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Qingdao is possibly the most beautiful coastal city of China, famous for comfortable weather, a large number of beaches and delicious seafood. Being a former German concession has also provided it with attractive European-style buildings and one of the best brews in Asia, the famous Qingdao Beer. It has long been a favourite escape for Chinese holidaymakers and after having its profile raised when hosting the 29th Sailing Regatta during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, it has been steadily coming under the radar of foreign visitors as well.
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Zhanqiao Pier / 栈桥

As the symbol of Qingdao, Zhaoqiao Pier was built as a wharf in 1891. After being expanded and repaired twice in 1931 and 1985, it is now open for tourists. The pier is 440 metres long and 10 metres wide with giant granite supports and a two-storey distinctive Chinese style Pagoda, called “Huilan”, the return of waves. Along the shore is the beautiful Pier Park, which is a pleasant and quiet place for tourists to rest.
Adresse: 14 Taiping Road, Shinan District, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 8288 4548
Åpningstider: Zhan Bridge: 24/7. Huilan Pavilion: 7h - 19h.
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May 4th Square / 五四广场

Marked by the huge flaming sculpture called “Wind of May”, the square is built to commemorate the May 4th Movement in 1919, when Chinese nationalism was revived by a popular student-led uprising. Connecting the Qingdao municipal government building and the east coast, it consists of a coastal area and two squares, which are called City Hall Square and Central Square. In the evening, the colourful lights and water fountain make the whole square even more attractive.
Adresse: Donghai Xi Lu, Shinan District, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 8571 1594
Åpningstider: 24/7
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Badaguan Area / 八大关

Lying between Huiquan Cape and Taiping Cape, it was named “Badaguan” (Eight Great Passes) after the eight great passes of the Great Wall. The area was occupied by western countries and thus presents various architecture styles of twenty countries, including England, Russia, German, France, Danmark and so on. In spring, the peach flowers bloom on Shaoguan Road, during summertime, crepe-myrtles on Zhengyangguan Road. Maple leaves turn red in autumn, and cedars stay green even in winter. In every season, Badaguan has its unique sides.
Adresse: Shinan District, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 8386 9357
Åpningstider: 8h - 18h
Billetter: Free, ticket needed for certain buildings
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Qingdao Underwater World / 海底世界

Adjacent to Lu Xun Park is the Qingdao Underwater World, known as the Marine Products Museum. It covers an area of 7,300 sqm and accommodates an astonishing water body of 4,000 tonnes. It is a complex with a myriad of animal species on display.
Adresse: 2 Laiyang Rd, Shinan District, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 8289 2187
Åpningstider: 8h - 17h
Billetter: 130 RMB
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Qingdao International Beer Festival / 青岛国际啤酒节

First held in 1991, Qingdao International Beer Festival has now become the biggest beer festival in Asia. The festival generally starts on the second Sunday of August and lasts for 16 days. A 35-hectare Beer City located in the Shilaoren National Tourism Resort was specifically built for the festival. Although you can have Tsingtao Beer anytime in the city, the carnival vibe of the festival is something that you don't want to miss. (P.S.: in Qingdao, fresh beer can be sold and contained in the plastic bag, so don't be surprised when you see people walking on the street with a bag of beer.)
Adresse: Xianggangdong Lu, Laoshan District, Qingdao
Åpningstider: 24/7
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Laoshan Scenic Area / 崂山风景区

Named in the Tang Dynasty with the growth of Taoism, Laoshan is a household name for its vistas as well as the Taoist shrine. Laoshan Jufeng Peak, Liuqing River, Taiping Palace, Yangkou Beach and Nine Waters and Eighteen Pools are the main tourist spots. Local travel agencies offer tours which vary between the southern route that covers both the Jufeng Peak and Taiping Palace, the eastern route to Yangkou Beach that covers both Taiping Palace and Qipan Stone Area and the central route to Nine Waters and Eighteen Pools.
Adresse: Laoshan District, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 8889 8866
Åpningstider: 7h - 17h
Billetter: 160 RMB
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Seaside Promenade / 海边漫步

