A Chinese mythological creature, with the head of a lion, horn of a unicorn, and body of an ox, on which the folklore and traditions of the Chinese New Year and Spring Festival originated
How and where to get things done in China’s Sailing City: Shopping, Culture, Public Transportation, Local Markets …
Guò Nián Hǎo (过年好) — Xīn Nián Kuài Lè (新年快乐) — Happy New Year !
The QICC opened October 2012. The facility, located in Huangdao, offers the foreign community a place for both indoor and outdoor activities for all ages. New events include: Kinder Club, Soccer for ages 3 – 13, Apple computer classes, and summer camp.
Qingdao Shinan District is set to have free WiFi at most of its popular tourists destinations (Olympic Sailing Center & International Marina, Beaches 1-2-6, and May Fourth Square) by the end of 2013 with intentions on being China’s first “Smart City”.
Human cases of H7N9 bird flu reported in China. As of 4pm on May 7, there were a total of 130 confirmed cases, including 31 deaths and at least 43 who have fully recovered. As of yet there are NO reported cases of H7N9 bird flu in Qingdao City or its municipalities.
New LNG natural gas buses have hit the streets of Qingdao. China’s sailing city, with a green conscious, has purchased 200 LNG buses which are up to 20% more efficient than the existing CNG public transportation fleet. New high capacity double-jointed buses are coming soon!
Qingdao in the Winter – A typical poor air quality day: PM2.5: 264, PM10: 350, SO2: 129, NO2: 52.
7-Eleven is open for business in Qingdao: Great selection of snacks and drinks with a smattering of international wines, beers, mixers, and genuine spirits (Tequila, Whiskey, Vodka). Locations: Zhong Shan Road, May 4th Square, Hong Kong Road, QuanZhou Road.
eTickets make travel on China’s Railway System simple and convenient, not to mention affordable. Book your eTicket online or via phone and pick up at Qingdao Railway Station or local ticket agency.
Qingdao – Huangdao JiaoZhou Bay Tunnel reduces tolls to 20元 from 30元 on all passenger vehicles that hold 7 or less passengers in attempts to spur tourism and economic development in the Tri-Cities area.
Qingdao, home of Asia’s largest beer festival, the world’s longest bridge, and the 2008 Olympic Regatta finally has its first “legal” bicycle lane!
The annual Qingdao blue-green algae bloom came sooner than expected and was more serious than previous years. However, a 20,000 meter floating fence.
Qingdao City Government spends 1.5 million RMB on Toilet Paper for public bathrooms throughout China’s Sailing City in efforts to.
Qingdao City Government bans Beach BBQ. The maximum fine is 200 RMB with daily enforcement from 16:00 to 22:00.
Group purchasing deals on Qingdao restaurants, goods, and services. Save big on Qingdao’s attractions such a Polar Ocean World.
Qingdao Jimo – Yantai Haiyang Bridge, part of the Shandong Gold Coast Highway that connects Qingdao, Yantai, and Weihai.
Qingdao restricts the operation of high pollution emission vehicles from 7:00am to 8:00pm in an effort to improve air quality in the Shinan District.
Qingdao Grand Central Plaza began construction 20 March 2012 with a total investment of 8.6 billion RMB.
Registration within 24 hours of your arrival or change of address in Qingdao is required. For more info contact your local Qingdao real estate agent.
Bus Line 617: Qingdao to Jimo Hot Springs – one way trip takes about 90 minutes and costs 6 RMB/Person; last bus departs 6:00pm.
Chinese culture with incite on introductions, gift giving, eating with friends and family, colors and symbols, as well as the concept of face.
Most people with chronic illness fall into the immune system “deficiency” category and are the targets of cold and flu during every seasonal change.
Manufactured in Qingdao, the CRH380A (G-Train) is China’s new generation of high-speed EMUs. Shanghai to Qingdao takes less than 7 hours.
Qingdao has changed over the last decade, from a quaint local tourist destination, to an international coastal business mecca.
A brilliant new Chinese train innovation – get on & off the bullet train without the train stopping.
The Chinese mainland saw a rapid increase in A/H1N1 cases that resulted in death in the past few weeks, according to the Ministry of Health.
Home sickness is setting in the closer an expat gets to Christmas. You wake up one day, realizing the Qingdaonese are celebrating.
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Life in Qingdao
Qingdao – “life is a beach” – sun, surf, seafood, mountains, and beer in a bag can all be found in Shandong’s international business mecca.