YCIS has 2 campuses in the Qingdao area – the original location is in Shazikou (Laoshan district). For more information on the school and programs, contact YCIS via email or call 8880.0003.

More information on YCIS in Huangdao:

Yew Chung International School of Qingdao has recently had much to celebrate. Public examinations sat during May 2011 revealed excellent attainment. In August 2011 the doors of the fantastic new campus opened to its students in the rapidly developing district of Huangdao. Now conveniently linked by undersea tunnel to Qingdao city, this area is fast becoming the favoured place for business and high living standards. The large school campus, located within the residential part, has an excellent provision of outdoor and indoor facilities including a high-tech new Apple computer suite and interactive Smartboards in every classroom.

On 21st October the excitement was suitably high and fitting for the much-awaited great occasion, the Dedication Ceremony and Grand Opening, with guests coming from far and wide. A selection of photographic memories and a unique short film about the construction of the new campus passed before the eyes of the audience. This showed the birth and development of the new school, which highlighted YCIS’s unique position.

Dr. Chan and Professor Yip of Yew Chung and YewWah Education were among those delivering addresses to the audience, joined by representatives Management Committee of Qingdao Economic and Technology Development Zone of Qingdao and Shandong Education Bureaus and Shandong Provincial Education Department.

Student performances were interspersed between the speakers, bringing a range of musical talent. Raising the roof with Chinese drums for an explosive start, leading later to the soft tones of a student’s beautiful solo telling a story of dreams flowing into a duet; this was accompanied by an electrifying visual display of sand picture art. The seven images were created and displayed live as the sand was strewn across glass – depicting key elements of our philosophy and education objectives. Orchestral pieces, including Allegro from Handel’s Water Music, epitomised the level of musical ability.

The symbolic cutting of ribbon by the keynote speakers indicated the euphoric arrival of the official opening of the school. Concluding with an orchestral crescendo the celebrations then flowed into the playground courtyard to witness the release of white birds representing the flight of students’ dreams and the proclamation of love.

Relevant Links:
YCIS Qingdao Official Website

For more info on the author, check out a trailer from the documentary featuring Gar and friends in the Kaifaqu.

Relevant Links:
Huangdao Kaifaqu

Day 1

9 am
Bus from the Qingdao Train Station to Golden Sand Beach (金沙滩) in Huangdao through China’s longest tunnel. The journey under the tunnel takes only eight minutes and brings you 82m below sea level.

9:30 am-12 noon
Enjoy Golden Sand Beach (金沙滩). Famous for its beautiful sands that appear to have small flecks of gold sparkling in the sun.

12 noon – 1:30 pm
Lunch at Cafe Rona or hot pot on the first floor. These restaurants are right on Golden Sand Beach with splendid views of the ocean.

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Huangdao bus number 18 from Golden Sand Beach to Jia Jia Yuan supermarket or bus number 4 from Golden Sand Beach to Shi Ji Shang Cheng (世纪商城)

2:00 pm-5:30 pm
Shopping at Huangdao Jusco, Mykal, Liqun, Jia Jia Yuan and Duo Yuan. Duo Yuan is a collection of small shops somewhat like Jimo Lu in Qingdao for a true Chinese shopping adventure. Don’t forget to bargain! Another attraction near the downtown Kaifaqu area is Ma Hao Park, a couple blocks north of Jusco on Jinggangshan Lu (井冈山路).

5:30pm -7:00 pm
Dinner at Kuan Song Huo Guo (宽松火锅) hot pot on Alishan Road( 阿里山路). Classy hot pot restaurant, a good value and they make their own dumplings.

7:00pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee at Mandeling also on Alishan Road. Nice little coffee shop in town with personality, not a big chain which are all the same like Starbucks (but if you like Starbucks, there’s one in the Huangdao Jusco on Changjiang Lu across from the Mykal).

8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Drinks at Catch 22 Bar & Lounge (二十二酒吧) on Wuyishan Road (武夷山路) behind the Haidu Hotel (海都大酒店后面). Open for 5 years, this western style bar features free pool and foosball as well as sports on a 1.8 M tall big screen. Good place to meet foreigners living in Huangdao.

