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Intro

Qingdao is located along the coast of the Yellow Sea and is renowned for its beautiful coastline and pleasant climate. It is also beloved by tourists for its unique German-style architecture. Qingdao Beer is a well-known beer brand, and the annual Qingdao International Beer Festival held every summer attracts a large number of domestic and international visitors.

NameQingdao, Tsingtao

ClimateTemperate monsoon climate

Area11,293 km²

Population10 million

GeographySoutheastern Shandong Peninsula, along the coast of the Yellow Sea

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Attractions

Must-see attractions

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Art and Culture

Badaguan Scenic Area

Art and Culture

Qingdao Beer Museum

Art and Culture

Qingdao Catholic Church

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Interests

Travel stories

Food and Drink

Qingdao Seafood: Taste of the Coast Favor

January 14, 2025

Food and Drink

Tsingtao Beer: China Qingdao's Brewing Tradition

January 14, 2025

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Seasons

Best time to visit

Off-season

Dec – Mar

The winter in Qingdao is relatively cold.

Peak Season

Jun – Aug

Qingdao's summer is cool and pleasant, with refreshing sea breezes, making it an ideal retreat from the heat.

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Get There

How to arrive

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO)

Qingdao 1 hr 10 min42 km240-Hour Transit Visa

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport has numerous international routes connecting major cities in Asia, Europe, North America, and other regions.

Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT)

Yantai 2 hr 28 min185 km240-Hour Transit Visa

Weihai Airport (WEH)

Weihai 2 hr 58 min206 km240-Hour Transit Visa

Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA)

Jinan 3 hr 33 min296 km240-Hour Transit Visa

Port of Qingdao

Jinan 15 min5 km240-Hour Transit Visa

Qingdao Port is one of the most important international ports in Northern China, with a well-developed network of international shipping routes connecting it to major ports around the world.