QINGDAOC I T Y G U I D E

Qingdao is a major city in the east of Shandong Provinceon China‘s Yellow Sea coast. It is also a major nodal cityof the One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative thatconnects Asia with Europe. It has the highest GDP ofany city in the province. Administered at the sub-provincial level, Qingdao has jurisdiction over six districtsand four county-level cities. As of 2014, Qingdao had apopulation of 9,046,200 with an urban population of6,188,100. Lying across the Shandong Peninsula andlooking out to the Yellow Sea, it borders Yantai to thenortheast, Weifang to the west and Rizhao to thesouthwest.

Qingdao’s population as of 2018 is around 9.4 million.The average temperature in the summer is usually morethan 25.3° in July. Winter is cool with an average of -0.9°.The total GDP of Qingdao was over 1200 billion RMB in2018.

9.4 million

-0.9°C

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INTRODUCTION

25.3°C

GDP RM 1200bn

Culture

History & Natural

Cuisine

Maps

Popular Attractions

Transport

Housing

Schools

Doctors

Shopping

Nightlife

Emergency Contacts

C O N T E N T S

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Qingdao is a major seaport, naval base, and industrial centre. The

world‘s longest sea bridge, the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge, links the main

urban area of Qingdao with Huangdao district, straddling

the Jiaozhou Bay sea areas.[5] It is also the site of the Tsingtao

Brewery, the second largest brewery in China.

In 2018, Qingdao ranked 31st in the Global Financial Centres

Index published by the Z/Yen Group and China Development

Institute, the other Chinese cities on the list being Hong

Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Chengdu,

Hangzhou and Dalian.3

C U L T U R E

There is a large number of German-style buildings in Qingdao city

centre, remarkable considering the German colonial period only

lasted 16 years (1898–1914). The unique combination of German and

Chinese architecture in the city centre, combined with German

demographic roots and a large Korean expatriate population, gives

Qingdao a distinct atmosphere. An old saying described Qingdao as a

city of "red tiles green trees, blue sky and blue sea." This saying

indeed gives a picture of birdview of Qingdao.

A larger number of areas in former foreign styles are well preserved.

Although the new city area is under large-scale reconstruction, the old

city area (especially the western part of Shinan District) still retains

many traditional buildings.4

HISTORY & NATURAL

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C U I S I N E

Seafood is a typical delicacy of the coastal city, divided into

two categories: "Great Seafood" including sea cucumbers,

abalones, shark's fin, prawns, crabs, conch, and some big

fish, and "Little Seafood" comprising squid, shrimps, octopus,

oysters, razor clams, clams, periwinkles, yellow croakers, etc.

The distinctive cuisine of the area is Lu Cai, the Shandong

regional style.

Qingdao is located on the south facing coast of the Shandong

Peninsula. It borders three prefecture-level cities, namely Yantai to

the northeast, Weifang to the west, and Rizhao to the southwest.

The city's total jurisdiction area occupies 10,654 square kilometres

and stretches in latitude from 35° 35' to 37° 09' N and in longitude

from 119° 30' to 121° 00' E.

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C I T Y M A P

An old saying captures the essence of Qingdao City: swimming in

the sea, drinking Tsingtao Beer, eating fried clams and climbing Mt.

Laoshan.

Zhan Bridge

The first must-see attraction is Zhan Bridge (Zhanqiao). Zhan

Bridge is one of the important symbols of the city. The local railway

station is a five-minute walk away.

Qingdao Number One Bathing Beach

Qingdao Number One Bathing Beach, also Huiquan Bathing Place,

is in Huiquan Bay, famous for soft sands, limpid seawater and mild

waves.

Golden Sand Beach

Golden Sand Beach: with tepid seawater in the Xuejia Dao (Xuejia

Isle) receives high praise yet draws fewer people.

Badaguan Scenic Area

Badaguan Scenic Area, also known as the Ten Thousand Country

Architecture Garden, features foreign villas and paths. The area of

the Eight Passes Villas is very pleasant; each pass has its own tree

species. The Princess Building and the Huashi Building are open to

the public in the daytime.

Xinhao (Signal) Hill Park

Xinhao (Signal) Hill Park: No. 18, Longshan Road. You can reach

the park by buses No. 228, 217, 220 and 214. From Circling Hall,

you can catch the panoramic view of the city.

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A T T R A C T I O N S

Qingdao Metro is a rapid transit system in the city

of Qingdao, Shandong province in China.

The first line, Line 3 (north section) began operation on

December 16, 2015.

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M E T R O

- Regular taxis will take passengers anywhere in the

city with a starting price of 10rmb for the first 2

kilometers and 2rmb per additional kilometer.

- When a journey is longer than 10 kilometers, taxischarge an additional 50% on the price per kilometer

for an empty return.

- Passengers can also use the Didi app, which often

offers more affordable rides in better quality cars.

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T A X I

- Apartments, townhouses and villas in both western and

traditional styles can be found.

- A large variety of accommodation can be found on the

property proposal webpage of Maxxelli.

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H O U S I N G

International School of Qingdao

Yewchung International School of Qingdao

Qingdao Amerasia International School

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S C H O O L I N G

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H E A L T H C A R E

Qingdao Municipal Hospital

Asia-Pacific International Hospital Management Group

Yidakang International Health Management Center

The Qingdao entertainment district is located in the downtown area

of the east part and the Stone Old Man Tourism Holiday area.

Although the nightlife here is becoming more active every year, it is

more subdued than in other major cities.

The Honolulu Club, on the first floor of Huiquan Dynasty Hotel, No.

9, Nanhai Road. It is a famous pub in the city that deserves a try.

Freeman Coffee House, No. 38, Hubei Road, Shinan District

Music Kitchen: No. 5, Hong Kong Middle Road

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N I G H T L I F E

Contact Telephone Number

Police emergency 110

Traffic Accident 122

Medical Emergency 120

Fire Emergency 119

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C O N T A C T S

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