10:30 pm (or later)
Arrive at your hotel. Pack very light (if at all) for just one’s nights stay. Reliable and inexpensive chains including Hanting Express, 7 Days, Home Inn, and Jinjiang Inn all have locations in the downtown Kaifaqu area. The Thank Hotel (Xiang Ke You/向客游酒店) has larger rooms for a little more money. It’s on Wuyishan Lu south of the bars next to Qian Xi Long apartments.

Day 2

9:00 am – 12:00 am
Strolling by the bayside park Tang Dao Wan Gong Yuan (唐岛湾公园). This wonderful free park stretches 17 square kilometers along the bay close to downtown. It passes by the Petroleum University of China, one of the top schools in the Qingdao area (part of the nationwide Project 211) and Huangdao’s top university.

12:00 am – 1:30 pm
Lunch at Feng Mao Chuan Cheng (丰茂串城) near Wuyishan Lu across from the north gate of Hai Wan Xing Cheng (海湾星城北门对面). Good, clean BBQ restaurant with sectioned off areas for more privacy.

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Check out the Government Square Park across from the Huangdao district government building. The large square is a good place for flying kites during the day or watching dancers in the evening. Sailing Club Bar is on the square which is next to the Ibis Hotel.

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Take the number 1 tunnel bus (隧道1路) from in front of the Huangdao district government bus stop (区政府车站) back to the Qingdao train station. Journey takes about 35-40 minutes.

Relevant Links:
Huangdao Development Zone (Chinese)
Huangdao 114
Catch 22 on Myspace
Golden Sand Beach on Google Maps
Golden Sand Beach on Google Maps (Chinese)

When: July 9, 11 am
Venue: Meet at the Crowne Plaza, 76 Hong Kong Middle Rd.

More info from the Qingdao HHH:

Dear Hashers,

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 9 when we are off again for one of our out of
town Hash Specials. This time we are going across the bay to Huangdao. The Hash bus
has limited seating capacity – FIRST COME FIRST SERVED with priority to regular
hashers FIRST – 30 hashers to register are guaranteed a seat on the bus, unclaimed
seats will be offered to non-hashers wanting to go!

Run No. 231 – Saturday July 9, 2011 at Huangdao
Hare: Crack Whore
Costs: RMB 50, RMB 30 with “local student ID” – covers bus and beers
Food: Bring your own picnic!

Here is a tentative sketch of what the day might have in store for us:

Departure: Crowne Plaza 11 am
Return: 8 pm or later
Run Site: Huangdao, exact location TBA closer to the date
Arrival at the run site: 1:00 pm
Run time: Around 75-90 minutes approximately

Circle at Silver Beach followed by bring your own picnic, beach games, swimming,
bonfire, whatever….

Home time!

Please contact us for more details or reserving your spot via email to Qingdao HHH.

On on….Thanks and hope to see many of you on the run!

Here’s a pic from years past on the Silver Beach in Xuejiadao (a part of the Huangdao Development Zone, Kaifaqu, in Qingdao).

Relevant Links:
Official Qingdao Hash House Harriers website
Crowne Plaza Qingdao Website

Photo Credit @ Qingdao Hash House Harriers, Vaablane

With its forest-capped mountains and islands, Qingdao is an important stopover for many migratory birds as they make their way south for the winter, but it seems for many it may be their last stop. One eaglet saved by the officials was a Second Level Protected Species in China and this trip they were able to save 13 birds including a northern sparrow hawk, turtledove, and grouse.

Although this type of trapping was made illegal when the Wildlife Conservation Law was passed in 1988, the monetary and scrumptious rewards apparently outweigh the legal deterrents. Trappers are supposed to pay up to a 5000元 fine if caught and some may even serve jail sentences, while many of the birds are sold to restaurants (where a turtle goes for around 20元) or bird markets, where they likely end up with those innocent elders toting bird cages. Any frequenter of the hills and hikes around Qingdao has likely come across these nets as they are quite prolific. Readers in the Huangdao area that spot a net can report it at 8685.0119.

Also this week in the news, China has unveiled a new ambitious wildlife protection plan (coincidence?) that supposedly “will put the country at the forefront of global efforts to reverse habitat and species decline.” Given China’s tainted history with birds, we can all look forward to the day when more birds than plastic bags perch on the trees of Qingdao.

Photo Credit @ Qingdao Adventures

We have waited long enough for our first McDonald’s and its long overdue; there are many less developed areas of China who are already enjoying their Quarter Pounders with cheese and McNuggets so why can’t we?

