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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.

New Youth: Li Lan

Check out paintings and sculptures by Qingdao artist Li Lan.

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 Seen: View From Signal Hill

Check out the view from Signal Hill in Qingdao’s Old Town circa Summer 2012: Green Trees, Red Roofs, Blue Sky, Azure Sea.

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: Nosach 3

The 3rd set of photos featuring Qingdao from photographer Alexandra Nosach.

Qingdao Photos: Eyes on QD

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

Qingdao Seen: Overspread

Qingdao Overspread near Computer City by Lin Xun.

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.

Qingdao Seen: Strong Ale Girl

Photo taken at Strong Ale Works in Qingdao, 12 Daxue Lu.

Big Dipper in Laoshan

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

Qingdao Photos: 九点一了 II

Check out a second set of Qingdao images from 九点一了.

Thorn Trees Mean Business

If one were to wander around the wonderful little mountains of Qingdao…

Qingdao Photos: Yesterday No More

In memory of old Qingdao neighborhoods, for better or worse, till time do us part, it’s yesterday no more.

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.

Shot in Qingdao: Surveillance

Surveillance (Mai Fu/埋伏) is a 1997 crime thriller by Huang Jianxin that was filmed in Qingdao.

CSR Qingdao Tests 500 KM/H Train

CSR Qingdao, China’s premier high speed train manufacturer based here in Sifang district tests new trains at 500 km/h.

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.

Blessed Tsingtao Pijiu

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

Qingdao BBall Player Big in USA

Xu Tao is a Qingdao native currently on the path towards an NBA career in the USA. Check out more info on “Tao Ming”.

Liu Yuxia & Qingdao Symphony Orchestra

Qingdao Symphony Orchestra featuring violinist Liu Yuxia performs in Qingdao at the Qingdao Grand Theatre in Laoshan and People’s Hall on Daxue Lu.

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: Kine At The Beach

Check out Kine’s photos taken at the Old Stone Man beach in Qingdao.

Creative Marriage Proposals in Qingdao

Qingdao is poised to become the creative marriage proposal capital of China.

Qingdao Photos: Mai Dou Autumn

Check out a series of photos of the Qingdao Autumn by Mai Dou.

Adventure Duck in Qingdao

Adventure Duck is an amphibious vehicle offering tours on land and water around 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.

Music Square

Qingdao’s Music Square is a seaside park adjacent to May 4th Square in the center of Qingdao.

Qingdao Photos: Alexandra Nosach

Check out a series of photos of Qingdao taken by Alexandra Nosach.

Interview: Liu Jiayue and her Cat Zorro

Liu Jiayue (刘佳玥) discusses how she came to write Cat Zorro (樱花树下的小猫侠), making big money, and more.

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.

Zhang Meng (张锰)

Check out some paintings by Qingdao artist Zhang Meng (张锰).

Qingdao Photos: Sunsa

Check out some photos by Qingdao based photographer Sunsa.

Qingdao Photos: Lin + Sun

A collaboration between Qingdao photographers Lin Xun and Sun Yong: Sun’s photos of Lin’s photos.

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.