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Swap Qingdao’s outdoor breeze for a blast of the air-con at Qingdao’s cinemas, because this August not one but five American blockbuster movies are being screened. Read more>>
Mars en Folie – an annual event organised by the Alliance Francaise in Beijing, the Swiss Embassy and the Belgian Consulate, which celebrates French music and culture – kicks off in Qingdao on March 23rd. Four great musical performances are scheduled to take place by musicians and bands from the francophone world. The bands to perform are: Simon Nwambeben (France), Manou Gallo (Belgium), Alexandre Desilets (Canada) and Mama Rosin (Switzerland). The event is absolutely free for this... Read more>>
Located in an area previously known as Jiao'ao, the city of Qingdao enjoys a long and prosperous history stretching back thousands of years. Many historians dispute the origins of the city, but archeological findings place the existence of human activity in the area over 6000 years ago. During the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, the town of Jimo was established. Its population quickly grew until it became the second largest city in Shandong. In 221 BC,...Read more>>
Qingdao is easily reached by air, land and water. Qingdao Liuting International Airport lies 36 kilometers outside the city center, and serves as a regional and international airport with over 58 destinations. Qingdao is a bustling seaport that mainly serves Japan and Korea. Numerous passenger ferry lines connect Qingdao with port cities in China and South Korea. Qingdao is traversed by the Jiaoji Railway, which connects the city with Lanzhou,...Read more>>