There was at one point a glimmer of hope when Jusco was close to completion and a sign announcing some of the businesses went up. The McDonald’s logo was up on the board and I thought I would grab a ‘Mac Attack’ on opening day to celebrate the welcomed arrival. However after searching through Jusco I was introduced to not a McDonald’s outlet serving up Big Macs and fries but a McDonald’s of a different nature, merchandising McDonald’s. This atrocity was conveniently located right across from KFC, which by the way was selling food and not cheesy Ronald McDonald book bags, minus the real cheese. Needless to say the clothing approach for entry into Kaifaqu did not go over too well and was eventually closed not too long after Jusco opened while the KFC is still serving strong.

I’m not trying to condone or glorify fast food culture but its comfort food, its food that when you haven’t had it for a long time that first bite delivers with it a certain nostalgia reminding you of home. We have waited long enough for our first McDonald’s and its long overdue; there are many less developed areas of China who are already enjoying their Quarter Pounders with cheese and McNuggets so why can’t we? So McDonald’s I implore you to get off your high horse and bring us the fast food fix we deserve because right now we are definitely not ‘Lovin It’.

Relevant Links:
McDonald’s Official Website
McDonald Official China Website
KFC vs McD’s in China
McDonald’s Locations in China (Sept 2009)

There is often a lot of confusion floating around about Huangdao and its other known identities like Kaifaqu and Xuejiadao. Basically it’s very simple when you think about it in relative terms to Qingdao and how it’s split up into different districts. This is definitely in no way the definitive guide to Huangdao but more of a loose interperation to help clarify the mysteries of the “Yellow Island” to our friends across the bay.

Huangdao

Even though Huangdao is basically the entire area, normally when somebody is referring to Huangdao they are talking about the old part of town that pretty much starts north of the Free Trade Zone. Huangdao is the industrial area of the city similar to Cangkou in Qingdao, this is where a majority of the factories reside and as a result most of the pollution stems from this area. In general Huangdao is not the type of place to hang around on a leisurely Sunday afternoon but rather the type of place you visit for business purposes. However, even though it is pretty industrialized, certain areas still manage to keep that small town vibe intact and can deliver that old 80’s China charm.

Kaifaqu

So what the heck is a Kaifaqu? China National Economic and Technological Development Zones or simply Development Zones are special areas of the People’s Republic of China where foreign direct investment is encouraged. Currently throughout China there are 49 Development Zones, with our Shandong neighbors Weihai, Yantai and Dalian all sporting some nifty Zones of their own.

Kaifaqu is the place to be in Huangdao, it’s the area south of the Free Trade Zone and is the newer up & coming modern section of town similar to Shinan in Qingdao. Kaifaqu is where you’ll find the majority of the expat community along with the expat run local businesses and of course corporate America, such as the KFC, Starbucks, Pizza Hut and more in the Huangdao Jusco.

Xuejiadao

Probably the least known area of Huangdao is Xuejiadao, yet most likely you’ve been there and never knew it. Xuejiadao is the area to the east of Kaifaqu, it used to be a bit run down and the only reason to go out there was for the beaches and the ferry but a recent real estate boom has this area poised to be the eastern Qingdao/Laoshan district type area of Huangdao. Sitting on the outskirts of town and close proximity to both Golden and Silver Sands Beaches will surely turn this area into the ‘burbs of Huangdao.

Xuejiadao is also where the easiest direct ferry route to Kaifaqu docks. If you’re coming over on the boat and you want to visit Kaifaqu or the beaches, you should hop on the Xuejiadao ferry. Even though it takes a little bit longer, it makes up for it in a much shorter taxi ride to the center of Kaifaqu. Xuejiadao is also the area where the highly anticipated underwater tunnel will connect Huangdao with Qingdao.

Huangdao, Kaifaqu, Xuejiadao

Huangdao, Kaifaqu, and Xuejiadao are all fairly quiet, clean, and safe, no matter what you may have heard. Visitors to the area increase greatly on the weekend of the annual Golden Beach Music Festival, and in the Summer the crowds come out to enjoy some of the finest sandy beaches in China. There’s also a wild animal park and zoo, for those into that kind of thing, and parts of the Great Wall of Qi (one of the oldest walls in China) still exist out near the SAIC General Motors plant. There’s shopping, restaurants, and shhhh.. don’t tell anyone, never any traffic jams on the wide and spacious underpopulated roads. All in all, Huangdao is a pretty neat place to live, work, and visit in Qingdao.