A newly-built plank promenade that meanders along the southern beach for about 40km, from Tuandao Cape in southwestern Qingdao to Shilaoren Holiday Resort in the eastern part of the city. This makes it possible to walk from the western part of the city, covering Qingdao Bay, Huiquan Bay, Taiping Bay and come to the end at the Sculpture Road in eastern Qingdao.
Åpningstider: 24/7
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St. Michael's Cathedral / 青岛天主教堂

Among the European-inspired architecture of the area, the German-style Catholic church stands out for its attractive facade. It is the largest Romanesque Revival architecture in the province and the only consecrates church in China. The church has a newly installed organ and is played only for the mess.
Adresse: 15 Zhejiang Lu, Shinan District, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 8286 5960
Åpningstider: 8h - 17h, free during the mess (8h - 9h every Sunday )
Billetter: 10 RMB
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Zhongshan Park / 中山公园

Zhongshan Park is the largest park in Qingdao, covering an area of 800,000 m² and located between Huiquan Square and Taiping Hill. Best known for its cherry blossoms in the spring, lantern show in the summer and chrysanthemum show in the autumn, it is named “Flower Sea in Eastern Garden”. In the west part of the park, the zoo is a children’s paradise, with a mini-train, bumper cars and merry-go-round.
Adresse: Wendeng Lu, Shinan District, Qingdao
Åpningstider: 9h - 21h
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Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center / 青岛奥帆中心

The centre was first built for hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Competitions. Now it is transformed into a sailing boat dock. You can rent a boat and have a tour on the bay, or have a beer on the bars nearby, and enjoy the breeze from the sea.
Adresse: 12 Xinhui Lu, Shinan District, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 6656 8666
Åpningstider: 24/7
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Yinshatan Beach / 银沙滩

Compared to Jinshatan (the Gold Beach), Yinshatan (the Silver Beach) is farther from the city and the sand is slightly harder, but it is less crowded than the first one and more beautiful. The beach is 3000-meter long and in the shape of a new moon. It is an ideal spot to chill, swim and enjoy the sunshine.
Adresse: Fenghuangdao Scenic Area, Huangdao District, Qingdao
Åpningstider: 24/7
Billetter: Free
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Tsingtao Brewery Museum / 青岛啤酒博物馆

This used to be the old factory of the Tsingtao Beer Brewery and now with the factory having moved out, the place has been transformed into a beer museum. All the old equipment is left on display, making it possible to see the whole process of beer production. The entrance fee is 60 RMB per person, which includes one cup of draught beer and a cask ale.
Adresse: 56 Dengzhou Lu, Shibei District, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 8383 3437
Åpningstider: 8h30 - 17h30
Billetter: 60 RMB (2019)
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Little Fish Hill Park / 小鱼山公园

Built on a top of a hill, the Little Fish Hill Park offers one of the most scenic views over Qingdao. It does not only feature a good amount of characteristic nautical-themed buildings, but also a unique view over some landmarks of China's most picturesque coastal city.
Adresse: Yushan Rd 1, Shinan, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 8286 5645
Åpningstider: 7h30-18h30
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Laochuanfu Restaurant / 老船夫

Decorated as a huge ship with wooden decks, helms and anchors, Laochuanfu (Old Boatman) Restaurant is a popular restaurant tailored to international customers. The special dishes are Roast Squid and trumpet shell.
Adresse: 111 Yanji Lu, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 8501 9999
Åpningstider: 11h - 22h
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Huanghai Hotel / 黄海饭店

In this hotel, you will find a Chinese buffet with excellent cuisine in authentic Shandong style and local Qingdao style. All food is prepared by top chefs.
Adresse: 75 Yan'an Yi Lu, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 8287 0215
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Haidilao Hot Pot / 海底捞

Boasting a great view of the marina, Haidilao is easily the best place to get hot pot in the city. It's always clean, the ingredients are fresh and the service is good and friendly. Long waiting time is to be expected.
Adresse: 178 Jufeng Lu, Qingdao
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Chuan Xiao Xian / 船小鲜

Chuan Xiao Xian is an innovated restaurant. The signature dish is the steam pot: vegetables, meat and seafood are layered on the pot and cooked with steam, with rice underneath. By the time you finish all the food above, the juice will already have turned the rice into a delicious porridge.
Adresse: 135 Yan'an San Lu, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 176 8583 7792
Åpningstider: 11h - 22h
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Chuangeyu Dumpling / 船歌鱼水饺

