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Overview

青

岛

qīng dǎo

Qingdao

Qingdao is located along the coast of the Yellow Sea and is renowned for its beautiful coastline and pleasant climate. It is also beloved by tourists for its unique German-style architecture. Qingdao Beer is a well-known beer brand, and the annual Qingdao International Beer Festival held every summer attracts a large number of domestic and international visitors.

NameQingdao, Tsingtao

ClimateTemperate monsoon climate

Area11,293 km²

Population10 million

GeographySoutheastern Shandong Peninsula, along the coast of the Yellow Sea

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Attractions

Must-see attractions

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Badaguan Scenic Area

European-style villas nestled in coastal pines.

Tsingtao Beer Museum

Interactive journey through China's beer history.

St. Michael's Cathedral

Qingdao's largest Gothic cathedral landmark.

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Seasons

Best time to visit

Peak Season

Jun – Aug

Qingdao's summer is cool and pleasant, with refreshing sea breezes, making it an ideal retreat from the heat.

Off-season

Dec – Mar

The winter in Qingdao is relatively cold.

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Interests

Travel stories

Chinese Cuisine Culture

Tsingtao Beer: China Qingdao's Brewing Tradition

Explore the rich brewing tradition of Tsingtao Beer since 1903. Visit the Tsingtao Beer Museum, stroll through beer streets, taste fresh brews.

Chinese Cuisine Culture

Qingdao Seafood: Taste of the Coast Favor

Explore Qingdao's seafood delights, featuring fresh catches like pomfret and shrimp in spring, and crabs in autumn. Don’t miss the seafood dumplings.

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Get There

How to arrive

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO)

Qingdao 70 min42 km240-Hour Transit Visa

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport has numerous international routes connecting major cities in Asia, Europe, North America, and other regions.

Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT)

Yantai 148 min185 km240-Hour Transit Visa

Weihai Airport (WEH)

Weihai 178 min206 km240-Hour Transit Visa

Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA)

Jinan 213 min296 km240-Hour Transit Visa

Port of Qingdao

Jinan 15 min5 km240-Hour Transit Visa

Qingdao Port is one of the most important international ports in Northern China, with a well-developed network of international shipping routes connecting it to major ports around the world.