Photo Credit @ VW Park

The annual Golden Beach Music Festival in Huangdao is getting stronger every year, and 2010 portends to be another leap forward for this music festival on one of China’s best beaches. From a simple stage and a temporary makeshift bar by the Sailing Club in 2008 to a full blown fest with campers, trekkers, Llamas, and Woodstock dreams in 2009, this year’s show is reaching for even higher vibes on Jin Sha Tan (Golden Beach), which is located in Xuejiadao in the Qingdao Development Zone (aka Kaifaqu). Local organizers Fu Tong (lead singer of the band Hello Wei) and Kevin Wang Yong are lining up the jams for early September, just in time to welcome back everyone from the summer holidays as we ease into a new school year, and celebrate the sun and stars on a “damn awesome beach”.

This year’s bill includes bands such as local favorites The Dama Llamas, Qingdao native sons Demerit and Huang Liang Gong Zhu, post rockers Maze, punkers Subs, folk singer Chuan Zi, and an experimental improvisational music day on September 3, which is Day 1 of the fest. Current information has it that tickets are going for 100 yuan (RMB) in advance for all three days (no single day advance sales). Entrance at the beach will cost 50 yuan (RMB) for a single day ticket and 120 yuan (RMB) for a 3 day pass (note: all info subject to change at organizer’s announcement).

For more information on where the 2010 Golden Beach Music Festival will be held, see the page for last year’s festival on the Rock in China Wiki, which includes location details and local accommodation contact numbers. Here’s Pete DeMola’s take on last year’s fest.

Relevant Links:
Beijing Review on 2009 Golden Beach Music Festival
2010 Golden Beach Music Festival on Douban
2009 Golden Beach Festival page on Rock in China Wiki

From ChinaDaily.com

Qingdao’s Jiaozhou Bay Undersea Tunnel, running 7.8 kilometers with 3.95 kilometers undersea, links the urban Tuandao district and Xuejia Island of Huangdao District, said Xue Qingzeng, spokesman for the publicity department of Qingdao City Government.

The construction of the tunnel started in December of 2006. The tunnel is scheduled to open to traffic in the first half of 2011, which will help cut travel time from one side of the bay to the other from one hour to ten minutes. The cost of the tunnel is 3.3 billion yuan (about US$485 million).

[Photo/Xinhua]

Relevant Links:
Original Article on ChinaDaily.com

When: April 16 – April 23, 7:00 pm
Where: KaFei 8 Bar & Cafe Huangdao Kaifaqu
Address: 182 Wu Yi Shan Lu / 黄岛开发区武夷山路182号
Info: 159.0899.4401

Junko Sumino 住野 純子

• 1983 – Born in Gunma, Japan.
• 2003 – Studied painting and printmaking at Southern Oregon University in U.S.A.
• 2006 – Received BA at University of Auckland in New Zealand.
• 2008 – Pursued more printmaking at Hiroshima City University.
• 2010 – Currently lives and works in Qingdao, China. Returning to Japan end of April.

Previous Exhibitions

• 2003 – WOMEN
  Key of Café Gallery, Oregon, U.S.A.
• 2004 – The World Changes in the Thinking of an Eye
  Group Show, Meyer Memorial Gallery, Oregon, U.S.A.
• 2005 – Space is Shoot: None of them knew they were robot
  Group Show, Stanbeth House Gallery, Auckalnd, New Zealand
• 2005 – Prints
  Artigiano Gallery, Auckland, New Zealand
• 2006 – POP: Consumer Culture, Shinny Images, The Everyday
  Group Show, Artigiano Gallery, Auckland, New Zealand
• 2006 – Urban Etch
  Artigiano Gallery, Auckland, New Zealand
• 2008 – In Between Moments
  Maronie Gallery, Kyoto, Japan

In the artist’s own words about her upcoming show:

Feel the Rhythm of the Paint
When I paint, I need to empty my mind and allow my subconscious to express itself on canvas. However when I do so, I can still control the effects of my painting such as choosing colors and materials. At the same time, there are other aspects of the process that seem to be beyond my control like drops and splashes of paint, the layers of color and floating words. Those are the things that happen through my working process which I never know how they will turn out. Also this is the most active part of my painting. When I paint, it’s almost like dancing and drinking at the same time, which I believe is the best combination. Maybe I should control the brush strokes like Jackson Pollock did when he created his action paintings. But I have never wanted to know or control the result of what is happening. I just let it flow and through this process I feel the lid, which is situated somewhere in the middle of me, open and all the subconscious energy and creativity burst onto the canvas.

