Zhongshan Lu Commercial Street 中山路商业街 This historical shopping street flourished as an international district during German occupation in the late 1800's to early 1900's. Officially designated for foreign nationals, businesses run by Germans and ... Read More>>
Qingdao's most sought-after souvenirs are its shell crafts, its yellow millet wine and Taoist Laoshan tea, which is picked on the slopes of the mystical Taishan Mountain. These goods are so prolific in Qingdao that it's more difficult to miss them than find ... Read More>>
Qingdao has long been hailed as the birthplace of Shandong cuisine, and the city's more famous dishes are considered to be accurate representatives of this culinary discipline. It is applauded for its seafoods and milky soups, but the dumplings (jiaozi), ... Read More>>
The picturesque city of Qingdao boasts beautiful natural scenery and interesting buildings of both Chinese and German architectural styles. It is one of the hottest destinations on China's tourist map for holiday makers from home and abroad. Thus prices ... Read More>>
Located on the tip of the Shandong Peninsula, Qingdao is one of China's most popular tourist destinations on the east coast of China. Colonized as it was by Germany and Japan for more than 30 years, the city has a legacy of foreign-style buildings that ... Read More>>
Located on the Shandong Peninsula, and facing the Yellow Sea, Qingdao is a historic, seaside city that has a mild climate, beautiful coastlines, and diverse architecture. The city is also famed for its popular brand of beer, Tsingtao, and its wonderful ... Read More>>
Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) is located 23 kilometers from the city center. The airport serves various domestic and international destinations. Some of its most popular international destinations ... Read More>>
Qingdao’s first metro system is currently under construction. The first phase of line M3 is expected to open in 2014. Seven other lines are in the planning stages. Read More>>
Qingdao Railway Station As a favorite travel destination and a commercial center, Qingdao has rail links to many other major cities, including Beijing (about 5 hrs), Shanghai (6.5 hrs), Guangzhou (30 hrs), Wuchang, Nanchang, Xuzhou, Zhengzhou, Xian, ... Read More>>
Seven expressways link Qingdao to other major cities around the country. These are the Jiqing, Jiaozhouwan, Xiliu, Shuangliu, Weilai, Xilai and Qingyin expressways. There are eight long distance bus stations in Qingdao: the major ones are Qingdao ... Read More>>
Qingdao's relatively free-flowing roads mean taxis offer a quick and popular way to get around the city. Usually it costs 9 RMB for the first four kilometers, and 1.4 RMB for every additional kilometer. 1.6 RMB (2.2 RMB after 6km) is charged per kilometer ... Read More>>
There are a number of international car-rental agencies, but the majority of well-known international car-rental companies such as Avis and Hertz have not opened their branches in Qingdao. All drivers interested in renting an automobile in China are ... Read More>>
Ferry Transportation between Qingdao and Huangdao has been facilitated in recent years with numerous ferries as well as private boats. Traveling between each city is only 20-30 minutes and departs every half hour starting early in the morning until past ... Read More>>
China Country Code Number: 0086 Qingdao City Code Number 0532 Postcode: 266000 Emergency & Most Commonly Used Fire: 119 First Aid: 120 Police Station: 110 Check Telephone Number: 114 Telephone Failure Complaining (free): 112 Weather Report: 12121/96121 ... Read More>>
