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Qingdao Introduction
"Red-tiled roofs amongst greenery, the azure sky above the blue sea" used to be the highlights of Qingdao (青岛), appealing to both Chinese and foreign tourists in the last century....
"Red-tiled roofs amongst greenery, the azure sky above the blue sea" used to be the highlights of Qingdao (青岛), appealing to both Chinese and foreign tourists in the last century. Today Qingdao has been put in the spotlight as the host city of the 29th Sailing Regatta in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. "Qingdao, The Sailing City" symbolizes the new horizon of Qingdao which aims at attracting more visitors from around the world.
To visitors from both China and around the world, Qingdao is known as China’s "Little Switzerland," because the city boasts unique characteristics not found in other Chinese cities. These envied traits include amazing fine-sand beaches, European style architecture, and most significantly, clean air. Qingdao is far and away one of the cleanest cities in China.
Qingdao lies between mountains and the sea, maintains a well-placed coastal port with clear deep waters, and enjoys a very comfortable climate. The mountains provide a collection of interesting sights centered around the mystical Mt. Laoshan(崂山), an important Taoist historical location featuring the highest peak along the Chinese coast. Meanwhile the sea provides relaxation, gentle waves, bared rocks, and some golden beaches forming arguably China’s best northern beach resort. All of these unique physical features produce a fabulous landscape surrounding the city. The historical culture, variety of religion, civil traditions, village customs, and holiday celebrations all add to Qingdao’s rich culture.
Qingdao Tourist Attractions
First imagine a harmonious picture of mountains, sea, architecture, and humans coexisting. Then imagine the same painting filled with a winding coastline, lazy islands, and timeless structures set against verdant trees. Finally, add an azure sky dotted with clouds above the tranquil, blue sea… and that’s Qingdao. The city has been a popular tourist destination and summer resort since the 1920s. The beautiful scenery and pleasant climate has always attracted plenty of Chinese celebrities, and still does.
The western part of Qingdao is the old city proper, where traditional red-tile-roofed buildings, green trees, blue sea and clear skies can still be seen. The eastern part of Qingdao is the newly developed area of the city with many modern buildings. The contrast between the old and the new city gives Qingdao its cosmopolitan Euro-Asian characteristics. Moving along Qingdao’s coastline from east to west, visitors will find 4 unique tourist areas amidst the picturesque coastal scenery: "Historical and Euro-Asian Area", "The Flourishing Eastern Downtown", "The Stone Old Man Tourist Resort" and "The Mount Lao Scenic Area".
Jinan Introduction
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Jinan (济南) is a long story, so give it some time. It’s best to do your research and decide beforehand where you want to stay and how you want to get around. Otherwise you’ll end up in sea of congestion, traffic, and confusion.
There are simply countless great places to eat, play, and explore in Jinan. Once you’ve found a few reliable watering holes, you won’t feel too alienated by China’s odd growing pains. You can then spread your wings and do some shopping in some of Jinan’s bustling shopping centres throughout the city. After exploring super-modern highrise department stores and underground malls you can stumble through old alleys and get to know how the Chinese fill their shelves.
Fast Facts about Jinan
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Eastern China, Shandong Province. 6 to 7 Million. Predominantly Han Chinese. Mandarin (普通话) and Jinan-talk (济南话). Shandong Style - Lots of garlic and onion. "+86 531" from abroad. "0531" from within China. Air, train, bus. Extensive bus system, taxis, bicycles popular. Dips below freezing in winter. Average temperature of 27°C in July. City of Springs (Baotu Spring, Wulong Spring), Capital of Shandong Province, Home of Shandong Cuisine, Thousand Buddha Mountain |
Jinan Restaurants
Lamb, duck, pork, bullfrog, donkey, deer, homestyle steak, pizza, and even vegetarian Buddhist cuisine are all available in Jinan. The world’s very first restaurants supposedly sprung up in China, and the industry has been booming ever since. There’s a restaurant on every corner. In Jinan visitors will be able to sample local Jinan cuisine, a range of domestic Chinese styles, or even international flavors.