This whole process seems like a self-healing or self-analyzing act such as meditation, psychoanalysis or the interpretation of dreams. Art is also one of the ways to discover yourself. Many artists, including writers and musicians, create their works from both a conscious and subconscious state of mind. For example, Salvador Dali expressed his dreams through his painting. What is in the deep recesses of his mind and subconscious produces itself on the canvas in concrete images. It then becomes obvious to those contemplating the artwork before them. In order to know one’s self beyond consciousness, the artist must reach into the sub-consciousness. However, this is not easy. One needs to practice while creating, which is quite similar to meditation where one detaches one’s self from thought. Allow the subconscious to influence you rather than the conscious.

Art can also prevent you from becoming mentally ill. My creative source comes from my solitude. Whenever I feel loneliness or anxiousness, my eyes become extremely aware of particular visual around me, which I believe most people are unaware of, such as the darkness of a small dirty alley, the flashy light of a night time train, a crushed cigarette on the ground or the mirrored image of one’s self in cracked glass. They are such beautiful objects to me that I can’t stop staring at them. Once inspired by them, rather than feeling distressed, I go to my studio and try to spit out all the messed up feelings onto the canvas. This is why I call my painting process a self-healing act.

But how do the viewers connect with this personal self-healing product (work)? I guess this is a matter of one’s own experience and memories. If a viewer experiences the same feeling as the artist, he or she might be impressed by that artwork. If you could share the same experience or feelings, it would make it easier to connect with that person’s work even though it came from a very personal level.

Beauty is a very personal and diverse experience that many artists try to capture and express through writing, painting, taking photos and making films. Also, the notion of beauty is culturally and socially cultivated by different people groups at different times in history. The notion of beauty varies from species to species and culture to culture. By that I mean that there is no such thing as a definite standard of beauty. What if there was a golden code of beauty in nature? Why would we still express our own notions of beauty?

For More Information Contact Junko Sumino
mrmyself729@hotmail.com
137.8066.8798

Photo Credit @ Yann Carpentier

Join Fu Tong (from the band Hello Wei) as he and friends mark the tenth anniversary of the Annual Kurt Cobain Tribute at Sailing Bar in Kaifaqu, Huangdao. Appearing: the main act on the bill is Si Xian Fang Ge (from the Ku Wanr Instrument Shop) with support from Hello Wei, metal band Tie Zhui (from Zaozhuang, Shandong), Ping Yuan Si Ji, The Huangdao Dukes, Shen Hou, Empty and Zhen Luo (college bands from Binhai Xueyuan and Petroleum Institute, respectively), and Xiong Mao. The tribute concert will be on Saturday, April 10, and the multi-band schedule runs from 2 pm to 9:30 pm (check below for performance schedule) at Sailing Club (Xi Hai Ju Le Bu) on the square next to Hotel Ibis in the Huangdao Kaifaqu Development Zone).

When: April 10, 2:00 pm
Venue: Sailing Bar / 西海国际俱乐部
Location: Huangdao Kaifaqu (across from gov. square) / 开发区 (区政府对面广场)
More info: 159.5409.8300

Performance Schedule:

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Xiong Mao (能猫)
Shen Hou (深喉)
Zhen Luo (真落)

6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tie Zhui (铁锥)
Hello Wei (哈喽喂)
Ping Yuan Si Ji (平原斯基)
The Huangdao Dukes
Si Xian Fang Ge (四线方格)

*Performance schedule is subject to change.

Relevant Links:
Kurt Cobain Biography
Kurt Cobain News and Info

The day of 三十 was beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. It was a great pleasure
for me to ride around with my camera, taking pictures of people enjoying
the holiday. As China is modernizing so quickly, I treasure these chances
to savor traditional Chinese culture. Beautiful people! -gar

Relevant Links:
Kaifaqu, Huangdao, Qingdao Map

Acquaintances, Friends, and Assorted Miscellany,

Here is a series of pix from a recent wedding in “my” village. I was recruited as a photographer. I’ve been in this village for 4 years now (!!), a startling reality.

