Qingdao Travel China, Qingdao Tour Guide

China Qingdao City:
Qingdao

Resident People:
Population: 7.0 million
Urban Population: 2.3 million

General Information:
located between 120 east longitude and 36 west latitude, at the southwestern tip of the Shandong Peninsular, bordering the Yellow Sea on the east and south

Neighboring Areas: Jiangsu, Anhui, Henan, and Hebei provinces

Physical Features: bounded on the southeast by the Yellow Sea, about half of the area covered by mountains and hills and the rest fertile plains

Climate:
a temperate maritime climate, warm in winter and cool in summer, frost-free period of 251 days

Average Temperature: 12.2C annually 25C in August and 1.3C in January

Nature:
Rainfall: average annual of 775.6mm

Mountains: Mt. Laoshan

Products: wheat, corn, yam bean, soya bean, millet, peanuts, cotton, tobacco, flowers, vegetables and fruits

Local Highlights: International Beer Festival

Restaurant:
Though recognized as one of the most significant influences in classical Chinese cookery, Shandong cuisine is nonetheless still little known outside northeastern China. Elegant presentation is an integral part of the Qingdao food experience, and Shandong dishes are richly flavourful. Unique seafood recipes are naturally the best-known Qingdao culinary creations, and vegetarian restaurants offer fresh local agricultural produce, except in mid-winter.
New Orleans Music Restaurant (Jazz Music & Chinese Cuisine) - Sun Plaza
White Spray Live Seafood Restaurant (Seafood) - 8 Nanhai Lu

History:
the original place of the China's ancient culture 6000 years ago, administrated by Qi Kingdom during East Zhou dynasty and become a prosperousc city in Qin dynasty; In the 19 century, once under control of imperial invaders; thereafter, set up as a municipal city of P.R.C in 1949

Arrive:
Airport Information
Distance to city: 36 km
Transportation between airport and city
Taxi
fare: CNY 100-120

Qingdao Tourism:
Laoshan Mountains
Only about 30km east of the city, this spectacular range is well within day-trip distance. Many organized tours are available. climbing the 1,113-meter main peak requires some stamina, but the views of Qingdao and the surrounding countryside from the top are more than memorable.
Qingdao Brewery
Established at the turn of the century, the brewery is open to visitors and regular tours take place. Through several other beers are sold in China, Tsingtao takes up by far the largest portion of the market, and it is well-known and appreciated throughout the world for its crisp flavour.
Qingdao Beaches
Though Qingdao weather does not permit ocean swimmimg all year round, the warmer months are perfect for sunning and splashing at any of half a dozen excellent city beaches, located along the southeastern coast. All the beaches have golden sand, refreshment outlets and changing facilities.
Qingdao Art Museum
Originally built by wealthy Qingdao merchants as a welfare institution for the city's poor, this fine building now houses a superb and extensive collection of Yuan, Ming and Wing Dynasty paintings, and an archaeological exhibit illustrating Shandong's colourful history.
Huilan (Rebounding Wave) Pavilion
This centrally-sited showcase is a landmark on the city's harbourfront, located right at the end of prominent Zhangqiao Pier. Within, two floors of exhibition space display paintings, carvings and other examples of contemporary Shandong arts and crafts, much of it destined for export.
Lu Xun Park
One of the most popular gathering spots for Qingdao residents, this restful oasis in the city is named for on of the most famous authors of modern China. Lovely winding pathways lead through botanical gardens, and there's a marine products museum displaying rare and protected marine species.
Huadong Winery
This operation is at the leading edge of China's plam to become a wine-producing country. Established in 1986, it produces the only varietal vintage wine in the country, and the only wine to win medals in European competitions. Free tours, tastings (and transport, for groups)are available.
Xiao Qingdao
The Germans built a lighthouse on this tiny island in 1900, and it was a restricted military area until 1987. These days it's open to visitors, and tours include the lighthouse as well as botanical gardens that feature the rare Qingdao White Lily, which grows only in southern Shandong.