Qingdao
also known in the West by its postal map spelling Tsingtao, is a major city in eastern Shandong province, People Republic of China. It borders Yantai to the northeast, Weifang to the west and Rizhao to the southeast. Lying across the Shandong Peninsula while looking out to the Yellow Sea, Qingdao today is a major seaport, naval base, and industrial center. It is also the site of the Tsingtao Brewery. The character Qing in Chinese means "green" or "lush", while the character Dao means "island". Qingdao is administratively at the sub-provincial level. In 2008, Qingdao was named China 7th-most livable city. Qingdao is perhaps most famously known for the Tsingtao Brewery, which German settlers founded in 1903, and which produces Tsingtao beer, now the most famous beer in China and known worldwide. In 1984 the Chinese government named a district of Qingdao a Special Economic and Technology Development Zone (SETDZ). Along with this district, the entire city had gone through amazing development of secondary and tertiary industries. As an important trading port in the province, Qingdao flourishes with foreign investment and international trade. South Korea and Japan in particular made extensive investment in the city. www.topchinatravel.com
also known in the West by its postal map spelling Tsingtao, is a major city in eastern Shandong province, People Republic of China. It borders Yantai to the northeast, Weifang to the west and Rizhao to the southeast. Lying across the Shandong Peninsula while looking out to the Yellow Sea, Qingdao today is a major seaport, naval base, and industrial center. It is also the site of the Tsingtao Brewery. The character Qing in Chinese means "green" or "lush", while the character Dao means "island". Qingdao is administratively at the sub-provincial level. In 2008, Qingdao was named China 7th-most livable city. Qingdao is perhaps most famously known for the Tsingtao Brewery, which German settlers founded in 1903, and which produces Tsingtao beer, now the most famous beer in China and known worldwide. In 1984 the Chinese government named a district of Qingdao a Special Economic and Technology Development Zone (SETDZ). Along with this district, the entire city had gone through amazing development of secondary and tertiary industries. As an important trading port in the province, Qingdao flourishes with foreign investment and international trade. South Korea and Japan in particular made extensive investment in the city. www.topchinatravel.com
No.1 Bathing Beach
famous for the soft sand, clean water and clam waves. The beach was first built in 1901 by the Germans after they invaded Qingdao. At that time, it was a famous entertainment place in East Asia but it was only open to foreigners. In 1984 and 2003, the local government repaired and expanded the place on a large scale. The beach took on a new look: it was enlarged and more public service facilities were constructed. Surrounded on three sides by mountains, the beach is like the pearl of Huiquan Bay. The gentle slope and mild waves make the place a comfortable play area. Visitors can sunbathe here and swim near the coast, relaxing by playing volleyball or running on the sand and even dining on the beach. The region's comfortable weather makes it a good choice to avoid the summer heat. Even in winter this place is crowded with keen swimmers. source: www.topchinatravel.com
famous for the soft sand, clean water and clam waves. The beach was first built in 1901 by the Germans after they invaded Qingdao. At that time, it was a famous entertainment place in East Asia but it was only open to foreigners. In 1984 and 2003, the local government repaired and expanded the place on a large scale. The beach took on a new look: it was enlarged and more public service facilities were constructed. Surrounded on three sides by mountains, the beach is like the pearl of Huiquan Bay. The gentle slope and mild waves make the place a comfortable play area. Visitors can sunbathe here and swim near the coast, relaxing by playing volleyball or running on the sand and even dining on the beach. The region's comfortable weather makes it a good choice to avoid the summer heat. Even in winter this place is crowded with keen swimmers. source: www.topchinatravel.com
Olympic Sailing Center