This chain of restaurants is famous for the combination of seafood and dumplings. The black dumpling, made with cephalopod ink is a dish that you should definitely try - as intimidating as it might sound.
Adresse: 57 Minjiang Er Lu, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 8077 8001
Åpningstider: 10h30 - 21h
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Quanjude Peking Duck / 全聚德

Quanjude is the most famous chain of restaurants when it comes to Peking Duck, one might even call it synonymous with this well-known Chinese dish. Take the chance to have some authentic Peking Duck in Qingdao.
Adresse: 12 Xinaggang Zhong Lu, Fenghe Plaza, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 6677 7308
Åpningstider: 11h - 14h / 17h - 21h30
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CASANOVA

CASANOVA is an authentic Italian restaurant. Chefs are mainly Italian and so are the ingredients. Located on the 5th floor of Haixin Plaza, the restaurant has a beautiful view of the bay. Reservation is necessary for window seats. The crew can speak English. Vegetarian menu available.
Adresse: 117 Aomen Lu, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 132 5639 2790
Åpningstider: 11h - 21h30
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Taidong Night Market / 台东夜市

Taidong Night Market is always crowded and is one of those places that primarily draw in locals in the know. You can find all kinds of street food along the market, as well as souvenirs. Beware of pickpockets.
Adresse: Taidong Commercial Pedestrian Street, Qingdao
Åpningstider: 24/7
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Kiwi Café / 奇异咖啡厅

The owner and chef of the restaurant had lived in New Zeland for 18 years and received a culinary degree there. The place is popular among the expat community in Qingdao. Brunch and fresh beer are highly recommended. The crew can speak English.
Adresse: 10 Gutian Lu, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 186 6983 8569
Åpningstider: 10h - 20h, From Tues. to Sun.
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31 HAUSBRANDT / 31号西餐厅

Their coffee beans come from an Italian company called Hausbrant, and the milk they use to make dessert is imported directly form New Zealand; they also serve high-quality dishes. As small as it might seem, this café has served as a food and coffee provider for some international sailing tournaments held in Qingdao.
Adresse: 31 Minjiang Er Lu, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 6807 7788
Åpningstider: 9h - 2h
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Sunflower Café Bar / 向日葵咖啡酒吧

Facing the beach and Zhanqiao Pier, Sunflower Café is nicely placed in a German-style villa which is surrounded by green trees and blooming flowers, and as one of the city's oldest bars, it is loved by locals.
Adresse: 16 Taiping Lu, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 8266 7976
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Cafe Kona

The café has a Korean owner who specializes in making real Hawaiian Kona coffee. At Café Kona you get good coffee and wonderful service.
Adresse: 21 Minjiang Er Lu, Shinan District, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 8573 5300
Åpningstider: 8h - 22h30
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Snail Coffee Bar / 蜗牛咖啡吧

Snail Coffee Bar is a charming little coffee shop. The menu offers a variety of goodies and you will be served by a friendly staff. The atmosphere is described as warm and relaxed, perfect for a rest after a hard day of shopping on Zhongshan Road.
Adresse: 22A Dagu Lu, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 137 9191 6196
Åpningstider: 10h30 - 22h30
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Kiwi Café / 奇异咖啡厅

The owner and chef of the restaurant had lived in New Zeland for 18 years and received a culinary degree there. The place is popular among the expat community in Qingdao. Brunch and fresh beer are highly recommended. The crew can speak English.
Adresse: 10 Gutian Lu, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 186 6983 8569
Åpningstider: 10h - 20h, From Tues. to Sun.
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Nora Café / 诺拉手作咖啡

The place hides in a quiet alley, in the historical centre of the city. It has a sunny terrace, 2 cats, and most importantly, pour-over coffee with beans from all over the world.
Adresse: 20 Longshan Lu, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 156 1849 1580
Åpningstider: 11h - 18h
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Coffee will

Coffee will is famous for its Japanese syphone-prepared coffee. The light roast coffee bean is imported from Japan as well. Wood furniture, outdoor space and a swing at the entrance all create a cosy ambience.
Adresse: 2 Xuzhou Lu, Shinan District, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 8266 1010
Åpningstider: 9h - 24h
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EASECAFE / 憩點咖啡

