiday celebrations all add to Qingdao’s rich culture.
Address:
No. 128 Shandong Lu, Shibei Dist.
Mingda Branch 名达店
No. 21 Xianggang Zhonglu, Shinan Dist.
市南区香港中路21号
+86 (0)532 8584 5026
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No. 72 Xianggang Zhong Lu
Huangdao Branch 黄岛店
No. 419 Changjiang Zhonglu, Qingdao Economic Developing Zone
青岛经济开发区长江中路419号
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The Pier, or Zhan Qiao, which appears on Tsingtao beer bottles, has been a landmark icon for more than a century. It is one of the most popular places in Qingdao to go for a stroll. Built in 1891 as a 440 meter long military pier jutting out into Qingdao Bay, it features a pavilion above the water, named "Huilan Pavilion"(回澜阁), at the end of the pier.
St. Michael’s Cathedral is a Gothic/Roman cathedral designed by the German architect Pepieruch. Originally named St. Emil Church, the cathedral was completed in 1934. It is an important religious structure in Qingdao and is Qingdao’s largest and most opulent church. Today more than 10,000 Catholics in Qingdao attend services there.
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Located to the southeast of Zhanqiao Pier, Xiaoqingdao Island is a pleasant little islet. Connectting with the land by a narrow way, it’s been one of the symbols of Qingdao. A bird’s eye view of the island reveals that it is shaped like an ancient lute, and hence it is also known as Lute Island (or Qindao 琴岛).
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Address:
No. 29 Meiling Lu, Laoshan Dist.
Admission: Mount Laoshan: RMB70 (peak season), RMB 50 (off season); includes admission to Liuqing Scenic Area, Jufeng Scenic Area and Yangkou Scenic Area Beijiushui Scenic Area: RMB50 (peak season), RMB 30 (off season) Hualou Scenic Area: RMB 10 (all year) Taiqing Ropeway: RMB50 (round trip), RMB 30 (one-way) Yangkou Ropeway: RMB40 (round trip), RMB 20 (one-way)
Address:
No. 31 Jining Lu
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No. 15 Zhejiang Lu
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