is a sailing marina located on the former site of the Beihai Shipyard by Qingdao's Fushan Bay at Shandong Province in China. It was the venue which hosted the 2008 29th Olympic sailing competition and 13th Paralympic Sailing competitions. The 45-hectare Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center is located at the former Beihai Shipyards by Qingdao's Fushan Bay, adjoining May 4th Square and Donghai West Road. With an investment of 3.28 billion yuan, the environment-friendly venue comprises both land and water projects with all works on the venue. The entire project consisted of more onshore than offshore work. There are a lot of supporting infrastructures, including Athletes Village, Logistics Supply Center, Media Center, National Sailng Center, Five-star hotel, Internatioinal Yacht Club, Seaside Marina, as well as shopping and amusement center, etc. source: www.topchinatravel.com
is a sailing marina located on the former site of the Beihai Shipyard by Qingdao's Fushan Bay at Shandong Province in China. It was the venue which hosted the 2008 29th Olympic sailing competition and 13th Paralympic Sailing competitions. The 45-hectare Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center is located at the former Beihai Shipyards by Qingdao's Fushan Bay, adjoining May 4th Square and Donghai West Road. With an investment of 3.28 billion yuan, the environment-friendly venue comprises both land and water projects with all works on the venue. The entire project consisted of more onshore than offshore work. There are a lot of supporting infrastructures, including Athletes Village, Logistics Supply Center, Media Center, National Sailng Center, Five-star hotel, Internatioinal Yacht Club, Seaside Marina, as well as shopping and amusement center, etc. source: www.topchinatravel.com
Badaguan (Eight Passes)
Sited in the north of Huiquanjiao Scenic Zone, Badaguan, or the "Eight Passes", is a historical street district near the coast line in the southeast of Qingdao, Shandong Province. It faces the rippling tides of Taiping Bay to the south and the sands of Bathing Beach No.3 to the east. The scenic area is the best represent of Qingdao in terms of its "red tiles, green trees, blue sea and blue sky". The area is well-known for combining the architectural styles of different countries in the world incuding Japan, American, Demark, Greece, Spanish, and Switzerland etc. and is known as the "Exhibition of the World's Architecture" in this city. Badaguan (Eight Passes) got the name due to the eight roads (now increased to ten) and they are named after China's eight famous strategic passes. The eight strategic passes of the famous Great Wall in China include Jiayuguan Pass, Juyongguang Pass, Wushengguan Pass Ningwuguang Pass, Shanhaiguan Pass, Shaoguan Pass, Zhengyangguan Pass and Zijingguan Pass.
Huashi Building
Huashi Building at 18 Huanghai Road is the most famous and the representative villa in this area. this building has a building area of 753.7 square meters and the area of its yard is 4.5 mu. The main building has five floors and the top layer can catch the view of sea. It is said Huashi Building was built by Gerasimov in 1932, who is a Russian. Its architectural style is typical European-style castle, combining Greek, Gothic, and Gothic influences throughout its five storey hulk. For it was built of granite and cobblestone, so it was named after the building material as Huashi Building. source: www.topchinatravel.com
Sited in the north of Huiquanjiao Scenic Zone, Badaguan, or the "Eight Passes", is a historical street district near the coast line in the southeast of Qingdao, Shandong Province. It faces the rippling tides of Taiping Bay to the south and the sands of Bathing Beach No.3 to the east. The scenic area is the best represent of Qingdao in terms of its "red tiles, green trees, blue sea and blue sky". The area is well-known for combining the architectural styles of different countries in the world incuding Japan, American, Demark, Greece, Spanish, and Switzerland etc. and is known as the "Exhibition of the World's Architecture" in this city. Badaguan (Eight Passes) got the name due to the eight roads (now increased to ten) and they are named after China's eight famous strategic passes. The eight strategic passes of the famous Great Wall in China include Jiayuguan Pass, Juyongguang Pass, Wushengguan Pass Ningwuguang Pass, Shanhaiguan Pass, Shaoguan Pass, Zhengyangguan Pass and Zijingguan Pass.
