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Qingdao Photos: Da Wei – Then/Now 2

Check out a before and after comparison of Qingdao photos, h/t Da Wei.

Neukamp Papers in Germany

Bayerische Staatsbibliothek exhibition about the end of the German colony of Tsingtao.

Qingdao Stories: Yu Dafu

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

Qingdao Photos: Historical Archives

A set of images showing Qingdao (Tsingtau) from when the city was being built by kuli and administered by representatives of Germany.

Qingdaonese Seeking: Writers / Photographers

Join the team bringing Qingdao to the world on the web.

The Aviator of Tsingtao – Part Two

Aviator of Tsingtao: Part Two. Excerpt courtesy of Camphor Press.

Qingdao Spring Blossoms

Spring is finally here, and Qingdao blooms to celebrate.

The Aviator of Tsingtao – Part One

John Ross, author of Formosan Odyssey and You Don’t Know China, shares insight about Gunther Plüschow.

Qingdao Springs Up

A sunflower in downtown Qingdao springs up in the shadow of the Holiday Inn on Xuzhou Lu.

Qingdao Photos: Janette Drives By Expo

Check out a photo of the Expo front taken from the Bin Hai Highway in Laoshan, Qingdao.

Qingdao Ren: Lao Zhu

Lao Zhu, aka Zhu Jianguo, is an actor from Qingdao.

Paul Collins Beat in Qingdao Photos

Photos of the Paul Collins Beat live in Qingdao.

Qingdao Spring Beach

Only in Qingdao can one go to the beach in March, in a coat, and dig in the sand.

Qingdao Road

Qingdao Road road sign : Qingdao Lu.

Qingdao Photos: Lao Tsingtao

Qingdao’s collection of turn of the century architecture gives evidence that it was once a German concession/colony on the Yellow Sea.

Qingdao Photos: Laowai Shags Minibus

Laowai gets free ride on old minibuses in Qingdao. Nice sandals.

Qingdao Photos: La Villa Brewers

Strong Ale brews better beer in Qingdao at La Villa on Hong Kong Road.

Qingdao Photos: Multi Coastal

When in Qingdao one is never far from the coast. Check out photos of Qingdao’s coast.

Qingdao Metro Subway Map

Qingdao Metro subway Line 3 to be complete at the end of 2015.

Elena @ Qingdao Art Museum

Check out photos of the Qingdao Art Museum at 7 Daxue Lu.

Elena @ Qingdao Sculpture Museum

A series of images from Qingdao photographer Elena’s visit to the Sculpture Museum in Laoshan district.

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 Seen: Marina City Blue

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

Qingdao Seen: All Along The Coast

Qingdao’s iconic coastline by Qingdao resident Da Wei.

Qingdao Photos: Elena I

A series of images from Qingdao based photographer Elena.

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.

Daytime Morning Moon

Such a perfect morning blue sky. Inside the sky is the faintest, most touching moon. The photos try to capture it. They do not succeed.

Qingdao’s Water Season

The life of the mountains in Qingdao is deeper than most people assume… right now, we are in the midst of Water Season.

Return of the Green 2013

Enteromorpha prolifera turns up on Qingdao beaches just in time for the summer season. Christmas in July?

QD Traffic Bureau Gets On Taobao

The Traffic Management Bureau of the Qingdao Municipal Gov’t now handles licenses and plates on Taobao.com.

Qingdao Photos: Lingshanwei Parade

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

Walls and Doors of Li Jia He

The mountainous region of Xiaozhushan is an unappreciated wonder of Qingdao. Usually people have never heard of it.

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.

Tsingtao Sponsors WK Bikes

Tsingtao Beer gets involved in British motorbike racing to expand brand awareness around the world.

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.

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.

Hyatt Regency QD @ Shilaoren Beach

Check out the Hyatt Regency Qingdao on Shilaoren Beach in Laoshan district of Qingdao.

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.

Tsingtao Fiction

A bit of historical fiction stretching back to the time of US Marines in Qingdao by Buzz Harcus.

Haier Rules Again

Qingdao-based multinational Haier ranked 1st by Euromonitor for 4th year in a row.

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: Kiautschou Coffee

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