Human Resource Overview According to Qingdao's Economic and Social Development Report 2006, over 2.4 million Qingdao residents had gainful employment in 2006, an increase of 8.4% over the previous year. Over 35 percent of city residents work in the service ... Read More>>

Due to its hilly topography, the city of Qingdao does not have too many bicycles. One of the most convenient modes of transportation is the public bus. Apart from its 150+ regular routes, Qingdao Public Transport Group offers two trolley routes that serve ... Read More>>

Qingdao is easily reachable by air, land and water. Qingdao Liuting International Airport lies just 23 kilometers outside the city center, and serves as a regional and international airport with 95 domestic flights and 13 international flights. Qingdao is a ... 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>>

Beer and wine fans will find many a happy watering hole in Qingdao, home of cheap and palatable TsingTao beer. Also close to the city center is Laoshan springs, source of high-end Laoshan purified mineral water, a key ingredient in many provincially-produced... Read More>>

Vital Statistics (2006) GDP: RMB320.66 billion GDP per Capita: RMB42,789 Economic Growth Rate: 15.7% Population: 2.71million (urban), 4.78 million (rural) FDI: US$3.66 billion Annual Average Wage: RMB18,235 Government Effectiveness Rating: 5th 2006 Chinese ... Read More>>

There are two international cruise lines in Qingdao with final destinations including Incheon, Korea, and Shimonoseki, Japan. Travelers interested in going to either of these two destinations should obtain the proper visa prior to reservation. .this_tab ... 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>>

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 is located at the southern tip of the Shandong Peninsula (35°35' – 37°09' N, 119°30'-121°00' E). The County of Qingdao has a coastline (including its islands) of 862.4 kilometers, 730 kilometers of which are continental ... Read More>>

Qingdao has a total area of 11,282 square kilometers and a population reaching 8.715 million (by the end of 2010). The Han ethnic group is by far the largest in the city, with approximately 0.38% considered to belong to Chinese ethnic minority groups. ... Read More>>

• GDP: RMB 661.56 billion (2011) • Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB 28,567 (2011) • Economic Growth Rate: 11.7% (2011) • Resident Population: 8.715 million (2010) • Unemployment Rate: 2.92% (2010) • ... Read More>>

Qingdao is a lively, energetic city with plenty going on to suit people of all interests. Its bar district, Yan'er Dao Road, offers a great range of pubs and clubs that cater to all musical tastes. Visitors that prefer quieter evening activity can wander ... 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'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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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 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>>