QINGDAO
CITY GUIDE INTRODUCTION
Qingdao is a major city in the east of Shandong Province on China‘s Yellow Sea coast. It is also a major nodal city of the One Belt, One Road (OBOR) Initiative that connects Asia with Europe. It has the highest GDP of any city in the province. Administered at the sub- provincial level, Qingdao has jurisdiction over six districts and four county-level cities. As of 2014, Qingdao had a population of 9,046,200 with an urban population of 6,188,100. Lying across the Shandong Peninsula and looking out to the Yellow Sea, it borders Yantai to the northeast, Weifang to the west and Rizhao to the southwest.
Qingdao’s population as of 2018 is around 9.4 million. The average temperature in the summer is usually more than 25.3° in July. Winter is cool with an average of - 0.9°. The total GDP of Qingdao was over 1200 billion RMB in 2018.
9.4 million
25.3°C -0.9°C GDP RM 1200bn
1 CONTENTS
Culture
History & Natural
Cuisine
Maps
Popular Attractions
Transport
Housing
Schools
Doctors
Shopping
Nightlife
Emergency Contacts
2 CULTURE
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, H angzhou and Dalian 3 HISTORY & NATURAL
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 CUISINE
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. 5 CITY MAP
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.
6 ATTRACTIONS
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.
7 METRO
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.
8 TAXI
- 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, taxis charge 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.
- Need help communicating your location to the driver? Take a look at the Maxxelli Taxi Book, which contains hundreds of interesting places to visit as well as their location in Chinese.
9 HOUSING
- 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.
10 SCHOOLING
International School of Qingdao Yewchung International School of Qingdao Qingdao Amerasia International School
11 HEALTHCARE
Qingdao Municipal Hospital Asia-Pacific International Hospital Management Group Yidakang International Health Management Center
12 NIGHTLIFE
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
13 EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Contact Telephone Number
Police emergency 110
Traffic Accident 122
Medical Emergency 120
Fire Emergency 119
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