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In Chinese poetry, a couplet (simplified Chinese: 对联; traditional Chinese: 對聯; pinyin: duìlián) is a pair of lines of poetry.
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 was a popular hang out for authors in the 1930’s, including Yu Dafu, who visited in 1934.
Qingdao Adventures reports on skiing and snowboarding conditions in Shandong and further north.
This happens more than one may think – please be careful when playing in the sea around Qingdao (or anywhere else for that matter).
Check out the collections of Huishan Zhang, a world class fashion designer born in Qingdao.
There ain’t no cure for the Summer Blues. Check out a series of Qingdao images circa Summer 2012.
Ever since Qingdao became a name sponsor of one of the yachts, The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race stops over in Qingdao.
Qingdao Symphony Orchestra featuring violinist Liu Yuxia performs in Qingdao at the Qingdao Grand Theatre in Laoshan and People’s Hall on Daxue Lu.
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.
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.
Check out the works of Qingdao artists Xing Weidong (邢维东) & You Liangcheng (尤良诚).
For shopping, people watching, and one of the best night markets in Qingdao, visit the Taidong San Lu Pedestrian Street.
Yunxiao Lu is a street in downtown Qingdao known for its many restaurants.
The Ancient Murrelet spotted in Qingdao for the first time since 1992 according to the Qingdao Evening Newspaper.
Four Generations Under One Roof by Lao She at the Qingdao Grand Theatre on March 16 and 17, 2011.
One of the most striking features of new Qingdao is the May Winds sculpture that signifies the May 4th movement.
Daxue Lu is an historic road in Qingdao that runs north from coastal Taiping Lu past the old campus of Ocean University.
Singles Day (Guang Gun Jie/光棍节) in China is an informal holiday that takes its inspiration from the four 1’s in the date 11.11.
Taipingjiao is on the eastern end of the European style residential quarter called Badaguan in Qingdao.
Happy shopping is the motto of many supermarkets in Qingdao. To orientate those new in Qingdao, here’s a list of the major outlets in the city.
Check out a series of photos taken during a visit to Qingdao by Joe Whittingham.
View a series of photos taken by Qingdao born and raised photographer Lin Xun.
The 2010 Olympic Sailing Cities Mayors International Sailing Summit Forum issued the Qingdao Declaration on International Sailing Sports.
Check out a new can design for Tsingtao Beer featuring Qingdao’s famous Zhan Qiao Pier.
An excerpt from the blog of a former Liaocheng (Shandong) resident gives props to life in China.
Get the 114 on the Huangdao area, including Kaifaqu and Xuejiadao in Qingdao’s Development Zone.
Qingdao is becoming one of the most popular bouldering and rock climbing areas of China.
Check out this post from Battered Leather Journal about experiencing the Qingdao International Beer Festival.
Li Lan (李兰) is an artist from Qingdao currently teaching at Qingdao University.
Making China’s high speed rail dreams come true, CSR and Bombardier Sifang produce bullet trains “made in Qingdao”.
Hassa documented the catwalk directed by Qingdao artist Da Mao (Big Cat/大猫) at Creative 100.
Ocean Heaven starring Jet Li was filmed in Qingdao in 2009. It is now being shown at Broadway Cinemas and other theaters around China.
The Qingdao Municipal Museum is an often overlooked yet valuable cultural resource, and well worth a visit.
Now that warmer weather is here, it’s a good time to get out and about. Here’s a rundown of some of the best parks in Qingdao.
Residents and visitors alike all realize the great potential of Qingdao as one of the best holiday spots in Asia.
Chinese Style Divorce (Zhong Guo Shi Li Hun/中国式离婚) is a popular TV series from 2004 that was shot in Qingdao.
Check out a selection of work from Qingdao born and raised Maruko, aka Wan Zi.
Zhou Hui is an artist drawing portraits, buildings, and water scenes from around Qingdao and Europe.
Background and updates on the present day whereabouts of some of the tombstones from the original International Cemetery in Qingdao.