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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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E M E R G E N C Y
C O N T A C T S
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