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Qingdao Seen: Laoshan Village Doors

In Chinese poetry, a couplet (simplified Chinese: 对联; traditional Chinese: 對聯; pinyin: duìlián) is a pair of lines of poetry.

Signal Hill (信号山) Qingdao

These round viewing platforms are on top of Xin Hao Shan, aka Signal Hill, in Qingdao’s Old Town area near Ocean University of China.

Once Upon A Time In Huangdao

Huangdao Development Zone in Qingdao was the scene of a pretty cool music fest back in the day.

Qingdao Beer Fest: Year 1

Andrew Wang in front of Zhongshan Park in Qingdao under the banner for the very first Qingdao Beer Festival in 1991.

Spring in Qingdao = Cherry Blossoms

Qingdao is home to a nice collection of sakura planted in Zhongshan Park before WWII by Japanese occupiers.

Qingdao Ocean Mirage

Phenomenal happenings in Qingdao have made the international news cycle in the USA. Check out a video of a mirage near Qingdao’s Beach Number 1.

Qingdao, China: Golden City

Qingdao is one of the most important success stories of China’s economic miracle, and according to the World Bank, one of China’s six “Golden cities”.

Qingdao Most Livable City In China

Wow, Qingdao has been ranked number 1 on a list of livable cities in China.

Chinese New Year

Spring Festival brings with it a ton of ordnance, a blanket of work stoppage, and a great excuse for a huge party.

Qingdao Huadong Winery

Beer famous Qingdao is also home to one of China’s top vineyards.

Qingdao Stories: Yu Dafu

Qingdao was a popular hang out for authors in the 1930’s, including Yu Dafu, who visited in 1934.

Qingdao By Any Other Name

Dao Cheng, Sailing City, Qindao, Tsingtau, Quingdao. What’s in a name?

Qingdao Artist: Da Mao

Da Mao (大猫) is an artist from Qingdao. Check out some of her paintings here.

Qingdao Artist: Zhu Lei

Check out the works of Qingdao artist Zhu Lei (祝磊).

Made in Qingdao: Huishan Zhang

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

Qingdao Photos: Village Shop

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

Qingdao Photos: Laoshan Water

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

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.

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.

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.

CSR Sifang Rolling Full Speed Ahead

Qingdao based CSR Sifang is forging full speed ahead with a 5 billion yuan deal.

Blessed Tsingtao Pijiu

Two objects of sacred devotion dovetail in Qingdao. James Carter calls Beer and Buddhism “essential aspects of the Chinese identity”.

Full Moon Over Kaifaqu

The experience of Life was optimal. We tried to figure out how to improve on things…

Qingdao Seen: Sun Salutations 108

Local yoga practitioners recently performed Sun Salutations 108 on the coast in Music Square in Qingdao.

National Day 10.1

The People’s Republic of China turns 62 on October 1, 2011. Celebrate Guo Qing Jie (国庆节) in Qingdao.

Qingdao Photos: Alexandra Nosach & A Green City

The second series of Qingdao photos by Alexandra Nosach captures some of the green around the city.

Qingdao Seen: Roadside Barber

Have you ever seen a barber working just by the roadside? There’s an old barber cutting hair right on Gaoxiong Lu in Qingdao.

Impressions of Qingdao: The 13th Attraction

Find out more about a beach weekend to Qingdao, China that was anything but expected and nothing but awesome.

Qingdao Photos: Tunnel

The Tuandao-Xuejiadao tunnel officially opened on June 30, 2011. Check out photos of the undersea experience.

Going Green: Beach Carpet

The annual algae bloom carpeted Qingdao shores and beaches just in time for tourist season.

Qingdao Flea Market

The Qingdao Flea Market in Shibei district is a place to buy furniture and appliances at a discount.

Big Yellow School Bus in Qingdao

Look out Qingdao, here come American style yellow school buses to Qingdao. Do bigger noses mean bigger safety?

Made in Qingdao: Taishan Cigarettes

Taishan Cigarettes are made in Qingdao with Shandong tobacco by Qingdao Cigarette Factory in Laoshan district.

Made in Qingdao: Bayer AG PU

Bayer begins construction of a more environmentally friendly factory in Qingdao for the production of polyurethane.

Children’s Day 6.01

International Children’s Day (Liu Yi Guo Ji Er Tong Jie/六一国际儿童节) is celebrated on June 1 in China.

Zhongshan Park in Qingdao

There are 75 Zhongshan Parks in the world, including in China, the US, Canada, and Japan.

Electric Buses in Qingdao

Qingdao bus lines 316 and 31 now feature electric buses, adding to the city’s electric bus network, which includes routes 2 and 5 in old town.

Xing Weidong & You Liangcheng

Check out the works of Qingdao artists Xing Weidong (邢维东) & You Liangcheng (尤良诚).

Fushan

The Fushan (Fu Mountain/浮山) range is a popular hiking alternative to Laoshan.

Qing Ming

Qing Ming (清明节) is a day to pay respects to ancestors and mark the onset of Spring.

Qingdao Photos: Clay Army III

Check out the third installment of photos by Qingdao based Clay Army.

Streets of Qingdao: Taidong San Lu

For shopping, people watching, and one of the best night markets in Qingdao, visit the Taidong San Lu Pedestrian Street.

Temple Town

Check out some information on Qingdao temples both in town and around Laoshan.

Four Generations Under One Roof

Four Generations Under One Roof by Lao She at the Qingdao Grand Theatre on March 16 and 17, 2011.

Qingdao Photos: Portraits

A series of portraits taken in and around Qingdao.