Beer
If you’re a lover of beer, then you’ll love that Qingdao is home to China’s second largest brewery. Make sure to take a tour and enjoy the unique Asian flavours.
Qingdao is a dynamic port city in China. With a population of 9 million residents, it was voted the Most Liveable City in China. Qingdao welcomes you with a breath of sea air and serves the best beer in Asia too! Famous tourist attractions in the city include Laoshan Mountain, the Golden Beach and the Qingdao Beer Museum.
Cheap flights to Qingdao are now available for a limited period of time, so get ready to be intrigued by this modern city. Qingdao is home of the Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO), which is located 40 minutes from the city centre.
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If you’re a lover of beer, then you’ll love that Qingdao is home to China’s second largest brewery. Make sure to take a tour and enjoy the unique Asian flavours.
Qingdao is a beach lover’s dream come true. The beach is pristine, the water is clear and over Monsoon season, the waves are just perfect for surfers to enjoy.
Qingdao’s buildings are a fantastic mix of old-German styled architecture, new-age modern designs and a touch of Chinese influence. The city’s unique look is a definite must see.
Essential details you need to know before your trip
| Country | China |
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| Currency | Chinese Yuan Renminbi |
| Language | Mandarin, Qingdao Dialect and some English |
| Hub Airport | Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) |
| Time Zone | GMT +8 |
| Travel Adaptor | Type A, Type C and Type I |
Qingdao is famous for its summer breezes and beautiful beaches and is often the preferred summer vacation city for Chinese locals. The weather in this city is influenced by the Monsoon season, but as it is a coastal city, the effects of winter are not as harsh as they are for the rest of China’s inland cities. Whereas the hottest months of the year are between June and August, the weather is quite pleasant for most of the year.
Average temperature (°C) & rainfall levels (mm) per month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low °C | -3°C | -2°C | 2°C | 8°C | 13°C | 18°C | 22°C | 23°C | 19°C | 14°C | 6°C | 0°C |
| High °C | 3°C | 7°C | 12°C | 18°C | 23°C | 27°C | 30°C | 28°C | 25°C | 20°C | 12°C | 5°C |
| Rainfall (mm) | 20 | 10 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 110 | 160 | 35 | 150 | 90 | 20 | 20 |
Qingdao is a modern metropolis, with fresh smells of the ocean air and a well-preserved past. Take some time to travel the city and soak up all of its unique sights. During the summer months, Qingdao becomes home to China’s sea lovers and it’s easy to see why. The Golden Beach has been voted the Number One beach in all of Asia and shows off with its crystal water and clean, uncluttered beachfront.
The green and majestic Mount Laoshan is a definite place of interest to explore your inner Zen as you soak up its beauty, walk its trails and cool off at the Longtan Waterfall.
Along the city streets of Qingdao, admire the old German-styled architecture then look up on the next corner to find modern skyscrapers that tower above. Qingdao is home to the world’s longest sea bridge, and also boasts of Tsingtao, its world famous beer.
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Before your trip, make sure that all your vaccines are up to date. These include Hepatitis A and B, as well as Typhoid. Qingdao is considered a relatively safe city with residents listing petty crime as a problem. It is, however, not recommended to walk around alone in the city after dark, but if you’re in a group of people or are in a crowded part of the city then there would be no need to worry.
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