You will be surprised to know that that there's a quiet café like this inside a shopping mall. It doesn't look much like a café, but more of a friend's apartment. The place is decorated with the owner's personal collection of books and photographs. All coffee beans are kept up to 15 days and every bean can be traced to its exact area of production.
Adresse: 328 Dunhua Lu, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 152 4420 4566
Åpningstider: 9h30 - 19h
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31 HAUSBRANDT / 31号西餐厅

Their coffee beans come from an Italian company called Hausbrant, and the milk they use to make dessert is imported directly form New Zealand; they also serve high-quality dishes. As small as it might seem, this café has served as a food and coffee provider for some international sailing tournaments held in Qingdao.
Adresse: 31 Minjiang Er Lu
Telefon: +86 532 6807 7788
Åpningstider: 9h - 2h
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Tsingtao Beer Street / 青岛啤酒街

The area around the old Tsingtao brewery (now converted into a museum) has developed into a lively nightlife area, lined with dozens of Sino-European style bars, restaurants and cafes. The best time to visit is during the Qingdao International Beer Festival when promotions abound and many events are organised.
Adresse: Dengzhou Lu, Qingdao
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Karaoke Bar / 格莱美 KTV

Karaoke has become a very important part of Asian nightlife culture. There are plenty to choose from in the city, but Holiday KTV is one of the best, with branches all over the country.
Adresse: 28 Xinhui Lu, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 8573 2233
Åpningstider: 12h - 5h
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Charlie's Bar / 查理斯酒吧

Right in the middle of Qingdao's party area, Charlie's bar is an American-style sports bar that screens all the important sporting events. Young singles come here to meet people, mingle and start off the night.
Adresse: 167 Jiangxi Lu, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 8589 7919
Åpningstider: 18h - 3h
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Downtown Bar

Downtown Bar proudly proclaims itself to be the home of live music in Qingdao, It is a non-lucrative platform for indie underground music band to promote themselves.
Adresse: 1-6 Sangzi Lu, Shibei District, Qingdao
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Taidong Night Market / 台东夜市

The Taidong Night Market is always crowded and is one of those places that primarily draw in locals in the know. You can find all kinds of street food along the market, as well as souvenirs. Beware of pickpockets.
Adresse: Taidong Commercial Pedestrian Street
Åpningstider: 24/7
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City Moves Club

Located on the Xianggang Zhong Lu, City Moves Club is the absolute hottest night club in the city. The DJs and equipment are both equally professional. Reservation only, and sometimes these are required several days in advance. Minimum consumption is 1000 RMB.
Adresse: 26 Xianggang Zhong Lu, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 5573 8866
Åpningstider: 21h - 4h
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ROOM Lounge / 入目有你

This is a gin-focused bar that has a wall of different gins from all around the world. The bar is compact, with a cosy ambience.
Adresse: 1 Shandong Lu, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 185 5329 9666
Åpningstider: 19h - 2h
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Cherry Bar / 樱桃酒吧

This newly opened bar has already won popularity among young college students and Qingdao's expatriate community. The prices are relatively low and the place rings loud with pop music. It is also one of the few bars that are open until morning.
Adresse: 65 Xianggang Zhong Lu, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 138 0532 2202
Åpningstider: 20h30 - 5h
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Zhongshan Road / 中山路

Zhongshan commercial street is the most popular historical business hub in Qingdao, full of fashion stores, boutiques and big shopping malls, as well as large department stores, such as Parkson. You are sure to find everything you're looking for somewhere along Zhongshan Road.
Adresse: Zhongshan Lu, Qingdao
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Hong Kong Middle Road / 香港中路

Home to leading international brands such as Jusco and Carrefour. Opposite Carrefour is Sunshine Department Store, the top-level shopping mall in Qingdao, which sells brands including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Chanel and more.
Adresse: Xianggang Zhong Lu, Qingdao
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Hisense Plaza Shopping Mall / 海信广场

Opposite the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center is Hisense Plaza, a huge modern international department store which has all the world's leading fashion brands as well as Starbucks Coffee and Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream. There are also restaurants, a Cultural Gallery, Children’s Kingdom and much more.
Adresse: 50 Donghai Xi Lu, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 6678 8888
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Taidong Night Market / 台东夜市

