Although Qingdao’s beach is perhaps most famous, there are a lot of other things to do in this city. This is a run through of some of Qingdao’s best attractions that don’t require you to get out onto the beach. Read More>>

For those of you worried about all that excess beer having an adverse effect on your weight, worry no more with our guide to the best gyms and fitness centers in Qingdao. Read More>>

Concentrated in Wenquan Township of Jimo City near Qingdao are dozens of hot spring "resorts" in a dizzying variety of scale and quality of service. Here we’ve selected three of the best so all you have to worry about is lying back and enjoying ... Read More>>

Beach culture in China is fairly unique. Tanning and skimpy bathing suits? Not on these sandy shores. Beachgoers often rent tents to stay in the shade, dig for clams and swim in reasonable and conservative swimwear. Qingdao is known throughout China as the ... Read More>>

Since Qingdao and South Korea are only separated by one small body of water, it makes sense that Qingdao would become a beacon for Korean industry in China. And these days, elements of Korean fashion, culture and entertainment can be found all over the ... Read More>>

Whenever someone mentions Qingdao, the first things that most expats will associate with it is, of course, Tsingtao Beer, touring the brewing factory, and the notoriously rowdy Qingdao Beer Festival. But don't be fooled: the local food culture is the true ... Read More>>

Badaguan is located on the southern coastal area in Qingdao and is unlike any other place in China. Its name is derived from eight well-known military forts in China, with each fort name being given to a street in Badaguan, (although today there are ... Read More>>

Qingdao is well known for its beer, beaches and mountains. However, living here, we may get stuck in our routines and not realize that there is more to this beautiful city. Perhaps you have visitors in town? Or you’re going home soon and need more ... Read More>>

With Beijing, Shanghai and Seoul only an hour's flight away from Qingdao, the lure of the big cities can dominate your early thinking when it comes to weekends away. It’s easy to check those boxes and, in doing so, miss the less-travelled ‘getaways’, and ... Read More>>

There used to be precious few places in Qingdao where Westerners could buy imported food. For those familiar with Jenny Lou’s in Beijing, for example, there was nothing comparable in Qingdao, and even finding staples like bread, milk and cheese could be ... Read More>>

Though Qingdao may not boast the enormous venues and visiting A-list musicians on show in some of Asia’s more major cities, there is an interesting – sometimes underground – music and stage scene emerging. Filipino house bands entertain with covers of ... Read More>>

Qingdao’s art gallery and museum scene can seem elusive to the visiting expat or new arrival. Indeed, art exhibitions can prove a moving target, temporary by nature and often poorly promoted, while the museums are more permanent. If you’re an art lover ... Read More>>

Vegetarianism isn’t afforded the same importance in Qingdao as in China’s more prominent cities, but vegetarians can still eat out happily in a number of venues without surviving entirely on tofu, though vegans will find their options limited. While ... Read More>>

Qingdao wouldn’t be the same without Wusi GuangChang, or May Fourth Square. Almost as prominent a Qingdao landmark as Zhan Qiao Pier, the square’s unmistakeable ‘Winds of May’ statue is captured on every tourist’s camera. By day or night, its imposing, ... Read More>>

Qindao Underworld World is located on Qingdao’s Huiquan peninsula, surrounded by reefs. Modern exhibition methods combine the resources of Qingdao Aquarium, taxidermy hall, and fresh water aquarium, with natural sea cliff scenery to create a unique vista ... Read More>>

Qingdao has well-documented appeal as a tourist destination, due to its beautiful beaches, mountain ranges and free flowing local beer. You can add shopping to that list too; there are plenty of bargains to be found in Qingdao’s markets – for those with ... Read More>>

Despite a thriving English speaking expat community, Qingdao has very few bookshops to interest them. While little libraries of books left by departing expats can sometimes be found in the international schools or coffee shops, dedicated bookshops servicing ... Read More>>

Seated on the shore of the Yellow Sea, Qingdao is rich with natural resources. The advantageous geographical location has also created an exquisite local seafood cuisine. Qingdao has a great variety of fresh seafood, making it a wise destination for a ... Read More>>

The Tsingtao Beer Museum was built in 2001 in preparation for Tsingtao Beer’s 100 year anniversary. Designed by renowned international designers, the museum combines Eastern and Western cultures through a platform that is of historical, professional, and ... Read More>>

The opening ceremony of the 20th Qingdao International Beer Festival on August 13th promises to be a dazzling affair. As the biggest and most established beer festival in China, it’s not surprising that an impressive line-up of popular Chinese stars have ... Read More>>

Qingdao Xinhai Square, a new shopping mall/park modeled on Western retail parks, recently opened in Qingdao. Located in the heart of the Olympic Sailing Center, Xinhai Square is comparable to the Western-style Solana shopping malls in Beijing and Shanghai, ... Read More>>

There are many hills and windy roads in Old Qingdao. The old area created and designed a hundred years ago as a colony by Germany still stands. After touring with a German professor that had a vast knowledge of German history and archeology, I came to ... Read More>>

Tea might come from China, but coffee is probably a more popular drink in Qingdao these days. Qingdao, home of Mount Lao green tea (Laoshan green tea) is also the home of up to one hundred coffee shops, all trying to corner the market. The Qingdao Coffee ... Read More>>

The seaside city of Qingdao is one of the most popular tourist destinations in China, especially around this time of year when the short, cold winter days give way to long hours of sunshine and blue skies, warm temperatures, and pleasant sea breezes. ... Read More>>