Huashi Building
Huashi Building at 18 Huanghai Road is the most famous and the representative villa in this area. this building has a building area of 753.7 square meters and the area of its yard is 4.5 mu. The main building has five floors and the top layer can catch the view of sea. It is said Huashi Building was built by Gerasimov in 1932, who is a Russian. Its architectural style is typical European-style castle, combining Greek, Gothic, and Gothic influences throughout its five storey hulk. For it was built of granite and cobblestone, so it was named after the building material as Huashi Building. source: www.topchinatravel.com
Catholic Church
originally called St. Michael Church, was designed in a Gothic and Romanesque style by a German architect. Completed in 1934, the church grounds occupy an area of 11,480 square meters, of which about 6,300 square meters are building area. The Catholic Church is Qingdao largest and most opulent church. The cool white interior is interestingly offset by garish pictures and life-size wax models of famous Christians, including a huge mural of a beatific Mary and some simple, tastily clothed Franciscans. The area around this church is also well worth a wander, with old 30s German buildings mixed in with modern Chinese concrete. source: www.topchinatravel.com
originally called St. Michael Church, was designed in a Gothic and Romanesque style by a German architect. Completed in 1934, the church grounds occupy an area of 11,480 square meters, of which about 6,300 square meters are building area. The Catholic Church is Qingdao largest and most opulent church. The cool white interior is interestingly offset by garish pictures and life-size wax models of famous Christians, including a huge mural of a beatific Mary and some simple, tastily clothed Franciscans. The area around this church is also well worth a wander, with old 30s German buildings mixed in with modern Chinese concrete. source: www.topchinatravel.com
Tsingtao Beer
The largest and most prestigious brewery in China, the Tsingtao Brewery was founded in 1903 by German settlers in Qingdao. The brand is sold in more than 60 countries worldwide. Tsingtao is the #1 branded consumer product exported from China. Introduced to the United States in 1972, Tsingtao soon became the top-selling Chinese beer in the U.S. market and has maintained this leadership position ever since. Tsingtao Lager is made with spring water, malted barley, hops, rice and yeast. Tsingtao Lager is an amber-colored, pilsner-style beer delivering a crisp, slightly malty flavor and a nutty sweet taste. Its refreshing flavor profile complements spicy or flavorful Asian cuisine. Tsingtao Lager is an authentic Asian beer that transforms any meal into a cultural experience. Tsingtao Lager exemplifies Asian cool--the fusion of traditional Chinese heritage and modern Western culture. 4.8% alcohol by volume, 3.8% alcohol by weight, 157 calories per 12-oz. bottle, 0 grams of fat. source: www.crownimportsllc.com
The largest and most prestigious brewery in China, the Tsingtao Brewery was founded in 1903 by German settlers in Qingdao. The brand is sold in more than 60 countries worldwide. Tsingtao is the #1 branded consumer product exported from China. Introduced to the United States in 1972, Tsingtao soon became the top-selling Chinese beer in the U.S. market and has maintained this leadership position ever since. Tsingtao Lager is made with spring water, malted barley, hops, rice and yeast. Tsingtao Lager is an amber-colored, pilsner-style beer delivering a crisp, slightly malty flavor and a nutty sweet taste. Its refreshing flavor profile complements spicy or flavorful Asian cuisine. Tsingtao Lager is an authentic Asian beer that transforms any meal into a cultural experience. Tsingtao Lager exemplifies Asian cool--the fusion of traditional Chinese heritage and modern Western culture. 4.8% alcohol by volume, 3.8% alcohol by weight, 157 calories per 12-oz. bottle, 0 grams of fat. source: www.crownimportsllc.com
Cuisine
The Catering industry features sea food such as sea cucumber, scallop, abalone, whelk, prawn and fish, as well as the farm produce like dried vegetables and mushrooms grown on Laoshan Mountain. Heavy and salty flavors are typical of Shandong Cuisine which is the one of the famous food style of China, The other gourmet styles such as Cantonese, Sichuan, Shanghai and northeast China are equally available in Qingdao and work well with the abundant seafood. Spring and summer are the best seasons to enjoy the seafood especially when it goes with Tsingtao Beer and Laoshan Mineral Water. source: www.topchinatravel.com
The Catering industry features sea food such as sea cucumber, scallop, abalone, whelk, prawn and fish, as well as the farm produce like dried vegetables and mushrooms grown on Laoshan Mountain. Heavy and salty flavors are typical of Shandong Cuisine which is the one of the famous food style of China, The other gourmet styles such as Cantonese, Sichuan, Shanghai and northeast China are equally available in Qingdao and work well with the abundant seafood. Spring and summer are the best seasons to enjoy the seafood especially when it goes with Tsingtao Beer and Laoshan Mineral Water. source: www.topchinatravel.com