Mount Tai
Mount Tai (泰山) is a mountain of historical and cultural significance located north of the city of Tai’an, in Shandong province, China....
Mount Tai (泰山) is a mountain of historical and cultural significance located north of the city of Tai’an, in Shandong province, China. The tallest peak is the Jade Emperor Peak (玉皇顶), which is commonly reported as 1,545 metres (5,069 ft) tall, but is described by the PRC government as 1,532.7 metres (5,029 ft). Mount Tai is known as the eastern mountain of the Five Great Mountains of China. It is associated with sunrise, birth, and renewal, and is often regarded the foremost of the five. Mount Tai has been a place of worship for at least 3,000 years and served as one of the most important ceremonial centers of China[4] during large portions of this period.Mount Tai has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
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Here is Cindy located at Qingdao,( Shan Dong Province), which is a eastern coastal city, famous for its Qingdao Beer and Qingdao Olympics in 2008.
Qingdao with its pleasont climate especially in summer cooler than any other part of China, attracting more people from in and abroad visiting here.
...Read moreHere is Cindy located at Qingdao,( Shan Dong Province), which is a eastern coastal city, famous for its Qingdao Beer and Qingdao Olympics in 2008.
Qingdao with its pleasont climate especially in summer cooler than any other part of China, attracting more people from in and abroad visiting here.
iIt will be great to meet more new friends from all over the world and show you around this amzing city with its beer and seafood and fantastic nature of the seaview etc. Anyone need a tour guide or any interpreter when you came to QIngdao, Please feel free to contact Cindy.
Qingdao One-Three Day(s) Tour
Choose 5-15 out of 20 hot attractions in one-Three day(s)' trip:
...Read moreChoose 5-15 out of 20 hot attractions in one-Three day(s)' trip:
- Qingdao Beer Museum
- Navy Museum
- Huashi Villa
- Qingdao Railway Station
- Zhanqiao Pier
- Tianhou Taoism Palace
- Former German Governor's Residence
- May Forth Square
- Badaguan Scenic Resort
- Qingdao Beer Festival
- Qingdao 1st Beach
- Qingdao 2nd Beach
- Qingdao 3rd Beach
- Qingdao Catholic Church
- Olympic Sailing Center
- Qingdao Zhongshan Park
- Qingdao Underwater World
- Qingdao Luxun Park
- Polar Ocean World
- Qingdao TV Tower
This list covers most of the hot attractions in downtown Qingdao. Choose some of them or add new ones in 1-3 days trip as a tour buffet.
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Contact A Professional Tour Guide for Tour Tips in Qingdao
Welcome to Qingdao, China! This is Jenny Sun, professional tour guide born and raised in this beautiful coastal city.
Here I am providing you tour tips from the perspective of a local resident.
Qingdao, known as the green island, is the 7th largest port in the world. Can you imagine that? it is a fully automative port. If you get a chance, definitely check it out.
The old town of Qingdao carries more flavor, it bears the history of the city, and the most important element of the development of the city.
...Read moreWelcome to Qingdao, China! This is Jenny Sun, professional tour guide born and raised in this beautiful coastal city.
Here I am providing you tour tips from the perspective of a local resident.
Qingdao, known as the green island, is the 7th largest port in the world. Can you imagine that? it is a fully automative port. If you get a chance, definitely check it out.
The old town of Qingdao carries more flavor, it bears the history of the city, and the most important element of the development of the city.
The German street, Zhanqiao pier, catholic church, pichai yard, jimo road market. small fishery park, the guest house, signal hill.
If you want to check out some hidden gems inside the city, contact me! I will take you to see the places where only locals go.
After the historical old town visit, you are now at the transitional spot: Eight Great Passes.
In the late afternoon, visit the Beer Museum, it is the only beer factory that is using the German brewery recipe.
At night, go back to the modern town, strolling around May forth square, music playground, the Olympic sailing center.
That's wrap for the one-day classic tour in Qingdao. If you need more advice, click on my profile and write me an email via synotrip. it is free of charge.