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Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is Qingdao’s only civil aviation airport, replacing Liuting Airport in 2021.

Hisense

Hisense grew out of the consumer electronics group that once made Qingdao brand televisions.

Haier

Haier was founded as the Qingdao Refrigerator Company in 1984. The company name evolved into Haier after a joint venture partnership with Liebherr called Qindao-Liebherr.

Zhan Qiao

Zhan Qiao Pier (青岛栈桥) in Qingdao is the city’s most recognisable landmark. The pavilion at the end of the pier is the logo of Tsingtao Beer.

Qingdao Concert Hall

Qingdao Concert Hall is on Lanshan Lu across from Zhan Qiao Pier in Qingdao.

Badaguan in Qingdao

Badaguan is the former international quarter of Qingdao, bordered by Beach Number 2 to the south and Beach Number 3 on the eastern side of Taipingjiao Horn.

Streets of Qingdao: Zhongshan Lu

Zhongshan Lu was Qingdao’s main commercial street during colonial German times. It remained the main high street for Qingdao throughout the 20th century until the population center of…

Qingdao City Hall

Qingdao City Hall is on Hong Kong Middle Road across from May 4th Square in Shinan district.

May Fourth Movement

In the middle of Qingdao, there is a public square called May 4th Square. In May 4th Square (often written as May Fourth Square) , there is a…

Qingdao: Green Island

The 2 characters that make up the name for Qingdao are translated into English as “Green Island”. From this photo, we can see why.

Signal Hill (信号山) Qingdao

These round viewing platforms are on top of Xin Hao Shan, aka Signal Hill, in Qingdao’s Old Town area near Ocean University of China.

Qingdao Olympic Marina

Qingdao hosted the sailing events for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.

Qingdao Sculpture Park

Qingdao Sculpture Park is on the coast in the eastern part of the city near Shilaoren with more seaviews than sculptures.

Polar Silk Road: All Routes Lead To Qingdao

Arctic Blogger Mia Bennett writes about Qingdao’s role in the future of the Polar Silk Road, part of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Qingdao – Jimo Through The Heart Of Laoshan

Qingdao continues to connect the city with surrounding areas via a new elevated rail line through Laoshan.

Spring in Qingdao = Cherry Blossoms

Qingdao is home to a nice collection of sakura planted in Zhongshan Park before WWII by Japanese occupiers.

Made In Qingdao: Hong Kong Subway Cars

Did you know that Qingdao is the home to one of the world’s top locomotive and passenger train car manufacturers that supplies equipment to Hong Kong, Chicago, Buenos Aires, and more?

Get Your Gucci In Qingdao

A decent place to take a break from the everyday shopping experience in Qingdao, and the supermarket on B1 has a lot of goods that you probably cannot find elsewhere in Qingdao.

Tsingtau Auctions

Every once in a while something from the days of the German occupation of Qingdao crops up on the net. Check out this copper plaque showing the Port of Qingdao (Hafen von Tsingtau).

Throwback Photo: Qingdao Camera Factory

The original Qingdao Camera Factory was located on Yan An San Lu and is no longer in existence. Check out this photo from the early 90’s.

Qingdao Eagles CBA Basketball

If you are in Qingdao and want to go to a professional basketball game, you’re in luck! Qingdao Eagles Jia You!

Qingdao Jinan High Speed Rail

Travel time between Jinan and Qingdao will be just 1 hour by high speed rail when the new line is completed some time around the end of 2018.

Qingdao Ocean Mirage

Phenomenal happenings in Qingdao have made the international news cycle in the USA. Check out a video of a mirage near Qingdao’s Beach Number 1.

Qingdao Photos: Shopping

Qingdao offers some great consumer choices, from modern shopping malls to international supermarket brands.

Qingdao Seen: Beer Goddess

Getting ready for the Tsingtao Beer Festival in August 2016.

Qingdao International Beer Festival

The Qingdao International Beer Fest takes place every summer in Laoshan district, Qingdao.

Qingdao, China: Golden City

Qingdao is one of the most important success stories of China’s economic miracle, and according to the World Bank, one of China’s six “Golden cities”.

Then and Now: Catholic Church in Qingdao

The Catholic Church in Qingdao’s Old Town used to be the most prominent feature of the Qingdao skyline.

Coming into Qingdao

Qingdao aerial photos from a commercial flight arriving in Qingdao.

Qingdao Most Livable City In China

Wow, Qingdao has been ranked number 1 on a list of livable cities in China.

Two Trips in Qingdao

Da Wei took a couple trips around Qingdao recently and came back with these thoughts and some pics.

Chinese New Year

Spring Festival brings with it a ton of ordnance, a blanket of work stoppage, and a great excuse for a huge party.

Little New Year in Qingdao

Little Chinese New Year (Xiao Nian/小年) will be celebrated in Qingdao on the last half moon of the year.

Do You Need A Car In Qingdao?

A brief Q and A on life in Qingdao, with a focus on transportation and housing.

Mid-Autumn Festival

Mid-Autumn Festival is an annual Chinese holiday on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month.

Qingdao Huadong Winery

Beer famous Qingdao is also home to one of China’s top vineyards.

Qingdao Summer Sights on CNN

Summer sights in Qingdao featured on CNN Travel.

Qingdao Photos: Biking

How people used to get around in Qingdao, China, circa 1991-92.

Qingdao Seen: Summer’s Here

Summertime photos from Qingdao, China.

Qingdao Honey Atop Guanxiang Shan

Recently came across a honey seller on Guanxiang Shan, in the neighbourhood of the Old Observatory Hostel.

Vicky Song: First Chinese Female Sailor To Circumnavigate The Globe

Vicky Song becomes the first Chinese woman to circumnavigate the globe as Qingdao Clipper sails into London.

Qingdao Photos: Huangxian Lu

Check out Huangxian Lu, off Daxue Lu near Strong Ale Works and Ocean University. There is a spate of cafes, hostels, and bars in this area. It is…

The Aviator of Tsingtao, Cover

Recently Camphor Press sent in a couple of excerpts from their recently publication Aviator of Tsingtao.

Dragon Boat Festival

Dragon Boat Festival is on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese Lunar Calendar.

Time Capsule in Qingdao

Check out Time Capsule in Qingdao, a vintage shop with cool stuff from the 50’s through the 80’s.

Qingdao Aerial Map Auction

Auction sale of Qingdao Aerial Map from German colonial days.

Neukamp Papers in Germany

Bayerische Staatsbibliothek exhibition about the end of the German colony of Tsingtao.

Qingdao Stories: Yu Dafu

Qingdao was a popular hang out for authors in the 1930’s, including Yu Dafu, who visited in 1934.

Qingdaonese Seeking: Writers / Photographers

Join the team bringing Qingdao to the world on the web.