The Taidong Night Market is always crowded and is one of those places that primarily draw in locals in the know. You can find all kinds of street food along the market, as well as souvenirs. Beware of pickpockets.
Adresse: Taidong Commercial Pedestrian Street
Åpningstider: 24/7
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Qianyu Qianxun / 千遇千寻旅行馆

This souvenir shop is only a few steps away from St. Micheal's Cathedral. The Japanese-style shop has a vast selection of original souvenirs at reasonable prices. It is definitely worth checking out.
Adresse: 176 Zhongshan Lu, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 8286 1696
Åpningstider: 8h20 - 23h
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Qingdao Liuting International Airport

Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) is located 31 km from the centre of Qingdao city. The Airport Express leaves from the airport to the city hall every 30 minutes between 06.00 and 21.00, the whole trip takes about 100 min. Taxis to the city centre should take around 45 minutes, depending on traffic, and costs approximately 60 RMB.
Adresse: Qingdao International Airport, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 965 67
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Passport / Visa

For citizens of the following countries, the visa is not requested for short term stays : - 90 days: Bosnia and Herzegovina, San Marino - 60 days: Mauritius - 30 days: Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Ecuador, Fiji, Grenada, Qatar, Serbia, Seychelles, Tonga, United Arab Emirates. - 15 days: Brunei, Japan, Singapore. Holders of passports issued by the following 49 countries do not require a visa for a 144-hour stay if they are transiting through Qingdao Airport. However, passengers need to provide ticket showing their first destination, which should be outside China, nor could it be in the same country as the inbound flight. - All European Union citizens, Albania, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Iceland, Japan, Macedonia, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Qatar, Russia, South Korea, Switzerland, Ukraine, United States. - Messengers who enter China by Qingdao Airport cannot leave Shandong province during the transiting period. .
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Internet Access and VPN in China

Due to the Internet policy of China, certain websites and applications are not accessible from the mainland, which includes those very commonly used in the west (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google, Skype and more). Some travellers have been able to gain access to those via a VPN service (installed prior to arrival in China). Make sure you comply with local laws and regulations when deciding on whether or not to employ a VPN, and which one to choose (if you do, only use those explicitly allowed by the Chinese government, and only use them for authorised purposes to avoid any trouble). There have been reports of foreigners in China getting their cell service cut off in response to unauthorised use of VPN being detected; restoring cell service required a trip to the local police station where contents of the device were investigated and certain apps removed. Giving that Google is banned in China, Google Maps might not be the most accurate and reliable source of information. Some local apps such as Baidu Maps and AutoNavi tend to work better than Google Maps.
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Best Time To Visit

Qingdao is a coastal city, which makes the best months to visit Qingdao July and August. A latitude of around 37° means means summers never get too hot. In June, the temperature starts to rise but the sea might still be a little cold for swimming.
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Public Transport

Qingdao Railway Station is located in the western part of Qingdao, near the Zhanqiao Pier. The rail ticket office is in service from 04:30 to 22:30. Tickets can be booked five days in advance. Qingdao is accessible with the bus network, maintained by 187 routes and 3,700 buses which run on the roads. Most of the buses are ticket-seller free and accept IC cards. The fare is generally 2RMB. Qingdao subway system has 4 lines in running. Passengers are recommended to buy a one day ticket for 15 RMB or a three days pass for 35 RMB.
Telefon: +86 532 9510 5175
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Taxi

Jetta and Santana are the major taxi companies in Qingdao, which are of the conventional type. This type charges a minimum of 10 RMB within 3 km and 2 RMB/km. Luxury type taxis charge a minimum of 12 RMB within 3 km and 2.5 RMB/km. An extra 0.4 RMB/km is charged for the rides from 22.00 to 05.00. Receipts are available upon request and would be necessary if customers need to make inquiries or complaints. You can also use taxi cab hailing service with WeChat or Alipay (like the Chinese version of Uber).
Telefon: +86 532 8380 7661 / +86 532 8380 7502
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Post Office

China Post
Adresse: 220 Yan'an San Rd, Shinan District, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 8389 0131
Åpningstider: 8h - 18h
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Pharmacy

Hui Ren Pharmacy
Adresse: 9 Shantou Lu, Qingdao
Telefon: +86 532 8588 3701
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Telephone

Country code: +86 Area code: 532
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Electricity

220 V/50 Hz Adapter needed