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Living Qingdao
Beauty on the east coast
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Who's Qingdao for?
Influenced significantly through German occupation, Qingdao has a lot of European architecture one can’t find in many other places on China. Experience the beautifully clean beaches, drink the local and infamous Qingdao beer or enjoy the hill sides whilst watching the sunsets fall behind the horizon.
The Sights of Qingdao
There’s plenty of things to do in Qingdao, and with a large expat community, you’ll never be short of social events. Drive an hour away to hike up Mount Lao, learn about the German influence, visit church, or simply walk around admiring the unique architecture.
Naval Museum
Visit the Naval Museum along the coastline of Qingdao to experience two retired ships. You can also visit the submarine for an extra 100RMB.
Sculpture Park
A short journey outside the center of Qingdao, the sculpture park offers a fantastic leisurely walk with plenty of art to view.
The Beach
Experience the calm crashing on the waves on one of Qingdao’s many beaches along the coast. Most quiet in the height of summer, you’ll be able to enjoy everything their beaches have to offer without too many people.
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Interesting facts
German influence
In the 1890s, German took over Qingdao as a naval base, building large streets, solid housing, sewage systems and electricity throughout, a rarity in Asia at the time.
St Michael's Church
Listed as a historic building, the recently repaired St Michael’s Church is open for services with a 20RMB admission fee.
May the fourth square
May Fourth Square earned its name from mass student demonstrations on May 4th 1919, influencing the Chinese delegation not to sign the Treaty of Versailles.