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Qingdao Photos: Da Wei – Then/Now I

A couple of then and now images of Qingdao: Former Strand Hotel and Post Office/Postal Museum.

Qingdao Photos: Elena @ Yangkou

A series of images from an early Autumn trip to Yangkou in Laoshan, Qingdao.

Qingdao Seen: Marina City Blue

Another blue skies day in downtown Qingdao at the Olympic Marina.

Qingdao Photos: Momo

A series of images of his hometown shot by Qingdao native Momo.

Qingdao Soar Auto Spotting

Soar Auto made some Rolls Royce inspired vehicles that are showing up around China.

Qingdao Photos: From The TV Tower

Images of the city from a high vantage point atop Mt. Taiping Shan in Old Town Qingdao.

Qingdao Photos: Lingshanwei Parade

Of all the wonderful places in Qingdao, Lingshanwei Town is one of the classics.

QD Student Gets Anti-Quake Patent

Qingdao Tech University student Wu Xueli gets a patent for earthquake mollifying isolation model.

Stranded at Sea in Qingdao

This happens more than one may think – please be careful when playing in the sea around Qingdao (or anywhere else for that matter).

QD Dairy Co. Factory in France

Qingdao based Synutra will make dairy products at a new factory in France: cheese for Europe, whey for China.

Qingdao Artist: Leah Wong Papercuts

Qingdao artist Leah Wong has been gaining attention with her three dimensional papercuts.

Shan Shen, The Mountain Spirits

Shan Shen, the mountain spirits are said to watch over the mountains.

Market Day

Thoughts on the outdoor market tradition fading away: “The old ways will be gone, and probably very soon.”

Terraces of Xiao Zhu Shan

Check out some info and photos of the historical terraces of Xiao Zhu Shan in Huangdao Development Zone of Qingdao.

Made in Qingdao: Huang Xiaoming

Check out “China’s number one heartthrob” (中国第一小生), Qingdao native Huang Xiaoming.

Qingdao Photos: Bygone Days

A set of images showing Qingdao in the mid 80’s from the blog Where Five Valleys Meet.

Tsingtao Beer/Bière/啤酒

Wherein we inquire: what kind of beer is Tsingtao and just what exactly is the ABV? Might vary depending on where you drink it.

Qingdao Adds Sister City Pattaya

Qingdao and Pattaya hookup in time for the Expo 2014 in Qingdao. Thai consulate coming to Qingdao?

Qingdao Photos: Teresa

Check out a series of images from Guizhou native and current Qingdao resident Teresa.

Qingdao Buys Into Saab

The city of Qingdao strikes a deal with Chinese-Swedish businessman Kai Johan Jiang for a 22 percent stake in Saab.

Qingdao Seen: Winter Blues

Check out these 2 local hipsters jammin’ in the park in Qingdao.

Qingdao Expo 2014

The International Horticulture Expo will be held in Qingdao from April to October 2014.

Qingdao Orders Big Nose Buses

Qingdao students will be riding in style on some new big nose yellow buses for the commute between home and school.

Qingdao Seen: Historical Supermarket

The former Carlowitz and Co. building on Taiping Lu near the Qingdao train station is now a convenience market.

Qingdao Seen: Time of Day

At the tone the time will be. Image of clock tower near Zhan Qiao Pier in Qingdao.

Qingdao Seen: Kiautschou Coffee

Kiautschou Coffee is located in the historic Prince Hotel near Zhan Qiao Pier in Qingdao.

Made in Qingdao: Huishan Zhang

Check out the collections of Huishan Zhang, a world class fashion designer born in Qingdao.

Qingdao Photos: Summer Blues

There ain’t no cure for the Summer Blues. Check out a series of Qingdao images circa Summer 2012.

The Typhoon in Qingdao

It’s good to respect typhoons. If you show them proper deference, they will be good to you.

Qingdao Seen: Fire Water

Last week a fire broke out on the roof of Building 2 in Creative 100 on Nanjing Lu.

Qingdao Photos: Village Shop

Check out a set of photos from a village shop in Laoshan, Qingdao.

Qingdao @ Times Square

A 60-second video of Qingdao will be displayed on the giant screen in NYC’s Times Square from now until May, 2013.

Made in Qingdao: Xander Zhou

Qingdao born and bred fashion designer Xander Zhou showed his latest work at London Men’s Fashion Week on June 15, 2012.

Qingdao Photos: Laoshan Water

Laoshan is famous for spring and mineral water – check out some photos of the free flowing liquid in Qingdao.

Qingdao Seen: Water Plants

From the Sina English bbs, an image of a Qingdao beach circa June 2012.

Qingdao Photos: Eyes on QD

Check out a series of Qingdao images, “Eyes on QD”.

Haitian Hotel is History

The Haitian Hotel on Hong Kong West Road is history. Both towers of the Chinese-Japanese joint venture hotel in Qingdao are coming down.

Qingdao International Auto Show

Check out the Qingdao International Auto Show every May at the Qingdao International Convention and Exhibition Center.

Big Dipper in Laoshan

Check out a CNTV video on Taoist carvings of the Big Dipper in Qingdao’s Laoshan mountains.

Qingdao Clipper

Ever since Qingdao became a name sponsor of one of the yachts, The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race stops over in Qingdao.

Old Huangdao Mystique

There is a place in Qingdao called Huangdao, and within said district lies “old Huangdao.”

Qingdao Tang Qiu Hui

Check out the annual Qingdao Candied Haw Festival every Spring Festival in Sifang district of Qingdao.

Lantern Festival

Celebrate Lantern Festival in Qingdao.

Qingdao Artist: Pan Wen Yi (2)

Qingdao based artist Pan Wen Yi works out of his studio in Taidong. Check out some of his latest paintings here.

Qingdao Photos: Clay Army VII

Check out the 7th installment in a series by Qingdao based photo enthusiast Clay Army.

Qingdao Photos: Impressions of Lin Xun

Lin Xun is a Qingdao based photographer working out of Studio 22 on Shandong Lu.

Qingdao Artist: Wan Li Ying

Check out the paintings of Qingdao artist Wan Li Ying.

Haier Rules

Qingdao based Haier is ranked the number one major appliance brand in the world for the third consecutive year.

Qingdao: Safest City in China?

The Dao has a pretty tranquil vibe, and I’ve walked the streets many a late night.

Craft Beer in Qingdao

Strong Ale Works is a craft brewery in Qingdao at 12 Daxue Lu (大学路12号) in Old Town. Check out more info on brewing in Qingdao.