I always have been taken aback at the outward friendliness of the villagers. In the city, it’s easy to find people who will spoil a sunny day. Not here. In fact, to learn about that phenomenon was a main reason for me to move out here and really rough it. (“How can they be so outwardly happy and friendly all the time, when they have nothing?! I want to learn how.”) For instance, materially speaking, their meager lives might compare to the inner-city disadvantaged. Yet somehow, these peasants manage to beam, or “shine” a kind of friendliness, whereas developed-nation folks at a similar level of material attainment often do not.

It’s a large question.

Anyways, I had a major epiphany at this wedding. Having everyone in one place…. and it being a wedding and all……. I came to find out that the village…..is really one big family. The village is composed essentially of a few huge families. So all of these people who I knew individually are literally brothers and sisters and cousins—- old-style Chinese families with 8 brothers, each the head of a household. It gave me a greater sense of how China really is a big family web.

Anyways, in these pix, you can see:

-On wedding day, they bring in housewarming gifts, just like we do, including more bedding material than anyone could ever use. Make no mistake: a Chinese person, in order to be a “correct Chinese”, MUST get married young and immediately have children. In fact, once the new bedding is taken into the couple’s new bedroom, the couple sits on the bed together with everyone around, and they have things they do…. the bride feeds the groom, etc. But the message is clear: time for the next generation!

Just thought I’d pass it along. Be well everyone!!
-gar

Throughout the extensive 3 part series, Marc visits many of Qingdao’s familiar scenic spots such as Zhan Qiao Pier, May 4th Square, the TV tower, Tsingtao Beer Factory, Underwater World and a lot more. There’s even a special treat for us often overlooked Huangdao ren: at the end of the 3rd episode Marc takes the slow ferry over to Huangdao and visits Golden Sands Beach.

Even if you think you know every back alley and side street in Qingdao, it’s worth a watch.

Don’t worry if you missed it on TV and don’t want to wait for a repeat, all 3 episodes are available to watch online at the Travelogue mini website on English.CCTV.com, just follow the links below to watch each episode.

Watch it online at English.CCTV.com

Watch the First Episode
Watch the Second Episode
Watch the Third Episode

Relevant Links:
English.CCTV.com
Travelogue on English.CCTV.com
Marc Edwards’ CCTV Blog

After a long time in the making there is finally an alternative solution to get to and from the airport for all airport bound people in Huangdao Kaifaqu Development Zone. At only 40 RMB per person one way, it is a much cheaper and more efficient way to get to and from the airport. The bus runs non stop between the Blue Horizon Hotel (formally Marina Gold) and the airport 6 times a day in both directions for a total of 12 times.

To the airport, starting at the Blue Horizon Hotel

To take the airport bus from Huangdao to the airport, simply arrive at the Blue Horizon Hotel 10 to 30 minutes prior to the buses scheduled time of departure. Tickets are sold inside the hotel lobby at a special counter specifically set up for the airport bus, if you have trouble finding this counter any hotel staff can help point you in the right direction.

Approximate Bus Departure Schedule to the Airport:

• Bus #1: 5:30
• Bus #2: 7:30
• Bus #3: 11:30
• Bus #4: 13:30
• Bus #5: 15:30
• Bus #6: 17:30

From the airport, ending at the Blue Horizon Hotel

To take the airport bus from the airport back to Huangdao, simply go to Gate #2 on the arrivals level and look for the airport bus ticket counter to purchase your ticket(s). The airport bus will park outside of Gate #2 approximately 10 to 30 minutes prior to its scheduled departure time. If you have a while to wait before the next airport bus arrives there is a waiting area located near Gate #1.

Approximate Bus Departure Schedule to Huangdao:

• Bus #1: 9:30
• Bus #2: 11:30
• Bus #3: 13:30
• Bus #4: 15:30
• Bus #5: 17:30
• Bus #6: 19:30

While this is a great step forward for Huangdao, it does however come with some drawbacks. Depending on the size of your group, hiring a private taxi may still be the most cost effective way to get to and from the airport. The times are great for early flights but for those cheaper later flights you will still need to arrange your own way back from the airport.

Please note that all times listed are approximate times and are subject to change, it is best to call ahead to confirm your desired time. The above times were obtained on November 4th, 2009.

If you would like more information you can call the airport bus service hot line at 8480.6788 or the 24 hour airport service hotline at 96567.