Qingdao International Marina: After China won the bid to host the 2008 Olympic Games in which Qingdao was to host the sailing regattas, construction of a 45 hector International Marina at a cost of 470 million USD began in 2004. Prior to the Olympic games, Qingdao hosted the Clipper 2006 & 2008 Races. After successfully hosting the regattas of the 2008 Olympics, Qingdao not only hosted the 2009 Volvo Ocean Race but also in 2010 the Clipper Race returned for a third time.
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Qingdao Travelogue – Qingdao International Marina
Qingdao International Marina: On July 13th, 2001, China won the bid to host the 2008 Olympic Games. As such, Qingdao hosted the 2008 Olympic Sailing Regattas.